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Town Council Committee Nears Proposed Ordinance Banning Summer Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

Town Council Committee Nears Proposed Ordinance Banning Summer Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

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By Michael Dinan | 6 hours ago

By Michael Dinan | 6 hours ago

A committee of New Canaan’s legislative body is working to move a proposed ordinance for a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers to the full Town Council.

Amid several differences of opinion, members of the group’s Bylaws & Ordinances Committee last week homed in on a draft version of what would be a new local law if the Town Council—following a future public hearing—votes in favor.

As it stands, the proposed ordinance calls for a ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with some exemptions (see below), as well as a ban on electric leaf blowers during the same summer period outside of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 12 to 4 p.m. on weekends.

Charles E. Milot Jr., 95

Charles E. Milot Jr., age 95, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Patricia Duffy Milot, passed away peacefully on January 31, with his loving family by his side. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on February 18, 1930, he was one of eight children born to Charles E. Milot Sr. and Lillian Bell Milot.
Coffee’s on for Thursday

Join fellow residents and NewCanaanite.com editor Michael Dinan for the monthly Community Coffee, to be held 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.
Board of Selectmen Approves $186.9 Million Budget

The first of New Canaan government’s three funding bodies voted unanimously last week in favor of a spending plan for the town for next fiscal year.
Suspect Arrested by Warrant for Burglaries in Greenwich and New Canaan

The Greenwich Police Department through investigating a series of residential burglaries dating back to October obtained and served a warrant for Grigoli Chaphichadze, 48.
Main Street Condo Sells for $1,372,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
Wilky Gilmore: ‘He Was One of Our Own’

In among the trophies in the lobby of the New Canaan High School Athletic Complex hangs a framed, vintage number-12 Rams jersey.
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Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces

Town officials say they’re thinking about installing eight more parking kiosks in downtown New Canaan, on Main Street and possibly part of Locust Avenue.
‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years

Ann Cheney remembers her first day at work at Walter Stewart’s Market, an August morning 20 years ago.
The Playhouse: P&Z Issues Favorable Report for New Lease/Operator

The Planning & Zoning Commission this week voted unanimously to make a favorable referral for the town to enter into a new lease for The Playhouse—a key step ahead of the Feb.
Disorderly Charge for New Canaan Woman, 40

Police last Saturday afternoon arrested a 40-year-old New Canaan woman and charged her with disorderly conduct.
New Canaan Library Working Toward Proposed Uses for 1913 Building

New Canaan Library has started planning for a new use or uses of the 1913 building, a sealed structure on the western edge of the organization’s campus.
Warrant: Ex-Boyfriend Interfered with Emergency Call

Police last week arrested a 20-year-old Stamford man by warrant after he confronted an ex-girlfriend after work in New Canaan, court records show.
John Sirico Sr., 100

John (“Doc”) Sirico Sr., 100 a lifelong resident of New Canaan, CT died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Carriage Barn Opens 46th Annual Juried Photography Show on Saturday [Q&A]

The Carriage Barn Arts Center opens its 46th Annual Juried Photography Show this weekend, with a reception scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Charter Review: Town Officials Weigh Elected vs. Appointed P&Z

Town officials charged with recommending possible changes to New Canaan’s founding document are hearing from residents on both sides of a divisive question, namely, whether the Planning & Zoning Commission should change from an appointed body to an elected one.

“Free spots or paid, there isnt enough parking even in low season. It's become a game of circling over and…”
— Hope Belles on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“A few weeks ago I needed to run into the library to pick up a book. I circled in the…”
— Valerie Stryker on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Well guys I like to look at property taxes to see how things are going. back in 2015 the…”
— Richard P Vachula on Board of Selectmen Approves $186.9 Million Budget
“Why can’t our elected officials actually listen to the people that live here? Paid parking on Elm is a deterrent…”
— Inga Smith on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“I sure am eating and shopping elsewhere. I want our downtown merchants to thrive, but I just can’t put up…”
— Angie Stock on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“I agree with you! It’s illogical!”
— Angie Stock on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“I understand why you think this works, but as a town mom, with three small kids, it’s more challenging. The…”
— Katie Bell on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Right on Phil. All of the paid spots were spoken for at 1pm both days this weekend. The…”
— Kevin Smith on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Hay Phil those entitled masses do vote in elections wish we had one this year.”
— Richard P Vachula on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Thank you so much for providing all of the fun details! I miss writing these articles and appreciate the time…”
— Kessa Schaeffer on New Canaan Now & Then: The Valentine Estate
“Totally agree Laura. Well said. Thank you.”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Great piece Terry. Truly one of the nicest people I ever met, Got to know him playing in Coach Sikorski’s…”
— Ben Harvey on Wilky Gilmore: ‘He Was One of Our Own’
“STOP CHANGING NEW CANAAN FOR THE WORSE!!!!!!!!”
— June DeMichele on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Myra Valentine is my great Aunt. She was quite the independent woman. I inherited all her travel films and they…”
— Betsy Morgan-Brown on New Canaan Now & Then: The Valentine Estate
“Once again, the entitled masses post on the paid parking without any mention of free parking in the area.…”
— Phil Evensen on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Agree! I just don’t get it!! All I can do is shake my head and try not to…”
— Andrea Pizone on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Now that the Town is encouraging apartments in the upper floors of Retail A zone buildings, without former parking requirements,…”
— Terry Spring on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Wilky was a great guy and a good friend. He told me that once after an NCHS basketball game, a…”
— William Gardner on Wilky Gilmore: ‘He Was One of Our Own’
“Dad spoke highly of him, as an athlete and a person”
— Douglas Karp on Wilky Gilmore: ‘He Was One of Our Own’

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