Middlesex County has no unified leaf blower ordinance. Regulations are set by individual cities and towns such as Cambridge, Newton, Arlington, and Lexington, which have strong restrictions on gas-powered units.
Massachusetts abolished Middlesex County government in 1997, so there is no county-level leaf blower rule. Each of the 54 cities and towns in Middlesex County sets its own standards under MGL c.40 s.21, which gives municipalities broad noise authority. Many western and northern Middlesex communities have enacted aggressive leaf blower bylaws: Arlington bans gas-powered leaf blowers entirely by phase-out schedule, Lexington restricts them to spring and fall cleanup windows, and Newton limits use to weekdays 8am to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 5pm with a seasonal ban in summer. Cambridge restricts gas leaf blowers year-round with exemptions for fall cleanup. Smaller towns like Bedford, Concord, and Brookline-adjacent communities typically prohibit Sunday use entirely. Electric and battery units are generally permitted with fewer time restrictions. Check your specific city or town bylaws before operating.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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