MADISON — Two Madison residents are asking fellow voters to oppose the planning board's proposed definition of short-term rentals to be presented at a public hearing Nov. 3.Â
Chairman Marc Ohlson read the definition aloud at the board's Oct. 6 meeting.Â
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