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Resident asks Springfield committee to limit heavy equipment on summer holiday weekends

Springfield Township Committee · June 25, 2025
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Summary

A resident asked the committee to consider changing ordinances to limit use of heavy machinery and loud power tools during Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holiday weekends to preserve quiet for families and neighbors.

Resident Laurie Barnett told the committee she is asking Springfield to consider ordinance changes to restrict use of gas-powered tools, power tools and heavy equipment on the three major summer holidays and their associated holiday weekends.

"On these holidays and holiday weekends... the loud and persistent noise of tools and machinery over several hours... made what could have…

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