Swarthmore Borough Council voted to table its combustion-powered outdoor maintenance equipment (CPOME) draft ordinance after months of debate. The ordinance was sent back to the environmental committee for revisions. A number of residents offered up comments for and against the ordinance during the discussion. In its previous versions, it would have banned all gas-powered lawn equipment or just leaf-blowers. Attendees cited concerns for small business owners, questions for enforcement, environmental needs, and noise pollution complaints. The ordinance is expected to come before the council again in July.
Source: Swarthmorean; 6/14/2024