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08/27/2026

Yarmouth Residents Encouraged to Attend Cape Cod Gateway Airport Noise Abatement Roundtable on September 16

YARMOUTH, MA — August 26, 2026, Cape Cod Gateway Airport will host a public roundtable discussion on aircraft noise abatement on Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. at Barnstable High School’s Knights Auditorium, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis.

The event will allow residents and airport neighbors to learn more about recent noise abatement initiatives undertaken by the airport and to share concerns and questions with airport officials, community stakeholders, and aviation experts.
The September 16 meeting will be the first in a series of public noise abatement roundtables. The discussions follow several months of conversations between airport staff and community stakeholders, several of whom will participate as panelists.

Yarmouth Town Administrator Robert Whritenour is encouraging Yarmouth residents to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the discussion.

“Yarmouth residents have been granted an opportunity to weigh in on noise issues from the Cape Cod Gateway Airport, and we’re grateful to the airport for including us. Yarmouth residents should participate by filing comments and questions, and they are asked to attend the meeting. It’s a great chance to be heard and to participate in making regional improvements for our community.”

Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions in advance by emailing [email protected]. Advance questions will help organizers streamline the discussion and address as many community concerns as possible.

The meeting will be held in person, with virtual participation also available via Zoom.

Residents interested in learning more about Cape Cod Gateway Airport’s current noise abatement measures before the roundtable can visit flyhya.com.

Event Details

What: Cape Cod Gateway Airport Noise Abatement Roundtable

When: Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m.

Where: Knights Auditorium, Barnstable High School

Address: 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA

Virtual: Zoom participation available – contact [email protected] for details

Questions: [email protected]

08/26/2026

08/01/2026

During the Ayer Senior Center-MEPA site walk tonight, July 31, 2026. Where the aircraft are depicted in these images is where the Senior Center is being built.

07/31/2026

Hillsboro City Council Votes Unanimously in Favor of HIO Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel.

We are thankful to report that on 7/21/2026, members of the Hillsboro City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2930 urging the Port of Portland to expedite the transition to unleaded aviation gasoline at the Hillsboro Airport (HIO).

07/23/2026

We are thrilled to announce a major win in the fight against noise pollution!

Quiet Communities and co-plaintiff Jeanne M. Kempthorne brought a case to hold the EPA accountable for its long-standing failure to implement the Noise Control Act — and won! The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found that the EPA unlawfully failed to fulfill its duties for over 40 years.

Thanks to this milestone ruling, the agency is required to:
📣 Inform the public about the health consequences of noise exposure, &
🔊 Identify major sources of noise pollution

This decision marks a significant step forward after decades of inaction. We are grateful to everyone who has supported this effort.

🔗 Read our full press release: https://ow.ly/Y7t050ZqNEC

🌐 Help keep the momentum going! Become a QC member today: https://ow.ly/zhmE50ZqNEB

07/13/2026

"Outdated maneuvers (e.g., lazy eights, chandelles) can be replaced with scenario-based training that preserves existing mandated training flight to reduce noise pollution and improve operational relevance."

07/12/2026

From FAA's 2023 Noise Policy Review - FAA's Authority to Regulate Noise - from page 10 of following link

“Addressing aviation noise concerns requires an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the FAA, air carriers, airports, aircraft manufacturers, other stakeholders and industry members, local communities, and elected officials. For example, the FAA does not make decisions about flight times, number of operations, and aircraft type departing from or landing at airports. These decisions rest with private industry. Airport location and land uses surrounding airports are a function of local zoning and land use planning.”

07/11/2026

🗣COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY AVIATION NOISE

The FAA is accepting nominations for a new Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee that will help review federal aircraft noise policies, including how noise is measured and how the agency addresses community impacts.

The announcement is particularly relevant for Southern California, where communities near Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and Van Nuys (VNY) airports have challenged FAA flight path changes for years through lawsuits and ongoing advocacy over aircraft noise.

The committee will evaluate aircraft noise research, review the FAA's current 65 DNL noise threshold and consider alternative noise metrics.

🚨Nominations are due Aug. 10, 2026 - email to [email protected]

See image graphic for more details. For additional reading on story visit: https://www.ispyvny.com/faa-aircraft-noise-advisory-committee-nominations-lax-burbank-van-nuys

07/10/2026

‘Scientists have been unable to demonstrate that even a minuscule lead exposure doesn’t cause some damage, particularly to developing nervous systems in humans less than five years old. This damage is irreversible and lifelong.’ - Paul Millner

“Scientists have been unable to demonstrate that even a minuscule lead exposure doesn’t cause some damage, particularly to developing nervous systems in humans less than five years old. This damage is irreversible and lifelong.” - Paul Millner