Quiet hours in Attleboro, MA — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
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.
Attleboro local bylaw or ordinance establishes quiet hours and noise limits for residential areas. Massachusetts General Laws c.272 §53 provides baseline enforcement statewide for disturbing the peace. MassDEP Noise Policy (310 CMR 7.10) provides guidance but no numeric residential standards. Municipalities set their own limits, typically 55 to 65 dBA. MA typically has later quiet hours (11 PM) compared to other states. Local police handle residential noise complaints.
First offense warning or citation. Municipal fines $50 to $300. MGL c.272 §53: fine up to $200 or imprisonment.
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