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Dobbs Ferry board adopts ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
After a public hearing and public support from Sustainable Dobbs and residents, the Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a local law prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers effective Jan. 1, 2026, with graduated fines and preservation of existing exemptions unless the board reopens the code for changes.
The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to adopt a local law that will prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the village beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Mayor (name not stated) summarized the measure and its penalties, saying, “as of 01/01/2026, it will be illegal to use a gas powered leaf blower in Dobbs Ferry.” The law, as adopted, bars operation, use or permitting of gas-powered leaf blowers unless the board authorizes such use and establishes fines of $50 for a first offense, $250 for a second and…
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