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Richland Township may snuff smoking in its parks 

Richland Township may prohibit smoking in its public parks -- the latest community to consider a health-conscious ban that would have been unthinkable decades ago.

Supervisors are slated to vote on the ordinance Monday. A majority of supervisors said Tuesday they support the ban, which is part of a comprehensive ordinance setting rules for Veterans Park and other township-owned open spaces in the Upper Bucks township.

The proposal follows on the heels of Quakertown

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