smoke free

UMass Dartmouth officials and students have been working for a year to make the university smoke and tobacco-free. Now its official. As of June 1st, the campus has been declared smoke, tobacco and e-cigarette-free. University spokesman John Hoey tells WBSM News, "its not about the prohibition as much as it is about the education...

In an effort to encourage residents and visitors to embrace healthy living, the City of New Bedford is making its beaches, parks, playgrounds, and zoo smoke free areas. Signs will be posted at each of those locations. The regulations prohibit smoking in public places and include a ban on the use of nicotine delivery products such as e-cigarettes. ...