Noise

After contacting Livability Court yesterday, I found out, unfortunately, that the noise ordinance in Charleston is only in effect PRIOR to 7am. It would seem the only solution is to press for a change in the ordinance. So far, Palmetto Commercial Properties, the parking lot owner, has been very willing to relay noise concerns to the maintenance company, Dabney & Sons, LLC; Dabney, however, has not been willing to follow the voluntary 8am guideline I've requested. Any thoughts? Anyone else concerned with noisy leafblowers?

Livability Court issue

Please be aware that I intend to file a complaint in Livability Court against the maintenance company employed by the owners of the parking lot behind our home (entrance on Queen, exit on State). They have been told by the lot owners on at least 5 occasions, which I have documented, to not begin using blowers before 8am when St. Phillips bells chime yet they have been unable to follow the guidelines established by the company that employs them. Any comments others in the FQ have regarding the noise issue would be appreciated.
Woody Rash

Catalytic Converter Theft Resurgence in Charleston

Subject: Catalytic Converter Thefts

Charleston and adjoining agencies have experienced a re-surgence in Catalytic Converter thefts, particularly involving Toyota 4Runner trucks, though almost any vehicle would be vulnerable. These type trucks are high off the ground, and the converters themselves are often bolted on so they don't necessarilly have to be cut off. If you own these type trucks, consider garaging them if possible.

Sometimes theseincidents occur in apartments or residential driveways, but since it is often noisy, sometimes these thefts occur in the daylight hours at shopping centers or large parking lots. If you see people who appear to be working on a vehicle, looking around suspiciously, or carrying tools, please call police.

Charleston Police 843-577-7434 or 911