04.26.2017 Government Board discusses details of making STR law work Substitute “compliance” for “enforcement.” In getting down to the details of the just-passed law regulating short-term rentals (STRs), the Town Board at its Tuesday work session began by defining...
04.24.2017 Letters Shelter Island Reporter Letters to the Editor Respect To the Editor: The Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce strives to fully support all of its members, drive business to the Island, and boost tourism through marketing, fundraising...
04.24.2017 Government Board votes to regulate short-term rentals on Shelter Island On Friday, after nearly 18 months of debate, the Town Board voted to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) on Shelter Island. In an expected four to one vote, with Supervisor...
04.19.2017 Editorial Shelter Island Editorial: Time to regulate STRs During the long and spirited public debate about proposed regulation of the Island’s short-term rentals (STRs), sound arguments have been made by both sides. Bu sadly, vitriol has marred...
04.11.2017 Government Arguments aired on STRs at second public hearing The same arguments for and against regulating short-term rentals (STRs) were aired at a public hearing before the Town Board on Friday, April 7, similar to a January hearing...