MADISON — The planning board announced last week they are looking at proposing regulations to allow short-term rentals by special exception.Â
The board held a public hearing on zoning definitions on Nov. 10 at Madison Elementary. Discussed were the definition of "short-term rental" and "dwelling unit." The definitions may be voted at the polls in March.Â
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