Chilmark

Partial or Part-Year BanPart-year gas ban

Ban status

Commercial-only restriction. Gas blowers prohibited for commercial contractors with full ban effective May 31, 2028. Homeowners retain discretion on gas vs. electric with no time restrictions.

Enacted: 2025-04-28In effect since: 2025-04-28

Passed unanimously at April 28, 2025 Town Meeting. Only Vineyard town where the bylaw applies solely to commercial use.

Last updated: Jun 27, 2026

Timeline

2025-04-28Adopted — Town Meeting passed commercial-only bylaw unanimously

Upcoming2028-05-31Effective date reached — Full commercial gas leaf blower ban takes effect

Advocacy

Leaf Blower Bylaw — Vineyard Conservation Society

Research & citations

City of Chilmark — Municipal Code (leaf blower / noise)— City of Chilmark
Codified leaf blower / noise ordinance for City of Chilmark, Massachusetts. Source: codified ordinance.
Martha's Vineyard Leaf Blower Regulations Are in Effect— Bluedot Living
Chilmark passes leaf blower ban— MV Times, 2025-04-28

Massachusetts context

Guidance310 CMR 7.10 noise regulation; three failed incentive bills

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