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Town Mulling Over How to Handle Airbnb, Other Short-Term Rentals in Watertown

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The Town of Watertown does not allow short-term rentals, such as can be found on Airbnb or one of several other similar websites, but when you look up Watertown those websites dozens or even hundreds of potential rentals pop up on the map. 

Watertown officials are trying to figure out how to handle such rentals and, whether they are banned or allowed with certain conditions, the policy will need to be enforced. Wednesday night, the Department of Community Development and Planning held the first community forum to start diving into the complex issue. Town Council President Mark Sideris said that he believes the status quo is not working. “We have an issue we need to address and we can’t say we don’t want to do anything. It is going on now,” Sideris said.

AirBnB

Meeting Planned to Discuss AirBnB, Other Home Sharing Services in Watertown

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Watertown officials will host a meeting to discuss AirBnB and other short term rental of homes. The Town sent out the following announcement:

What do you think of AirBnB or other home sharing services that create short term rentals? Love them or hate them, come discuss this evolving use and help the Town formulate regulations. Where:  Watertown Library – Watertown Savings Bank Room

When:  Wednesday, February 21, 2018 – 6:30 PM

The Watertown Department of Community Development and Planning is holding a community meeting to discuss short-term rentals in Watertown. Anyone interested in learning about this topic or expressing an opinion is encouraged to come.