Should smoking be banned after 10 p.m. on bar and restaurant outdoor decks and patios?
Coyne: No. Is skeptical of the effectiveness of efforts to monitor compliance with the current ban. Mermin: Not at this time; is also skeptical of enforcement efforts. Should the ban on smoking in and around city playgrounds and athletic fields be extended to include city parks and public squares? Coyne: No. “That’s a little bit Big Brother-ish to me.” Mermin: Not at this time; expressed similar skepticism of enforcement efforts. Do you support repeal of the law prohibiting bars and restaurants with liquor licenses from offering entertainment if their entrance is within 100 feet of a similar establishment? Coyne: No. “I think the 100-foot dispersal rule is great. The Old Port is much more manageable than in the past, especially in the summer months.” Mermin: “I believe I am in favor of the repeal…. I have grave concerns about limitations on free speech and limitations on free expression.” Would you support any further reduction in library hours or branches? Coyne: Would need to see mor
