Town to Parents: Don't Give Minors Booze

In an effort to contain parties involving underage drinking, the has, for the second year, spearheaded Parents Who Host Lose the Most.

The initiative is aimed at educating parents about the dangers of underage drinking, as well as the consequences they may face if they provide alcohol to minors.

“Parents need to understand that if they are caught serving alcohol to minors, they can be hit with some large fines and homeowners’ insurance hikes,” said councilwoman Debi Merz, who is also a member of the Municipal Alliance.

Jefferson Township has an ordinance allowing police to enter private property if they are alerted to underage drinking on the property.

“We are lucky to have this ordinance,” Merz said. “Not all towns have it, and if they don’t, police can’t enter a private home to stop underage drinking. In our town, they can.”

The Municipal Alliance is using grant money they received to purchase 100 signs, along with window clings that will be placed on police cars and in business windows throughout town.