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Woodsy · 06-22-2010, 10:29 AM

AC...

Before you get too twisted over the outside music, you need to see if it was a once a year (Bike Week) occurence or if they intend to have the outside music every weekend. If they have the outdoor music this weekend I guess you will have your answer! If its a once a year Bike Week occurence you can state your case to the town (most likely next year when they apply for a permit), but I wouldnt expect much sympathy... when it comes to bike week the towns all "bend the rules" a bit to allow the businesses to make as much money as they can....

In Laconia, no outside amplified music is permitted past 10:30pm with the exception of Bike Week (12:30am) and only in the Weirs.... There was an attempt made a year ago to change this ordinance to allow music past 10:30 only in certain areas (zoned resort/commercial) but it was rejected...

As far as the pre-existing noise conditions (thumping bass) from the night club I doubt there is much your going to accomplish there without spending a ton of money on lawyers and sound studies... that place has been a loud nightclub for a long long time. I remember when they used to have bands play there...

Woodsy

06-22-2010, 10:29 AM	#16
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	AC... Before you get too twisted over the outside music, you need to see if it was a once a year (Bike Week) occurence or if they intend to have the outside music every weekend. If they have the outdoor music this weekend I guess you will have your answer! If its a once a year Bike Week occurence you can state your case to the town (most likely next year when they apply for a permit), but I wouldnt expect much sympathy... when it comes to bike week the towns all "bend the rules" a bit to allow the businesses to make as much money as they can.... In Laconia, no outside amplified music is permitted past 10:30pm with the exception of Bike Week (12:30am) and only in the Weirs.... There was an attempt made a year ago to change this ordinance to allow music past 10:30 only in certain areas (zoned resort/commercial) but it was rejected... As far as the pre-existing noise conditions (thumping bass) from the night club I doubt there is much your going to accomplish there without spending a ton of money on lawyers and sound studies... that place has been a loud nightclub for a long long time. I remember when they used to have bands play there... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.