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GREENWICH — Citing complaints of “incessant loud noise and toxic fumes,” a new citizens group wants the town to take action limiting the “excessive” use of gas-powered leaf blowers in town. Quiet ...

Cities and states are trying to ditch America's most hated appliance. They're running into challenges.

RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Town Board members have set a Feb. 12 public hearing on a proposed noise ordinance that officials hope will be able to withstand court challenges and bring peace to neighbors who ...

Calgary has long battled against the scourge of excessive noise — a battle that hasn't gone well, writes columnist Ricky Leong. Calgary’s warm season is famously short. We try to take advantage of ...

Say hello to Spring, and some time-honored rituals: the blooming of flowers, the shedding of coats ... and the cascade of proposals from U.S. towns to ban the use of leaf blowers. They're annoying to ...