August 28, 2025, The New Haven Independent, by Mona Mahadevan- "More than three dozen Westville residents packed Coogan Pavilion to demand that city officials and police officers step up enforcement against rule-breaking smoke shops. Frustration ran high Wednesday night as neighbors questioned why well-known problem stores are still open for business. Westville Alders Adam Marchand, Richard Furlow, and Amy Marx joined city Health Department Director Maritza Bond and Assistant Corporation Counsel Michael Pinto in fielding complaints. New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, Assistant Chief Bertram Ettienne, and Lt. Pedro Colon also offered remarks..."

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