Zoning or Censorship? The Battle Over a Connecticut Swingers Club

In the quiet town of Plymouth, Connecticut, a disagreement has arisen, not over taxes or roads, but over a swingers club. The Wicked Fun Club, a private, members only space for adult socializing, was recently issued a cease and desist order and shut down by the town. And it’s got everyone talking, from local officials to lifestyle communities across the country.

The club made headlines not just for its nature, but because it’s reportedly been frequented by local public officials. While that revelation raised eyebrows, the legal issue at hand isn’t about who visits, it’s about where it’s located.

The Town Says: It’s About Zoning

According to the town of Plymouth, the Wicked Fun Club is considered an “adult use” establishment, which is not permitted in the general commercial zone where it operates. Even more critically, the club sits near a church, which violates the town’s ordinances restricting adult businesses from operating within 500 feet of places of worship.

The town sent the owner a cease-and-desist order, prompting immediate backlash from club members and supporters.

The Owner Says: This Is About Freedom

Steve Gagne, the man behind the Wicked Fun Club, disagrees with the town’s classification. In his view, the club is a private social venue, not a commercial adult business. It’s not open to the public, and all events are for consenting adults who become members. No alcohol is served, and no criminal activity has been found.

Gagne plans to appeal the town’s order, arguing that this is a violation of his First Amendment rights, specifically the right to free association and expression. He insists the club has been unfairly targeted due to community stigma rather than any legitimate zoning violation.

A Closer Look: Public Safety or Moral Panic?

Here’s what makes this situation so compelling and controversial. The Plymouth Police Department previously investigated the club and found no criminal activity. No trafficking, no drugs, no illegal alcohol sales. In essence, it was just adults doing adult things in a private, consensual setting.

So why the urgency to shut it down?

Some argue it’s a case of small town politics meeting moral panic, especially after rumors circulated that local officials had attended events there. Whether those rumors hold weight or not, they’ve certainly fueled the fire and potentially shifted the focus away from legality toward morality.

What This Means for the Lifestyle Community

This case is a reminder that even in 2025, swingers and lifestyle communities still face stigma, legal gray areas, and social resistance. Especially in more conservative or small town environments.

For those in the lifestyle, it’s a wake up call to ensure that clubs are operating with clear legal structures, thoughtful zoning decisions, and strong community engagement. It’s also a signal that privacy doesn’t always equal protection and that legal battles may be part of the cost of freedom.

Who Gets to Define “Appropriate”?

Whether or not you’d ever visit a place like the Wicked Fun Club, the bigger issue is one that touches everyone: Who gets to decide what’s acceptable behind closed doors? Is it the government? The neighbors? Or the consenting adults who choose to gather?

As this legal battle unfolds, we’ll be watching. Not just for the Wicked Fun Club, but for what it represents: a culture fighting for space, acceptance, and the right to play by its own rules.

Read the full article from WFLA here:

https://www.wfla.com/news/national/swingers-club-frequented-by-public-officials-gets-shut-down-by-town

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