PARSIPPANY — The Township Council of Parsippany-Troy Hills has formally endorsed two additional applications by Mindset Dispensary, LLC, and Cypher Dispensary, LLC, supporting their pursuit of Class 5 Recreational Cannabis Retailer Licenses from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC).
The endorsements were approved by a unanimous vote following a comprehensive review by the Township’s Cannabis Advisory Committee, which determined that both applicants complied with all applicable local ordinances, zoning requirements, and regulatory standards.
Mindset Dispensary, LLC plans to operate at 239–257 Route 46 East, home to several existing businesses, including Recess Bar, Halal Platter King, Keo Ku Restaurant, and Moghul Express Parsippany. Cypher Dispensary, LLC has proposed a location at 99 Route 46 East, a commercial location shared with Cycle Craft.
The Council’s action follows the regulatory framework established after New Jersey voters approved adult-use cannabis in 2020. That referendum led to the enactment of P.L. 2021, c.16, signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy, which created statewide oversight of the cannabis industry through the CRC.
In response to increasing interest from prospective cannabis operators, the Township Council adopted Ordinance 2024:21 in late 2024, establishing the Cannabis Advisory Committee to evaluate applications and ensure compliance with municipal standards. After reviewing both proposals, the committee recommended approval, noting that each met or exceeded local requirements.
Township officials stated that the proposed establishments have the potential to contribute positively to the local economy through job creation and new revenue, aligning with Parsippany’s broader economic development goals.
Parsippany initially limited the number of licensed cannabis retail establishments within the township to three. At its December 16 meeting, the Township Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-30, increasing the cap to five licensed cannabis retailers.
Under the ordinance, the non-refundable application fee remains $10,000, with an initial license fee of $25,000 and an annual renewal fee of $25,000.
The resolutions adopted by the Council express formal municipal support for both applications, contingent upon final approval by the CRC and the issuance of all required local permits.
Ownership and Corporate Information
Cypher Dispensary, LLC lists its registered and principal business address as a residential apartment. Its members include:
- Carl E. Burwell, Jr., Member/Manager (Parsippany)
- Jonathan Rojas, Member/Manager (Parsippany)
Mindset Dispensary, LLC is registered at 1571 Route 46, Parsippany, with its principal business address listed at the same location. Its member includes:
- Sharandeep Dhaliwal, Member/Manager (Parsippany)
With both applications now advancing to the state review stage, Parsippany-Troy Hills could soon welcome its first recreational cannabis dispensaries, marking a new chapter in the township’s evolving commercial landscape.
