SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

February 2, 2007

Board hears smoking arguments

By Matthew K. Roy , Staff Writer

DANVERS - Frank Ciampa and Anthony Guarino, owners of Cigars "R" Us, said their business takes a hit during the winter.

It's too cold outside for customers to sample a cigar and they can't light up inside so they take their business elsewhere, Ciampa told the Board of Health last night. He and Guarino are asking the board to waive a town bylaw that restricts smoking inside businesses. Wanting more time to consider the request, the board delayed a decision on it until a future meeting. Read this article in full with a
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