Louder than Usual? Country Summer Draws Noise Complaints From Miles Away

Louder than usual? Country Summer draws noise complaints from miles away

Officials with Sonoma County Fairgrounds, where the 3-day festival was held, acknowledged concerns but said no rules or limits were broken.

Locals contest relaxed noise limits at Foire du Midi

The City of Brussels has voted to increase permitted noise levels at the capital’s annual Foire du Midi after 22.00 from 75 to 78 decibels. The maximum noise level is intended for the start-up warning sounds of the attractions, with Brussels alderman for economic affairs Didier Wauters (Les Engagés...