Freeport Town Council approved, 6-1, an ordinance regulating short-term rentals — such as Airbnb and VRBO — Tuesday. The new rules require owners to register their short-term rentals and limit how many rentals can operate in town. In addition, no more than 16 people can attend any gathering or event held at a short-term rental, though bookings exceeding that limit made prior to April 27 will be grandfathered in. Bookings are also limited to a maximum of two guests per bedroom with no more than two additional overnight guests. The ordinance also addresses safety, noise, trash and parking issues and requires that an emergency contact person be available to respond to complaints within 60 minutes at any time of day.