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After large party at short‑term rental, residents urge moratorium and town begins drafting rules
Summary
Residents described a large, late‑night party at an Airbnb that drew about 200 young adults and multiple police calls. Several council members and residents urged an immediate freeze on new short‑term rentals while the town attorney drafts proposed regulations and the board plans public hearings.
Residents and board members responded to a weekend party at a short‑term rental that drew numerous police calls and large crowds.
Resident Wally Carriero said police responded after multiple calls to a rental where “there was 200 youths between the ages of 18 and 21” and described vehicles parked along multiple blocks and public‑safety concerns. Other neighbors said officers arrived in force and had trouble that night identifying some attendees, who, they said, appeared underage.
Several council members and residents urged quick action. One council member asked the board to “put an immediate freeze on any Airbnbs and any VRBOs in this town” pending new laws. Supporters of stronger controls said the rentals operate as de‑facto businesses and should face inspections and different tax treatment.
Town officials said the issue has been under review for weeks and that the town attorney is drafting proposed language. A council member said the town hopes to call a public hearing soon and asked staff to bring draft language and options to a future meeting.
Why it matters: neighbors and elected officials said repeated disorder at short‑term rentals poses public‑safety and quality‑of‑life concerns for adjacent homeowners, and that the town lacks an existing enforcement regime tailored to STRs.
Next steps: board members asked staff and the town attorney to prepare draft regulations and to schedule public hearings to collect community feedback before adopting a local law.
Ending: residents asked for timely action; council members said they would pursue ordinances, hearings and possible penalties.
