The Town is entering into the final phase of the gas-powered leaf blower ban, as outlined in the Town Bylaws. Gas-powered leaf blowers may be operated by residents while on their own property between September 15th – December 30th during the following times: 
 
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

As of March 15, 2026, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers by residents will be prohibited. 

The Town would like to remind the community that the use of gas-powered leaf blowers by commercial landscape companies and the Town is prohibited, with the exception of the following situations: 

1. The Town may use wheeled leaf blowers powered by four- stroke engines for the purposes of clearing the Minuteman Bikeway and other municipal property of an acre or more.
2. The Town may use gas powered leaf blowers under emergency conditions. 

Please contact the Health Department at (781) 316-3170 with questions. Leaf blower complaints should be submitted through the Health Department website.