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Public health group urges limits on tobacco and vaping at town playgrounds and facilities
Summary
A representative of the Capital District Tobacco Free Agency asked the Town Board to address vaping and tobacco use on public properties including the new playground, and offered free posters and literature for the town to use.
Samona Fish, representing the Capital District Tobacco Free Agency, addressed the board during public comment to raise concerns about tobacco and vaping use on town-owned public properties, specifically calling out playgrounds, beaches and town hall as sites of concern. She said the products pose risks to children using the new playground and offered free posters and literature for the town to place on public property.
The minutes record her offering materials at no cost: "She wanted to let the board be aware that she has posters and literature for our use, which are at no cost to the town." No formal action or vote on the suggestion was recorded during the Dec. 12 meeting; Supervisor Bott directed members to review departmental reports at their leisure later in the agenda.
