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SALEM NEWS ARTICLE-CHAMBER ON PROPOSED SMOKING REGS e '$iambLr pleads for delay of vote on smoking regs By J.K. DINEEN of restaurants to be nonsmoking. News staff The Board of Health is expected to take up the issue at its next SALEM—The Salem Chamber meeting,Dec. 14. of Commerce is asking the Board Restaurant owners have argued of Health for a six-month delay on for variances and urged consider- a controversial vote on stricter ation for small establishments smoking regulations in restau- that have been here for years. rants and bars. Jennifer Reardon, owner of In A Worried that the new regula- Pig's Eye on Derby Street, said tions might hurt small business, the regulations need further defi- last week the chamber board voted nition. to ask the Board of Health to allow "Every restaurant needs to be more time "to assure a full and looked at individually," said fair debate on the proposed regula- Reardon, who recently quit tion. smoking.She argued that it would "It's a very busy time of year— be nearly impossible to separate particularly for restaurants," said the bar area from the dining area Ellen DiGeronimo, director of the in her small restaurant—which Chamber of Commerce. "There is in a historic building.She added are some business issues we'd like that she would"lose quite a bit of the restaurants to.have time to re- business"by banning smoking al- solve." together. Under the new regulations, "Financially, it would be an ex- smoking would be prohibited in treme hardship,"she said. the dining section of restaurants Reardon said she would be by late winten'or early spring. willing to limit smoking to the Smoking bars,)ktached to restau- hours when food is not served, rants wouldr'be required to be from 3 to 6 p.m.and 10 to 12 p.m. physically d fvided, with separate "It's all about compromise — ventilation ystems, by Jan. 1, smokers have to give a little and 2001. nonsmokers have to give a little," Current rules require 60 percent she said. ALL N f DEC 1 = 1999 S_ALEM_ CITY OF SALEM CHA\[13ER of HEALTH DEPT. C O N I n,l E,R C:G E 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970-3777 • Telephone: 978.744.0004 • Fax: 978 745.3855 December 1, 1999 Mr. Leonard J. Milaszewski Chairman Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Board of Health Proposed #24 Smoking Regulation Dear Chairman Milaszewski: Thank you for the opportunity to speak at the Salem Board of Health Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 9, 1999. As I stated, I was not advocating a position, as the Salem Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors had not had the opportunity to discuss the Draft Proposed Regulations. On November 23, 1999 at the Salem Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, the Board of Directors addressed the Draft Proposed Regulations. I am enclosing the Official Position of the Board of Directors taken at that meeting. Thank you and the Salem Board of Health for you thoughtful consideration of request form the Salem Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. 17 uM ely, �l i ,E11en;M. DiGeronimo �` Exe0tive Director AMLs SA:LEM CHAMBER of COMMERCE � y 32 Derby Square,Salem,MA 01970-377 7•Telephone:508.744.0.004-Fax: 508.745385 November 30, 1999 At its November 23, 1999 Board of Directors meeting, the Salem Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to respectfully request the Salem Board of Health to extend the time for comments and implementation of the proposed regulation prohibiting smoking in dining areas of restaurants. The regulation would also restrict smoking to bar areas, while requiring extensive interior renovations in many instances. The Board, on behalf of its restaurant members, is requesting an extension of the proposed timelines, so as to assure a full and fair debate_on the proposed regulation. This is particularly important, as restaurants have just finished with the Halloween season and are now in the midst of the Holiday season. Salem is known for its variety and quality of restaurants, which add tremendously to our local economy and quality of life. The proposed regulation will require many of these restaurants to make some serious business decisions. An adequate opportunity for Salem's restaurant industry to be able to study and comment on the proposed regulation seems