Summit Starts Registry In Light Of Controversial Leaf Blower Ban

Summit NJ

09 May, 2021

9:02 PM

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SUMMIT, NJ — After recently passing a controversial leaf blower ban for the coming summer, the city of Summit has opened a registry for licensed landscaping companies to submit their contact information so they can get updates on relevant law. READ MORE: Leaf Blower Ban Passes, But There's A Twist The city will communicate with landscapers on business licensing requirements, regulatory updates, and amendments to ordinances such as the recently passed pilot program banning gas powered blowers, they said. "It is a goal for Common Council to increase the ability of the city to communicate with local businesses on matters that will affect them," said Council President Marjorie Fox. "The registration process is simple and requires only basic contact information. I encourage landscaping companies to register to receive updates on important changes and requirements." An application form is available online from the Office of the City Clerk here or by calling 908-273-6400. Registration is voluntary and no fee is required. Don't miss Summit breaking news alerts when they are announced, or get a free daily newsletter each morning with local news. Sign up with your preferences here.Got news? Email [email protected]. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.