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.
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- Boston Police measured sound…