Press Release: Leaf Blower Rules

As spring is upon us we want to remind you of the rules pertaining to the operation of leaf blowers. These rules are covered in our Nuisance Control By -Law that went into effect last year. This Nuisance Control by Law can be found on the Town Of Brookline Website. Set out below are pertinent sections addressed in the By-Law

• No leaf blower shall be operated before 8:00A.M or later than 8:00P.M Monday through Friday. No leaf blower shall be operated before 9:00A.M or after 8:00 P.M on the weekends and holidays.
• All leaf blowers are to be operated as recommended by the manufacturer. No modifications to the machine are allowed.
• In the event that a police officer or other Town employee, observes that a leaf blower has been modified or damaged, or does not have the proper manufacturer’s or Town label, the operator will be instructed to have the machine tested by the Town
• Starting May 3rd`, inspections will be conducted by the Town at the DPW facility at 870 Hammond Street. They will continue every first and third Tuesday night from 5:00PM through 7:00PM. These inspections will determine whether or not the machines are in compliance with the acceptable noise levels as set out in the by-law. No appointments necessary. The by-law prohibits the use of leaf blowers that exceed 67db. Those machines that pass inspection will be furnished with a label indicating that they may be operated within Brookline.
• Questions and information call the DPW at 617-646-2700.

We are recommending that you check your leaf blowers for the proper manufacturer’s label indicating that the noise level of the machine does not exceed 67 db. If it does, it will be illegal to use this machine in Brookline and you may be subject to a fine. If no label is attached, we strongly suggest you attend an inspection at your earliest convenience.

Thank You.

Sincerely,
Brookline Police Department

Brookline Police Commendations

The Brookline Police Department would like to congratulate the following Officers and Dispatchers for receiving Letters and Certificates of Commendation for excellence in performance of duties. For additional information please see the Brookline Police Website. www.Brooklinema.gov/police

- Detective Lieutenant Andrew Lipson
- Detective Keith Lacy
- Detective Carlos Crespo
- Detective Jennifer Paster
- Detective Kenneth McHugh
- Patrol Officer Russell O’Neill
- Detective Matthew McDonnell
- Patrol Officer Timothy Stephenson
- Patrol Officer John Bradley
- Patrol Officer Michael Fay
- Patrol Officer Steven Yung
- Patrol Officer Robert M. Collins
- Patrol Officer Michael Disario
- Patrol Officer James Reardon
- Dispatcher Steven LaBelle
- Dispatcher Michelle Slavin
- Sergeant Richard Barron
- Patrol Officer Thomas Maquire
- Patrol Officer Sean O’ Brien
- Patrol Officer Alfred Amendola
- Patrol Officer Mark Harrington
- Patrol Officer Deborah Hatzieleftheriadis
- Patrol Officer Peter Muise
- Dispatcher Kevin Lessard
- Patrol Officer Yu Kajita
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