How to Report Leaf Blower Violations
With gas-powered leaf blowers now banned in Montgomery County, there is a new form for those who see a violation and want to submit a complaint. The ban on use… Read More
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‘We Hear You Loud And Clear’: Council Votes for Noise Camera Pilot Program
County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday for a pilot program to use noise cameras to reduce excessive sound from modified mufflers. County police will put three automated cameras across the county… Read More
Proposed Pilot Would Use Noise Cameras to Address Excessive Car Noise
Councilmembers want to use noise cameras to try to reduce excessive sound from cars in the county. County Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced a bill… Read More
Leaf Blower Bill Signed Into Law
Gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out in Montgomery County. On Monday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich signed the bill prohibiting gas leaf blowers in coming years. Two… Read More
Petition Calls for Banning of Gas Leaf Blowers in Urban Montgomery County
Almost 3,300 people had signed a petition Wednesday morning that calls for banning gas leaf blowers in heavily populated areas of Montgomery County. “We want an absolute ban on gas… Read More