After Arlington and Lexington moved to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, we asked readers where they stand on the bans.
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Arlington and Lexington have moved to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, but many of our readers are not ready to let them go. After the two towns approved new restrictions tied to noise and emissions, we asked readers whether they agree with bans on the machines.
The responses were pretty clear. Of the more than 250 readers who responded, a 73% majority said gas-powered leaf blowers should be allowed, while 26% backed the bans. Another 1% selected “other.”…