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Millis rejects proposed ban on commercial gas‑powered leaf blowers after resident objections
Summary
Voters declined a select‑board‑sponsored bylaw that would have limited days and hours commercial gas‑powered leaf blowers could be used and set enforcement language; opponents raised legal and drafting concerns and the motion failed on a voice vote.
Select‑board members proposed an amendment to the general bylaws to restrict commercial gas‑powered leaf blower hours and cited noise and air‑pollution concerns. The article — presented as consistent with similar bylaws adopted by other Massachusetts towns and supported by the finance committee — would have limited operating days and hours for commercial operators and included enforcement provisions.
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