I was recently a guest on an episode of The Weekly Catch from The Public’s Radio to discuss my work and updates on the short term rental landscape in Rhode Island. Click here to listen and check out the description of the episode below.
Despite months of pushback from local fishermen and shoreline access advocates, the Watch Hill Lighthouse in Westerly is now in the hands of a private nonprofit, with no guarantee of public access. And Rhode Island is home to a lot of short-term rentals, via sites like Airbnb and Vrbo. Opponents say they can be disruptive, and contribute to the long-term housing shortage. We hear from the chair of a new State House commission that’s looking at the impact of short-term rentals on local communities. Plus, a look ahead to the year in politics, starting with the latest from Rhode Island’s General Assembly. That and more coming up on The Weekly Catch.
by Mareva Lindo, James Baumgartner, & Luis Hernandez
