Queen’s task force to help curb large unsanctioned street parties sparks hope for change
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Neighbours applaud the task force, saying student parties have 'gotten out of hand,' while Kingston's mayor says fall 2021 saw some of the worst behaviour in University District.
Locals hope the promise of a new task force announced by the principal of Queen’s University does what is needed to curb student behaviour that has taken a toll on area residents and police.
Shauna Solomon has lived in the Sydenham District, in downtown Kingston, Ont., for the last five years with her family.
She says while students attending nearby Queen’s University add vibrancy to the area, the partying is getting worse.
“Things have just gotten out of hand” said Solomon while out on a walk through the neighbourhood.
She says the apparent impact of student neighbours – trashed houses, litter, broken glass and disrespect for the surrounding community – needs to change.
She’s hopeful a new task force will do something about it.
“Local input is what is really needed for that,” said Solomon.
“There are lots of people that are really keen to share their experience and to find a joint solution because obviously the past solutions are just not working anymore. We need something better that works for everyone.”
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