If you are an old man from Nantucket, smoking on the beach is something you can cross off the list of things you can do. The Board of Health voted unanimously to ban smoking at town-owned recreation areas, including all public beaches, playgrounds, parks and adjacent parking areas.
The board stated that strict enforcement will be difficult and that if a person is caught smoking they will receive a verbal warning or fine and a possible revocation of their beach permit.
The measure goes into effect this Sunday.
