“Noise is the New Smoking”
“I am angry that nothing is done about the loud, almost nightly drag racing that goes on intermittently until 3:00 a.m. I try to soften it with white noise and earplugs, but it’s unavoidable and outrageous — vehicles screaming down Angell [Street] with no mufflers and often music at top volume. It’s so aggressive … … Read more
“I am a month away from moving out of Providence. While on its face I like my neighborhood, the level of crime and noise are far in excess of what I will tolerate … Illegally modified vehicles traverse through my street all day every day, 24/7. If you haven’t personally experienced this, imagine a grenade … Read more
“Clubs / bars / lounges in residential areas should not be heard outside. The bass should also be at a minimum. If cops are driving by and hear it, they should say something instead of waiting until it’s reported [by a resident]. Also, I have seen some [venues] that have noise meters — start putting … Read more
“[Excessive noise] doesn’t get properly addressed because it’s [still] a continuous problem, [and] there’s no protocol for ‘problem’ houses … Enforce the loud-noise ordinance with fines and fees.” — Metcalf Street resident, North End (Ward 4), July 2025
“Police do absolutely nothing. When you ask your neighbors to turn down music, they ignore the request. The City Council doesn’t do anything either. There’s one guy who sits outside for hours at a time blasting music. He doesn’t even live near where he always parks. Something needs to be done. Living near Federal Hill … Read more
“Educate people on the effects of noise on people in their own community. Let people know that what they do matters and can be detrimental to those around them.” — Federal Hill resident