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Connecticut Residents Welcome New Era of Cannabis Kyle Jones
For the first time, in Hamden people are getting together in public to enjoy cannabis.
“It’s a great day that Connecticut finally legalized marijuana, hemp, whatever, and you don’t have to get in trouble for a medicinal product,” said Emilio Cucciniello of Hamden. “We don’t have the anxiety anymore from the police for carrying something that is much less worse than alcohol.”
As of July 1, possession of 1.5 ounce is legal in the state, but there are some rules.
In New Haven, existing tobacco ordinances now include cannabis, so it’s banned wherever cigarettes are.
“It’s like a nice setting to be in and it makes getting an education easier I think,” said Moore. “And I can pretty much always get help whenever I need it.”
Moore and her brother Gary are top ten national track and field athletes, and they were at the city’s vaccine clinic for high school students Thursday.
“This week we decided to kick off a youth campaign of sixteen years and over to ensure that our youth had access to vaccinations,” said New Haven Health Director Maritza Bond.
Hall of fame coach Jim Calhoun was also there to do what he does best: coach.
Updated: 6:16 PM EDT April 4, 2021
NEW HAVEN, Conn. National Public Health Week for the City of New Haven will kick off Monday. Each day will consist of a different event aimed at educating the public about the importance of better health.
Since 1995, the American Public Health Association has worked with health professionals and lawmakers in spreading awareness to make sure the community is more mindful of their bodies, mentally and physically.
On Monday, the health department will participate in the Fourth Annual Connecticut Public Health Association Step Challenge. Teams are led by a captain and will start logging steps through April 30th. The teams will track their progress using Fitbits, phones, pedometers, or step converters.