AMHERST – Record warm temperatures Wednesday prompted a number of people to go outside, including several college-age people who held parties and loitered on the dam at Puffer’s Pond, according to police.
The biggest gathering took place on the lawn at Townehouse Apartments, 50 Meadow St., where a large crowd gathered at 4:18 p.m., raising concern from a representative for property manager Kamins Real Estate. The guests were sent on their way and tenants were warned to be quiet.
But at 5:42 p.m., police were called back to the location where 75 to 100 people were holding a noisy party in the Townehouse quad. They left behind beer bottles and cans, but otherwise caused no damage.
At 1:39 p.m., police responded to a Pine Street home in North Amherst, where a party with loud music was taking place, and people were allegedly urinating on a neighboring property, said Detective Janet Lopez. Officers advised the residents and guests to use the bathroom inside the residence.
Police also issued warnings to residents at Theta Chi fraternity, 496 North Pleasant St., at 4:53 p.m., and at 235 Northampton Road, at 5:20 p.m., after loud music was disturbing neighbors at both places.
Officers went to Puffer’s Pond at 2:05 p.m. after three people were reported to be on top of the dam. They were warned to get down for their own safety.
Scott Merzbach can be reached at smerzbach@gazettenet.com.
