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Residents urge council to act on noise, parking and safety around Boone Street Market
Summary
Dozens of Narragansett residents told the Town Council the Boone Street Market’s late-night operations have created noise, parking and safety problems. Town Manager Jim Tierney said staff will review approvals, conduct an on-site visit and meet with the owner; a timetable depends on schedules.
Dozens of neighbors told the Narragansett Town Council on Sept. 3 that noise, shouting, parking and public-safety incidents tied to Boone Street Market have degraded everyday life in the adjacent residential blocks.
Residents who live within a few houses of the market described nights of loud live music and DJs, residents forced to keep windows closed, blocked driveways and instances of public urination and vomiting. Mark Croock of 61 Boone Street urged the council to "review all variances and licenses in a public forum," citing complaints logged with the police department. Sylvia Spears, who lives two houses away, said she feared for the safety of children after witnessing late-night shouting and fights and hearing women scream in the street.
Town Manager Jim Tierney said the town has already begun a staff review of approvals for the establishment. "I met with the building official and the fire marshal and we will make an on-site visit to see if they are in compliance," Tierney said, adding that he will set up a meeting with the owner that will include the building official, the fire marshal, police officials and himself. He told the council he will report back with recommendations once staff completes those meetings.
Neighbors asked the council to consider limits on outdoor operations and earlier closing times; several asked that hours be aligned with other local restaurants. Neighbors provided examples of noise measurements and multiple calls for police service.
The council did not take immediate regulatory action at the meeting. Tierney said the timeline for next steps depends on the availability of staff and the owner; he committed to keeping the council updated after the compliance visit and owner meeting.
