Massport has installed a noise monitor at a home in Belmont in March, and here is a Belmont Noise Monitoring Report that presents the results of those measurements–including an analysis of which noise events correlate with plane overflights (according to radar).
Airplane Noise
Update on Plane Noise in Belmont and Watertown
Some Belmont and Watertown residents (mostly towards the eastern side) have been disturbed by new concentrated flight patterns from Logan — almost forgot to post this update, but a jet overhead reminded me. Working closely with me and with Representatives Hecht and Rogers, Congresswoman Clark has been very diligent and helpful in pursuing this issue. …
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Update on Progess regarding Logan Airplane Noise & R33L RNAV
As many of you know, Senator Brownsberger has been working closely with Belmont and Watertown to help address the issues our communities have been experiencing since the FAA implemented new RNAV procedures for runway 33L which is used when there is a prevailing NW wind at Logan airport. The Town of Belmont appointed myself as …
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Response from FAA regarding Watertown and Belmont airplane noise
Senator Brownsberger received the following letter from the FAA in response to the December 18, 2013 letter from legislators regarding airplane noise in Watertown and Belmont. Letter from FAA
Letter to FAA re Watertown and Belmont airplane noise
Senator Brownsberger and other legislators sent the following letter to the FAA regarding local airplane noise. December 18, 2013 Amy Lind Corbett, Regional Administrator Federal Aviation Administration New England Region 12 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803-5299 Dear Ms. Corbett: We write as the state delegation representing Watertown and Belmont out of concern arising …
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Update on Airplane Noise over Belmont and Watertown
Affected residents in Belmont and Watertown have begun to organize in response to an increase in airplane noise due to the Runway 33L departure procedure. Click here for our first report on this in February. Recently, Senator Brownsberger’s office has heard from many residents negatively impacted by the new departure procedure. Affected residents are encouraged to …
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