Open Position: Human Resources Generalist

The Town of Brewster seeks qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Generalist for the Human Resources Department. Position is responsible for providing a range of professional and administrative duties relating to a wide variety of functions within the HR Department. Duties include but are not limited to; administer and coordinate employment applications, interviews, Family Medical Leave Act, workers compensation, and policies and trainings; assists in conducting employee orientation and onboarding and maintains and audits confidential personnel and office files and databases; assists in the administration of the annual wage & salary program; tracks & coordinates the payment of department bills and expenditures. Associates Degree and 1-3 years of Human Resources and/or administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a part-time 19 hour a week, Grade I, Personnel Bylaw position, with a starting pay range of $24.47 - $25.96 per hour.  Please send cover letter, resume and Town employment application to Susan Broderick, employment@brewster-ma.gov. Position open until filled, with priority deadline of 4pm on 10/01/21. Job Description in PDF Format.  EEO/AA

Public Health Advisory Update: Fall Aerial Oral Rabies Vaccine Distribution in Brewster

Aerial Oral Rabies Vaccine baiting operations will begin in Plymouth County heading eastward towards Brewster on September 13, and will last for approximately 6-8 days, weather permitting. (Figure 1; shaded in orange).  During this time, two federal helicopters will fly approximately 300 feet above ground level while distributing the bait. The following link can be accessed to track areas of baiting completion. It will be updated at the end of each day. NRMP ORV Daily Status Dashboard (arcgis.com). People and pets cannot get rabies from contact with the vaccine baits. The baits are not toxic to pets but may cause an upset stomach if ingested due to the richness of the bait packet’s fishmeal coating.

Brewster Achieves Negotiated Sale of Sea Camps Properties and Will Update Residents at Second Public Forum

The Town of Brewster has reached a negotiated agreement to purchase the Cape Cod Sea Camps properties and will host a second virtual public forum to inform residents on recent developments in advance of Special Town Meeting on September 25. The forum will include a presentation and a question-and-answer period.

Public forum date:Friday, September 17, 2021
Time: 6pm
Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83155000352?pwd=djlVbHVEczdlWExpSnhKMzVnRUgzUT09

The Select Board and Town Administration remain committed to making sure that voters are fully informed about all aspects of the potential acquisition.  This forum will address updated details about purchasing the two parcels, costs and proposed financing plans, the impact of acquisition on property taxes, and potential partnerships.

The properties hold opportunities for significant public benefits including conservation of land, coastal dunes, and wetlands; habitat and drinking water protection; beach access; extensive recreational amenities; housing; anda home for a community center. The Town is also seeking to acquire these parcels so that they will not be privately developed.  

Acquisition of one or both parcels requires approval by both Town Meeting and at the ballot. If Brewster voters decide to acquire the Cape Cod Sea Camps, the Town will facilitate a public engagement process inviting comment and recommendations on how the public would like to see the property or properties used.

The September 17 public forum will be recorded, and the video will be available on the Town website. More information on the proposed Town acquisition of these properties can be found at https://www.brewster-ma.gov/cape-cod-sea-camps-properties.

Town Planner – Priority Deadline Extended

Brewster seeks qualified candidates for position of Town Planner. Position is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and performing executive level work in the field of advanced municipal planning. Duties include, but are not limited to: provides professional advice, technical expertise and practical alternatives to Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to ensure effective planning and management of development and redevelopment in Brewster; assists the Planning Board in the development and implementation of amendments to the Town Code, Zoning By-laws, and other land use documents; supports the Vision Planning Committee in developing and monitoring implementation of Local Comprehensive Plan; coordinates Staff Review processes and provides technical expertise to applicants; assists in the management of the Town’s water quality initiatives; serves as Town representative or technical liaison to relevant local and regional boards, committees, and commissions. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with all constituents, including department heads, staff, elected and appointed officials and must be a consensus-builder. Master’s degree in planning, urban design, environmental science/design or a related field with a minimum of five years of work experience in land-use planning, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. This is a full-time, Grade V Personnel Bylaw position with an annual starting salary range of $89,367-$97,646. Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and town employment application to Susan Broderick, employment@brewster-ma.gov. Job description click in PDF format. Position open until filled, with a priority deadline of 4pm on 9/20/21. EEO/AA

Water Main Project on Great Fields Road Set To Begin

Construction of the new water main on Great Fields Road is anticipated to begin on September 13, 2021 and will last for approximately two months. The work will be completed by staff from the Town of Brewster Water Department. Work will take place Monday through Friday (weather dependent) from 8AM to 3PM. 

During this construction period, only residents who live on Great Fields Road or connecting roads will be permitted access. We advise Brewster residents to seek alternate routes if possible. We will do our best to minimize the inconveniences typically associated with construction projects. 

Questions about this project can be directed to the Town of Brewster Water Department office by phone at 508-896-5454 or by email at waterdept@brewster-ma.gov.

Fall 2021 Littleneck Week and Oyster Sunday Schedule

The littleneck beds off Ellis Landing will be open for harvest for a week from October 4th to 9^th plus an additional day on Sunday October 10th.  5 quart limit per week, and must be 1” thick (all seed must be returned to the rock beds). 

Oyster Sundays will start the following week on October 17^th at Mants Landing and will continue weekly until stock runs out.  5 quart limit per week.  Please arrive 45 minutes prior to low tide (or sunrise as applicable) to ensure a full limit.

