“I have a two year old daughter who says, ‘Mommy, too loud.’ We sleep in the basement, call the police hoping they will give a citation [after repeatedly going to] the same house, but they don’t. Then this makes us more anxious and frustrated that we can’t get help. They do not take loud noise … Read more
Testimonial Category: Residential noise
“Landscaping companies use multiple leafblowers at the same time, each with an excessive amount of noise, and they do not adhere to laws about time of day. There is no way to enforce noise complaints and this greatly affects quality of life.” — Mount Pleasant resident
“Please ban leaf blowers before 8:00 a.m.! They are a nuisance.” — Mount Pleasant resident
“The noise of leafblowers is far worse than car radios or motorcycles because it lasts for up to an hour at at time — and that’s just for one yard. Peaceful summer afternoons are ruined by these completely unnecessary monstrosities.” — Elmhurst resident
“I expect some fireworks noise in June and July, but fireworks noise can get out of hand. And at times, it’s not only the volume [level] of music that is offensive, but also the content. Excessively loud music that blasts offensive lyrics (f-bombs, misogynistic language, etc) produces a lot of anxiety, disgust, and anger in … Read more
“Providence Police are very responsive. The people making noise may temporarily remedy the situation, but soon return to making noise once the police have gone. The tenant in the duplex next door has three dogs that constantly bark when outside several times a day. She is aware it annoys her neighbors, but allows it to … Read more
“Noise pollution is a huge problem, especially people playing loud music at night.” — Self-described Latino resident of Federal Hill
“Between the four incessantly barking dogs on my block, the subwoofers from the many cars that drive around my area and idle on my street with their subwoofer on blast as they lay on the horn for whoever they are waiting for, as well as my neighbor who has get togethers on the sidewalk directly … Read more