Quiet Hours: Quincy vs Wellesley
How do quiet hours rules compare between Quincy, MA and Wellesley, MA?
Wellesley has fewer restrictions than Quincy.
Quincy, MA
Norfolk County
Quincy regulates noise under Chapter 215 of the City Code, adopted June 7, 2010 (Order No. 2010-114). Residential zones may not exceed 75 dBA from 7 AM–5 PM weekdays or 9 AM–5 PM weekends; after 5 PM the limit drops to 65 dBA.
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Norfolk County
Norfolk County, MA does not have a county-level noise ordinance. Massachusetts counties have extremely limited regulatory authority; noise rules are set by each individual city or town. Residents must follow their municipality's ordinance.
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| Fact | Quincy | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Quincy Code Ch. 215 | - |
| Daytime Limit (weekday) | 75 dBA, 7 AM–5 PM | - |
| Daytime Limit (weekend) | 75 dBA, 9 AM–5 PM | - |
| Evening Limit | 65 dBA after 5 PM | - |
| Fine | $100/day per violation | - |
| County Ordinance? | - | None — Norfolk County does not regulate noise |
| Who Regulates | - | Your individual city or town |
| State Fallback | - | MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 — 10 dBA above ambient |
| County Population | - | ~730,000 across 28 municipalities |
| Contact | - | Your city or town hall for local rules |
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Quincy FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Quincy?
Quincy regulates noise under Chapter 215 of the City Code, adopted June 7, 2010 (Order No. 2010-114). Residential zones may not exceed 75 dBA from 7 AM–5 PM weekdays or 9 AM–5 PM weekends; after 5 PM the limit drops to 65 dBA.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Quincy?
Code Section: Quincy Code Ch. 215. Daytime Limit (weekday): 75 dBA, 7 AM–5 PM. Daytime Limit (weekend): 75 dBA, 9 AM–5 PM. Evening Limit: 65 dBA after 5 PM.
Wellesley FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Norfolk County?
Norfolk County, MA does not have a county-level noise ordinance. Massachusetts counties have extremely limited regulatory authority; noise rules are set by each individual city or town. Residents must follow their municipality's ordinance.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Norfolk County?
County Ordinance?: None — Norfolk County does not regulate noise. Who Regulates: Your individual city or town. State Fallback: MassDEP 310 CMR 7.10 — 10 dBA above ambient. County Population: ~730,000 across 28 municipalities.
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