Barrington voters approve $250 rebate for electric leaf blowers
Barrington FTM motion funds rebate account with $25,000
Barrington taxpayers should expect a new town-run rebate program for any residents who purchase battery-powered leaf blowers and/or weed-whackers.
Toward the end of the May 24 financial …
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Barrington voters approve $250 rebate for electric leaf blowers
Barrington FTM motion funds rebate account with $25,000
Barrington taxpayers should expect a new town-run rebate program for any residents who purchase battery-powered leaf blowers and/or weed-whackers.
Toward the end of the May 24 financial town meeting, Barrington resident George Voutes made a motion to create a new rebate program and fund it with $25,000. Voutes spoke about the negative impacts from two-stroke gas-powered lawn equipment. He said the rebate program would accelerate the transition from gas-powered lawn equipment to battery-powered equipment.
Voutes said any Barrington resident who purchased a battery-powered leaf blower or string trimmer could present the necessary proof of purchase and residency and receive a $250 rebate.
The rebates will be distributed until the $25,000 is exhausted.
A handful of people spoke about the motion, which passed with a voice vote.
