Sweetspot Dispensary Brings Premium Cannabis Retail to River Edge, NJ

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RIVER EDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 30, 2025--

Sweetspot Farms, a cannabis company with dispensaries and sustainable cultivation operations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, today announced the grand opening of its newest dispensary at 75 Route 4, River Edge, NJ 07661.

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From left: Sweetspot COO Blake Costa; Sweetspot Chief Business Development Officer Ben Herbst; Councilwoman Priti Dhariwal; Councilman Barry Benson; Mayor of River Edge Thomas Papaleo; Councilwoman Indira Kinsella; Council President Lissa Montisano-Koen; River Edge

The River Edge dispensary caters to a wide range of adult-use consumers with Sweetspot’s modern and approachable store design, which showcases available strains and provides details on THC, cannabinoids, and dominant terpenes for a more informed shopping experience. Customers can explore a curated selection of premium flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, and accessories, supported by Sweetspot’s highly trained staff. The brand is known for its friendly approach to customer service, creating a welcoming experience for first-time cannabis consumers, with a focus on education and low-dose product recommendations. The store design creates a low-pressure environment where customers can browse and explore a wide selection of product offerings.

“We are excited to announce the opening of Sweetspot in River Edge, New Jersey,” said Ben Herbst, Chief Business Development Officer. “Conveniently located off Route 4 with ample parking, Sweetspot’s newest store is thoughtfully designed to serve a high volume of customers with efficiency. We look forward to welcoming residents of River Edge and the greater Bergen County community. We are especially grateful to the City of River Edge for their outstanding support and collaboration throughout this process.”

The Mayor of River Edge, Thomas Papaleo, joined by members of his council, were on hand for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 25, 2025, to welcome Sweetspot to the community. The mayor honored the event with a proclamation, stating that the opening of Sweetspot Dispensary “represents a new chapter in our community’s local business economy, contributing to job creation and economic growth in a regulated industry.”

To celebrate the grand opening, Sweetspot River Edge will be offering 25% off storewide through October 5, 2025.

This opening marks Sweetspot’s 8th dispensary, joining a growing portfolio of retail locations in New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maryland.

About Sweetspot Farms

Founded in 2019, Sweetspot is a growing cannabis company with state-of-the-art dispensaries and cultivation operations situated throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Company is known for its friendly customer service, welcoming atmosphere, and dedication to quality and sustainability. Today, Sweetspot operates dispensaries across Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont, with additional locations planned for later in 2025 & 2026.

As one of the few franchise options in the cannabis sector, Sweetspot offers qualified investors a proven, operations-driven model designed for sustainable growth. For more information, visit sweetspotfarms.com.

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