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Select board extends construction noise relief for public‑safety building after readings stay below bylaw limit
Summary
The board voted to extend temporary noise relief for the public safety building project after monitoring showed levels below the 70‑decibel limit in the DCDC district; the extension authorizes the chair to sign a resident response letter.
Town staff reported decibel readings during public‑safety building work and said the highest recent reading was 67 dB, below the 70 dB threshold for the DCDC district; a staff member said occasional tractor‑trailer passes can reach higher levels outside the town's control. The board discussed whether to cap relief at a specific decibel level or limit relief by hours and referenced zoning bylaw section 140‑5, which provides authority for temporary relief when construction activities require it.
A board member moved to extend the construction noise relief and authorize the chair to sign a response letter; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote. Members noted the developer hoped limited early concrete pours would proceed to avoid weather‑related delays and that the board's action would help avoid returning to the board if readings remain within limits.