only fair. Therefore, the Board of Directors for the Salem Chamber of Commerce requests an extension of six months to the comment and implementation periods of the draft Proposed Regulation. November 16, 1999 Mr. Leonard Milaszewski Chair u Board of Health R1 9 North Street NOV 18 1999 Salem, MA 01970 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. Dear Mr. Milaszewski: I am writing to voice my support for smoke free dining in Salem. As a schoolteacher in Salem, I feel strongly that adults have an obligation to limit the opportunities that any of us, but particularly children, are exposed to secondhand smoke. Further, I think it's important that we begin to take action generally to limit children's contact with smoking and smokers; if we say that we don't want children to get hoofed on tobacco, then as adults we have to back up what we say with some changes ourselves. Finally, I can say that as a consumer ----- as a restaurant goer---- I also have an interest in the proposed change. My husband and I frequently dine in Salem, but we no longer stay in a restaurant when there are smokers around us, and we don't even enter a restaurant if we know there are probably smokers there. Cities and towns that do have smoking bans have had no problem maintaining business in restaurants-- there are many more of us who don't smoke, and don't`wanf`to be.a.round it;than do. Sincerely, Nancy: ((Meacham 33 Nl d Oesex.Ave..- Swatnpseott�MA 41907 I 10 I !- 949 hod I A / r ... a C Eau � � o NOV 2 - 1999 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. November 1999 Mr. Leonard 1Viilaszewski, Chair Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Milaszewski: As a resident of Salem, I am writing to express my support for passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. Tobacco smoke is a Class A carcinogen and contains at least 43 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Each year, over 53,000 people die because of exposure to secondhand smoke. I believe that restaurants should not be places where families and employees are exposed to cancer causing substances. I encourage the Board of Health to move forward on the proposed regulations to protect the health of all Salem residents. I thank you for your interest in my health, the health of my family and the health of our community. Sincerely, G. November 9, 1999 Mr. Leonard Milaszewski, Chair Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem,MA 01970 Dear Mr. Milaszewski: As residents of Salem, We are writing to express our support for passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. Secondhand smoke is particularly hazardous to children. Numerous research studies indicate that infants and children who are exposed to secondhand smoke have increased rates of lower respiratory tract infection such as pneumonia and bronchitis, significantly more ear infections, more episodes of asthma and increased severity of asthma symptoms, and greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Each year, over 53,000 people die because of exposure to secondhand smoke. As members of the Hispanic community of Salem, we encourage the Board of Health to move forward on the proposed regulations to protect the health of all Salem residents. Here are 178 signatures from members of the Hispanic community in Salem supporting this proposed regulations. Sincerely, Members of the Hispanic community in Salem Enclosed: Copy of flyer announcing hearing(Spanish) "Why support smoke free restaurants?" (Spanish) Apoyamos la regulacion de tener restaurantes libres Del humo del cigarrillo en Salem!! Nombre Direccion 5 t 17 s 57 CI 6 C ��rato S/� . y o� I 1.0 PIC 2 f p a /ors c�JC -;--- Apoyamos la regulacion de tener restaurantes libres Del hu del eigarrillo en Sem!al I �� J� Nombre Direccion 4,6 A 49 wa u De to, 7/- tAAA-ID /0 0-W Apoyamos la regulacion de tener restaurantes libres Del humo del cigarrillo en Salem!! Nombre Direccion wcu4� flo raal) Apoyamos la regulacion de tener restaurantes libres Del humo del cigarrillo en S;ilem!! Nombre Direccion ' 00,71,0�- �c�scc� aInct., 11aln c)A � � Y' �QJlant7g r ST Apoyamos la regulacion de tener restaurantes libres Del humo del eigarrillo en Salem!! 