Please bring a valid 2021 Brewster taxpayer/resident recreational shellfish permit (purchase permits online here  https://brewsterstickers.townhall247.com/).

For questions, call the Natural Resources department at 508-896-4546.

2021 Littleneck Week Tide Chart
Oct. 3-Oct. 10

Sunday – Low, 3:31pm 1.3 ht

Monday - Low, 4:19 pm 0.6 ht

Tuesday – Low, 5:06 pm -0.1 ht

Wednesday-Low, 5:52pm -0.7 ht, Sunset 6:17

Thursday-Low, 6:13 am -0.6 ht, Sunrise 6:48

6:39 pm -1.1 ht, Sunset 6:15

Friday-Low, 6:58 am -0.6 ht

Saturday-Low, 7:45 am -0.5 ht, Sunrise 6:50

Sunday – Low, 8:34 am -0.2 ht, Sunrise 6:52

Fire Prevention Officer/EMT/Paramedic

Brewster Fire Dept. is recruiting to fill a Fire Prevention Officer position. This is a Monday thru Thursday daytime position 8:00am to 6:00pm. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain MA EMT and/or MA Paramedic certification prior to hire, maintain a valid driver’s license, be 21 years of age or older, and possess a HS diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree is preferred). Applicants not holding FF I/II Pro-Board certification will be required to attend the MA Career Firefighter Training Program. Candidates shall successfully pass the MA Physical Agility Test, background check, and a medical exam upon offer of employment. Employee must live within 15 air miles of Brewster Fire Headquarters within 12 months of hire. Starting annual salary; EMT $60,473.00/Paramedic $61,516.00.

Town of Brewster Employment applications are available at Fire Headquarters Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or on the Town Website. Applications including certifications, cover letter, and resume shall be submitted to Fire Chief Robert Moran, Brewster Fire Rescue 1671 Main Street Brewster MA 02631 no later than 4:00pm on 9/24/21. EOE 

Private Road Catch Basin Cleaning

Catch basins help minimize flooding and protect water quality by removing trash, sediments, debris, and other solids from stormwater runoff. Catch basin cleaning prevents clogs in the storm drain system and reduces pollutants that may enter water sources.

This year, the Town has hired RJ Gabriel Construction who will be cleaning the Town road basins first and then they will move onto private roads that choose to sign up for it. If you are interested in this service or have any questions about it, please contact the Brewster DPW by phone at 508-896-3212 or by email at: dpw@brewster-ma.gov

An application may be downloaded in PDF format. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2021.

Special Town Meeting Set for Saturday September 25 to Consider Acquisition of Cape Cod Sea Camps Properties

The Select Board has scheduled a Special Town Meeting for Saturday September 25, 2021 to be held outdoors at the Stony Brook Elementary School ballfield.  The meeting will begin at 10AM, with check-in starting at 9AM.  Voters will be asked to consider and vote on three warrant articles related to the potential Town acquisition of the two Cape Cod Sea Camps properties. A copy of the warrant can be viewed here.  For more information about these proposed land acquisitions, please visit the project page at https://www.brewster-ma.gov/cape-cod-sea-camps-properties.  For more information about the local election on October 5 where voters will be asked to approve debt exclusions to fund these acquisitions, please click here: https://www.brewster-ma.gov/departments-mainmenu-26/-town-clerk-mainmenu-94/3242-october-5th-special-election-update-cape-cod-sea-camps-acquisition.

Shellfish Areas Reopened -- Sunrise Sept 3, 2021

In accordance with Chapter 130, section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries has determined that shellfish areas in the above listed towns/cities (shellfish growing areas SC29-64, OC1 & 7-10, CCB1,3,6,8,9,17,20,23, CCB48-51, NS1-4, NT1- 14 and V1-36) closed at 8 am on September 2, 2021 due to the remnants of Hurricane “IDA”, will meet the National Shellfish Sanitation Program guidelines for an “OPEN” status.

Therefore, under authority of MGL, Chapter 130, Sections 74A and 322 CMR 7.01 (7) the below-defined areas will revert to their former status prior to the closure of sunrise on September 2, 2021, effective at sunrise on Friday September 3, 2021.

Those areas previously classified as “APPROVED” and in the “OPEN” status prior to the 8 am on September 2, 2021, shellfish closure will revert to their previous status at sunrise on September 3, 2021, and open to the harvest of shellfish for direct human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of MGL Chapter 130, section 52. Similarly, those areas previously classified as “CONDITIONALLY APPROVED” or “CONDITIONALLY RESTRICTED” and in the “OPEN” status prior to the 8 am on September 2, 2021 shellfish closure will revert to their previous status at sunrise on September 3, 2021 subject to the previous status conditions. All conditions, management plans and MOU’s remain in effect. Areas classified as “PROHIBITED” and “RESTRICTED” shall remain closed to the harvest of shellfish for direct human consumption.

STATUS: OPEN TO THE TAKING OF SHELLFISH

“The waters, flats and all tributaries of Massachusetts within the following shellfish growing areas SC29-64, OC1 & 7-10, CCB1,3,6,8,9,17,20,23, CCB48-51, NS1-4, NT1-14 and V1-36.”

All previous bacterial closures remain in effect.