To the Editor:

Wouldn’t it solve a lot of the litter problem if smoking was banned in Princeton? Smokers do not seem to realize butts are not biodegradable and are not acceptably disposed of in tree wells, sidewalks, etc.

A friend of mine in front of CVS on Nassau Street got a very expensive ticket for tossing a gum wrapper. I only wish someone was at the library to ticket the smokers in the “breathe free non-smoking” areas. I think they have misinterpreted the sign as a better place to smoke.

Elaine Staats 

Moore Street

Editor’s Note: Photos were enclosed showing cigarette butts on sidewalk on top of Moore Street across from St Paul’s Church.