HomeMy WebLinkAboutNoise Advisory Committee - NAC - Revised Charge 2012NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Members: 5
Appointed By: Board of Selectmen
Length of A Member's Term: 3 years, staggered
Appointments Made: September 30
Meeting Times: As Posted
Description The Noise Advisory Committee shall advise the Selectmen on issues related to
the noise bylaw, The Conunittee is charged with annually reviewing the entire noise bylaw,
monitoring its efficacy and suggesting updates to the noise bylaw and the regulatory process
that would establish and maintain noise standards throughout the community; recommend
amendments to the bylaws and regulations and, if required, propose appropriations so that the
noise by -law and the related set of regulations can be effectively implemented and
administered.
The Noise Advisory Committee shall work closely with other Town committees, town
departments and with the neighborhoods dealing with noise related problems, including
providing technical assistance where appropriate, and shall coordinate its efforts with the
Hanscom Field Towns (HATS) Environmental Subcommittee on such issues as the location of
Hanscom noise monitors and aircraft engine run -up problems.
The Committee shall review on a quarterly basis all the recorded complaints and the filed
complaint forms concerning disturbing noise, and report to the Selectmen areas of concern.
The Selectmen may refer to the committee for review all requests for exemptions and Special
Permits, and after consultation with the Selectmen and proper notice by the Selectmen to the
affected parties, hold public meetings, conduct site visits if appropriate, and make
recommendations to the Board of Selectmen.
Criteria for Member : The Noise Advisory Committee will include seven members at -large
from the various geographic areas of the community and liaisons from the Board of Selectmen,
Planning Board, Board of Health, HATS Environmental Subcommittee and the Chamber of
Commerce, or their designee.
Ref. Revised charge adopted by the Selectmen on January 12, 2044.
Board of Selectmen voted to designate as Special Municipal Employees on 1118105.
Revised charge adopted by the Selectmen on December 21, 2011.
Revised charge adopted by the Selectmen on January 23, 2012, revising membership to 5.
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