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Quiet Communities, Inc.
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We protect public health, the environment, and people's quality of life from outdoor and indoor sources of environmental noise and pollution.
😴 #Noise, #Sleep, & #HumanRights: QC-Close Up | February 5 @ 4 PM ET

This Thursday, @harvard.edu physician Dr. Katherine Peeler and #QuietCommunities Legal Advisory Board member Steven Taber join us to talk about sleep as a human right and how to advocate for quieter nights.

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February 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Last year, our Quiet American Skies program hosted the first-ever “Roundtable of Roundtables,” uniting leaders from 9 major airport communities to coordinate strategies on aircraft noise, health impacts, & federal action. This is what your support makes possible!
January 31, 2026 at 2:11 AM
🛏️ Noise, Sleep, and Human Rights: Advocating for Your Right to a Good Night’s Sleep
📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET via zoom
Speakers: Katherine Peeler, MD, MA & Steven Taber, JD
👉 Register: lnkd.in/eq5jnHXy
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January 28, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Let’s make 2026 a year of healthier neighborhoods. #NoisePollution affects 100+ million Americans, disrupting sleep, #HeartHealth, & #MentalHealth.

Your #QuietCommunities membership powers science-based solutions that protect #PublicHealth.

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January 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
2026 is the perfect time to invest in your health and your community. When you join #QuietCommunities, you're supporting science-backed solutions to #NoisePollution that protect #HeartHealth, boost learning, and restore natural soundscapes.

Ready to make a difference?
🔗 Join us → ow.ly/fa4r50Y3ZxB
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Big milestone for community health in Naples, FL: Collier County just launched a noise camera pilot using Cithaeron tech. A win for data-driven action on harmful noise, thanks to collaboration among local officials, law enforcement, and Quiet Florida. #noisepollution #publichealth @sun-sentinel.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:11 PM
🚗 Do #NYC drivers actually get ticketed for honking?

Rarely. But #NoiseCameras + congestion pricing are changing that — dropping honking complaints by 70% in 2 months.

📰 Read more from the Quiet Coalition's Jeanine Botta: ow.ly/3xUs50Y1jvi

#QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #PublicHealth
Does anyone actually get ticketed for honking in New York City? — Quiet Communities
Jeanine Botta discusses traffic noise.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
🎉 We unlocked the $20k matching gift!

Thanks to everyone who donated during our year-end fundraiser = $40k total to power our work in 2026.

Together, we're building a quieter, healthier world for all. 💙

🔗 Join today: ow.ly/9L1S50Y0HXG

#QuietCommunities #PublicHealth #NoisePollution
January 22, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Make 2026 the year of quieter, healthier communities. Join #QuietCommunities in addressing #NoisePollution as the public health crisis it is.

Your membership = real policy wins and community change.

🌐 quietcommunities.org/membership
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Modified mufflers = preventable #NoisePollution harming MA residents' health & sleep. Support #Bill1716 to regulate illegal exhaust systems.

📞 Call Senate President Spilka: (617) 722-1500

🔗 Find your legislators: ow.ly/Uq5x50Y0jju

#Bill1716 #MAPoli #PublicHealth #Massachusetts #QuietCommunities
January 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM
✈️ MA friends!

Hanscom Field faces a proposed private jet expansion that will bring more #noise and #pollution to our neighborhoods. Join our friends at @spje.bsky.social and urge Gov. Healey to stop it!

🔗 Take action: www.spje.org

#QuietCommunities #ClimateAction #NoisePollution #PublicHealth
January 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
2025 wins are in! 🎉

From aviation roundtables to 800+ campuses going electric in collaboration with #AGZA, we're making real progress on #NoisePollution.

