Acton

Adopted — Not Yet in Effect Adopted (not yet in effect)

Ban status

Phased ban. 2-cycle gas blowers allowed in 2028 only for spring / fall cleanups; fully prohibited starting 2029.

Enacted: 2024 Effective: 2029

Adopted at Annual Town Meeting 2024 as Article 32 (originally Article 16 citizen petition by Paul Kampas), 149–105 vote. Advocacy by Green Acton and Quieter Cleaner Acton.

Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Timeline

2024 Adopted — Annual Town Meeting Article 32, 149–105

Upcoming 2029 Effective date reached — Full gas leaf blower prohibition takes effect
Upcoming 2028 Effective date reached — Phase: 2-cycle gas blowers limited to spring / fall cleanups

Research & citations

Town of Acton, MA — General Bylaws (Leaf Blower Control Bylaw) — Town of Acton General Bylaws, 2027-12-31
Town Meeting bylaw phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers: seasonal limits, then a full prohibition by all operators, with a one-year implementation delay adopted at Town Meeting.
Acton Bylaw — Quieter Cleaner Acton
Town Meeting Articles 32, 33 — New Leaf Blower Bylaws — Acton Exchange

Massachusetts context

Guidance 310 CMR 7.10 noise regulation; three failed incentive bills

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