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Public comments at Linden council meeting center on vaping ban, sidewalks, alleged misuse of city vehicle and other quality‑of‑life issues
Summary
During the public‑comment period at the Linden City Council meeting residents and business owners raised concerns about the local electronic‑cigarette prohibition, an exposed sidewalk pipe, alleged misuse of a city vehicle for DoorDash and other neighborhood quality‑of‑life issues.
Residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on a range of quality‑of‑life matters.
Retailer raises vaping ban impact Vatsy Midura, who identified herself as working at a retail store on Stiles Street and East Elizabeth Avenue, said Linden’s prohibition on electronic cigarettes has driven customers to neighboring communities and hurt her business. Midura asked how to file an appeal and said the store does not sell to minors and is not adjacent to schools.
Sidewalk hazard reported near Clark Street Vanessa McDonald Hobbs, a homeowner on Clark Street, told the council…
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