As some of you may know, this past summer Ember received more than its share of noise complaints from an anonymous party or parties within the town of Harwich Port. I cannot speak for other musicians but I am most certain that on a particular occasion that Jake and I were playing that we were well below appropriate sound decibel levels when a complaint call was received. After considerate and careful efforts to keep volume to a minimum, it would seem as if a neighbor just simply has something against live music or perhaps certain genres of music. One can only guess. The amount of complaints that have been received have become problematic and although there should be clear bylaws and a series of checks and balances (such as taking simple readings with a decibel meter from the street), unfortunately there are not; it seems that a simple phone call to the police, regardless of the circumstances results in a noise violation. This could end up punishing all of the hard-working musicians, restaurant management and staff and all of you who wish to continue to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere that the Brackett family has worked to create there.

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If you have enjoyed the live music at Ember and wish to see it continue then let your voice be heard! You can show your support by writing a letter addressed to "To whom it may concern", stating how you feel about the live music in Harwich Port and how it has changed the town for the better. Feel free to include as much or as little information about yourself as you wish such as your name, occupation, tax payer status, whatever. You can drop off your letter in person at Ember during business hours or mail letters to:

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Ember

600 Route 28

Harwich Port, MA 02646

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Let's make sure the music never stops!

 

Blessings,

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James

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