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Marenisco makes progress on new marijuana ordinance

By P.J. GLISSON

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MARENISCO — Members of the Marenisco Township Board of Trustees voted Monday evening to table action on a newly-drafted ordinance in relation to recreational marijuana enterprise.

After a report from Township Attorney Jim Bucknell, who drafted the new terms, board members agreed with Supervisor Bruce Mahler that it would be best to clarify issues on zoning and on the related role of the Planning Commission.

No matter what new information is unveiled, Bucknell warned of the need for a related public hearing. Still, he assured that proper “procedure” shoul...