Southington Commission Bans Smoking in Parts of Town Parks

Southington smokers hoping to light up in certain parts town parks will have to find another spot.

The Park Commission adopted a policy on Monday that bans smoking within town parks, according to Fox CT.

Smokers won’t be able to smoke near playgrounds, fields, basketball courts and other heavily-used areas, but will be able to smoke outside of those areas.

To sign up for breaking news alerts and more, click here.

In fact, all tobacco use is banned within certain areas, according to the Hartford Courant. The policy is similar to those around municipal swimming pools.

Read the full Fox CT story here.

Read the full Courant story here.

More stories on Patch:

• Sandy Hook Shooting Victims Families Sue Newtown, Board of Education
• Have You Seen Linus and Dexter? The Basset Hounds Went Missing in Greenwich
• Newtown Board of Selectmen Say Sandy Hook Shooter’s Home Should be Razed

Image via Shutterstock