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Commission approved vacation‑rental tracking software; board informed during public comment
Summary
During public comment the board was told the town commission has approved software to track vacation rentals and a complaint hotline; staff said the system will require rental hosts to obtain town certification to advertise on platforms.
During public comment at the Feb. 4, 2025 meeting, a board member reported that the town commission recently approved purchasing software to track vacation rentals and to manage complaints.
Staff announced the new system will include a complaint phone number and will require vacation‑rental operators to obtain a town certification in order to advertise on platforms such as VRBO and Airbnb. The measure is intended to improve enforcement and oversight of short‑term rentals. Board members noted they would follow up with staff after the meeting on related zoning questions.
This update was provided as public information; no board vote was taken on the software purchase at this meeting.
