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Children's paddling pools could be drained under health and safety rules because they are not manned by fully qualified lifeguards.FITCHBURG -- The School Committee members will discuss ongoing health and safety issues at their meeting tonight, including the district's response to finding asbestos tiles in the gym floor of South Street Elementary School.Tougher drunken driving penalties, expanded health care coverage for eating disorders and the authority for firefighters to shut down roadways during accidents are just a few of the dozens of new laws that went into effect Thursday.The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging people to consider resolutions for a healthy lifestyle for the New Year. Whether your resolution is to take better care of your general health, lose weight, or quit using tobacco, the DPH offers tips and resources to help you succeed in leading a healthier lifestyle.The Edmond City Council chose in December not to call for a special election on Feb. 10 for the proposed Public Safety Center. Discussion involved whether to fund the proposed center with a 1/2-cent sales tax.From a new fire station to a proposed new public works facility, there was plenty for residents to keep an eye on in 2008. Government, health care, religion, public safety and business are all components of a thriving community, and Edina had news from all sectors over the last year.In his final weeks in office, Fresno County Supervisor Bob Waterston is receiving praise for his long-standing commitment to public safety.News about the latest food recalls is now less than a phone call away with the state Department of Agriculture's new food safety text message alert program.State health and environmental experts will begin a study of artificial turf to determine whether the ground-up rubber from recycled tires and other materials used in synthetic athletic fields poses any threat. ANDOVER Local school officials have begun a districtwide hiring and spending freeze. Exceptions will be made only to fill positions and make purchases deemed essential for the health and safety of the town's public school students. The Board of Selectmen is considering embracing a similar freeze in municipal spending, and is expected to continue discussion of the issue at its ...Yahoo! News Search Results for Public Health Safety
