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Smoking ban extends to Ridgewood sidewalks near school properties

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Smoking ban extends to Ridgewood sidewalks near school properties

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2014, 11:06 AM
BY  DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

For the second time in a nine-month period, the Village of Ridgewood has taken a proactive step in reducing residents’ exposure to second-hand smoke and promoting public health, particularly in children.

The Village Council last week officially extended the smoking ban in municipal parks to include all sidewalks adjacent to RidgewoodBoard of Education properties, including playing fields and schools. The council opted not to include sidewalks in front of The Valley Hospital, despite appeals by hospital officials and support from smoke-free advocates.

The Global Advisors on Smokefree Policy (GASP) have assisted Ridgewood in drafting its smoking ban ordinances. Alan Kantz, GASP program manager, appeared before the Village Council this year and pushed for the smoke-free sidewalks.

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