The police finally broke the party up around 12 a.m. Just a few streets away, on the corner of Madbury Road and Garrison Avenue, hundreds of UNH students crowded together on the lawn of a white house located on the intersection, while still more filled the house itself. Students cheered each other on as they repeatedly threw empty kegs off the balcony, but this party also ended by a visit from the local police. Although weekend nights may not always be this active at UNH, parties are common. UNH students continue to party on the weekend, and the police continue to intervene.
Police become involved because a party is loud.
Noise level that violates regulations brings attention to the police. There are ordinances for noise that students must abide by when hosting a party. According to Captain McGann of the Durham police, the town ordinance for noise does not permit amplified music after 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and after 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. In Somersworth, N.H., the town ordinance for noise is in effect from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. According to Somersworth police officer Brandon Drysdale, many parties are brought to their attention by phone calls and complaints.