We need STRs in Groton

Let's face it, Groton is doing very well economically. This is a good thing, and it's largely due to tourism. If we stifle tourism by shutting down STRs, we severely limit the positive impact on the local economy. This will impact jobs, taxes and opportunities for local residents. The collective group of locally-owned STRs can accommodate more people than any hotel in Groton. Shutting down STRs is the same as forcing the largest hotel in town to close down, simply because some people are terribly afraid of change, and some feel "left behind" in this successful economy. The town of Groton should embrace and celebrate the success of local STRs. Many other municipalities offer incentives to get people into the STR business. Let's get real and support STRs because they not only stimulate the local economy and enlarge the tax base, they also keep families in their ancestral homes and provide essential income to local people. We need STRs in Groton.