📰 Read more: ow.ly/N3gT50XVM9U

🌐 Join the movement: quietcommunities.org/membership

#QuietCommunities #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Vehicles w/ modified mufflers seriously impact our health & disrupt our lives. We strongly support Bill 1716, An Act regulating illegal exhaust systems. You can call Senate Pres. Karen Spilka & voice your support (617) 722-1500. Call your reps lnkd.in/eDJhQuG #MAPoli @massgovernor.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
As 2025 closes, thank you for supporting our mission to curb #NoisePollution. 💚

With your help, we:
• Cut 9.5M+ tons of emissions & CO₂ through landcare transitions
• Hosted 10 QC Close‑Up events with top noise experts
• Helped 200 schools & cities adopt quieter landcare

#QuietCommunities (1/2)
December 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
💙 Thank you to everyone who supported us this #GivingTuesday!

24 donors + 12 new supporters = one powerful community working toward quieter, healthier spaces. We're grateful for each and every one of you. 🙏

#QuietCommunities #NoisePollution
December 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
👏 Shoutout to QC Advisor Julie Kolhouse for repping #QuietCommunities at the 2025 #Sustainability Fair in Chathams, NJ! Advocates like Julie help spread awareness about #HarmfulNoise.

👉 Want QC at your local event? Contact us at info@quietcommunities.org!

#NoisePollution #PublicHealth
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📖 Creating inclusive spaces starts with listening. QC members Dr. Parker Small & Dr. Betsy Constantine lead a movement to reduce noise for elderly residents with #HearingLoss.

👉 Read more in our newsletter: ow.ly/G34a50XJExY

#QuietCommunities #NoisePollution #HearingHealth #PublicHealth
December 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🐦 The value of natural soundscapes | December 11 @ 4 PM ET

Don't miss our next December QC Close-Up discussion! Join us Thursday to learn how birdsong and other #NaturalSounds support our well-being.

🌐 RSVP today: ow.ly/NgrN50XGXG0

#NoiseRegulation #HearingHealth #NoisePollution (🧵 1/2)
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
📹 Missed our vehicle noise QC Close-Up?

Watch expert panelists share real-world strategies for tackling loud vehicles and improving community quality of life.

🎥 Watch now: ow.ly/jl8a50XGAUE
🔗 Join QC: quietcommunities.org/membership

#QuietCommunities #QuietStreets #VehicleNoise (🧵 1/2)
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🎨 Creativity for a Quieter World

We loved seeing the artwork created during our recent #QuietCommunities x #NicoleKelner art workshop! These pieces remind us that art can spark conversations about #NoisePollution and inspire action for healthier, quieter communities.

#ClimateArt (🧵 1/2)
December 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🐦 The Value of Natural Soundscapes | December 11 @ 4 PM ET

Did you know that #NaturalSounds like birdsong can reduce stress and improve wellbeing? Discover the value of natural soundscapes at our upcoming QC Close-Up event!

🌐 RSVP today: ow.ly/cKsb50XFPIo

#HearingHealth #NoisePollution (🧵 1/2)
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The holidays are here!

This season, give the #GiftOfQuiet. Support healthier communities where #NaturalSounds can thrive.

Ways to give:
🎁 Make a donation: quietcommunities.org/donate
🎁 Gift a membership
🎁 Share our work

Together, we can protect the #PeaceandQuiet that sustains us all. 💚
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💚 Remembering Dr. Arline Bronzaft

Honoring the legacy of researcher, Quiet Coalition cofounder, and honorary chair of Quiet American Skies. Arline's legacy lives on in every community made quieter and healthier.

🔗 See how her work lives on: ow.ly/lb1y50XBmVe

#QuietCommunities
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It's #GivingTuesday! Time to support the causes that matter. 🎉💚

Protecting #NaturalQuiet is powerful #EnvironmentalAction. Your donation fights #NoisePollution, protects #PublicHealth, and restores balance to communities.

Donate: quietcommunities.org/donate

#QuietCommunities
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📰 In a new piece, #QuietRestaurants program chair Neil Donnenfeld discusses the difficulty of hearing in restaurants and the added value of designated quiet hours.

🔗 Read the article here (page 20): online.fliphtml5.com/xgxtd/wnkd/#...

#QuietCommunities #NewHampshire #NoisePollution
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM