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Planning board extends hearing on proposed cannabis dispensary at 77 Fowler Street
Summary
During the council's planning update, the planning board extended its public hearing on a special‑use permit for a proposed cannabis dispensary at 77 Fowler Street after residents raised concerns about proximity to childcare, parking and potential impacts on neighboring businesses.
The Port Jervis planning update reported that a public hearing for a proposed cannabis dispensary at 77 Fowler Street was extended to the next planning board meeting after residents and stakeholders raised several concerns.
Councilman Colin O'Connell said the hearing generated "many concerns," explicitly noting proximity to childcare facilities, parking limitations and the possibility of adverse effects on neighboring businesses. The council did not take a final action on the application; the hearing will continue at the planning board's next session.
The planning update also noted two pre‑submissions for other downtown properties (31 Pike Street and 255–257 East Main Street) and that planning will next meet on Nov. 18. The extension underscores that the dispensary proposal remains under active review and will be subject to additional public comment and planning board consideration before any council action.
