Tokey The Bear Joins PTA Mom To Open This New Jersey Town’s First Retail Cannabis Shop

After navigating years of regulatory challenges, “Tokey the Bear” is set to welcome customers to Boonton’s first retail cannabis shop. Boone Town Provisions joins the more than 100 cannabis dispensaries already operating in New Jersey.

A Family Venture

Montville resident and PTA mom Jamie Singer partnered with her brother-in-law, Justin Singer, an attorney specializing in the cannabis industry. His expertise was crucial in navigating the regulatory landscape, which favors local female or minority candidates.

“There have been challenges, but it’s so rewarding pioneering this new industry,” Jamie Singer said. “The prohibition in our state has ended, so we have a great opportunity to build this up at the ground level. It’s very, very exciting.”

With a background in advertising sales, Singer embraced the burgeoning cannabis industry at an ideal time. “I’ve spent most of the …

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