Noise

Now that leaf blowers are being stored for the season, snow blowers are getting cranked up. Though windows will be closed and most of us will be sheltering inside, the pollution caused by gas powered landscaping equipment of all kinds – including snow blowers – was the subject of debate last week.

The Village of Lake Placid is considering revisions to its local noise ordinance. A public hearing this week drew dozens of businesses and residents opposed to the changes.

Vermont’s Congressional delegation and Burlington officials have announced that the Burlington International Airport will receive federal funding for…

Every five years the Burlington International Airport is required to update its Noise Exposure Map, which depicts projected noise levels near the airport…