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| Mass. Town Weighs Noise Ordinance That Could Technically Ban Loud Conversation |
| 2014-01-24 |
| [BOSTON.CBSLOCAL] Residents in Hingham just want some peace and quiet. And in response to more than 300 noise complaints filed last year, the town's Board of Selectmen says it's weighing an ordinance that would restrict nighttime noise levels to 45 dB, and daytime levels at 55 dB. "It's really a question of giving police some tools to deal with a quality of life issue," Hingham Selectman Chairman Bruce Rabuffo. Violations would result in $100 to $300 fines. The current proposal is raising some concerns. The proposed decibel levels of 45 and 55 dB would effectively outlaw use of lawn mowers, snow blowers, and tractors; it could even spark fines for loud conversations. Rabuffo emphasized that the proposal is just that -- a proposal. He hopes to start a conversation and eventually reach a consensus on noise levels. Yeah. Just don't make the 'conversation' too loud. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 Yokay, I'll say it, wid feeling, + loudness - WWWWHHHHAAAAAAATTTTTT! lol. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2014-01-24 23:26 |
| #2 My first guess was Lincoln, MA (they banned plastic bottles some months ago). Hingham's 'a beautiful people enclave', in Howie Carr's words (read - rich leftists). |
| Posted by: Raj 2014-01-24 11:04 |
| #1 The current proposal is raising some concerns. The proposed decibel levels of 45 and 55 dB would effectively outlaw use of lawn mowers, snow blowers, and tractors; it could even spark fines for loud conversations. Bruce Rabuffo has this conversation in mind.... |
| Posted by: Black Charlie 2014-01-24 03:28 |