To the Editor:

I am writing to you as a concerned full-time property owner in Ship Bottom. It is my belief that the continued and vigorous regulation of short-term summer rental properties is critical for public health and safety as well as ensuring the viability of our community for generations of families to come.

To ensure the safety of community members and visitors alike, our borough officials should be aware of both the specific properties occupied by summer renters as well as who the specific renters…

December 18, 2025