To the Residents of the Village of Chatham, New York
- Are you tired of the thunderous sound of the rail train’s horn in the morning, during the day, and throughout the night?
- Does your business or place of employment suffer because of the loud and unexpected noise that occurs during the work day?
- Are your children affected at school or at home with the incessant blasts of the rail train’s horn?
- Are you tired of your property value being depreciated by the proximity to the railroad tracks?
- Do you want to re-establish Chatham as a charming Village without the daily intrusion of piercing noise?
Let’s join together to stop the noise our home and in our neighborhood!
The Federal Railroad Administration posits that trains running through areas WITHOUT an established “Quiet Zone” are obligated to sound their horn four (4) times at every intersection. The sounding of the horns quickly adds up, as there are multiple public highway and rail crossings.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, a “Quiet Zone” is “a section of a rail line at least one half mile in length that contains one or more consecutive public highway – rail grade crossings at which locomotive horns are not routinely sounded when trains are
approaching the crossings.” The Village of Chatham is now on a mission to establish an official “Quiet Zone”.
What are the benefits of establishing a “Quiet Zone” in Chatham, New York?
- enhanced quality of life
- a reduction in health impacts of the train horn.
- improvement of the value of a community and property values.
- safer crossings due to required upgrades.
- increased productivity at businesses and homes.
- enriched effectiveness of our children’s educational experience.
- creation of a peaceful environment.
- improved attractiveness of our Village.
58 Comments
I think exploring the cost is a worthwhile idea. Maybe some new development could occur in the village if the horns where removed.
Native Americans came here from Asia, so your point makes no sense. As for the hostility toward newcomers - many of the newcomers keep their city attitude and are very rude toward "locals". I remember some newcomers in another town not far fom Chatham complaining about the smell of a nearby dairy farm. That farm has been there long before those people and so have the trains in Chatham. If a Chathamite moved to NYC and complained about the noise or the crowds or the traffic, what would be said? How about, "If you don't like it, don't live there!". There's an obvious reason for the term citiot.
DISCLAIMER: AS A FURRY, FOUR-LEGGER, I AM NOT SUPPORTING THIS PETITION. FACEBOOK DOES NOT ALLOW FURRY, FOUR-LEGGERS. THIS IS MY ONLY WAY OF COMMENTING. ALSO: EVERYONE RELAX. THIS WASTE OF TIME IDEA IS GOING NOWHERE BUT INTO EXTINCTION. WOOF, WOOF, WOOF... I am Ben Thomas' dog. I am a very friendly little pooch but my dad is a fool. He was dropped on his head as a baby and ever since has experienced ringing in his ears which he believes is train whistles. I feel very sorry for him. He is grumpy most of the time and he suffers from a Napoleon complex. He writes in his petition, (and I quote because I can do quotes) "The Village of Chatham is now on a mission to establish an official “Quiet Zone”." See the Napoleon complex? He's a guy from out of town and he's now speaking as if he is the mayor of Chatham! Ha, ha! My dad is a lonely guy which I think makes him a grumpy guy. He's not so bad he's just become an old fart. Old farts have a tendency to smell bad and no one wants to be around them. The good news is I ran away from home after he started this self-righteous petition and have been enjoying the fields and woods around Chatham. I LOVE the sounds of the train as they rumble through town. Chatham is a wonderful village and those lucky enough to live here know that. This is why so many people are upset when some buffoon full of hot air comes roaring in, attempting to speak for others, making all kinds of noise and righteous indignation. "HOW DARE THESE TRAINS DISTURB MY BEAUTY SLEEP? HOW DARE THESE TRAINS EVEN EXIST WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!" Well, Dear Wonderful Village of Chatham, have no fears, Mr. Thomas will soon be just an odd anecdote heard over the morning biscuits and gravy as the 7:04 comes rumbling by! Enjoy your day and count your blessings that the Village of Chatham exists with all her beauty and charm! Vote BENJI for Mayor!!! WOOF, WOOF, WOOF... I am Ben Thomas' dog. I am a very friendly little pooch but my dad is a fo
whats next? a petition to stop the fire sirens from sounding during the night because it might wake someone up? Or stop the fire trucks from sounding their horns and sirens through the "quiet zone" because its bad for business??? Grow the hell up......
Haha!!! Ms. Anonymous did you forget to wear your helmet?
Hey!! I just had a Grea idea
It might be worth it to ask why there's so much hostility towards the newcomers. Maybe it comes down to things like this - a town that was built around the trains, where pretty much everyone who grew up there loves to hear the sound of the trains - is being asked to change because someone moved there and doesn't like that sound. If someone comes to your home and starts rearranging the furniture, wouldn't you get a little cranky? And, no, I'm not a Native American, but my family lived in Chatham for generations, and yes, I am indeed "from there."
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To the Residents of the Village of Chatham, New York
- Are you tired of the thunderous sound of the rail train’s horn in the morning, during the day, and throughout the night?
- Does your business or place of employment suffer because of the loud and unexpected noise that occurs during the work day?
