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Neighbors raise noise, trash and safety concerns ahead of large concerts at Bark property
Summary
Residents complained at the supervisors meeting about potential noise, trash, and safety impacts from large, upcoming concerts at the Bark property; organizers said events are community‑focused, will provide security, EMS coordination, barricades and generator power, and that local residents/vendors receive priority.
Several residents used public comment to urge closer scrutiny of large events planned at the Bark property, citing repeated past instances of trash migrating onto adjacent private yards, overnight noise and concerns about public safety and cleanup responsibilities.
One nearby resident described feeling vibrations in her home during past concerts and said attendees have left trash and “relieved themselves” on adjacent private property. She asked the board and organizers to plan security, medical coverage and cleanup if large crowds are expected.
Peter, who identified himself as the president of the Rotary Club (the group that originated the concert in the park), said the Rotary has hosted events with more than 1,500 attendees and that volunteers typically leave the property “in the same condition that we got it.” He said organizers aim to leave the site cleaner than found and to work with local vendors.
A board member and other organizers described a separate funded “Five Villages” concert, saying a private benefactor is covering production costs and the event is intended as a community offering (with half‑price tickets and vendor fees for Barrett residents). Organizers told the board the concert will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on scheduled days, will be powered by generators (not the building’s power), will include barricades and security and that the township requires event insurance.
What the board decided and advised: The board agreed to pursue better building‑use forms and security guidelines so that organizers specify setup days, staffing, insurance, cleanup plans and power sources for major events. The Frontline Community Center’s request to use two classrooms (rooms 30–31) for an August fundraiser was approved and fees were waived.
What remains unresolved: Neighbors asked the board to re‑examine rental fees (one commenter cited a $1,200 outdoor rental figure) and to require stronger cleanup and security assurances for events that draw large audiences. Organizers and the board said they will continue planning with emergency services and aim to prioritize local vendors and volunteers.
