Geneva passes revamped noise ordinance

May 10, 2013

    Geneva's new noise ordinance was approved for the third and final time by the town council at its meeting this week. It says:
    "For the purpose of determining db(A) as referred to in this ordinance, the noise shall be measured on the A-weighting scale on a sound level meter of standard design and quality having characteristics established by the American National Standards Institute."
    In regards to motor vehicle noise:
    Further details in today's print and e-editions.