Does anyone know where the noise is coming from tonight? Doesn’t sound like bowstring to me. The drums are loud enough to wake me at 125 Fenton.
Sarah
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Hey everyone,
What’s the noise level in the neighborhood tonight? Can anyone on lower Dennis/Fenton/Plainview hear Bowstring? I’ve been trying to keep Lt. Borneo updated if we hear anything even on nights when nobody is calling in complaints. Won’t be home until after 10 tonight.
Thanks!
Lauren
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Here’s what I heard from Megan Patton regarding the upcoming meeting:
“I’m sorry for the excess sound. You may already know, but Council member Jones sent an item to committee for further discussion on how to manage outdoor entertainment in mixed use areas. I believe that will be heard in the Safe., Vibrant, and Healthy Communities Committee on April 22nd in Council Chambers. You are welcome to attend. There is usually time for public comment as well.”
AND
“No registration needed. You can park for two hours for free at the parking deck attached to city hall (222 W Hargett st). If you stay longer than that, be sure to get your ticket validated – it is free to park when you attend a public meeting.
I’m not on that committee, so I’ll just speak generally. Most commonly, the chair of the committee will assess through a show of hands how many people are present to speak on a certain topic. There is usually a presentation from our staff with background and options for the committee. After the staff presentation, speakers usually get three minutes to share their concerns. Then the committee members ask questions and discuss.”
Levi and I will be there, and I plan to cram as much into the allotted 3 minutes as possible!
Lauren
Dennis Ave.
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Hi all,
I wanted to start a new thread re Bowstring’s weekend shenanigans. I spoke to Officer Gawande last night around 9. She was on site and had just spoken to the general manager over there. She assured me that our complaints were founded, but she said that the GM told her that the previous 4 citations had been dismissed!! She did NOT know if this is true or not. If it is true, they were dismissed because Bowstring showed that they were taking steps (lame, ineffective sound-proofing) to mitigate the noise. Apparently bars get a chance to contest the citations, I have never been able to get anyone to clarify the process around how or by whom they get upheld or dismissed.
What this tells me is that we need to demand transparency and clarification around this process from City Council. They need to understand that their noise ordinance offers no disincentive at all to keep bars from violating it.
I know we’re all really busy, but it would be super helpful if everyone called/emailed City Council again and the mayor about this to get answers!
Thank you!!
Lauren
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Thank you, Lauren, for the update.
I find it interesting that 4 citations “may” have been dismissed! Especially without notifying our neighborhood, after we have been dealing with Bowstring over a year.
I also find it interesting that Bowstring features “Beer and Banjos” every Tuesday night…which is a PineCone presentation that is…wait for it…sponsored by City of Raleigh!
Sounds a bit fishy…
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> On Apr 14, 2025, at 9:16 AM, Eric Hill via BPW-Action <bpw-action(a)eastraleigh.org> wrote:
>
> Yeah I’ve seen their “sound mitigation” it’s a complete joke and is obviously not doing anything.
>
>> On Apr 14, 2025, at 8:52 AM, Lauren Markley via BPW-Action <bpw-action(a)eastraleigh.org> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I wanted to start a new thread re Bowstring’s weekend shenanigans. I spoke to Officer Gawande last night around 9. She was on site and had just spoken to the general manager over there. She assured me that our complaints were founded, but she said that the GM told her that the previous 4 citations had been dismissed!! She did NOT know if this is true or not. If it is true, they were dismissed because Bowstring showed that they were taking steps (lame, ineffective sound-proofing) to mitigate the noise. Apparently bars get a chance to contest the citations, I have never been able to get anyone to clarify the process around how or by whom they get upheld or dismissed.
>> What this tells me is that we need to demand transparency and clarification around this process from City Council. They need to understand that their noise ordinance offers no disincentive at all to keep bars from violating it.
>> I know we’re all really busy, but it would be super helpful if everyone called/emailed City Council again and the mayor about this to get answers!
>> Thank you!!
>> Lauren
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Y’all hearing this Doors tribute band garbage? Please call 911 if you can hear it! It’s sooooo loud! We’d had a few weeks of peace, but now this. Ugh.
Also, please call Lt. Jason Borneo directly at +1 (919) 996-1581.
Thank you!
Lauren
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Thank you, Lauren!
I'm not sure the owner's interest in sound proofing holds any water when the primary complaints involve outdoor performances during warmer weather.
Denis
Fenton Street
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Subject: [BPW-Action] Bowstring
After going back and forth a bit with Lt. Morrison, it has become clear that Bowstring’s owners’ interest lies in reducing the number of citations they receive, rather than reducing the volume or noise for us (to be fair, they are discussing soundproofing). They want a special arrangement with us, rather than just complying with the noise ordinance, so I’m not wasting my time on an in-person meeting.
In lieu of that, Lt. Morrison has asked everyone to write letters explaining your experiences with the noise and how it has affected you. These will be presented to the owner/s.
Here is Lt. Morrison’s email address:
Peter.Morrison(a)raleighnc.gov
I encourage EVERYONE to email him this week, and don’t hold back!! He really is advocating for us and agrees that the bar doesn’t get to negotiate the degree to which they comply with an ordinance. It infuriates me that we have to work to hard to get our quiet neighborhood back, but the weather will warm up again soon, and Bowstring will be back to business as usual, blasting us out.
Thanks,
Lauren
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After going back and forth a bit with Lt. Morrison, it has become clear that Bowstring’s owners’ interest lies in reducing the number of citations they receive, rather than reducing the volume or noise for us (to be fair, they are discussing soundproofing). They want a special arrangement with us, rather than just complying with the noise ordinance, so I’m not wasting my time on an in-person meeting.
In lieu of that, Lt. Morrison has asked everyone to write letters explaining your experiences with the noise and how it has affected you. These will be presented to the owner/s.
Here is Lt. Morrison’s email address:
Peter.Morrison(a)raleighnc.gov
I encourage EVERYONE to email him this week, and don’t hold back!! He really is advocating for us and agrees that the bar doesn’t get to negotiate the degree to which they comply with an ordinance. It infuriates me that we have to work to hard to get our quiet neighborhood back, but the weather will warm up again soon, and Bowstring will be back to business as usual, blasting us out.
Thanks,
Lauren
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Hi neighbors,
I have a two-part ask, and for both of these, please reply ONLY TO ME at antigenre_arts(a)yahoo.com! Please do not hit reply all.
First, Lt. Morrison of RPD has asked me to reach out to everyone about meeting with Matt Golden, one of the owners of Bowstring, sometime in the new year to discuss solutions to the noise problem. Personally, I am against giving him the impression that there is any room for compromise, and I get the strong feeling that he is seeking some sort of arrangement that allows him to continue to violate the noise ordinance without any of us calling the cops on him. However, I probably will meet with him if only to make absolutely clear that this isn't going to happen. If you are interested in meeting, please let me know.
Second, if you have at any point heard the music from Bowstring, please respond TO ME ONLY [DO NOT REPLY ALL] with your address or the nearest intersection to you. Krista is putting together a map that gives the big picture of how far sound from Bowstring’s outdoor music is traveling for use in conversations with the business owner, police, and potentially City Council. I am creating a survey for neighbors who aren't on the listserv. We commit to not using your address in the map but use it only for ourselves to create a big picture view of the problem.
Feel free to shoot any questions my way.Thank you!Lauren
Lauren Markley
Contemporary Jewelry
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