The Hopkinton Town Council on May 19 approved an amendment to the town code (Chapter 10, Article 3) revising the prohibited noise section. The motion to approve the amendment passed by roll call with councilors recorded as voting 'aye.'

Councilors said the changes address noise at festivals, business unloading operations and construction activity and that the revised language should be workable for residents and local businesses. No specific enforcement changes or fine schedules were discussed on the record.

The amendment was approved by council vote and will be incorporated into the town ordinances as amended.