City aims to muffle nighttime noise

Repeatedly blasting loud music, continuously revving your engine, or allowing your dog to bark excessively at night could land you a ticket if the City of Shelton passes a new noise ordinance.

The Shelton City Council discussed the proposed new ordinance Nov. 23 at a study session. Under the proposal, residents who receive complaints about loud noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. would be issued a warning, and if police have to return, a $1,000 fine.

The proposed ordinance aims to quiet down “loud music, house parties, those types of things,” said City Manager Jeff Niten said. “Someone working in...