Amity Town Meeting

In light of the recent alleged shark attacks in the waters near Amity, the town has decided to close the town's beaches for 24 hours during the 4th of July holiday.

Recently Alex Kintner was found dead with signs that indicated it was a shark attack. A young woman, Wendy Watson, was also found dead in such a way that Amity Police Chief Martin Brody thought the deaths clearly were linked.

Alex Kintner's mother has offered a reward of $3,000 to anyone who can bring the shark to justice.

The town held a meeting to discuss the closure the evening of July 3.

After some talking about adding extra deputies to help guard the beach and getting oceanographic specialists to investigate the situation, a town member spoke up and simply asked, "Will the beaches be closed?"

After some hesitation and clear reluctance, Police Chief Brody simply said, "Yes, we are."

However, Mayor Bob Farley spoke up directly after, saying it was only going to be a closure for a duration of 24 hours.

Police Chief Brody's shock at the statement, of which he said he never agreed too, was drowned out by the upset talking of the townsfolk.

This arguing and bickering between the townsfolk only lasted briefly until a man in the back of the room scratched his fingernails on a chalkboard, silencing the previously upset townsfolk with the loud screeching.

Ben Quint, a local fisherman, said he would rid the town of Amity of it's problems.

"I'll catch this bird for you," Quint said. "But it ain't gonna be easy."

In response to the apparent power struggle between the Mayor and the Police Chief, Quint said that he wanted to dispose of the shark himself, saying that "there's just too many captains on this island."

The townspeople around Quint remained shocked and silent as he asked for $10,000 to cure the town's pressing problem.

"If you want to stay alive, then ante up," Quint said. "If you want to play it cheap, be on welfare the whole winter."

As Quint stood up to leave he said, "For that you get the head, the tail, the whole damn thing."