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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Public comments (20)
Voiced frustration that landscapers are still using gas leaf blowers and urged the board to enact restrictions.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 11:25 →Supported gas leaf blower restrictions, noting that public health regulations are a legitimate exercise of government authority.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 18:24 →Encouraged passage of leaf blower restrictions to reduce health risks and cancer concerns.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 21:48 →Strongly supported the leaf blower compromise legislation, criticizing those opposing child health protections.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 28:00 →Cited emissions statistics for gas leaf blowers and urged the board to pass restrictions.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 50:45 →Urged the board to pass the leaf blower compromise to protect children and residents from toxic fumes.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 53:02 →Supported the leaf blower compromise legislation, arguing that two-cycle equipment violates noise code definitions.
Town Board Meeting - Oct 6, 2026 · 56:05 →Urged the board to reject the battery storage moratorium, calling BESS vital for reliable, clean energy.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 52:18 →Supported safe battery energy storage development while acknowledging the need for updated municipal zoning codes.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 55:38 →Voiced opposition to extending the battery storage moratorium on behalf of the New York League of Conservation Voters.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 57:46 →Argued against the battery storage moratorium, noting that updated state fire codes ensure safety.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 1:02:09 →Urged the board to vote no on the battery storage moratorium on behalf of Climate Jobs New York.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 1:11:11 →Urged rejection of the battery storage moratorium to support energy reliability and prevent power shortages.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 1:13:07 →Highlighted migratory bird nesting season, requested traffic safety signage for wildlife, and reported on Manor Farm bee programs.
Town Board Meeting - Apr 14, 2026 · 1:20:53 →Urged the town to re-implement strict bans or phase out gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise and air pollution.
Town Board Meeting - Mar 10, 2026 · 25:24 →Provided an update on ACERS committee activities, supporting climate-smart community grants and energy efficiency projects across town parks.
Town Board Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:28:27 →Voiced strong opposition to the gas leaf blower ban, detailing prohibitive equipment conversion costs and lithium-ion battery fire safety concerns.
Town Board Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:40:02 →Expressed practical opposition to the leaf blower ban, noting that electric leaf blowers have inadequate battery life for residential property maintenance.
Town Board Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:59:47 →Highlighted the community value of Manor Farm as an environmental education hub and expressed desire to continue living and working there.
Town Board Meeting - Dec 9, 2025 · 38:11 →Questioned town budget pension allocations and raised concerns about environmental impact statements for the Melville overlay district.
Town Board Meeting - Aug 12, 2025 · 23:50 →