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May 25, 2013
Loud Noise

The city of Marshfield has an ordinance which prohibits excessive noise levels. This means no person shall make, cause to be made or continue within the city, any noise disturbance. The following acts are declared to be loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noises if excessive between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

• Radios, television sets, musical instruments, and similar devices
• Loudspeakers/public-address system Noisy animals, such as barking do.
• Construction and other tool us. Yelling, shouting or creating a disturbanc

  Exemptions to the above are:

  • Operation of emergency vehicles and equipment which include ambulance, police, fire, snow removal, civil defense sirens, etc. necessary for the health, safety, and protection of the citizens of the city.
  • Snow blowers not operated on a commercial basis shall be exempt from this section when used to gain access to a city street.
  • Lawn mowers, chainsaws, powered garden equipment and other non-construction maintenance equipment shall be operated only during the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless within the specified noise levels measured at the property line of the location at which such equipment is in use.

  Violation of this ordinance may result in a citation up to $240 being issued.

  If you notice a violation of this ordinance in your neighborhood, you can call the dispatch center at 715-387-4394 anonymously to report it.

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  May 18, 2013
  

  Graduation and Underage Alcohol Consumption
  Social Hosting Ordinance

  As all area high schools and families prepare for graduation, it is important that both students and family members act responsibly. Persons below the age of 21 are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages outside the presence of their parents or legal guardians. Adults should be aware that providing alcohol to a minor is against the law.

  The City of Marshfield social hosting ordinance was passed in 2012. This ordinance states no adult may knowingly permit, host, or fail to take action to prevent the illegal consumption or possession of alcoholic beverage by an underage person on premises owned by the adult or under the adult’s control. A person who commits a violation may be required to forfeit not more than $500 plus court costs for the first offense. Forfeitures may go as high as $5,000 plus court costs for 3 or more previous violations of this ordinance.

  For the underage offenders, the penalties vary depending on age and prior violations. Anyone under the age of 17 years who has been cited for this offense must appear in court with a parent, and the judge will determine an appropriate penalty. Violators will be issued forfeitures and suspension of driving privileges from two months to one year.

  If anything should happen to a child who has consumed alcohol provided by an adult/parent, that adult/parent may be held both criminally and civilly responsible. Graduation memories are to be cherished by the graduate, friends and family, not regretted Return to Top

  May 11, 2013
  Police Memorial Week

  In 1963 President John Kennedy proclaimed May 15th of that year and each proceeding year as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, and the week in which the date falls as National Police Week. This proclamation is to honor all officers killed in the line of duty and to give recognition to the dedicated service of the men and women in law enforcement today.

  Annually, an average of 164 law enforcement officers die in the line of duty and more than 60,000 are assaulted, resulting in approximately 16,000 injuries. We ask that you remember them and their families during this time and throughout the year.

  This year the Marshfield Police Department will celebrate Police Memorial Week with a service on Tuesday, May 14 at Beell Stadium at 6:30 p.m. All members of the community are welcome to attend the service and the brief reception which follows.

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