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Smoking Ban Possible at Town Parks, Beaches

Supervisor Pat Vecchio calls proposal a "good health initiative," according to an article in 'Newsday.'

Smoking at public parks and beaches soon might be outlawed in Smithtown, according to an article in Newsday.

The piece states that Supervisor Pat Vecchio has directed the town attorney to draft legislation detailing a ban, which would be one of roughly a handful in New York State. A vote would reportedly not be expected before the end of the summer.

"I just figured it's a good health initiative, and that's what we ought to be doing," Vecchio told Newsday.

Click here to read the entire article in Newsday.

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swataz May 23, 2013 at 10:17 am
With the budget "we" just passed? That can't be!
robkoz May 23, 2013 at 09:52 am
"Why are Smithtown teachers continuing to pay for school supplies out of their ownRead More pocket?" Since when? Ever see the big list of supplies kids get in their folders at the end of the year for them to bring in next year? I think you're talking about the wrong school district.