Chilmark

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

Ban status

Commercial-only restriction. Gas blowers prohibited for commercial contractors with full ban effective May 31, 2028. Homeowners retain discretion on gas vs. electric with no time restrictions.

Enacted: 2025-04-28 Effective: 2028-05-31

Passed unanimously at April 28, 2025 Town Meeting. Only Vineyard town where the bylaw applies solely to commercial use.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Timeline

2025-04-28 Adopted — Town Meeting passed commercial-only bylaw unanimously

Upcoming 2028-05-31 Effective date reached — Full commercial gas leaf blower ban takes effect

Research & citations

City of Chilmark — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise) — City of Chilmark
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for City of Chilmark, Massachusetts. Source: codified ordinance.
Leaf Blower Bylaw — Vineyard Conservation Society
Chilmark passes leaf blower ban — MV Times, 2025-04-28

Massachusetts context

Guidance 310 CMR 7.10 noise regulation; three failed incentive bills

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