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Unscientific Survey: Weighing In

Unscientific Survey: Weighing In

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Borough Council, Unscientific Surveys

Thanks to the dozens of you who responded to The Swarthmorean’s online survey about short-term rentals in Swarthmore. It was exciting to see people interacting with the paper in real time, and to know that so many of you are eager to weigh in on issues affecting the town. We are presenting the results of the unscientific survey here, along with comments by those who gave us permission to publish them. Ultimately, 78 people participated.

Committee Wrestles with Restricting Airbnb

Committee Wrestles with Restricting Airbnb

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Borough Council

The thorny subject of Swarthmoreans renting out their homes for short periods of time was debated by the Planning and Zoning Committee of Swarthmore Borough Council at its monthly meeting on November 14. The issue was brought to the committee’s attention by neighbors of a house frequently rented out on Airbnb—sometimes to large groups—when the owners are away.