- Are your children affected at school or at home with the incessant blasts of the rail train’s horn?
- Are you tired of your property value being depreciated by the proximity to the railroad tracks?
- Do you want to re-establish Chatham as a charming Village without the daily intrusion of piercing noise?
Let’s join together to stop the noise our home and in our neighborhood!
The Federal Railroad Administration posits that trains running through areas WITHOUT an established “Quiet Zone” are obligated to sound their horn four (4) times at every intersection. The sounding of the horns quickly adds up, as there are multiple public highway and rail crossings.
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, a “Quiet Zone” is “a section of a rail line at least one half mile in length that contains one or more consecutive public highway – rail grade crossings at which locomotive horns are not routinely sounded when trains are
approaching the crossings.” The Village of Chatham is now on a mission to establish an official “Quiet Zone”.
What are the benefits of establishing a “Quiet Zone” in Chatham, New York?
- enhanced quality of life
- a reduction in health impacts of the train horn.
- improvement of the value of a community and property values.
- safer crossings due to required upgrades.
- increased productivity at businesses and homes.
- enriched effectiveness of our children’s educational experience.
- creation of a peaceful environment.
- improved attractiveness of our Village.
58 Comments
I have lived in Chatham for twelve years - I don't have the trains in my backyard, but I do live close enough to hear the whistle at night. It's a lovely and evocative sound. If you buy a house near the tracks then complain about the whistle... That's like moving next to a hog farm then complaining about the smell LOL
I think exploring the cost is a worthwhile idea. Maybe some new development could occur in the village if the horns where removed.
Native Americans came here from Asia, so your point makes no sense. As for the hostility toward newcomers - many of the newcomers keep their city attitude and are very rude toward "locals". I remember some newcomers in another town not far fom Chatham complaining about the smell of a nearby dairy farm. That farm has been there long before those people and so have the trains in Chatham. If a Chathamite moved to NYC and complained about the noise or the crowds or the traffic, what would be said? How about, "If you don't like it, don't live there!". There's an obvious reason for the term citiot.
DISCLAIMER: AS A FURRY, FOUR-LEGGER, I AM NOT SUPPORTING THIS PETITION. FACEBOOK DOES NOT ALLOW FURRY, FOUR-LEGGERS. THIS IS MY ONLY WAY OF COMMENTING. ALSO: EVERYONE RELAX. THIS WASTE OF TIME IDEA IS GOING NOWHERE BUT INTO EXTINCTION. WOOF, WOOF, WOOF... I am Ben Thomas' dog. I am a very friendly little pooch but my dad is a fool. He was dropped on his head as a baby and ever since has experienced ringing in his ears which he believes is train whistles. I feel very sorry for him. He is grumpy most of the time and he suffers from a Napoleon complex. He writes in his petition, (and I quote because I can do quotes) "The Village of Chatham is now on a mission to establish an official “Quiet Zone”." See the Napoleon complex? He's a guy from out of town and he's now speaking as if he is the mayor of Chatham! Ha, ha! My dad is a lonely guy which I think makes him a grumpy guy. He's not so bad he's just become an old fart. Old farts have a tendency to smell bad and no one wants to be around them. The good news is I ran away from home after he started this self-righteous petition and have been enjoying the fields and woods around Chatham. I LOVE the sounds of the train as they rumble through town. Chatham is a wonderful village and those lucky enough to live here know that. This is why so many people are upset when some buffoon full of hot air comes roaring in, attempting to speak for others, making all kinds of noise and righteous indignation. "HOW DARE THESE TRAINS DISTURB MY BEAUTY SLEEP? HOW DARE THESE TRAINS EVEN EXIST WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!" Well, Dear Wonderful Village of Chatham, have no fears, Mr. Thomas will soon be just an odd anecdote heard over the morning biscuits and gravy as the 7:04 comes rumbling by! Enjoy your day and count your blessings that the Village of Chatham exists with all her beauty and charm! Vote BENJI for Mayor!!! WOOF, WOOF, WOOF... I am Ben Thomas' dog. I am a very friendly little pooch but my dad is a fo
whats next? a petition to stop the fire sirens from sounding during the night because it might wake someone up? Or stop the fire trucks from sounding their horns and sirens through the "quiet zone" because its bad for business??? Grow the hell up......
Haha!!! Ms. Anonymous did you forget to wear your helmet?
Hey!! I just had a Grea idea
It might be worth it to ask why there's so much hostility towards the newcomers. Maybe it comes down to things like this - a town that was built around the trains, where pretty much everyone who grew up there loves to hear the sound of the trains - is being asked to change because someone moved there and doesn't like that sound. If someone comes to your home and starts rearranging the furniture, wouldn't you get a little cranky? And, no, I'm not a Native American, but my family lived in Chatham for generations, and yes, I am indeed "from there."
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I have lived in Chatham for twelve years - I don't have the trains in my backyard, but I do live close enough to hear the whistle at night. It's a lovely and evocative sound. If you buy a house near the tracks then complain about the whistle... That's like moving next to a hog farm then complaining about the smell LOL