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III tilt) 1 Y�c - - — 0 ICI vvc,( VV cv� I-o o s r NAMO c,'�11"c" '( 0 cc cc on Lk 7L- 71 &Z114WI16) 30 Cv November 9, 1999 To Whom It May Concern, The reason we are writing and signing this letter is to express our support for passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. As Salem residents, we believe one has the right to go to a restaurant without risking one's health. Smoking cigarettes has proven to damage our health dramatically, whether by causing many different types of cancer, emphysema or heart disease Tobacco smoke is a Class A carcinogen and contains at least 43 chemicals that are known to cause cancer.[Each year, over 53,000 people die because of exposure to secondhand smoke] We believe that restaurants should not be places where families and employees are exposed to cancer causing substances. We are tired of walking into restaurants and feeling nauseated due to cigarette and tobacco smoke and having our,clothes and hair smell. We hope that smoking in restaurants be eliminated for the community's well being. Smoking brings a bad reputation for restaurants from non-smokers. Restaurants that allow customers to smoke are stereotyped as dirty and foul smelling. The display of public smoking is also influencing our children to smoke and allowing them to think that it is ok to smoke. Is this the message we want to send to the next generation? Our greatest concern is the health of our community; therefore, what we ask from you is to support passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. Name phone number address zip code (4morda j4/`0'j5h q18- Emerald Ave- UN1q_10 tk�i I e. 91% -1+5- qB 2<0 �q ) a, vo Anc�re� SAS 9 d- -7y5- -G -7 5V, o� - �'k' Pe Ile,tr-er rd 5f o O 70 MeaAan Bike- i �de� S� CClMtrl S1 IY_ 07$- �LILA -7202 sa t3ricl �� , 01ctZ Tracy Mar►r� 6n -1`+G-9 --l9 1-7 Hancock S-r. Otq`►0 �S Lac�as q�f�- 7yf-1�i7 ISS Lvh' AW OMO Amdrda D&cau 7 -P-v i,, m 01710 \CI-1C) O 19 '70 -U(oI Ci q eOQ Ocl 1 CL-T u At. �P 10he5 �dllin ��ICGLC61yS - 9 Y3'y ZS 0 r yo -70 [o �tr5 st. O `7yS -ZqM c, t q 1K/o&)c)crne Lxz stc rtAS BSsC�Z �S A"P SJ Q q to IlU ol �7 575 &geneo � r� 01,1141—J -T4 I - Z i SS 3 CI rcA r Chris f s . o) ke Apr e Lm ,�f f) I? ^ C�o�Cla v+d ,2d•11 Ot Z cD 741q 9 7(45-57 33 61 1�70 7 n - 7 a r2� D `Ph; Simbe, �n —0 aZI Uri+ or) g4br 01970 MaRb q 7q'6 q l 0 Shann o vA Co lem -7q.5-6,R 5 3 3a 12o-V Mond —tO o i q 7G �en �o �(orl v�l,eve OP-70 -7 tq - �'7 l -70 WG 2� 0(q 7 c%ten S� w6q, 71it -I L4 6 5 ?-1 -�Ae-r scjy) Ol q 7O ' r November 9, 1999 To Whom It May Concern, The reason we are writing and signing this letter is to express our support for passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. As Salem residents, we believe one has the right to go to a restaurant without risking one's health. Smoking cigarettes has proven to damage our health dramatically, whether by causing many different types of cancer, emphysema or heart disease. Tobacco smoke is a Class A carcinogen and contains at least 43 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Each year, over 53,000 people die because of exposure to secondhand smoke. We believe that restaurants should not be places where families and employees are exposed to cancer causing substances. We are tired of walking into restaurants and feeling nauseated due to cigarette and tobacco smoke and having our clothes and hair smell. We hope that smoking in restaurants be eliminated for the community's well being. Smoking brings a bad reputation for restaurants from non-smokers. Restaurants that allow customers to smoke are stereotyped as dirty and foul smelling. The display of public smoking is also influencing our children to smoke and allowing them to think that it is ok to smoke. Is this the message we want to send to the next generation? Our greatest concern is the health of our community; therefore, what we ask from you is to support passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. Name phone number address zip code 1� ol 1-3 1� 1 -1`A1- � AIQ70 �31 -Au 115-11 t2 ��_A 14 p1 I " C) I C 1 7 '/0 - V q s� C Lb S lqr_ 3 _ l ro I WbPr � (YQ474c -.0 U - "1 u U�; -G3z(D CIG -40 KI u-- oil :3-0P-) �A- _i3g2 ll C-)COdI11 s OP9() U (ycLr, 6-6a � sc..i m{�n o 7�-t-u -2 2_g b 2'z LeMa n 94,& 02,Q,�- i o A t - t u, M� - zc\CA,V-i- � S— :�,e (4vs-O" C/ (? �o -15 -40 rc I C13 -744 - -7�z G 35A :j I zQ) -0 / 6 e'I►Z `7 S- Ll 5A 0 tG r7a C,O DO u�) M..., 5 _ os n,j 0 lq? i d A IlAcif 70 �FA 2 - 3 116 3? /eve pl q7o �l- 66G (e s-S d� Q a�is �78 tors t 01a!l U LsC3, No <- {1`�0 - �`103 3a F tk A , o�Qrl a -ot 4 23 W i l)s, 61 � 76 (41-1 TJ0 4? ca(uIne4 41 01970 �` -�q 1 o yl lamlU O)Q70 November 9, 1999 To Whom It May Concern, The reason we are writing and signing this letter is to express our support for passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. As Salem residents, we believe one has the right to go to a restaurant without risking one's health. Smoking cigarettes has proven to damage our health dramatically, whether by causing many different types of cancer, emphysema or heart disease. Tobacco smoke is a Class A carcinogen and contains at least 43 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Each year,over 53,000 people die because of exposure to secondhand smoke. We believe that restaurants should not be places where families and employees are exposed to cancer causing substances. We are tired of walking into restaurants and feeling nauseated due to cigarette and tobacco smoke and having our clothes and hair smell. We hope that smoking in restaurants be eliminated for the community's well being. Smoking brings a bad reputation for restaurants from non-smokers. Restaurants that allow customers to smoke are stereotyped as dirty and foul smelling. The display of public smoking is also influencing our children to smoke and allowing them to think that it is ok to smoke. Is this the message we want to send to the next generation? Our greatest concern is the health of our community; therefore, what we ask from you is to support passing the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. Name phone number address zip code �i 1C e --ill- o1 t)(� '�� S P 15 TO r -I - l toftj�n �� 3V i&b A U 0 Ch r�`s r L hrns4T 1 A Tur nc,Y o MCN�et( ti�1-Utl �e wE4e� s� t ct76 � L5 '70* olq-?o I M IJ VuVA C/\ b 1 !x WL A C v" t. �Cc�,�,-�-1 7c(`I •-U �0 3 Z C 4 LA n L•f . C� r�t 7 0 7 0 WOO A/ 4 e11 0 11 7o - o 44S -2:-4-4 a-4 jAPGV� %cckS 6 Cj'jC'� 10, Je W (�Ol o 1 9 -7 v h�tio�, v�nl ��� `7�-1 -0& a`-t 7l ���ba d S + � yU ! vv '1 (41 1 i SdA .I j - ZI JulOj/` St. O e 9 -70 zccl PC ASTHMA &ALLERGY FOUNDATION OFAMERICA New England Chapter,'220 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467— (617)965-7771 —FAX(617)965-8886 e-mail:aafane@aol.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR November 4;-4999 [Please read-into the record at public hearing on Patricia G. Goldman 1119199J': n PRESIDENT Frank Twarog, M.D., PhD. Leonard Milaszewski,Zhair: FAXED:TO:`(978)740-9705 VICE-PRESIDENTS Salem Board of Health NOV 9 - 1999 Hon. Gordon Martin, Jr. 9 North Street Hon. Paul McGill Sale MA 01970 CITY OF SALEM CLERK HEALTH DEPT Barbara Glazerman Dear Mr. Milaszewski and Members of the Board of Health: TREASURER Jeffrey Swersky, CPA As a health;educator for the Asthma&Allergy Foundation of America,New BOARD OF DIRECTORS England Chapter, I urge you to pass regulations that will protect the public from Anne Bilodeau, R.N. Mariclaire Buckley, R.N. second-hand smoke. Banning smoking in restaurants and bars is important Harriet A. Burge, PhD. because: Michelle Carrick Ellie Eckhoff . One in every. 18,people suffers from asthma and one in every 5 has an allergy. Joseph Ferney . Tobacco smoke-is or preventable trigger of s.sthma and allergy Ellie Golldbdberergg a major 1> Dirk Greineder, M.D. symptoms. Marvin Grossman Joseph Guinta • Second-hand smoke can bring on life-threatening asthma symptoms. It Gary P. Gurka, M.D. increases the frequency of asthma episodes, and the severity of symptoms Sharon Hackett Paul J. Hannaway, M.D. such as shortness of breath,wheezing, chest tightness, and bronchial Helen Hollingsworth, M.D. ,constriction. Norman Holtz, Esq. Charles Homer, M.D. Marjorie Korff Restaurant customersland`Workers should_ggt have to be exposed to other Alan M. Krensky Janet Lilienthal people's tobacco smoke.Everyone should be free to enjoy all restaurants with Rhonda Mann Donna Mattos their family and friends without..worr3ring about whether they will suddenly find it Judi McAuliffe, R.N. difficult tto breathe. Even waitin&fbr,a table.'or walking through a smoky area...can Rebecca Onie. Christopher Randolph, M.D. cause serious distress for a person with sensitive airways. Their breathing may be John Renneburg, M.D. compromised for days afterwards, and they become more vulnerable to serious Michael