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Plymouth Airport Commission considers voluntary noise‑abatement proposal and holiday limits for operations
Summary
The commission reviewed a noise‑abatement proposal from Chris Hyldburg and discussed voluntary guidelines and holiday operational limits; Manager Matt Cardillo reported five noise complaints in December and seven in January, none rising to safety or regulatory violations.
The Plymouth Airport Commission spent part of its Feb. 5 meeting discussing a noise‑abatement proposal received from Chris Hyldburg and options to reduce community noise impacts, including voluntary guidelines and limits on holiday operations.
Chairman Kenneth Fosdick summarized Mr. Hyldburg’s proposal (Hyldburg was not present) and said the airport has been discussing voluntary noise‑abatement measures and timing guidelines. Commissioner Paul Worcester suggested that Hyldburg present his proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) so members could review the recommendations in detail.
Airport Manager Matt Cardillo reported that the airport logged five noise complaints in December and seven in January; after investigating each complaint, staff found no safety issues and no violations of state, local, or federal regulations. During public comment, Kathy Pelletier asked whether proposed holiday operational limits would apply to all flight schools; Chairman Fosdick said the limits would be intended to apply across operations.
Why it matters: Noise complaints affect relations between the airport and neighboring residents. The Commission is considering voluntary measures and stakeholder review through the CAC rather than imposing mandatory restrictions at this time.
Next steps: Commissioners recommended that the proposal be presented to the CAC and that Mr. Hyldburg attend a CAC meeting to discuss specifics and community concerns. The meeting minutes do not record any binding restriction or formal adoption of the proposal.
