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Tamworth resident urges board to enforce noise ordinance after ‘front‑row’ exposure to track
Summary
Resident Amy Barrier told the Tamworth Select Board that noise from a nearby driving facility has raised her stress and disrupted outdoor life; the board agreed to attempt diplomatic outreach to the operator and to request monitoring records, rather than immediately pursue fines or litigation.
Amy Barrier, a Bryant Road resident in Tamworth’s Whittier neighborhood, told the Select Board at its recent meeting that noise from the nearby driving facility (referred to in the transcript as CMI) has sometimes left her feeling physically stressed and unable to enjoy outdoor work. “I feel like my stress level has elevated to an extent that my life [is affected],” Barrier said, recounting particularly loud days in September when she called town staff and left messages.
Barrier said the town’s noise ordinance sets a maximum of 69 dBA at a facility property line, that CMI is required to monitor…
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