Noise Pollution

The Chicago Tribune reported (courtesy of Newsday) that New York City is trying to quiet itself - the Mayor is trying to revise their noise-control code. Some of the things proposed include:

=> noise 'barriers' for construction sites
=> noise 'blankets' over power equipment
=> fewer construction permits for nighttime and weekends
=> citing motorcyclists whose bikes are 'plainly audible'
=> citing stereo enthusiasts with that boom-boom bass.

I've actually got a related noise problem here in the beautiful suburbs of Chicago. When it's nice outside, I like to coach from my side yard - the fresh air, the sun, the gentle breeze, the birds and squirrels and chipmunks, all that greenery - who says a work environment can't be downright inspiring?! But then the landscapers come with their industrial-strength edgers and blowers and lawn mowers. And they're EVERYWHERE. Sheeesh! It's really hard to hear my clients with all that noise going on.

Maybe I'll visit Village Hall to register a complaint. Better yet, maybe I'll call them so they can hear for themselves just how noisy and disruptive this all is to our otherwise beautiful community!