Salem's quiet hours: Generally, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. For amplified sound in the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and adjacent streets, 8:00 PM to 10:00 AM (68 dB limit). Dumpster filling/emptying is prohibited between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Construction noise is prohibited before 7:00 AM.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Salem's residential noise limits: Not specified dB(A) during the day and Not specified dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified. Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Salem police non-emergency line at 978-744-1212. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 978-619-5641 (Inspectional Services Department). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Salem's noise violation penalties: Violations of the noise ordinance can result in fines between $50 and $200. Willful or knowing violations of specific sections (e.g., subsection (7) of Section 22-2) can incur fines of up to $300 per offense. General ordinance violations without a specific penalty are subject to a fine of not more than $150 per day. Violation of the vehicle compression brake ordinance is a $200 fine.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Salem's rules: The Animal Control Officer handles stray dogs, neighborhood nuisance problems, injured animals, and rabies concerns.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 978-744-0171 x121 or the police non-emergency line.

Salem's construction noise rules: Work is generally limited to 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, unless approved by the City Engineer. No noise-making activities are allowed before 7:00 AM. No work is permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays without prior approval.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Salem's ordinance: Prohibited from exceeding 65 decibels between 8 PM and 4 PM (Sunday 8 PM through Friday 4 PM), and between 8 PM Friday to 11 AM Saturday, and 8 PM Saturday to 11 AM Sunday in the Essex Street Mall and adjacent areas. Specific zones in the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall have limits of 68, 72, 78, or 79 decibels during certain daytime and weekend hours. Use of loudspeakers/amplifiers is generally prohibited on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October in specific areas, with an exception for October 31st from 4 PM to 10 PM.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.