Newark passes law targeting unruly University of Delaware parties

[TexasTowelie]

Newark City Council passed a law Monday that could dramatically affect the way University of Delaware students party off-campus.

After public discussion, the ordinance passed unanimously with one amendment to eliminate the section that defines having "alcohol readily available" to people underage as "a container holding 660 or more ounces of an alcoholic beverage that attendees under 21 years old can access without impediment," or "multiple containers of alcoholic beverages of 6 ounces or more that attendees under 21 years old can access without impediment."

Targeting unruly "super parties," the new law allows police to give the hosts or organizers of a party with as few as four people a citation that would require a fine and community service.

Officials say the law will reinforce respect among neighbors, but college students worry the law will shut down smaller parties along with the big ones.

Read more: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2019/03/11/home-no-1-party-school-newark-seeks-peace-and-quiet/3129138002/

[Sherman A1]

1. Or the students

Could simply behave themselves, perhaps not serve alcohol or engage in some other activities.

[TexasTowelie]

2. Oh, oh, oh, I know!

[woodsprite]

3. Great, if they enforce it.

Lived on Chapel Street growing up, and can’t count the times that our house and yard were used as a public toilet. Lived across the street from “party central”. Had to keep dog waste bags on hand even after our dog died. Totally wasted kids knocking on our door at all hours because they couldn’t find the party or for some, their way home.

Moved away and came back after 20 years, and the kids teacher is experiencing the same thing in her area. Hundreds of kids partying at her neighbors house. By 10am Saturday mornings, booze starts to flow. By Sunday morning, a yard full of red solo cups, beer bottles with questionable content, and other trash.