Kingston Weighs Ban on Noisy, Polluting Leaf Blowers
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-24T12:03:32.285Z
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Citing noise and environmental pollution, the city of Kingston is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, according to documents from the city's Environmental Conservation Board. The board has...
Citing noise and environmental pollution, the city of Kingston is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, according to documents from the city's Environmental Conservation Board. The board has been researching the issue and gathering information from other municipalities that have already implemented similar bans.
The potential ban is under discussion because of the negative impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers on both human health and the environment, the Environmental Conservation Board'
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