{"id":14547,"date":"2025-03-18T07:47:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/?p=14547"},"modified":"2025-03-18T07:47:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:47:31","slug":"east-windsor-retailers-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/east-windsor-retailers-care\/","title":{"rendered":"East Windsor Retailers Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r x18d9i69 x1cy8zhl x78zum5 x1q0g3np xod5an3 xz9dl7a x1ye3gou xn6708d\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1iyjqo2\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\">\n<div class=\"xu06os2 x1ok221b\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" data-ad-rendering-role=\"profile_name\">\n<h4>The East Windsor Chamber of Commerce is so Pleased that Our Communities Retailers are interested in not Only Compliance but Operate in Above Board fashion as shown in this Press Release from the EWPD.<\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"\u00abrlut\u00bb\" class=\"html-h4 x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1vvkbs x1heor9g x1qlqyl8 x1pd3egz x1a2a7pz x1gslohp x1yc453h\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj xzsf02u x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EastWindsorPolice?__cft__[0]=AZV_G6mdhXJ2YnqU6YAsCxCX7onL94gznp3shErSdOViahhHiXb78XWGiRWPK1-64SF_EC8PqzK86v2s-71A_rtRqu1h-_JSc_-uiGhiw1f3bBKzEmllvJ3sLqznrQMwDareMLppj5kncDk3pLDhGe0Wv7o8O2JJgrpkcWpm0pVHo9u3fHaei8eHN-i9i-TcAVmIJZSu8xBvHCijAkBg2TASRzc_-jl946udEdWOXzzbYg&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R\"><strong class=\"html-strong xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x1s688f\"><span class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\">East Windsor, CT Police Department<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" data-ad-rendering-role=\"story_message\">\n<div id=\"\u00abrluv\u00bb\" class=\"x1l90r2v x1iorvi4 x1ye3gou xn6708d\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" data-ad-preview=\"message\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\">\n<div class=\"xu06os2 x1ok221b\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Det. Roberts &amp; Ofc. Sanchez Ensure Compliance in East Windsor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">On February 28, 2025, the East Windsor Police Department, in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP), conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments selling tobacco products and electronic cigarettes within the town.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">These inspections were part of ongoing efforts to uphold state laws prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes and tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21. According to Connecticut General Statutes Section 53-344 and Section 53-344b, retailers are mandated to verify the age of any person who appears under 30 before selling tobacco or electronic cigarettes.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">A total of 12 compliance inspections were conducted during this initiative. We are pleased to report that all inspected establishments were found to be fully compliant with state regulations.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This successful outcome underscores the commitment of local retailers to uphold public health standards and prevent youth access to tobacco and e-cigarette products.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;We are grateful for the cooperation and proactive efforts demonstrated by the retailers in East Windsor,&#8221; stated Chief Carl. &#8220;Their dedication to compliance plays a crucial role in safeguarding our community&#8217;s health and well-being.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The following retailers were found to be in compliance during the inspections:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Harken\u2019s Market<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>In N Out Convenience (Now known as Farm Town Market)\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Broad Brook Deli\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Noble Gas Station<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em> Smokers Discount World\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Sunoco Gas Station\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Shell Food Mart\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Tobacco Hub\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Cumberland Farms\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Krauszer\u2019s Food Store\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>7 Eleven\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\"><em>Kings Wine &amp; Liquors\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ewpd3181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">For those interested in learning more about compliance requirements or seeking free online training, please visit CT Tobacco Training. Additional information about the DMHAS Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program can be found at DMHAS TPEP.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The East Windsor Police Department is committed to serving and protecting the residents of East Windsor through proactive law enforcement and community partnerships.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">To Know more about the East Windsor Police Dept. please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/eastwindsorpd.net\">http:\/\/eastwindsorpd.net<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The East Windsor Chamber of Commerce is so Pleased that  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":true,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press-releases"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14547"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14549,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14547\/revisions\/14549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eastwindsorchamber.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}