Rich, M.D.Robert E. Riley effects of other asthma triggers. Employeeswho s end long hours at their food p Ross Rocklin, M.D. service worksites,and children customers,whose respiratory systems are more John A. Saryan, M.D. Terry P. Segal, Esq. vulnerable, especially need to be protected. Guy A. Settipane, M.D. Paul A. Shapero, M.D_ Marilyn Stempler, Esq. Completely smoke-free premises are the only real solution. So-called "non- Susan Stoddard smoking areas" should really be called"second-hand smoking areas," since trying Bryan Stone, M.D. Lawerence Weber to keep the air separate is like trying to chlorinate only half of a swimming pool. Mark R. Windt, M.D. It simply doesn't work. HONORARY DIRECTORS Irving Bailit, M.D. On behalf of our constituents with asthma and allergies, we ask you to proceed Bette Barbadoro George Behrakis with the strongest efforts possible to protect the public, and especially those most Cynthia Daley Grace Doherty, M-D. vulnerable to respiratory irato effects,from the hazards of second-hand smoke. William Franklin, M.D. Rae Porter Bruce Schwoegler Sincerely, Suzanne Steinbach, M.D. FOUNDING PRESIDENT Albert L. Sheffer, M.D. Sharon Schumack,Health Education Coordinator Asthma& Allergy Foundation of America/New England Chapter f� CMCER V_r�T18 1999 socimTM CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. October 13, 1999 Mr. Leonard Milaszewski, Chairperson Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Milaszewski: On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I would like to applaud the efforts of the Salem Board of Health to protect the health of Salem residents by considering the creation of smoke-free restaurants. In the past, many thought of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in public places as an annoyance,but not necessarily a health threat. However, study after study continues to show that breathing in the smoke from someone else's cigarette causes illness. Tragically., according to the Journal of the American Medical Association(1/98),.an estimated 53,000 deaths occur nationally each year as a result of ETS. Some of the health consequences that have been linked to secondhand smoke include cancer and heart disease in adults as well as an increased risk of respiratory infections, ear infections and asthma in cb-ildren. Fortunately, dozens of Massachusetts communities have taken steps toward protecting the public from the health risks of tobacco smoke. For example,the number of residents in the state protected by local tobacco control ordinances restricting smoking in restaurants has risen from 500,000 people in 1990 to well over 3.5 million people today. As you consider regulations for your own community, I respectfully urge you to create the strongest possible restrictions on smoking in restaurants. Please contact the American Cancer Society(61775567.7422) if.there is anything we can do to help facilitate the implementation of new tobacco control regulations in Salem. By eliminating Pxpos,ire to ETS ynii .X,Jtl he taking a major step in protecting the health of those who.live and work in Salem. Respectfully yours, Da.yid S-. Rosenthal, MD Immediate Past National President . _ <. .1��:.;i - .. -1,:3• .. sJ n, ..:�('��1.'lfi� !:1"�!:.. �ii�: c !!F- ..,,a.. . . : _ i_f. .. .� _ cc :Dorothy Flaherty.._ New England Division,inc. 25 Stuart Street, 4th Floor • Boston, MA 021 16-4700 • Phone 617-556-7400 • Fax 617-426-0383 Cancer Information• 1-800-ACS-2345•www.cancer.org � BFr Town of ETING NWSE 5 0 LYNNFIELD NOV1 _ 1999 CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH HEALTH DEPT. November 1, 1999 Mr. Leonard Melaszewski, Chairman Salem Board of Health 9 North St. Salem MA 01970 Dear Mr. Melaszewski: The Lynnfield Board of Health supports your efforts to make Salem dining, smoke free. We have had no negative"feed back"in Lynnfield, and think your move forward would prompt Beverly to do the same. Good Luck! Alan J. Shac man, Chairman Lynnfield Board of Health AJS/ml cc: Adrienne Rains, Tobacco Control Program BOARD OF HEALTH U WILLIAM J.LEE MEMORIAL TOWN HALL NOV 1 6 1999 WAKEFIELD,MASSACHUSETTS 01880 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. SAMUEL J. STELLA '4 JAMES J.NUGENT,JR., C.H.O. CHAIRMANsyo Agent-Registered Sanitarian LOUIS GIAMARCO, D.D.S. TELEPHONE: (781) 246-6375 VICE CHAIRPERSON FAX: (781) 224-5018 CLARICE