“Noise is the New Smoking”
“The noise in Providence is so bad I can no longer sleep without a white-noise machine, and some nights if it’s still loud I need noise-cancelling headphones. I have my window layered with blackout curtains to muffle out the loud noises, but sometimes it’s too excessive … On top of the [vehicle horns] and cars … Read more
“I purchased a house here and moved from Edgewood in Cranston on January 2021, not knowing how loud the music is, especially from the clubs on Broad Street. It’s something you cannot get used to.” — Latino resident of South Providence, June 2023
“I often heard noise that disrupted my life. It was outrageously loud and went on until the wee hours. Nightclubs and restaurants with live music inside and doors open, or outside on performance stages, were incredibly loud and could be heard — even though they’re a long way away — starting in late afternoon and … Read more