We receive a wealth of information from the citizens. A liaison has been established between Salve Regina University and the City, both holding monthly meetings to discuss any problems that arise. Last year there were 37 complaints regarding 19 Salve Regina student-occupied houses. When a complaint is issued, Gary Willis, Assistant Dean of Students, speaks with the students at their homes at 7 o clock the following morning and immediately notifies the student s parents. The second time a complaint is issued, the students are placed on probation, and the third time they are suspended.
State law sets the penalty.
A total of 190 verified noise complaints were reported last summer. The quantity of noise violations has gone down. But the major complaints remain south of Memorial Boulevard and north of Webster Street, according to police statistics. Some of these complaints aren t in homes. Loud drive-bys can be cited.