P.ANDREWS, R.N. M.S. SECRETARY TO: Salem Board of Health FROM: Clarice P. Andrews, RN., MS., Secretary Wakefield Board of Health RE: Smoking Regulations for Restaurants DATE: November 15, 1999 I urge Salem Board of Health members.to vote for regulations re: non-smoking in restaurants in Salem. There is always controversy and even resentment regarding such regulations. But, as Health Board members, we are, indeed,responsible for the public's health. There is no question that smoking in enclosed areas(i.e. restaurants)increases breathing problems such as asthma and increases exposure to carcinogens contained in cigarette smoke. It is not an easy decision to vote non-smokingTegulations,but it is a responsibility that Board of Health should be taking. Good Luck! .ti.: s < 4 ..5�+�. .���{ �,�,,� E4 f En� ii+, �y�YY��yC`.§G .i ST� 'Ix•"i. '�'1 ++ 'y TOWN OF SAUGUS o•~ "t INSPECTIONAL,SERVICES DEPARTMENT • - 298 CENTRAL STREET �'s�;'�e�•' SAUGUS, MASSACHUSETTS 01906 Inspectional Services Department^,, elephone: (781)231-4115 (781)231-4116 November 15, 1999 �` O Mr. Leonard Milaszewski, Chairman NOV 17 1999 Salem Board of Health CITY OF SALEM 9 North Street HEALTH DEPT. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Milaszewski: The purpose of this letter is to applaud the Salem Board of Health in developing smoke- free regulations for Salem restaurants. We in Saugus undertook a similar project three years ago, and have today what we consider a very workable regulation. The only way these initiatives are going to succeed is if all the local communities vote for smoke free establishments. There is overwhelming evidence to support the fact that second hand smoke causes disease in nonsmokers, and we need to protect our residents form the effect of this silent killer. The right to breathe fresh air should always prevail over the desire to smoke. We support your efforts and wish you luck in moving forward with this effort. Your restaurants will also find that a lot more people will visit them in their cleaner environment. Si cerely os . Vinard Ch i Saugus Board of Health Joyce Redford ��44 UIMIfIPM MSC 11110(NO CITY OF MELROSE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Ruth L. Clay, MPH � ` tl�j] City Hall,562 Main Street Health Director P1 1�oii L'( Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 O Telephone-(7 81)665-1857 NOV 18 1999 Fax- (781)979-7696 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPT. November 16, 1999 Leonard Milaszewki, Chairman Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 RE: Proposed#24 Regulation Concerning Prohibiting of Smoking in Dining Areas of Restaurants and Restricting of Smoking in Bar Areas Dear Mr.Nfilaszewki and members of the Board of Health, We, the members of the Melrose Board of Health,. strongly support your proposed regulations concerning environmental tobacco smoke in restaurants and bars. Our smokefree restaurant regulations took effect March 1 of this year. After eight months, we have received no complaints from restaurant owners. To the contrary, a number have thanked us for helping create the smokefree environment they had wanted but were afraid to implement them. Many of our restaurants are small owner-operated establishments so the smoke free regulations have had a direct impact on the health of the owners and their families. We have seen no decrease in the number of food establishments operating in the city. Since our own smoking regulations have taken effect, new food establishments continue to open. The public has been extremely supportive. Certainly there is strength in numbers. The more cities and towns whose food establishments are smokefree the better it is for all the businesses and the health of its patrons and workers. We urge you to pass:Regulations.#24! Si cere y; AZ Peter M R ._e Osborne Ward Patricia Lowery, RN ait=man� Y NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK wealthy C nine communities dedicated to improving health in the North Shore o b� 40 December 2, 1999 D TF4 . 