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Why Moab’s leaders should address excessive noise

By moabtimes.com · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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In 2020 and 2021, the Moab City Council passed two ordinances intended to reduce excessive noise and limit its harmful effects on residents and the broader community. At Rotary Park, Pete Gross stands by a new addition to some Moabites’ front yards on March 29, 2022.

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