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Millis Finance Committee backs bylaw limiting commercial gas‑powered leaf blowers
Summary
Article would add section restricting days and hours for commercial gas‑powered leaf blower use. The finance committee recommended approval (8–0), citing noise reduction and air‑quality benefits consistent with changes in other Massachusetts towns.
The Finance Committee presented Article 3 on Nov. 5, a proposed amendment to Article 8 of the Millis general bylaws to add a new section limiting the days and hours that commercial gas‑powered leaf‑blowing equipment may be used.
Heidi Gilmore, presenting the motion, said the bylaw aligns Millis with changes adopted by “many other commonwealth towns” to reduce noise pollution and emissions from gas‑powered equipment. The motion as read asks the town to add a new section to the general bylaws addressing commercial gas‑powered leaf blower noise and requires a majority vote at town meeting.
The committee recommended approval 8–0. Supporters framed the article as a public‑health and nuisance reduction measure; the meeting record shows no formal opposition during the FINCOM discussion.
Provenance: Motion read and discussed at the Nov. 5 FINCOM pretown meeting; first presentation at the Article 3 block and committee recommendation announced at the close of discussion.
