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Brentwood police warn New England Dragway events are straining town resources and public safety
Summary
Brentwood Police described repeated traffic backups, juvenile alcohol incidents and arrests tied to recent events at New England Dragway, urged better event coordination and said the town may withhold future permit support without changes.
Brentwood, N.H. — Brentwood Police told the Select Board on June 17 that recent events at New England Dragway have produced repeated traffic gridlock, numerous arrests and underage drinking incidents that are stretching the department's capacity.
The police chief urged the board and the public to take the problems seriously and seek a cooperative plan with the dragway. "We're going to address criminal behavior," the chief said, adding later, "I want a partnership with the Dragway. I am happy to help them assist with these issues in any way." The chief also said the Liquor Commission was contacted and assisted at events where juveniles were found drinking on the premises.
The nut graf: Brentwood Police described multiple weekend events that produced heavy traffic on North Road and Route 27, arrests for underage alcohol and DUIs, and calls that pulled duty officers away from other town coverage. The chief said those trends increase public-safety risk for…
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