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New Haven resident raises noise complaint about Lincoln Peak Vineyard; zoning staff to follow up
Summary
At the May 18 Development Review Board meeting, resident Megan Ooms said summer live music at Lincoln Peak Vineyard can be heard at her house at 261 Belden Falls Road. The board noted Decision #2026-DRB-05-CU permits Friday/Saturday music and cited a 70 dB property-line limit; zoning staff will contact the vineyard.
New Haven resident Megan Ooms told the Development Review Board on May 18 that outdoor live music at Lincoln Peak Vineyard has been audible at her home at 261 Belden Falls Road and that the current owner has not responded to previous requests to reduce volume.
The board reviewed that Decision #2026-DRB-05-CU (issued April 14, 2026) allows live music in the porch area on Fridays and/or Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning May 15 and ending Oct. 1. Zoning Administrator Peggy Connor reminded the board that Section 710 of the Town's Zoning and Subdivision Regulations sets a noise limit of 70 decibels at the property line; Connor said she will reach out to Lincoln Peak Vineyard to discuss the complaint and compliance with the permit conditions.
The DRB took no formal action beyond directing the zoning administrator to contact the vineyard and review whether the permitted events comply with the town's noise standard. The matter may return to a future meeting if the complaint is not resolved or if staff finds noncompliance.
