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Board of Health presses for clearer language, limited public‑health role in short‑term rental bylaw
Summary
Board members urged narrowing the bylaw’s language so the board’s authority is limited to public‑health matters (Chapter 2 sanitary code); members raised concerns about administrative burden, inspections, interdepartmental enforcement, liability and timing ahead of town meeting.
Board members and short‑term rental working‑group representatives spent extensive time reviewing Article 17 (short‑term rental bylaw) and its potential implications for town operations.
Working‑group representatives explained the bylaw’s goals: establish an operator role, require registration and postings in units (owner/operator contact, emergency numbers), and provide enforcement tools…
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