Noise Ordinances in Fitchburg, MA (2026)
3 verified noise ordinances for Fitchburg, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Fitchburg Code Ch. 132, Article VI (Noise Control) sets nighttime quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with a 50 dBA cap; daytime limit is 70 dBA. Construction is restricted from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (50 dBA at residential lot lines). State 310 CMR 7.10 also applies.
noise/quiet-hours
Some RestrictionsMass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, § 21(22) (Town By-Laws — Authority to Control and Abate Noise)
d prohibition or regulation is given by the use of portable or permanent signs. (22) For controlling and abating noise from whatever source, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right to restrict or limit the use of automobile horns and the operation of motor vehicles in such a manner as to cause excessive noise. (23) For requiring that designated parking spaces for ...
Construction Hours
Fitchburg Zoning Ordinance §181.552 (Environmental Performance Standards) addresses construction noise. No statewide MA construction hours law; Fitchburg enforces through general noise ordinance (Chapter 132, Article VI) and zoning performance standards. Typical pattern: Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM.
Fitchburg Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Fitchburg's general noise ordinance (Chapter 132, Article VI) covers animal-related noise. MGL c. 140, §136A defines nuisance dog including excessive barking. Complaints handled by Fitchburg Police / Animal Control.
Fitchburg Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Worcester County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Fitchburg city rules.
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