Brewster Cumulative Cases: 152 (99 in long-term care facilities)
Please note - # of cases may differ from state or county totals based on data collection methods. Long term care facility data reported to the state database includes all residents and staff tested at the facility. Brewster totals only include residents and staff that reside in Brewster.
Oyster Sunday will extend one more week to include Sunday December 6. The Oyster bed will open at 8:00am, with limited quantities we are asking people to take what you need and save some for others.
Please remember to have your current Brewster shellfish permit with you and please remember to wear a mask. Thank you for a great oyster season!
Town officials continue to work through finalizing design on this upcoming infrastructure improvement project. Surveyors recently completed fieldwork, delineating the outer limits of the extent of the proposed work. As always, the Department of Public Works is available to talk to residents or meet on site to answer any specific questions or concerns. Please call the DPW at 508-896-3212 or email dpw@brewster-ma.gov.
The Town and its engineering consultant gave a presentation on Monday November 30, updating residents on the latest project developments and timelines.
Residents can access the presentation here and current design plan details here.
For the November 3, 2020 election, Brewster had a total voter turnout of 87.7%, or 7494 of the 8540 registered voters in town. We had the 2nd highest turnout on Cape Cod and the 33rd highest participation rate in Massachusetts. Thank you to all of our citizens who came out to participate in democracy with gracious attitudes and patience.
The Town Clerk’s Office wants to express its appreciation to everyone involved with this election and the early voting period. Thank you to the election workers and Town employees from the Town Hall, Department of Public Works, and the Police Department for their contributions, our Facilities Manager for his tireless efforts, and to the Lost Dog for feeding the DPW crew on election day. Everyone pitched in to make sure all 4500 vote-by-mail ballots were assembled and mailed out and that appropriate health protocols were in place so that Brewster voters could safely vote. The success of this election is a testament to their collective dedication and diligence.
The Cape Cod Sea Camps, located in Brewster, announced on November 10, 2020 that the camps would be closing after 99 years of operation. A spokesperson for the camps indicated the coronavirus pandemic was a significant factor in the decision.
The Sea Camps provided several generations of campers and their families with valuable experiences, and the camps are recognized as an important part of the community. The Brewster Select Board and Town Administration recognize the potential opportunities ahead and are committed to playing a role in shaping the future of the camp properties.
Do you have Brewster's Top Dog?
The Winner will receive:
To enter the contest:
To vote:
The Winner will be announced January 19th, 2021
Please remember the dog licensing period has changed in Brewster.
The licensing period is now January 1st through December 31st
Spayed/Neutered: $6.00 – Intact: $12.00
In Spring 2019, the Select Board established a Charter Committee tasked with developing a Town charter. This document will address the structure and powers of Brewster town government, including election procedures, the legislative and executive branches, town administration, multi-member bodies, financial provisions, and more. Additional information can be found here: https://www.brewster-ma.gov/committees-mainmenu-29/charter-committee
Following their extensive work over the past year and a half, the Charter Committee presented their recommendations on a draft Town charter to the Select Board on November 16. Residents are encouraged to view a copy of this presentation and the draft document.
Over the next few months, the Charter Committee will continue to seek feedback from Town officials and residents regarding this foundational document. The Town plans to hold several public forums in early 2021 to solicit input from all stakeholders – more information to follow. The goal is to bring the charter to Town Meeting for a vote in Spring 2021.
Information for Visitors to the Cape & Island’s Community:
Updated as of November 6, 2020 – Will be updated with changes in local/state regulations
Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands appreciate, welcome, and depend on you, our visitors, seasonal residents, non-resident homeowners, and seasonal workforce. On November 6, Massachusetts issued orders and advisories related to size of public and private gatherings, use of face coverings in public places and time of closure for businesses or activities.
Cape Cod and the Islands continue welcoming visitors with some restrictions for:
Please check with your host or local business for specific times of operation and available amenities.
