Noise Charges Dropped Against Tom's Market
The market corrected the problem.
TIVERTON—The town dismissed charges against Tom's Market for violating Tiverton's noise ordinance on Tuesday afternoon, citing the store's efforts to minimize the sounds from its cooling fans. The market, which opened its 492 Main Rd. location on March 30, has been battling the excessive noise emitted by its cooling compressors since before it even opened to the public. The fan system in the rear of the market sits just a few yards away from residential homes. Former Town Council President Donald Bollin, an abutter who lives at 25 Russel Dr., filed two complaints with Tiverton Police on March 21 and 30 and complained once more to the store on March 28, according to reports from Jeanne Scott, assistant town solicitor. Following the …
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Chad G.
7:32 am on Friday, June 22, 2012
Regardless of your proximity to commercial property if the sound is excessive its excessive. Thankfully the problem was easily solved and hopefully business can go on as usual. more ›