by Paul Levy | Nov 12, 2019 | Newton |
The Newton leaf blower ordinance states that all leaf blowers above 65 decibels are prohibited. This site reports that talking three feet away has a noise level of 65 decibels. I don’t know about you, but I can’t recall any leaf blower being that quiet.... by Greg Reibman | Aug 31, 2018 | Newton |
The second year of Newton’s summertime ban on gas powered leaf blowers ends this Labor Day weekend. How, if at all, has the ban impacted you?
by Village 14 | Aug 3, 2017 | Newton |
TAB Editor Andy Levin writes…City Council should revisit its recently toughened leaf blower ordinance, as evidence reveals the city government has had trouble enforcing the new law.
Read the rest here and comment below. It would be especially
by Greg Reibman | Nov 21, 2016 | City Council, Newton |
Newton City Councilor Jim Cote tried to have a proposed leaf blower ban referred back to the councilor’s Programs and Services Committee. His colleagues didn’t like that but they did agree to postpone consideration until January. Cote (who is on the record... by Greg Reibman | Nov 18, 2016 | City Council, Newton |
Newton City Councilors will consider a summer leaf blower ban (Memorial Day to Labor Day) this Monday, Nov. 21.
Details about the proposal here.
Good idea? Bad idea?
by Village 14 | Jun 21, 2016 | Newton
City Councilor John Rice, chair of the Programs and Services Committee tells the TAB the City Council will not take action on proposed leaf blower restrictions until the fall, Jonathan Dame of the TAB reports.
by Jerry Reilly | Nov 5, 2015 | Newton |
On a gorgeous fall afternoon yesterday, several alders, many landscapers taking time out of their work day, Jonathan Dame from the Tab, and interested members of the public (including even a woman from Lincoln) gathered on the Comm Ave median across from City Hall for... by Village 14 | Aug 13, 2015 | Newton
Angela Nielsen of Wood End Road made this suggestion in a letter to the TAB.. How about having leaf blowers work in certain area codes or villages only on a specific day of the week, similar to our trash collection days? That way everyone would know that on a certain...
by Nathan Phillips | Jun 10, 2015 | Newton |
The Board of Director of the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce unanimously approved (with one abstention) the following statement regarding the proposed leafblower ban: “The Newton-Needham Chamber shares concerns about the noise and air quality problems that... by Greg Reibman | May 23, 2015 | Newton |
Newton Aldermen are considering an ordinance to limit the use of leaf blowers and ultimately ban their use altogether. Current rules allow leaf blower use between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekday and between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.... by Greg Reibman | Apr 8, 2015 | Newton |
Environmentalists, fans of banning stuff or folks those who feel that government should get out of the way of regulating peoples’ lives may want to attended a banning double header at Newton City Hall tonight. Starting at 7:45 the Alderman’s Programs and Services... by Greg Reibman | Mar 3, 2015 | Newton |
Alders Norton and Hess-Mahan tell the TAB they’re seeking public input on the topic and drafting language for a proposal later this year. For those who forget what leaves are (and after this winter that’s possible) here’s a video TAB editor Andy...