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Resident urges action on loud music from Ale Emporium; staff says it will follow up
Summary
Casey Niehiser told the council that live bands at Ale Emporium, often with bay doors open, send bass and vocals across nearby backyards; staff said a complaint was logged, decibel readings were taken and staff will follow up with the property owner and Ale Emporium.
During public comment, Casey Niehiser (who provided his address) told the council loud live music from Ale Emporium — particularly when the venue keeps its bay doors open during performances — reaches his home roughly 100 yards away, penetrates closed triple‑pane windows and is affecting residents' quality of life and property values. "My house is just over a 100 yards from this restaurant... I can hear the bass from that music beating on my house," Niehiser said.
Council members acknowledged prior complaints and recalled that the town had ordered a device to measure decibel levels at an earlier meeting. In council comments staff said they had followed up over Memorial Day weekend and that some days showed improvement while others did not. Staff confirmed a complaint had been entered in the town's complaint system the same day as the meeting and said staff (Drew) would reach out to Mr. Niehiser and work with Ale Emporium to try to find a remedy.
Why it matters: Residents reported ongoing noise that they say affects livability and marketability of nearby homes. Town staff indicated enforcement and mediation steps are in progress, including decibel readings and direct outreach to both the complainant and the business.
Next steps: Staff will contact Mr. Niehiser and Ale Emporium and report back to the council on whether measured decibel levels exceed town ordinance limits or whether operational changes (for example, closing bay doors during performances) will mitigate the impact.
