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Residents press council on leaf‑blower restrictions and homelessness; council updates on Carol Street and community programs
Summary
Public commenters at the June 2 Salisbury City Council meeting asked for limits on gas leaf blowers, raised concerns about the placement of a shelter and nearby liquor board, and were given updates on Carol Street timing plus community events including hometown-hero banners, youth programs and zoo fundraisers.
Several Salisbury residents used the June 2 public comment period to raise neighborhood quality‑of‑life concerns and to hear brief updates from council members and staff.
Leaf blowers and noise: Joe Schiafino asked the council to pursue limits or bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing early‑morning and weekend disturbances and pointing to hundreds of other U.S. municipalities that have restricted them. "They're loud. The decibel level is incredible," Schiafino said, and he suggested at minimum curbing hours of operation.
Homelessness and local services: David James…
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