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grafvonorlok t1_j3u1huu wrote

Reply to comment by MikeG782 in Business noise complaint by MikeG782

Hard to say without knowing the specifics but if I was moving in next to a business I'd Google then to see what I can find, talk to prospective neighbors, check with my real estate agent, check up on the local zoning and rules.

I've never looked into property near a business of any sort, I prefer rural areas, but that's all stuff I've done for residential properties.

It sounds like a shitty situation and I hope you can find an amicable solution

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vexingsilence t1_j3tumpq wrote

Reply to comment by MikeG782 in Business noise complaint by MikeG782

>The problem with the local noise ordinance is it is for dwellings only.

Not much you're going to be able to do if you can't convince the business to accommodate you. Maybe install better insulation and windows in the home? That's a solution used for homes near noisy airports. The NH RSA isn't likely to help. You'd have to get the town onboard and they're probably going to side with business given its zoning.

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grafvonorlok t1_j3tue7i wrote

Reply to comment by MikeG782 in Business noise complaint by MikeG782

I don't want to sound like a dick here but what I'm getting from this story is that you bought a house next to an established business, made an incorrect assumption about their noise and business hours, didn't do any research on the company, contacted them and they made some changes at your request (ineffective but they tried something), and now you want to "do something" based on public health regulations?

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MikeG782 OP t1_j3tsak1 wrote

I WISH we lived next to a gun range haha. We can actually hear the one from the town over. To add a bit more info: The business is a distributor of materials. Don’t want to give much more info than that. The problem with the local noise ordinance is it is for dwellings only. They are in an industrial zone. The business was there before the house. I was well aware we were likely going to be dealing with a decent amount of noise given the size of the business but incorrectly assumed they would be operating during typical business hours 9-5 type deal. How was I supposed to know otherwise? Definitely appreciate the advice so far! I think I’m in a deal with it or move situation ☹️. I might try to do something using state law RSA 147

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Former-Stranger3672 t1_j3tnpqq wrote

Lol, technically taught propaganda and build up to wwI, didn't get to actually cover much of the war itself. That class was US history not world so I covered mostly what was going on in the US that led to its involvement in the war My time there ended in May and the students had a full month of more after that. I taught world history in another class, covering Greece/ Rome etc.

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-Codfish_Joe t1_j3tmal7 wrote

You've told too little for anyone to know. There are so many variables, that without telling us exactly which business it is (and therefore who you are), no one can tell.

There's fact that you've complained to the town planner and didn't get steered to an official who could help, but only got the contact info to someone at the company. That tells us that there probably isn't something the town can do to stop it.

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Selfless- t1_j3tlxsi wrote

Almost every town has a unique noise ordinance. It’s a zoning or planning issue. Talk to your Town Clerk to file a complaint. Town can then arrange for inspections and hearings.

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last1stding t1_j3tleg5 wrote

What's the business not the name but what do they do ? Was it there when you bought the property ? How long have you owned the property ? You might have some recourse if the person/realtor who sold you the property did not disclose this.

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