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Residents press Morris Township to consider banning gas-powered leaf blowers
Summary
Residents asked the committee to consider regulating two-stroke gas-powered leaf blowers on public-health and environmental grounds; one resident said he has started a petition and requested a future presentation, and several committee members signaled openness to regional coordination and possible exemptions for large properties.
Several residents urged Morris Township officials on Dec. 17 to consider regulating two-stroke gas-powered leaf blowers, citing air pollution, noise and worker health.
Charlie Schachter, a longtime township resident, told the committee he had begun a petition and asked for an opportunity to make a 25-minute presentation at a future meeting. "I've…
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