11 Mr. Leonard Milaszewski, Chair DEC 3 — 1999 is what we're all about Salem Board of Health North Shore 9 North Street - CITY OF SALEM Community Health Network Salem, MA 01970 HEALTH DEPT. Serving the communities of Dear Mr. Miilaszewski: Danvers On behalf of the North Shore Community Health Network Lynn Tobacco Control Coalition, I am writing to express our support for passing Lynnfield the proposed regulations that would establish smoke free restaurants in Salem. Marblehead Nahant I wanted to share with you a project that the Coalition worked on last year. The enclosed letter appeared as a full-page advertisement in Peabody both the Boston.Sunday Globe and the Salem Evening News in November Salem 1998. The letter reads"As a health care provider, I witness the devastating effects of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke on my Saugus patients' health," and concludes with"Please support smoke free homes Swampscott and regulations in our communities." As you can see, there are numerous physicians' and other health care providers' signatures from Salem and across the North Shore supporting smoke free regulations in our communities. I encourage the Board of Health to move forward on the proposed regulations to protect the health of all Salem residents. Thank you for your interest in the health of our community. Sincerely, A1 �0., L . Karen D. Baldoza NSCHN Tobacco Control Coalition Coordinator If you would like additional information about this project or other Coalition activities, please feel free to call me at(978)524-0561 Ext.230. located at CAB Health and Recovery Services,Inc. 27 Congress Street • Salem,Massachusetts 01970 978-524-0561 fax: 978-524-0913 As a health care provider, Z witness the devastating effects of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke on my patients' health. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association(1995:273:1047-1053)approximately 37.000 nonsmokers dic each year due to secondhand smoke. Among children the most common health problems caused by secondhand snake include asthma,middle car infections and delayed lung development. The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)has categorized tobacco smoke as a Known Human Class A Carcinogen,which is in the same category as asbestos. Isn't it time we speak out and prow our future and our health.Please support smoke free homes and regulations in our communities. 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Tobacco Control Program(978)740-1562.Northeast Regional Tobacco Education Collaborative 978-521.9913,Smoke Free Solutions North (978)927-45o6,Coastal North Shore Boards of Health Collaborative(978)768-0t23 and Westlord/Chdrnsfordrryngsboro Tobacco Control Program(978)692.5522. p SAVED DEC 9 - 1999 Writer's Direct Dial: 781-380-3203 CITY OF SALEM Law Department Fax:781-380-3233 HEALTH DEPT. December 3, 1999 VIA FACSIMILE 978-740-9705 AND US MAIL Ms. Joanne Scott, MPH, RS, CHO City of Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970-3928 RE: Salem, MA Proposed Smoking Regulations Dear Ms. Scott: I am writing pursuant to your request for written comments at the November 9, 1999 Salem Board of Health Hearing regarding Smoking Regulations. AHCI runs a Ground Round restaurant at 2 Trader's Way in Salem. Of course, AHCI is in favor of policies that protect public health and welfare, and will comply with all laws and regulations. However, many issues have come to our attention as cities and towns have begun to propose similar laws. The following is a brief listing of some of the issues that have arisen in the past. In many towns, where full compliance would create an undue burden on a restaurant's operations, the relevant municipal authority allowed the owner to employ other methods to accomplish the goals of the ordinance. Among others, these methods have involved using a certain area of open space as a barrier between the smoking and non-smoking areas, using separate entrances, having patio decks as additional smoking areas, and allowing for adjustments in the smoking-non-smoking ratio. I would like to know if similar measures would be acceptable under the proposed Salem regulations. It has been our experience that, when smoking regulations are enacted on a municipal level, the regulations can have a significant detrimental impact on the business community. Rather than reduce the number of smokers, many times municipal regulations simply have the effect of relocating smoking customers to restaurants in neighboring communities. This significantly affects our customer relations and client base. AMERICAN HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS, INC. 35 BRAINTREE HILL OFFICE PARK * PO BOX 859078 * BRAINTREE,MA 02184-9078*781 380-3100* FAX 781 380-3168 Ms. Joanne Scott City of Salem Board of Health December 3, 1999 Page 2 Also, due to the layout of many establishments, it can take several months to reconfigure the bar and dining areas to accommodate smoking and non-smoking guests. The costs, of downtime, loss of business, materials, and actual construction, can be substantial. I believe these, and other issues, may be addressed somewhat in the Variance section of the proposed regulation. I realize that variances will surely be issued on a case by case basis, but I would ask for some guidance regarding the definition of"manifest injustice", and what would be considered suitable "alternative means of protection'. In addition, it would be helpful if there were guidance regarding possible waiver periods or extensions, especially in light of the substantial work that would be required in order to comply. Thank you very much for allowing me to share these comments with you. Please contact me if you require any additional information. Sincerely, 4 O 4/�J Richard Armstrong Law Department October 1999 Yankee Food Service Page 57 MRA Restaurant Owners Prefer Total Smoking Ban To Help Improve-Competitive Playing Field (Comtrmued forme page t) of the ranking members: of the MRA is interested in watching cantly impacted.Mr.Grotton esti- House and Senate. Most of these same store sales.It may take a sig- mated that waiters/waitresses are members .supported the ban. nificant statistic such as a drop of losing significant amount of tips, "What happens from here will de- 20 percent statewide in same store as much as $1,000 a month in pend on how much folks rattle sales to get the Legislature's atten- some cases. their cages,"said Mr.Grotton. tion. In a competitive situation, Prior to the ban,60 percent of In a survey conducted by the those restaurant owners who have the Maine restaurant owners insti- MM the number one response not complied are drawing custom- tuted their own ban or established from operators to date is that res- ers from restaurant owners who separate smoking rooms. "We taurant owners support a total ban have enforced the new state health would liked to have seen a gradual and a level playing field for all rules.Those customers who remain step to this," said Mr. Grotton. food and beverage businesses. with a complied restaurant are "The government stepped into this, Mr.Grotton said there is still a tending to go less frequently and and created an unequal playing lot of confusion over exactly where are spending less money on food field." smoking will be taboo. d alcohol. The MRA will keep a close The real test will occur after The earliest the state L.egisla- watch on sales revenue. Prior to restaurant owners and their smok- re could amend .the law is in the ban, Mr. Grotton said the in- ing customers realize that the res- January or FeWuary. Any amend- dustry sales in Maine for the prior taurant bar is off limits to smoking. ments must pass the approval of year increased nine percent. Par- Mr. Grotton predicted that the fhe Legislative Council,made. up ticularly, Mr. Grotton said the taw may change because frustrated customers may want smoking in restaurant lounges separated from dining rooms. He said the change would be a good idea because it would put restaurants on a.level playing field-with bars. Dr. Dora-Anne Mills, director of Maine's health bureau,told The Portlmid P.ress.-changing the law to give the'restaurant operator that has the funds or space. to build a 'ED separate lounge is unfair. She said the best way for restaurants to avoid losing business to bars + 19 7 7 would-be to extend the smoking ntC 6 ban to bars. Ul Some restaurant owners have OF SALEm ;witched their liquor license from ctitY �P(. restaurant-lounge to a Class A lounge. However, no under 21 years old can enter the pub or res- taurant without a parent or guard- ian even if they only want to order food. The.ban.has also caused prob- lems for restaurants that are near the state.line. They will lose cus- tomers to restaurants across the border wheie.t_here`is no'smoking ban.'.:,- [vir ;Groffop,said._the:full fall- out hoii)the smblung barinot �...: , t be apparetitfa 'many months: Ttie weait►er will still be com- ' fortab-kArough'=October and into f early N. vember.and people can still .cornf6.rtably_.step outside to smoke.