“I sold my home and moved out of the city to a place where neighbors and homeowners respect each other. Noise was a huge factor: the car stereos, illegal concerts, … dirt bikes, loud motorcycles, [and] loud cars. Police do absolutely nothing [about noise] in Providence and it is well known as a place to do what you please. The best move we made for our sanity was getting out of there. ”
— Michael P., former 12-year resident of the Charles neighborhood (Ward 4), who moved to West Warwick in 2025.