From my perspective, the board of selectmen have been intimidated into inaction by the local real estate lobby representing out-of-state investors. I will address the principal arguments.

First, the issue is not whether short-term rentals (STRs) are a residential or commercial use. The New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) has issued guidance to towns that STRs are “not a residential use.”

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