“Please enforce and get stricter city noise ordinances. Providence is getting more dense and it is getting worse. I think or dream about moving out of Providence.” — Self-identified 32-year African-American resident at Silver Spring and Grafton Streets in North End / Ward 4, who reports feeling “helpless” to address noise in his neighborhood (Sept. … Read more
Testimonial Category: Moving away
“I have lived in two different houses in PDV, both near I-95, with lots of highway noise. But the most annoying source of noise here is neighbors (in houses and parked cars) playing music with the bass turned up. We hear this all the time, at all hours of the day and night. It makes … Read more
Former-Resident Testimonial
“I had to move because the noise [was] unbearable and the police continue to let them disrupt the neighborhood with the loud music. I hope the noise problem is resolved. There are so many people who can’t move and have to helplessly deal with it.” — Former Elma Street resident, Lower South Providence
Resident Testimonial
“We are considering moving away from Providence because Providence is so exceedingly loud. Thank you for doing what you can to help!” — Hope / Summit resident on Colonial Road, June 2025
“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