December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: noise ordinance

July 24, 2025

Chelsea Residents Speak on Recommended Noise Ordinance

Residents spoke out against the DDA’s recommended noise ordinance during public comment at Chelsea City Council’s June 14 meeting. Chelsea’s DDA recently passed a recommendation to increase the maximum output allowed by businesses. “Sound is measured in decibels, which tells you both the intensity of the sound and what your ear hears in terms of loudness,” ...

July 19, 2024

Natalie Davies

Chelsea Chelsea Government

Chelsea Residents Push Back Against Extending Noise Ordinance Hours

At the July 15, 2024, City Council meeting, Chelsea’s Downtown Development Authority recommended extending the city’s noise ordinance from 10 p.m. to midnight, a move some businesses support but concerns some residents. “This is not just about downtown, this is about the community as a whole (and) providing opportunity,” Community Development Planner Paul Montagno said. ...