Pubdate: Mon, 02 Jan 2006
Source: Bangor Daily News (ME)
Copyright: 2006 Bangor Daily News Inc.
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HOULTON PARK NOW 'SAFE ZONE' FOR KIDS

HOULTON - In coming weeks, town officials plan to erect  a sign
spelling out tougher charges for drug dealers  convicted of peddling
within 1,000 feet of Community  Park. The park, containing a
children's playground,  skate park and athletic fields, has been
declared a  "safe zone" under state law.

In recent months, town councilors voted unanimously to  designate
Community Park a "safe zone" in response to  state legislation enacted
during the first regular  session and the first special session.

The law enables a municipality to designate athletic  fields, parks,
playgrounds or recreational facilities  as "safe zones."

Houlton Police Chief Daniel Soucy urged the council to  proclaim the
park a safe zone. He told councilors that  an informational sign, with
wording approved by the  commissioner of public safety, would have to
be erected  in the Park.
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