Politics & Government
Foxborough Law Aims to take Alcohol out of Teens' Hands
Voters will decide on social-host bylaw at town meeting.
Adults supporting underage drinking has caught the eye of Foxborough Police Chief Edward O'Leary.
Providing alcohol to anyone under 21 is against the law, but some adults believe that supplying alcohol to underage kids in a "controlled" private residence is the more responsible action - claiming that kids are going to drink anyways.
Voters at the annual town meeting on May 23 will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the "social-host bylaw" proposal featured on the town warrant.
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The social-host bylaw proposal would allow police to issue a civil fine of $100 for the first offense and a $300 fine for an additional offense.
In addition to the civil fine, police will also have the authority to take criminal action, even if the crime takes place in a private residence.
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Exceptions in the bylaw include legally protected religious observances and for conduct soley between an underage person and his or her parents while present in the parent's household.
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