Town council members voted Wednesday evening to limit the use of leaf blowers in the evenings.
Starting Sept. 1, people on residential properties are permitted to use the equipment between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the week, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. On non-residential properties within 100 feet of residential property, such equipment could be used between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. during the week, and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends.
Opponents for a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers said the machines are too loud and pollute, but landscapers said a ban would mean higher labor costs.
The Town Council agreed several months ago not to consider an outright ban.
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