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New Britain, Conn. Bans Smoking in Parks and City-Owned Properties

At its meeting on Wednesday, New Britain’s Common Council passed a ban on the use of tobacco in all forms—including e-cigarettes—as well as the use…

Southington, Conn. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

The Southington Town Council has approved an ordinance that will raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and tobacco alternatives to 21-years-old, while also…

South Windsor, Conn. Becomes Third in State to Raise Minimum Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

On Monday night, the South Windsor Town Council voted 6-1 to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21-years-old, becoming just…

East Hartford, Conn. to Debate Tobacco Purchase Age Increase

The mayor of East Hartford, Conn. is hoping to follow the lead of her town’s neighbor when it comes to joining the Tobacco 21 movement….

Hartford, Conn. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Tobacco 21 movement has found its first victory in Connecticut, as on Monday the Hartford City Council approved an ordinance that will raise the…

Glastonbury, Conn. Bans Smoking in Parks

Another city has snuffed out smoking and tobacco use in its city parks this week, as the Glastonbury, Conn. City Council voted 8-1 in favor…