Quiet Hours: Attleboro vs Somerset
How do quiet hours rules compare between Attleboro, MA and Somerset, MA?
Attleboro and Somerset have similar restriction levels.
Attleboro, MA
Bristol County
Attleboro adopted a noise ordinance giving police the ability to issue citations and fines for excessive noise. Noise plainly audible at 200 feet may trigger enforcement. The MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 regulation also applies, prohibiting sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the property line.
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Bristol County
Bristol County unincorporated areas follow Massachusetts state noise regulations under 310 CMR 7.10, which prohibits sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the property line. Individual towns within the county may adopt their own noise ordinances. The Board of Health in each town has authority under MGL Ch. 111 §31C to regulate noise.
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| Fact | Attleboro | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Audibility Standard | Plainly audible at 200 feet | - |
| State Standard | 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10) | 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10) |
| Enforcement | Attleboro Police Department | Local police and Board of Health |
| Contact | 508-222-1212 (non-emergency) | - |
| Authority | - | Town Boards of Health (MGL Ch. 111 §31C) |
| County Role | - | No county-level noise ordinance |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Attleboro FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Attleboro?
Attleboro adopted a noise ordinance giving police the ability to issue citations and fines for excessive noise. Noise plainly audible at 200 feet may trigger enforcement. The MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 regulation also applies, prohibiting sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the...
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Attleboro?
Audibility Standard: Plainly audible at 200 feet. State Standard: 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10). Enforcement: Attleboro Police Department. Contact: 508-222-1212 (non-emergency).
Somerset FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Bristol County?
Bristol County unincorporated areas follow Massachusetts state noise regulations under 310 CMR 7.10, which prohibits sound exceeding ambient levels by more than 10 dBA at the property line. Individual towns within the county may adopt their own noise ordinances. The Board of Health in each town...
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Bristol County?
State Standard: 10 dBA above ambient (310 CMR 7.10). Authority: Town Boards of Health (MGL Ch. 111 §31C). County Role: No county-level noise ordinance. Enforcement: Local police and Board of Health.
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