Health & Environment

Nation Observes Great American Smokeout on November 16

Today is the Great American Smokeout; The Great American Smokeout happens every year on the third Thursday of November.  The first Smokeout was in California in 1976. It became a national event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, in 1977. Since its inception, the event has helped to change laws related to smoking. The Great American Smokeout Read More…

Health & Environment

Great American Smokeout Encourages Smokers to Quit for One Day

The Great American Smoke Out is held every year on the third Thursday of November.  This year it is on November 17, 2016. The first Smoke Out was in California in 1976. It became a national event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, in 1977. The Great American Smoke Out has helped to change laws related to Read More…

Health & Environment

NEW Health: Thursday is the Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smoke Out happens every year on the 3rd Thursday of November.  This year it is on November 19, 2015. The 1st Smoke Out was in California in 1976. It became a national event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, in 1977. The Great American Smoke Out has helped to change laws related Read More…

Health & Environment

Thursday is the Great American Smokeout

Thursday, November 21,  is the Great American Smoke Out. It’s the day that the American Cancer Society challenges smokers to quit smoking for 1 day. It also provides an opportunity to educate people about the tools that are available to help them quit and stay quit. Here are some facts from the American Cancer Society: Read More…

Real Estate

Harbor Towers – Now Smoke-Free For New Owners

After multiple past attempts, the condo boards at Harbor Towers have succeeded in passing a provision to ban smoking inside the buildings, including both common areas and individual units. Harbor Towers is Boston’s largest condominium complex with 624 units and nearly 1,500 residents. In order to obtain the 75% vote needed, the provision “grandfathers” existing Read More…