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Residents complain of late‑night club activity and street nuisance; police say enforcement and patrols will increase
Summary
Multiple residents at the April 1 council meeting described recurring late‑night noise, gunfire, and public nuisance near Main Avenue and Chestnut Street; police said patrols will be stepped up and reminded business owners that licensing requires security and cooperation.
Residents told the City of Passaic council on April 1 they are being disturbed by late‑night activity near Main Avenue and Chestnut Street, including what sounded like gunshots, loud parties and trash left in public spaces.
A public commenter who said she lives on Chestnut Street told the council she has repeatedly heard “pow pow pow” late at night, described a heavy concentration of clubs and rooftop dining near the intersection and said the noise and perceived danger are waking elderly residents.
The Police Chief acknowledg…
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