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Select Board continues work on proposed gas leaf-blower bylaw after public input; timeline and municipal exemptions remain contested
Summary
After extensive public comment, the Select Board reviewed a draft bylaw to restrict gas-powered leaf blowers and asked staff for legal clarifications on municipal exemptions, the small-business definition and enforcement language.
The Select Board discussed an updated draft bylaw to limit or phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. The draft preserves some exemptions and includes a multi-year transition intended to ease costs for homeowners and small contractors while still restricting routine summer noise and air emissions.
Why it matters: The topic drew many public speakers and civic groups because the bylaw intersects public health, environmental policy, labor issues and costs for residents and commercial landscapers.
Key elements discussed: The draft keeps a phased approach with spring/fall seasonal exceptions through a transitional period, a per-property…
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