Noise Ordinances in Leominster, MA (2026)
4 verified noise ordinances for Leominster, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Leominster Ch. 14.1 (Noise Ordinance) prohibits use of tools, equipment, or sound devices that disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of persons in residences or nearby. Violations: $250 fine and/or 10 days jail (1st offense).
Leominster Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance
Some RestrictionsMGL Chapter 40, Section 21
Section 21. Towns may, for the purposes hereinafter named, make such ordinances and by-laws, not repugnant to law, as they may judge most conducive to their welfare, which shall be binding upon all inhabitants thereof and all persons within their limits. They may, except as herein provided, affix penalties for breaches thereof not exceeding three hundred dollars for each offense, which shall en...
Construction Hours
Construction noise is regulated under Leominster Ch. 14.1 and state law (310 CMR 7.10). No specific permitted hours window found in code; typical MA pattern: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 8–5, no Sun/holidays.
Leominster Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Leominster Ch. 14.1 prohibits animal noise that disturbs neighbors. Leominster Animal Control enforces. Dog licensing required under MGL c. 140, §137.
Leominster Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsMGL Chapter 140, Section 157
Section 157. (a) Any person may file a complaint in writing to the hearing authority that a dog owned or kept in the city or town is a nuisance dog or a dangerous dog; provided, however, that no dog shall be deemed dangerous: (i) solely based upon growling or barking or solely growling and barking; (ii) based upon the breed of the dog; or (iii) if the dog was reacting to another animal or to a ...
Aircraft Noise
No local aircraft noise ordinance in Leominster. Leominster Municipal Airport (LWM — actually in Lawrence area) and other nearby airports are federally preempted under FAA authority.
Leominster Aircraft Noise Regulations & Airport Compatibility
Few RestrictionsLooking for Worcester County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Leominster city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Worcester County →