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Turo attorney urges interim contract negotiation as town considers peer‑to‑peer rental bylaw change
Summary
Town warrant Article 72 would classify peer‑to‑peer car platforms as rental agencies and require registration; Turo counsel urged the airport commission to back the finance committee’s referral for further study and to negotiate an interim contract so the airport can collect fees and enforce rules.
The commission discussed Town Meeting Warrant Article 72, which would amend the town’s car‑rental bylaw (Chapter 58) to include peer‑to‑peer car‑sharing platforms such as Turo, create a registration/certificate system and allow the select board to increase the island’s rental cap. The commission heard public comment from Attorney Steven Cohen, who identified himself as representing Turo and local residents who use the platform.
Cohen told the commission the…
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