With recreational and medicinal cannabis now legalized in New Jersey, new businesses such as dispensaries have been trying to establish themselves in the Garden State. Terrapin, a Colorado-based cannabis dispensary, was approved by Hoboken officials back in 2021 to open a medical cannabis dispensary in the Mile Square at 86 River Street. Now, the spot — called The Station — is officially open for medical cannabis sales, with recreational sales starting in February 2024. Read on to learn more about the Station located at 86 River Street in Hoboken, NJ.
About The Station
The Station is now open at 86 River Street in Hoboken for medical and recreational cannabis sales. The team announced that the recreational sales would begin on Monday, February 5th 2024.
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The space is a former bank that has been completely remodeled, but the bank vault still remains inside. The design is a homage to Lackawanna Train Station and includes murals from local artist Wendell McShine. The dispensary also includes a stop-motion animation that customers can see at night through the windows, as well as seating from a former church in Lodi.
Patients will be able to customize their order on a digital menu that will cause the destination board to change — the team calls it Mellowtron.
Founded in 2009 in Boulder, Colorado, The Station sells medical and retail cannabis products. With locations in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Missouri, its newest venture has brought the company to downtown Hoboken. The company has a focus on providing high-quality cannabis products at competitive prices. The company has been active in establishing retail locations and securing the necessary permits and licenses, in states as they legalize cannabis. The company has also been an advocate for legalizing cannabis, focusing on state-level efforts to administer the program.
Background on The Station’s Arrival in Hoboken
The Station began the process by applying for a medical cannabis license to open an Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) in Hoboken as part of the state’s 2019 licensing process. Delays occurring from lawsuits prevented regulators from announcing those awards.
After approval on October 5th, 2021 by the Hoboken Planning Board, Terrapin was ready to quickly open an ATC upon certification by the NJ Department of Health. The process was not able to be finalized until the state approval was completed.
“Terrapin’s commitment to our community and the patients of New Jersey has been impressive,” said Joseph Castelo, a long-time Hoboken resident and co-owner of Antique Bar and Bakery, who partnered with Terrapin on opening the ATC.
“Terrapin’s culture aligns strongly with our passion for serving the local community,” Castelo continued. “From nonprofit outreach to creating affordable access for patients who benefit from medical cannabis, Terrapin has expressed a commitment to develop a long relationship with the Hoboken community.”
“We are thrilled to be moving forward with our plans to bring critical cannabis medicine to patients in New Jersey,” said Chris Woods, owner, and CEO of Terrapin, the parent company of The Station. “We are thankful to our partners in the Hoboken community for patiently supporting us with open arms. Despite delays to the licensing process, Terrapin has never wavered in its commitment to serving patients in North Jersey. We look forward to serving the community as responsible corporate citizens in meeting the demands of cannabis patients while leaving a positive community impact.”
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Terrapin has partnered with many nonprofits and organizations in order to create a beneficial footprint for the community, including WomenRising, Oasis, Project Help, and Hudson Pride Center.
