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The vote was made on Monday night following an hour-long public hearing session where the majority of the written comments and speakers voiced their opposition. (Shutterstock)
BRIDGEWATER, NJ The Bridgewater Council unanimously voted to pass four ordinances that essentially prohibit marijuana dispensaries from coming to Bridgewater, prohibiting the sale of marijuana in town and smoking on public property within the township.
The vote was made on Monday night following an hour-long public hearing session where the majority of the written comments and speakers voiced their opposition to two of the ordinances specifically 10a and 10 b prohibiting the operation of any cannabis business within the township and prohibiting the operation of any marijuana establishments in the township.
Racism is a virus: Nationwide anti-Asian American violence inspires Bridgewater rally
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BRIDGEWATER – Over 50 students and around 150 adults rallied Saturday afternoon to support the Asian-American community in the township in the wake of a pandemic-spurred growth in hate crimes directed at them.
The crowd gathered outside the Bridgewater Municipal Complex, holding handmade signs that read, Protect Asian Lives,” I am not a virus,” and Racism is a virus,” while some chanted, Stop Asian hate! and It ends today!”
The non-partisan rally was organized by Bridgewater-Raritan High School students, who said they were inspired to hold the rally to remember the victims of the (Atlanta) shooting and also to be a sign to the community that although this didn t happen in Bridgewater, New Jersey . we re standing in solidarity with everyone (in the community).