Quiet Hours: Clinton vs Worcester
How do quiet hours rules compare between Clinton, MA and Worcester, MA?
Clinton has fewer restrictions than Worcester.
Clinton, MA
Worcester County
Worcester County, MA has no county government and passes no ordinances. All noise rules are set by individual cities and towns. The county government was abolished July 1, 1998 (St. 1997, c. 48). Each of the 60 municipalities sets its own quiet hours.
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Worcester County
Worcester enforces quiet hours between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 7 AM on weekends under the city's Excessive and Unreasonable Noise ordinance. Violations are enforced by the Worcester Police Department.
View full Worcester rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Clinton | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| County Government | Abolished July 1, 1998 | - |
| Authority | 60 cities/towns govern themselves | - |
| State Law | St. 1997, c. 48 | MGL Ch. 272 §59 |
| Quiet Hours | Set by each municipality | - |
| Weekday Quiet | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Weekend Quiet | - | 11 PM–7 AM |
| Enforcement | - | Worcester PD |
| First Fine | - | $100 |
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Clinton FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Worcester County?
Worcester County, MA has no county government and passes no ordinances. All noise rules are set by individual cities and towns. The county government was abolished July 1, 1998 (St. 1997, c. 48). Each of the 60 municipalities sets its own quiet hours.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Worcester County?
County Government: Abolished July 1, 1998. Authority: 60 cities/towns govern themselves. State Law: St. 1997, c. 48. Quiet Hours: Set by each municipality.
Worcester FAQ
What are quiet hours in Worcester?
Weekday quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM. Weekend quiet hours are 11 PM to 7 AM. Stricter noise standards apply during these times.
How do I report a noise complaint in Worcester?
Call the Worcester Police Department non-emergency line at (508) 799-8606 to report noise violations.
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