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Council tables noise ordinance amendment after public comments on loud vehicle backfires; refers vehicle noise to committee
Summary
After a public hearing and extended council discussion on amending Chapter 167 (noise), the Laconia City Council voted to table the ordinance amendment to allow wider public review of revised draft language and to send vehicle/noise enforcement back to the Government Operations/Ordinance subcommittee for further consideration.
The Laconia City Council on June 9 tabled a proposed amendment to Chapter 167 (noise) after hearing public comment about loud vehicle noise and extended council discussion about enforcement and scope.
Resident Robert Woodward of Ward 5 spoke during the public hearing in favor of expanding the city’s noise rules to address modified cars that produce loud “backfiring” noises. Woodward told the council, “The noise is horrendous. It's worse than a gunshot. It's worse than, fireworks. ... It is extremely loud. I've often been startled by it. It disturbs the peace.” He asked the council to…
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