Quiet Hours: Cambridge vs Somerville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Cambridge, MA and Somerville, MA?
Cambridge and Somerville have similar restriction levels.
Cambridge, MA
Middlesex County
Cambridge enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM weekends under the Cambridge Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 8.16 of the Municipal Code.
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Middlesex County
Somerville enforces nighttime quiet hours under its noise control ordinance, restricting loud sounds audible at property lines during late-night and early-morning periods across this densely populated Boston-metro city.
View full Somerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cambridge | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Weekend Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 9 AM | - |
| Code Chapter | Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 | - |
| State Authority | MGL c.40 s.21 | - |
| Reporting | Cambridge iReport / 311 | - |
| Weeknight quiet hours | - | 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM |
| Weekend quiet hours | - | 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM |
| State authority | - | MGL c.40 s.21 |
| Report issues | - | Somerville 311 or (617) 625-6600 |
| Base fine | - | 100 dollars per violation |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cambridge FAQ
Are weekend quiet hours different in Cambridge?
Yes. Weekends and holidays extend morning quiet hours until 9 AM instead of 7 AM, giving residents two extra hours of protection.
Who enforces noise complaints in Cambridge?
Cambridge Police handle live disturbances; Inspectional Services handles construction and equipment noise. Both accept reports through iReport.
Somerville FAQ
Who enforces quiet hours in Somerville?
Somerville Police Department responds to active nighttime noise complaints; Inspectional Services handles ongoing nuisance cases. Call 311 or the non-emergency line.
Are quiet hours different on weekends?
Yes. Morning quiet hours extend until 9:00 AM on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays rather than the 7:00 AM weekday cutoff.
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