Milford Planning Board Considers Prohibiting New Smoke Shops

MILFORD, CT — The Milford Planning & Zoning Board is debating a proposal from Mayor Tony Giannattasio to ban applications for new smoke shops in the city, according to Hearst Connecticut Media.

The board kept the public hearing on the issue open at its Tuesday meeting. The proposal involves amending zoning regulations to prohibit opening any new smoke shops, tobacco stores, and vape shops in the city, Hearst Connecticut reported.

Giannattasio has called it a public health issue. The amendment would not affect existing smoke shops.

Read the full story at Hearst Connecticut.

Giannattasio proposed the amendment in June. His full statement on the subject is in the link below.

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