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Nantucket voters restore short- and long-term rentals to zoning bylaw; Article 1 passes by two-thirds
Summary
At a Nov. 4 special town meeting, voters approved Article 1, a citizen-sponsored amendment to restore short- and long-term rentals to the town zoning bylaw and to leave regulation to existing and future local rules. The article passed by a two-thirds margin; Article 2 was later removed from consideration.
NANTUCKET, Mass. — Voters at a Nov. 4 special town meeting approved Article 1, a citizen-sponsored amendment that reinstates short- and long-term rentals into the Town of Nantucket's zoning bylaw, voting yes 1,045 to no 421 on the main motion to adopt the article.
Supporters said the measure restores clarity after a recent court ruling and preserves property rights while keeping regulatory authority local. "Article 1 is simple. It reinstates rentals short and long term into Nantucket zoning bylaw subject to current and future regulations," sponsor Brian Borgeson told the meeting. He described the measure as intended to end legal uncertainty and to protect island businesses.
The finance committee told voters it supports Article 1. "The finance committee supports the citizen warrant article brought…
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