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Parkland resident urges stronger response to prolonged loud-music incidents
Summary
A resident described recurring, prolonged loud-music episodes that have disrupted weekend life and urged coordination with the Broward Sheriff's Office; the commission and a BSO representative encouraged immediate calls when incidents occur so deputies can measure and respond.
At the City Commission meeting, resident Andrew Garofalo said recurring loud-music incidents near his home have become "basically unlivable" and asked the city to coordinate with the Broward Sheriff's Office to reduce nighttime and weekend disturbances.
Garofalo, a Parkland resident of 22 years, said the noise can last from minutes to hours and in one instance continued for about 11 hours. He told the commission he and his family usually avoid calling law enforcement unless the disturbance is prolonged; he said he had made two calls out of roughly 10 incidents. He told commissioners the noise causes stress and anxiety and asked them to work with the sheriff's office to prevent recurrences.
A Broward Sheriff's Office representative who addressed the commission said it is important that residents call deputies immediately when the noise occurs because deputies can use noise meters and will be able to hear the disturbance at the scene.
Mayor Walker and commissioners thanked Garofalo, noted their appreciation for the sheriff's office, and urged residents to report disturbances promptly so deputies can document and respond to violations.