We care about your health and ours, thus all enterprises must certify participation in the Commonwealth’s Mandatory Safety Standards. Please be patient and follow health advisories as we all work to keep everyone safe and healthy.
We have been successful in limiting the extent of the spread of COVID-19 in our communities by implementing early and vigilant social distancing measures per the guidance of public health officials. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health warns that all of Massachusetts remains vulnerable to new cases due to the highly contagious and insidious nature of this disease.
We all must do our part to remain safe and healthy by following the common sense precautionary measures outlined by public health officials:
For information regarding Massachusetts COVID-19 response, please visit: Mass.gov/covid19 and Mass.gov/reopening
We appreciate your support of our local economy. With your help, and all of us working together, Cape Cod and the Islands will recover from this virus and these challenging economic times. We look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for supporting this place that we all love by respecting this guidance.
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Bill Keating
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BREWSTER, MA: The Town of Brewster, together with its partners, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Housing Assistance Corporation, and the Brewster Housing Authority, are pleased to announce that a contract for the Brewster Woods Phase I infrastructure work has been awarded to CC Construction of Dennis & Plymouth, MA. Infrastructure work for this critical affordable housing development was funded through a Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassWorks grant in the amount of $1.68 million and a local match of Brewster Community Preservation Act funds. We thank the Baker-Polito Administration and Secretary Kennealy for their ongoing support of important housing and economic development initiatives.
Brewster Woods will be a community of 30 units of rental housing, located on Brewster Road, serving low and moderate income households, which is highlighted as a critical need in the Town’s Housing Production Plan and Vision Plan. Architecture, design, and engineering for the project are being provided by local firms Catalyst Architects and Coastal Engineering Company.
Brewster Woods Phase I infrastructure work is expected to commence in mid-November and will last approximately six months. Construction of the new housing community will begin in the spring of 2021 and we expect to welcome residents by May of 2022.
This project exemplifies Brewster’s commitment to addressing our housing challenges in a collaborative, thoughtful, and evidenced-based manner. The creation of new housing is fulfilling a critical local need while at the same time providing jobs in our community. Working together with our Town, State, local housing non-profits and contractors, we strive to make Brewster a welcoming and holistic community. We thank our residents for their support of Brewster Woods and the many varied housing initiatives the Town is engaged in to create, support, and inform about the importance of stable, affordable housing of all types.
Questions regarding this project can be directed to Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Administrator for Community Development and Finance, dkalinick@brewster-ma.gov, or to Jon Springfield, Preservation of Affordable Housing, jspringfield@poah.org. Questions about Town of Brewster housing initiatives can be directed to Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator, jscalise@brewster-ma.gov
Meg Morris, Chair of Brewster’s Recycling Commission, received a “Lifetime Achievement” award at MassRecycle’s annual meeting in October 2020. Each year MassRecycle recognizes individuals whose efforts have improved recycling, reuse, or waste reduction in Massachusetts.
Meg Morris has served on Brewster’s Recycling Commission nearly 10 years and is the co-founder and president of the Cape Cod Anti-Litter Coalition. Morris is an advisor to the Ocean Voyages Institute, a group that works to clear litter and debris from the oceans, and founded the Community Warehouse, a large New York retail reuse center. She spearheaded the implementation of the “Go Green Initiative” introducing recycling and environmental education into New York schools.
In 2016 Morris was honored by the National Recycling Coalition for her longtime efforts to improve solid waste management. She worked for over 25 years in sustainable materials management including as Vice President of Covanta’s Materials Management and Community Affairs unit and as Covanta’s Director of Environmental Science.
MassRecycle is a not-for-profit organization that works to reduce, reuse, and recycle more materials in Massachusetts.
The Brewster Town Offices and Brewster Recycling Center will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020 for the Veterans Day Holiday.
Veterans Day Brewster Massachusetts 2020 from Town of Brewster, MA on Vimeo.
The Town Clerk's office has released the tally sheets for Brewster's vote in the 2020 Fall Election.
