Boston nightclub in hot water over noise complaint

Neighbors have had it with Bijou nightclub on Stewart Street downtown, calling in the police to measure nighttime sound levels well above what’s allowed.

Why it matters: The ongoing war between residents and loud music is one of the key tensions Boston’s nightlife economy needs to deal with.

  • Enforcing noise laws isn’t always the highest priority for police, which irritates residents and limits accountability for repeat violators.

State of play: Bijou landed a licensing violation with the city following a noise complaint that registered 57-62 decibels inside a neighboring apartment, with windows closed, after 11pm.

  • Boston Police measured sound…

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