Atherton looking to ban gas-powered leaf blowers next summer | March 10, 2023 | Almanac | Almanac Online |

Almanac

News - March 10, 2023

Atherton looking to ban gas-powered leaf blowers next summer

by Angela Swartz

Gas-powered leaf blowers were up for discussion again in Atherton, where town officials have been debating limits on the devices for over three years. Now the town is drafting an ordinance that would ban the use of gas-powered small engines starting next summer, in line with a planned state ban.

This story contains 938 words.

Stories older than 90 days are available only to subscribing members. Please help sustain quality local journalism by becoming a subscribing member today.

If you are already a member, please log in so you can continue to enjoy unlimited access to stories and archives. Membership starts at $12 per month and may be cancelled at any time.

Log in     Join

Email Staff Writer Angela Swartz at aswartz@almanacnews.com.

Comments

Post a comment

Sorry, but further commenting on this topic has been closed.

Stay informed.

Get the day's top headlines from Almanac Online sent to your inbox in the Express newsletter.

 

Support local families in need

Your contribution to the Holiday Fund will go directly to nonprofits supporting local families and children in need. Last year, Almanac readers and foundations contributed over $300,000.

DONATE