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State, locals look to step up enforcement of tobacco laws

State, locals look to step up enforcement of tobacco laws

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonJun 29, 2021
AG advisory urges smoking cessation to lower COVID risks

AG advisory urges smoking cessation to lower COVID risks

Municipal Services By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMay 21, 2020
1st phase of new tobacco law boosts fines

1st phase of new tobacco law boosts fines

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMar 18, 2020
New law will change availability of smoking and vaping products

New law will change availability of smoking and vaping products

Municipal Services By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonJan 07, 2020
State reacts to vaping-related health concerns

State reacts to vaping-related health concerns

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonSep 26, 2019
Retailers sue over local tobacco and e-cigarette restrictions

Retailers sue over local tobacco and e-cigarette restrictions

Municipal Services By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonJul 31, 2019
Amherst, Walpole complete streets policies get national recognition

Amherst, Walpole complete streets policies get national recognition

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonJun 03, 2019
Surge in student vaping prompts local officials to act

Surge in student vaping prompts local officials to act

Municipal Services By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonApr 10, 2019
New state laws raise tobacco purchase age, add vaping products

New state laws raise tobacco purchase age, add vaping products

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonAug 31, 2018
State law, local policies can address recreational marijuana consumption

State law, local policies can address recreational marijuana consumption

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMay 04, 2018
MassDOT announces Complete Streets grant awards

MassDOT announces Complete Streets grant awards

Economic and Community Development By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMar 26, 2018
New e-cigarette products prove popular with high schoolers

New e-cigarette products prove popular with high schoolers

Municipal Services By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonDec 13, 2017
Massachusetts communities lauded for ‘complete streets’ progress

Massachusetts communities lauded for ‘complete streets’ progress

Public Works, Energy and Utilities By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonJul 21, 2017
DPH data indicate ‘vaping’ on the rise among youth

DPH data indicate ‘vaping’ on the rise among youth

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonApr 04, 2017
DPH publishes municipal strategies to improve healthy food access

DPH publishes municipal strategies to improve healthy food access

Municipal Services By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonNov 07, 2016
Communities turn to capping tobacco sales permits

Communities turn to capping tobacco sales permits

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonAug 31, 2016
Senate bill would raise tobacco purchase age, address e-cigarettes

Senate bill would raise tobacco purchase age, address e-cigarettes

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonApr 12, 2016
Boston raises minimum sales age for tobacco to 21

Boston raises minimum sales age for tobacco to 21

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonDec 29, 2015
Cities, towns enact ‘complete streets’ policy

Cities, towns enact ‘complete streets’ policy

Economic and Community Development By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonOct 02, 2015
AG seeks to regulate e-cigarettes

AG seeks to regulate e-cigarettes

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMar 24, 2015
Report: Raising tobacco sales age would curb addiction

Report: Raising tobacco sales age would curb addiction

Municipal Government By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonMar 20, 2015
Holden contract bans e-cigarette use

Holden contract bans e-cigarette use

Labor and Personnel By D.J. Wilson, Public Health LiaisonFeb 26, 2015