Harwich Ad-Hoc Noise Containment Committee

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 5:30pm

Address

Small Meeting Room, Harwich Town Hall
United States
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Ad Hoc Harwich Port Noise Containment Committee

Small Conference RM 2nd Floor-732 Main Street Harwich

Tuesday, December 17, 2019-5:30 pm

 

Call to Order

Recording & Taping Notification-As required by law, the Town may audio or video record this meeting.  Any person intending to either audio or video record this open session is required to inform the Chair.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Minutes 11/12/19 meeting

Does noise bylaw apply to the Wychmere and Wequassett venues 

How are Entertainment Licenses granted

Penalty timeframe for noise bylaw violation

 

NEW BUSINESS

Determine Secretary for next meeting

Discuss any correspondence received from business/community members

Discuss legal definition of “Plainly Audible” as defined by Harwich Town Counsel

Discuss Music Noise Controller (info. Supplies by Bob Nickerson)

What types of sound systems and sound system placement for outdoor music venues are affordable and make sense 

Finalize recommendation on number of performers allowed and types of instruments not allowed at outdoor music venues

Finalize recommendation on what nights will be acoustic music only at outdoor music venues

Decide if outdoor music venues will stop music at 9:00pm on Harwich stroll nights

Resident reporting options…directly to the business, how will this be accomplished?

Discuss outdoor music venues that are compliant, but still receive a noise complaint because of the way sound can travel…how will this work?

    

Next Meeting Date

 

Future Agenda

 

Public Comment

 

Adjourn