Politics & Government

Brookhaven Bans Smoking at Town Beaches

Smoking still permitted at town marinas, where boats are private property.

A Brookhaven Town law passed in 2011 banned smoking at town parks, athletic fields, public pools, playgrounds, golf courses, and cemeteries. Now, beaches have been added to that roster of places in town where you can't light up.

The Town of Brookhaven has amended that 2011 law to include beaches, effective immediately. According to town documents dated May 22, the goal is to "help protect public health and well-being of the residents of the Town of Brookhaven by restricting the locations in which individuals subject others to the deadly effects of secondhand smoke."

The town board unanimously approved the measure following a public hearing on the matter.

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Smoking is still permitted at town marinas, where boats are private property.

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