Greenburgh Mulling Leaf Blower Law At Public Hearing

GREENBURGH, NY — The town of Greenburgh will be holding a public hearing on a new leaf blower law at its next meeting.

The session will be held remotely via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The proposed local law would restrict the use of leaf blowers except during the following periods: March 1 to May 15 and Oct. 15 to Dec. 15. During those times, the blower may be used from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and legal holidays.

According to the proposed law, there are exemptions, including weather emergencies when the town supervisor can issue a directive suspending the restrictions.

Fines for violating the law start at $50 for the first occurrence.

"This proposal is a compromise," Supervisor Paul Feiner said, "not as strong as other communities but stronger than the current policies."

To read the entire proposed local law, go here.

Feiner said people can email thoughts to the town board here.

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