The noise, toxic fumes, particulate pollution, and greenhouse gases emitted by gas leaf blowers pose risks to the health of Acton residents, lawncare workers, and the environment. We ask for your help to change that!
Acton is Ready!
Acton residents voted YES for the Leaf Blower Control bylaw at the May 6, 2025 Town Meeting.
Opposition was intense. An amendment to delay implementation of the bylaw for 5 years was voted down, but a one-year delay passed. In the end, the bylaw was approved 149 to 105.
We encourage you to become involved with Green Acton. There is so much we can accomplish together. Please consider:
- reviewing upcoming calendar events, and finding a committee meeting or monthly meeting you might like to attend
- joining our Discussion and/or Announcements email lists
- donating to support the work of Green Acton
- attending one of our Green Acton 101 orientation meetings to learn more about green Acton and how you might get involved
Thank you again; onward!
— the Green Acton “A Quieter, Cleaner Acton” Team
Learn About the Harms of Gas‑Powered Leaf Blowers
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- A Quieter, Cleaner Acton? Yes, please!
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- Gas Leaf Blowers Hurt the Most Vulnerable in Acton
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- Final Word
A PDF summary of all the latest facts and arguments from advocate Paul Kampas:
Video from Dr. Brita Lundberg on the health risks of gas leaf blowers:
