Narragansett residents say URI parties are too much
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Updated: October 9, 2009
NARRAGANSETT, R.I.—Narragansett residents say some University of Rhode Island students are partying way too much.
Narragansett police said there has been an increase in loud house party complaints and disorderly conduct charges.
The party atmosphere died down after a 2006 ordinance held landlords responsible.
However, neighbors said it hasn’t deterred the noise and tougher sanctions are needed for partying students and landlords who repeatedly rent problem houses.
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Soco-ite: I totally agree and I think that not only URI students should be held accountable for their actions but everyone, especially other groups of people who have been getting away with breaking the law. It’s time to crack down on this excessive and disruptive partying and take away their sense of entitlement to do whatever they please just because they haven’t gotten in trouble for it yet.
I really don’t understand why we are catering to URI. If they were “regular” citizens and were disturbing the peace they would be arrested. They want to be “adults” with all the “privileges” and then try to hide behind URI. Maybe a few arrests would drive home the point that being an “adult” carries with it responsibilities.
Partying is fine but people do need to considerate and respectful towards others around them. There is huge problem in this state with people being too noisy and inconsiderate of others, it’s not just people who party either. What irriates me the most is people who blast their rap or hip-hop (I do not refer to that as music because it’s not) and you can feel the bass vibrate your car. Then there are people who walk through neighborhoods and, unfortunately for me, apartment parking lots who find it necessary to scream, yell, and make too much noise. I believe that people can do whatever they choose in their cars, in their residence, or their person but it’s crossing the line when you disturb others. I think that there ought to be stricter laws preventing people from partying too loudly, bothering others with their ridiculous stereo systems, and disturbing others peace and quiet. There is a time and a place for loud music, partying, getting a little crazy and having some fun. Late at night in a residential neighborhood, or on private property, or on a public road is not the place. Limits and boundaries need to be set in place so a persons house, car, or anyother personal property is not disruptive to other people who do not wish to be bothered, like me!!!
Well, I am 34 and I can’t stand it. I live in providence where we are used to the hustle and bustle of city life, but JWU is a nightmare when it comes to partying. I find it funny you talk about living next to a party house like it should be a walk in the breeze.
When you grow up and have life responsibilities with small children in your home, party houses next door will not be welcomed.
I’m actually glad his is making the news. I realize it is for URI but there are many other areas of our state that have this problem. The police and campus security are on my street every weekend dealing with the same houses. It’s a constant waste of our city’s police time to have to break up large parties over and over again.
As far as being a bad neighbor who stares you down and dissapproves of you being there, you might want to check the reasons why he is not friendly.
1. Lots of loud noise late at night that awaken the children.
2. Beer cans and trash all over the streets and yards.
3. Underage drinking and kids peeling out, blasting music and yelling as if it were noon time.
4. Fights and all out brawls.
5. Kids urinating on your property.
6. Kids throwing up on your property.
The best thing is the genral public view washington park as a tough area. It’s the most peaceful neighborhoods in all of providence from June-August..lol
maybe they should stop complaining. living next to a party house is just as bad as living next to a old grumpy guy who stares you down, yells when you close your car door, and disapproves of your being. real friendly.
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