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Connecticut Swingers Club Shut Down Next to Church for Zoning Violations

NewsNationMay 7, 20252 min9,302 views
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"Wicked Fun Club" Closure

  • 🎯 The "Wicked Fun Club" in Plymouth, Connecticut, has been shut down by the town.
  • 🚫 The closure stems from alleged violations of zoning laws, specifically its proximity to a church.

Club Owner's Defense

  • 💡 Owner Steve Gagny describes the club as an "innocent swingers club" offering private memberships for adults.
  • 🧼 Gagny emphasizes a hyper clean, safe environment with no prior issues from police since opening in November.
  • 🗣️ He argues the club is about sexual choices, not prostitution, and compares it to a book or knitting club.

Town's Stance and Zoning Laws

  • ⚖️ The town asserts the club violates zoning laws by offering adult entertainment.
  • ⛪ A pastor from the adjacent church stated that intimate acts feet from his pulpit are a "no-go" and the club is in the "wrong place."
  • ❓ Gagny claims the town's definition of adult cabaret, involving sexual activity, does not apply to his establishment.

Membership and Secrecy

  • 👥 The club primarily caters to couples aged 40-60, with some single members, all sharing an interest in sensual passion.
  • 🤫 Gagny alluded to politicians being among the club's members but declined to name names.
  • 🔒 The club operated with no obvious signage, tucked away in an office building, suggesting an attempt to remain discreet.
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