It’s about balance

I am both in favor of STRs as well as preserving our neighborhoods and respecting the rights of those who live here. Can all of these things exist together? I think they can.

Here in Groton, as in many surrounding towns, we are faced with a new situation, not experienced before.
Our residents have created some beautiful and welcoming home-based guest accommodations and our Mystic guests love them!! Visitors are enjoying our little town like never before!
While this is beneficial to our local businesses and to our STR owners, it has taken a toll on some of our residents.

This is new territory. Discussions have begun and must continue. I believe we can find a solution which addresses the needs and concerns of all involved.
Let’s lean into this conflict together and work it out. Let’s try to stand in one another’s shoes and discuss this from a place of understanding.
I look forward to taking part in finding the balance we are all looking for