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Southampton Town Board Considers Amending Code To Allow Occasional Short-Term Rentals

authorAmanda Bernocco on Dec 4, 2017
The Southampton Town Board is considering an amendment to its rental permit law that would allow short-term stays in the town during special occasions—mainly for large events, such as the... more

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