Westfield Council Mandates New Permitting for Short-Term Rental Owners

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Westfield City Council passed Ordinance 26-56 on Monday, requiring all short-term rental owners to register their properties and obtain city permits, establishing a new regulatory framework for the growing local market.
Original reporting: FOX59
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