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311 complaint of the day: Screeching steam on Kneeland Street

By adamg on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:14pm

A concerned resident filed a 311 complaint tonight about the unusually loud noise coming from the Vicinity Energy steam plant on Kneeland Street in Chinatown:

Very loud screeching sound coming from Vicinity Steam plant. Started around 9am yesterday and today. Still going on now.

Neighborhoods: 
Chinatown
Topics: 
Business
Free tagging: 
311
Vicinity Energy
Kneeland Street


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Comments

By anon on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:47pm.

Why does that place often do weird stuff that ain't right and safe? Yeah I'm gonna go with my instincts.

By John Costello on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 9:16am.

Vicinity might be ramping up their operations for fall / winter.  There have been some steam leaks in places downtown where I have not seen them in a while. Could be related.

That being said, living near a steam power plant does not always mean quiet enjoyment.

By MrZip on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:33am.

Especially disquieting if you're nearby when a steam pressure safety valve trips.

By SwirlyGrrl on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 1:54pm.

I got a video during one of the sloppy winter storms in the pre-pandemic era where a steam leak plus a giant slushy puddle on Tremont (near the old burying ground) created a rather Yellowstone worthy volcanic model.

By anon on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 9:40am.

Screeching Steam were a great band , saw in 86 at the Ratt