Tri-Town Health Board Bans Tobacco Sales In Pharmacies

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LEE, Mass. — Tri-Town Health Department Director James J. Wilusz announced at a public hearing Monday that the Tri-Town Board of Health, which represents Lee, Lenox and Stockbridge, amended its local tobacco regulations.
 
In regards to the local regulation, "Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products and Nicotine Delivery Products," pharmacies will not be allowed to sell tobacco products starting on July 1.
 
"It is illogical that a health care institution that promotes health and wellness, offers medical advice, and administers vaccinations to sell tobacco products and it is a direct conflict of interest of what they are trying to promote," Wilusz said.
 
The Board also banned tobacco sales in educational institutions, indoor e-cigarette use, outdoor smoking where food is served, and the sale of rolling machines.
 
Retailers are also now required to to post a cessation hotline number sign as well.
 
All regulations are effective July 1.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Move-in Ready House

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Are you looking for a family home in a nice neighborhood? Then this might just be the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 149 Kittredge Road.

This four-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath raised ranch was built in 1970 and is 2,140 square feet on a third of an acre.

It is listed for $465,000 with Lammachia Realty.

The main floor includes a kitchen, a living room and dining room, and three bedrooms, including the master. The fully furnished basement has the fourth bedroom, a half-bath, and another living room with a fireplace and a sliding glass door to the outside. A deck is off the kitchen.

Comes with range, double wall ovens, refrigerator, washer and dryer; heat and hot water are natural gas.

The two-car garage is under the main floor and accessed through the basement. 

The yard is spacious enough for events or family fun.

You can find out more on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. 

 

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