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We bring you two
stories this week. Both of them are critical to the environment
here in our town.
First, notice what the new regulation just passed by the Board of
Health might mean to citizens and to restaurant and pub owners.
1. The new regulation, taking effect in June, will prohibit
smoking in bars and restaurants in any area of the establishment.
This is a substantial change from the current regulation that
separates smoking from non-smoking sections.
2. The intent of the board of health is to provide a healthy
environment in our town, especially when it comes to clean air in
public locations.
3. The owners of restaurants are concerned that customers who want
to smoke will take their business elsewhere.
4. So, the new regulation will promise a cleaner air space in
eating establishments. But, at what price to the business climate?
In three short weeks, the town will hold a special recall
election. The election will take place on the third Saturday of
March - the 16th.
The election asks the voters quite simply to consider whether or
not four selectmen should be recalled.
This recall election was initiated at the end of the sequence of
events that occurred over last year as the general override was
voted on in two different occasions.
Considering the responsibilities of the board of selectmen, it
seems very important that every voter in town make an effort to
participate in this election, regardless of their point of view.
Every vote is important.
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And, remember that the polling places have changed.
Voters in precincts 1 –5 will go to the high school to vote while
those in precincts 6, 7, and 8 will vote at the Fisher School.
Important issues are facing our town.
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