The town council of Beach Haven voted 3-2 to ban teen nights earlier this year, arguing these events have spiraled into chaos and rowdiness among teenagers.
Police Chief James Markowski stated, 'I'm not against teen night. It had its place. It's just right now it's out of control.' This highlights the community's divide.
Michael Battista, owner of The Marlin, argued the ban violates underage customers' rights by suing the town, which he claims discriminates against the youth.
Since the ban, Battista has rebranded the events as 'soda nights,' which are still mainly frequented by teens, revealing ongoing community tensions around youth activities.
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