Back in 1968 the town made swearing a criminal offense.
Now they want to add a fine of twenty dollars to it.
Police Chief Bruce Gates says that whilst there are more important issues, it's an issue of "quality if life".
Fines could only be levied against those who are caught swearing at other people in public.
If an inanimate object is the target, no fine would be levied, and private cursing is private.
Opponents say that it is a violation of first amendment, freedom of speech rights.
It will be up to the people of Middleborough to vote on, and decide for themselves.
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