Greenburgh To Hold Public Hearing On Partial Leaf Blower Ban

GREENBURGH, NY — The noise problems that leaf blowers cause will be the subject of a public hearing in the town of Greenburgh.

Supervisor Paul Feiner said the public hearing comes after many years of controversy and discussion, with some people wanting a strong leaf blower ban and others not wanting the town to tell them what they can do on their property.

He said the hearing, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, will be on a compromise proposal.

The proposal would put a leaf blower holiday on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with no use of the blowers on those two days. They would also not be allowed on state and federal holidays.

Leaf blowers would be allowed on other days and would be allowed for limited hours on weekends.

Feiner said the proposed law would only be in place for one year, during which time the Town Board would review the impact of the law and then decide whether to extend, repeal or modify the legislation.

“A leaf blower holiday would provide residents with peace and quiet two days a week,” he said, “giving residents a chance to look forward to days of calm.”

The complete local law can be read here.

Feiner said that residents should email the town with their thoughts.