HEC/News: A new strategy to attack a decades-old nightlife problem in Providence (The Providence Journal)

HEC/News
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

A new strategy to attack a decades-old nightlife problem in Providence
The Providence Journal (RI) March 8, 2009
By Gregory Smith

"A consensus has been built, some civic leaders say, to take a step now
that has been long resisted by the police and area residents: Extend the
mandatory closing by one hour so crowds trickle out rather than pour
out..."

"Only coffee, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks or light food would be
served during the extra hour, and club and bar managers would turn down
the music and turn up the lights to prepare customers for the
inevitable. No new patrons could be admitted. The approach has worked in
other cities such as San Jose, Calif., LaTorre said..."

"As a companion measure, civic leaders are seeking a substantial
increase in penalties for underage drinkers and those who serve them.
The police have wanted the increased penalties for a while, and the bars
and nightclubs are apparently willing to go along with it. Mayor David
N. Cicilline also backs both proposals..."

Full article available at
http://www.projo.com/news/content/Providence_Nightlife_Association_03-08
-09_CID_v95.2136fe5.html

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