North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are reminding residents and landscaping companies that the Town’s landscaping regulations are back in effect as of June 15.

The regulations aim to reduce noise and air pollution caused by gas-powered leaf blowers. Under the regulations, commercial landscapers are prohibited from using gas-powered leaf blowers every year from June 15 to September 15.

Commercial landscaping is permitted between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. It is not operated on Sundays and holidays. These restrictions may be suspended during emergencies.

Restrictions will not apply to their use at golf courses and cemeteries, except when equipment is operated within 100 feet of a lot containing a residence.

For more information or to report a landscaper violating these restrictions, please call the Town’s Call Center at 311 or (516) 869-6311.