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Physician urges county-level response to noise pollution, calls for local bylaw updates
Summary
Dr. Harris Contos told the Board that noise pollution should be handled at the county level and urged each town to update bylaws using the Tobacco Control Program as a model; he said he will continue coordinating with county staff.
During public comment, Dr. Harris Contos asked the Yarmouth Board of Health to treat noise pollution as a county-level public health issue and urged towns to update local bylaws to address the problem, citing the Tobacco Control Program as an example. He said he spoke before county commissioners and has been working with James Gardiner of the County Health and Environment Department and will continue that work.
The Board did not take action at the meeting; the comment was recorded for consideration and follow-up coordination at the county level.
