Green Acton strongly supports a yes vote on the Leaf Blower Control Bylaw, Article 32, at the second night of Acton Town Meeting, May 6. Gas-powered leaf blowers produce harmful and unreasonable amounts of noise, toxic air pollution, and climate damaging greenhouse gases. Now is the time to begin the transition away from this equipment. Efficient battery-powered leaf blowers are now readily available, including robust, professional-grade models.
Many nearby towns, as well as 100 cities across the country and the State of California, have banned or restricted the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. This bylaw would enable Acton to take similar action on behalf of the health of people and our environment. Passage of this bylaw is consistent with the will of the community as expressed by the 2020 Town Meeting vote to declare a Climate Emergency. We call for your support of this bylaw. Please vote YES to make Acton a quieter, cleaner, and healthier place for all of us.
Video by the Select Board in support of Article 32:
Link to the warrant
Link to additional information at the Quieter, Cleaner Acton website
Please come to town meeting and vote yes for Article 32!