Quiet Hours: Leominster vs Oxford
How do quiet hours rules compare between Leominster, MA and Oxford, MA?
Oxford has fewer restrictions than Leominster.
Leominster, MA
Worcester County
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).
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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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| Fact | Leominster | Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Ch. 14.1 (Noise Ordinance) | - |
| Standard | Disturbing quiet/comfort prohibited | - |
| Fine (1st) | $250 and/or 10 days jail | - |
| Fine (subsequent) | Up to $1,000 and/or 30 days jail | - |
| County Government | - | Abolished July 1, 1998 |
| Authority | - | 60 cities/towns govern themselves |
| State Law | - | St. 1997, c. 48 |
| Quiet Hours | - | Set by each municipality |
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Leominster FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Leominster?
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).
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Leominster?
Code: Ch. 14.1 (Noise Ordinance). Standard: Disturbing quiet/comfort prohibited. Fine (1st): $250 and/or 10 days jail. Fine (subsequent): Up to $1,000 and/or 30 days jail.
Oxford 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.
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