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Residents press council on late‑night noise and nightclub operations; police urge immediate reporting
Summary
Several residents complained at length about late‑night noise, parties and parking caused by a reopened nightclub, asking the borough to enforce noise and occupancy rules; police urged residents to call when incidents occur and said officers will act on reports.
Multiple residents used public comment to press the council and police about recurring late‑night noise, loud music and parking problems tied to a reopened nightclub (the Hungarian Social Club) and other weekend activity.
Why it matters: Sustained late‑night disturbances affect nearby residents’ sleep, quality of life and safety; the council and police described enforcement options and next steps.
Residents described parties that run until 3 a.m., loud music and horns, and consistent noise levels that have persisted for months. One resident said the disturbance “goes on till 2 in the morning” and that “I can’t sleep in my bedroom at all for the last 3 months.” Another resident asked how the borough might adopt rules that limit loud events and urged enforcement by police and liquor control agencies.
Council and police responses emphasized the operational pathway for enforcement: call the police when disturbances occur so officers can make reports and, where appropriate, the Liquor Control Board or occupancy inspectors can investigate. The police chief told residents to contact him directly Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for follow‑up and urged callers not to wait until a council meeting.
Council reiterated that when officers respond and find violations they can issue citations and the borough can pursue nuisance designations; residents said they often see the noise return after officers leave. Council members encouraged residents to call immediately during incidents and to provide detail so officers can document repeated violations.
Ending: Council and police asked residents to report future incidents in real time so officers can gather evidence; council members did not enact a new noise ordinance at this meeting but asked staff to help residents with procedures for documenting and reporting violations.
