The legislature has sent a compromise bill, H.4841, “An Act Regulating and Insuring Short-Term Rentals” to the governor’s desk. This bill would tax and regulate the short-term rental hosts and hosting platforms, such as AirBnB. The bill establishes a tax on short-term rentals, that is nearly the same as the tax on traditional accommodations like …
Author Archives: Andrew Bettinelli
Ridesharing Background Checks
In response to concerns about public safety, driver background checks were required as part of the new law.
Watertown Community Preservation Committee
Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll is seeking four (4) Watertown citizens interested in serving on the Community Preservation Committee.
AFC 2.0
Earlier this year the MBTA entered into a contract to update its Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system, from CharlieCards to a new system that is currently known as AFC 2.0.
Reminder: MBTA Parking Rate Changes
On September 1, new parking rates will go in to effect at at parking facilities across the MBTA system.
Helicopter Noise
Every spring, when windows reopen after a long winter and throughout the summer our office receives receives complaints from residents about helicopter noise.