Greenburgh Insider: Compromise one year leaf blower ban subject to hearing on May 11.

 

No leaf blowers 3 days a week. Everyone can use leaf blower two days a week. Only residents can use leaf blowers on weekends (no commercial allowed). Hearing Wed What do you think?

ONE YEAR COMPROMISE LEAF BLOWER LAW TO BE SUBJECT TO HEARING ON WEDNESDAY MAY 11 AT TOWN HALL AFTER 7 :30 p.m.

A compromise one year leaf blower law will be subject to a public hearing on Wednesday, May 11 at Greenburgh Town Hall after 7:30 PM.  This law bans all leaf blowers  three days a week from June 1st to October 15th. It's a test and a compromise. Exceptions: Tuesday and Thursday. Leaf blowers can be used. And on weekends only residential leaf blowers will be allowed--commercial will be prohibited.

Over the years many residents have complained about noise from leaf blowers. Other residents have highlighted the fact that they need to use leaf blowers on their property and don't want government to tell them they can't. Others have complained about health impacts from leaf blowers. This proposed law will provide all residents with a leaf blower holiday three days a week and no commercial leaf blowing on weekends.

It's not a perfect proposal. If the legislation is approved the Board will have to take up the issue next year - and can make improvements.  If you'd like to express your thoughts please e mail townboard@greenburghny.com  The proposal will enable everyone to use the leaf blowers on certain days but also provides some noise relief for those who can't take the noise.

 

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor