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Hunterdon County’s first recreational cannabis dispensary officially opened in Lambertville.

Located at 204 North Union St., Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC – a majority women-owned and socially responsible firm – began serving customers June 14 through online pre-orders, as well as with express in-store pick-up and in-store shopping.

With a team background that ranges from the legacy market to the medical cannabis industry, Union Chill strives to offer a trustworthy yet comfortable experience for adults interested in purchasing recreational use cannabis.

Laurie McHugh, Union Chill co-founder, said, “This has been an incredible journey and I couldn’t be prouder to open our doors … at Union Chill, we believe in the power of the plant to change peoples’ lives and are passionate about the work we do and the role we play in our community.”

She added, “By combining integrity, social good and economic success to uplift and inform the decisions we make, we look forward to rising to the challenge of creating a more sustainable, vibrant cannabis environment for all.”

Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the store offers high-quality, curated products sourced from multistate operators such as Curaleaf, TerrAscend, Verano, Ayr and The Botanist. It also features arts, crafts and other goods from local vendors.

Alexis Berends, Union Chill’s chief visionary officer, said, “As someone whose family has lived in Lambertville for – at best count, seven generations – I am thrilled to open our dispensary doors in the Spokeworks Building on the same block my family has lived on for all those generations.”

“Our growing team, who have joined us from our own backyard, are honored to bring one of the best selections of products and unique finds from local artists and artisans that represent all that we and Lambertville stand for: diversity, inclusion and love of community. As we continue this journey to serve the place we not only work in, but live in, we look forward to being a trusted community resource and a beacon for what is right and just as we continue to combat the outdated stigmas and effects of cannabis prohibition.”

Union Chill’s opening comes about two years after the municipality passed an ordinance allowing retail cannabis sales.