Mayor on Duty
The short term rental issue is at the forefront of discussion in Highlands. For that matter it is a contentious topic in communities across the nation. There are no simple solutions or answers. On Aug. […]
Short Term Rental
STRs were front and center during Town Board ‘Plan’ presentation
Like the Planning Board on Tuesday, on Thursday night, the Town Board got a look at the Comprehensive Community Plan – a plan that the state wants all municipalities with zoning to adopt by 2022. […]
Highlands short-term rentals and lodging facilities approved to reopen
Highlands accommodations and short-term rentals can reopen as of 5 p.m. on May 8 after the Town Board approved a change to the supplemental proclamation at a special meeting held via Zoom today at 3 […]
Macon County Sheriff’s Office to investigate short-term rental violations
Sheriff Robert Holland has directed his officers to investigate allegations of possible violations involving short-term rentals. Commissioners forbade most short-term rentals or leases to counter the spread of coronavirus, beginning March 27. Owners cannot allow visitors […]