Round 2 Of Curfew Kicks In At Buckland Mall In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — Round 2 of a holiday curfew program began Thursday at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills mall in Manchester.

From Thursday through Monday, adult supervision will be required every day durng the timne frame beginning at 1 p.m. The rules will apply throughout the entire shopping center property, including the parking lot and outside sidewalks.

The "Parental Guidance Required" program was first adopted from Black Friday until Dec. 21 on Fridays and Saturdays.

"In an effort to eliminate disruptive behavior by unsupervised youth and create a family-friendly atmosphere, we made the decision to implement a curfew program for the holiday season," said Virginia Pepe, general manager of the Manchester shopping center. "All are welcome at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills and at all times. We simply require that young guests have adult supervision during certain hours through the duration of the busy holiday season."

During PGR hours, safety officers will be stationed at all entrances of the shopping center to check IDs of visitors who appear to be 17 years old or younger.

Those who cannot provide a valid photo ID showing they are at least 18 years old will need to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult to stay at the shopping center. One adult may accompany up to four youths (there is no limitation for the number of youths, age 10 and under, one adult can accompany) and must remain with them through the duration of the shopping experience, mall officials said.

Those who provide proper identification indicating they are at least 18 years old will be offered an optional wristband. Those who choose not to wear the wristband may be asked for ID again by safety officers inside the shopping center. Valid identification includes a state issued driver's license or ID card, a military ID, a school ID card, or a passport. The identification must be tamper-proof and include a photograph and date of birth, according to mall officials.

The same policy is in force at the Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, also owned by Brookfield Properties.