quiet montclair

Several community organization leaders sent the following letter to Montclair Township Manager Tim Stafford Feb. 2, in an effort organized by Quiet Montclair, which opposes the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. Group member Peter Holm told Montclair Local that as of March 2, the writers hadn't heard back...

They'll be allowed until Dec. 31, except on Christmas Day.

The new rules further restrict what times of year the blowers could be used.

A landscape company is challenging Montclair’s new gas leaf blower ordinance in court.

Writer Peter Holm of Quiet Montclair says he's looking forward to some peaceful days without the noise of gas-powered leaf blowers, but there's more to it.

Writer Peter Holm of Quiet Montclair says moving away from gas-powered leaf blowers can be done — and he has a plan.

Residents looking to see leaf bowers intrude less often on their daily lives will have to wait a bit longer — as officials say they haven’t yet agreed on how to curb their use. 

This spring, as Peter Holm settled into a routine at home, he became increasingly aware of the constant parade of gas-powered leaf blowers buzzing outside his window.