Now two neighbors employ terrorists, better known as men in masks with gas-powered blowers. The din! What arrogance to think this much noise and pollution are acceptable.
@gemswinc WE have seen a significant reduction in gas powered tools, since our maintenance crew transitioned to battery powered tools 8 years ago. The community has taken notice and homeowners began making the transition too. We are not 100% there, but noticeably close. The noise reduction is an immediate blessing. The toxic fumes, while less noticeable or immediate, are literally a breath of fresh air.
@jackdetate I am glad to hear that! I can put in ear plugs, wildlife can't, and we must all breathe the fouled air
@gemswinc Or HOA decided to make the investment in battery powered tools for the maintenance crew, as old tools were replaced. Though in sounded, at the time, like it would take forever, gas tools were phased out in less than 2 years. It also was noted that the HOA was the most expeditious and least politically charged way to make the change happen, as opposed to waiting for the legislature to pass regulations and rules that face political headwinds.