Retail Cannabis Dispensary Proposal on Edison Avenue
Town of Babylon
Summary
The planning board approved a site plan for an adult-use cannabis dispensary on Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. The approval includes strict conditions on lighting, no truck idling, odor control, and rodent management.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant paid $2,700 in zone change fees and $650 in site plan review fees, plus a $2,000 contribution for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment.
The business operators and consumers seeking legal access to cannabis retail products.
Nearby business owners concerned about increased traffic congestion, potential loitering, and false security alarms.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning Board - Sep 28, 2026
The planning board approved a site plan for an adult-use cannabis dispensary on Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. The approval includes strict conditions on lighting, no truck idling, odor control, and rodent management.
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Jun 11, 2026
Zenleaf LLC received approval to demolish an old vacant deli at the corner of New Highway and Gaza Boulevard to build a 3,000-square-foot cannabis dispensary. While supporters highlighted the clean modern design and strict ID-checking security, a nearby business owner warned the board about dangerous traffic conditions and potential parking spillover.
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Apr 16, 2026
The board reviewed multiple applications for recreational cannabis dispensaries along Route 110, debating town-level distance buffers from residential zones and youth facilities versus state preemption rules.
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Mar 5, 2026
Aromatic Gardens is seeking a special exception permit and parking variances to open a retail cannabis dispensary at 231 Edison Avenue. Representatives presented traffic and security plans, emphasizing compliance with state regulations and local industrial district standards.
Related development
ZenLeaf Cannabis Dispensary
Replaces an abandoned building with a modern, landscaped commercial storefront while adding a regulated retail cannabis option in an industrial corridor.
Aromatic Gardens Cannabis Dispensary
Converts industrial space into a secure retail cannabis facility.
MRM Ventures Cannabis Dispensary
Fills vacant commercial space with a retail cannabis operation on Route 110.
Flynn Stoned Cannabis Dispensary
Brings a new cannabis retail use to an existing commercial plaza along Route 110.
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