Acting as the local alcoholic beverage authority, the Beach Haven Borough Council has imposed a 70-day suspension of the liquor license for the Marlin Restaurant and Bar. This was the result of the council recently finding owner Michael Battista responsible for violating an ordinance prohibiting teen night at his establishment.

The four-part complaint said that on June 23, 25 and 27, Battista “allowed, permitted or suffered your licensed premises to be used in violation of Ordinance 2024-13C of…