Property rights in Rockport should be protected against overreaching regulations
Marika Kuzma Green, Tim Montague, Alison Peabody Southwell, Vic and Marsha Steinglass, Clare Tully, Haunani Wallace, Ralph “Doc” Wallace Sun, 12/13/2020 - 8:45pm
During the uncertainty of a challenging pandemic, members of the Rockport Select Board have launched an unjustified attack on residents’ property rights that will adversely impact our local tourism economy. They plan to severely restrict the opportunity for Rockport homeowners to offer their homes for rental during the summer months.
Although the term “STR” is new, this practice dates back well over a century in Rockport. As Rockport homeowners who rely on summer rental income to help make ends meet, we feel compelled to share some relevant facts and ask this question: Why are our Town officials seeking to regulate an economic opportunity that helps us and our many local businesses and nonprofit organizations who rely o