Brewster Conservation Department Is Moving To Their New Home in March (3/21/19)

On March 21st the Brewster Conservation Department offices in Town Hall are relocating to 1657 Main Street, together with the Natural Resources, Harbormaster and Shellfish Departments. This will consolidate all of the separate functions of the Natural Resources department, and provide much needed space in Town Hall for the Planning, Zoning Board of Appeals and Affordable Housing departments.

The new locations is the former Brewster Fire Department, located 1 mile west along Route 6a, directly adjacent to the Council on Aging and in front of the new Brewster Fire and Rescue facility.

The departments will be closed on Thursday March 21st during the move but expect to reopen on Friday March 22 at the new location. If there is an urgent need during the move, please contact the Select Board office at 508-896-3701. As of March 22, 2019 Conservation and Natural Resources can be reached at:

Brewster Natural Resources and Conservation
1657 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631
508-896-4546
Our business hours are 8:30 to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

We will have a Grand Opening on Wednesday March 27th from 2 to 4 pm to let the public view the newly renovated facility.

Applications Available For 8 New Affordable Habitat For Humanity homes In Brewster

Applications available for 8 new affordable Habitat for Humanity homes in Brewster:

From the opening date of January 22, 2019 to the deadline of March 22, 2019 Habitat will be accepting applications for Paul Hush Way, Brewster -- Two 2-Bedroom homes and six 3-bedroom homes

Detailed information and application available HERE

Read more: Applications Available For 8 New Affordable Habitat For Humanity homes In Brewster

Town of Brewster and Peter Lombardi Agree on Contract

Mr. Peter Lombardi and the Brewster Select Board have reached an agreement on terms of a three-year contract. Mr. Lombardi will assume the duties of Brewster Town Administrator on April 22, 2019.

Brewster Select Board Chair Cindy Bingham negotiated on behalf of the Town, and the full Select Board voted to approve the contract in their February 11, 2019 meeting. Mr. Lombardi currently serves as Town Administrator in the Town of Wenham, Massachusetts. He has distinguished himself as a leader focused on citizen engagement and the delivery of high quality municipal services while employing a conservative fiscal approach.

In his previous positions, Mr. Lombardi improved budget processes and financial management with long-range budget forecasts and clear communication. He has identified teamwork, collaboration, responsiveness, and transparency as some of his core values.

Mr. Lombardi was the unanimous selection of the Select Board on January 28, 2019 following a nationwide search. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Vermont, and a Master of Public Administration from Suffolk University where he was recognized as the “Outstanding MPA Student.” Mr. Lombardi’s base salary will be $154,000.

Brewster Select Board Seeks Three (3) Residents to Serve on Charter Committee.

The Select Board will appoint a Charter Committee for the purpose of making a recommendations to the Select Board on a Charter for the Town of Brewster. A municipal charter is a legal document that defines how a municipality is organized, how it functions, its powers, and how public services are handled. The charter functions as the constitution of a local government.

If you are interested in filling this position, please send a letter of interest and resume for consideration to Robin Young, ryoung@brewster-ma.gov in the office of the Select Board no later than March 4. Prospective candidates will be interviewed at an upcoming Select Board meeting. 

Read more: Brewster Select Board Seeks Three (3) Residents to Serve on Charter Committee.

Phone Scam Warning

A Brewster resident received a call February 4 from a person who stated he was calling from “Eversource,” and that the Brewster resident was eligible for a 20% discount on their next bill. The caller then asked for the Brewster resident’s Eversource account number and zipcode. The Brewster resident became suspicious, and when she asked the caller a question, the caller hung up.

The Brewster resident called Eversource to determine if the call was a scam and learned that it was. Eversource is working with the state Attorney General’s office as many of these calls are being made.

Before providing any information to a caller offering a “benefit” of this type, confirm the caller is legitimate. 

Brewster Select Board and Finance Committee Joint Meeting 2/4/19

The Brewster Select Board and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting on Monday February 4, 2019 at 7pm to review an updated Five Year Financial Forecast. Mark Forest, Donna Kalinick, Lisa Souve, and Charles Sumner will provide an analysis for review and discussion.