Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 21, 2025 “A Zero Smoking Policy” Housing Authority votes unanimously to revise current smoking policy; chair calls for tougher enforcement By Mark E. Vogler Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 S augus Housing Authority Chair John Cannon is calling for “a zero smoking policy” on authority properties – both inside the buildings and on the premises. “There’s a smoking problem still existing in this building [Heritage Heights] and I will not tolerate it,” Cannon told colleagues at last week’s (Feb. 12) meeting. “We need to adopt a zero smoking policy,” he said. Authority Executive DirecCelebrating 51 Years! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY Monday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 A QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUE: Housing Authority Board of Directors Chair John Cannon at last week’s meeting said the Housing Authority needs to revise the current “no smoking policy” and begin enforcing the regulations for the sake of the tenants. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) tor Katelynn M. Lemieux told Cannon “We already have one in place.” Lemieux said she can’t guarantee smoke-free premises, adding that strict enforcement entails the fi ling of incident reports. But Cannon insisted the current policy is not being enforced well enough and also needs to be revised to comply with current federal regulations. “We can adopt a policy and build on it,” Cannon said. The authority voted 5-0 for a revision of the current smoking policy. Lemieux said she can work on revisions of the current policy and have it ready to be presented to authority members at a meeting next month. Smoking at Heritage Heights on Talbot Street has been an ongoing concern of tenants for several years and the source of numerous comSMOKING POLICY | SEE PAGE 7 Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011.
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