CCSU Neighbors Sound Off On Noisy Party Problem

It was standing room only at Central Connecticut State University Monday night as campus and city officials listened to concerns from the community about parties they say have gotten out of control.

Those who live near the school say the crowds have become so rowdy in the Belvidere neighborhood that some students have been arrested and neighbors are angry.

“Just imagine from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 75 to 100 kids decide that in front of your house is an acceptable place to go drinking,” Krista Tulisano said.

Tulisano has had to call the cops as many as three times in a week, which is why she showed up to the meeting filled with frustrated residents. They say part of the problem is that police do not give out enough tickets to those behind the partying problem.

“Treat them like adults not children,” Maria Johnson, who lives near the school said. “Don’t just knock on doors, give them the tickets. This is crazy.”

The CCSU Campus Police are working with the New Britian Police Department to address the issues. The city has added extra patrols on popular party nights and the school is launching several campaigns to remind students to be respectful.

“Sometimes you have to continue the course of education to remind students certain things are acceptable and certain things are not acceptable,” CCSU Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Richard Bachoo said.

The school is also considering a student neighborhood liason program that could help keep the off-campus situations from escalating.
 

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