On August 23, the Brewster Health Department posted a Cyanobacteria Advisory at Walker’s Pond Landing due to elevated levels of Phycocyanin pigment indicative of elevated levels of Cyanobacteria. Until further notice, small children and pets should avoid contact with the pond water. For additional information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water.
The Select Board is seeking one resident to serve on the Brewster School Committee until the next town election.
The Brewster School Committee is comprised of five members, elected at large, concurrently for a three-year term. The school committee has charge of the Stony Brook Elementary School Grades PreK-2 and the Eddy Elementary School Grades 3-5.
The School Committee is responsible for:
They meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Brewster Town Hall and may meet more during budget season (Jan. - March), if needed. They also attend Joint School Committee meetings four times a year.
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 September 16, 2019. Prospective candidates will be interviewed at the September 23, 2019 joint Brewster School Committee and Select Board meeting.
Walking Club
Every Wednesday from 8:30-9:30am beginning September 11th to October 30th
Have you ever wanted to go for a walk but didn’t want to go alone? Would you like to explore other areas of town? How about joining our new walking group for active walkers. The walks will be no more than one hour, and each week will feature a different location in Brewster. The first walk will be in Nickerson State Park. For more information, please call us at 896-2737.
Financial Education Workshop for Seniors
Monday, September 9th @ 1pm
Do you have questions about how to manage your money? Do you want to prevent fraud and scams? We are pleased to host this FREE financial education workshop, hosted by bank and financial planning employees of the Office of the State Treasurer, geared towards senior citizens. This workshop is designed to inform older adults about the ways to prevent financial exploitation and effectively manage their personal finances.
This program is FREE and we asked for you to call us at 896-2737 to reserve your seat.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays and Fridays 2-3pm
FREE introductory class on Friday September 6th from 2-3pm
Classes begin on Tuesday, September 10th $10.00 per class
Learn the many physical and spiritual benefits to Tai Chi, a gentle, flowing, standing exercise. Classes will incorporate stretching warm-ups, and participants will learn the series of movements culminating in the beautiful 24-posture Yang form. These moves can improve flexibility, coordination and balance; build muscle strength, and provide a mind-body connection for stress release. For more information, please call us at 896-2737.
Visitors are invited to sample a slice of fresh cornbread baked by volunteers using the mill’s organic stoneground cornmeal. It’s delicious topped with a dab of raspberry butter! This will be the last day of the mill’s 2019 summer Saturday schedule, so stop in and stock up on cornmeal for your winter baking needs. The water wheel will be turning and the upstairs museum will be open. Watch the miller work, and learn about Brewster’s annual herring run and Factory Village. Family friendly, fun, and free admission.
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019
Time: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location: Stony Brook Gristmill, 830 Stony Brook Road, Brewster, MA 02631
Habitat for Humanity will be holding a Wall Raising and Capping Ceremony for 8 new Habitat homes on Saturday August 24th on Paul Hush Way off Tubman Road. The ceremony begins at 8:30AM with refreshments to follow. The building of these affordable homes was supported by the Town of Brewster Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. For more information, see invitation here, or contact Jill Scalise, Brewster Housing Coordinator at 508-896-3701, ext. 1169 or jscalise@brewster-ma.gov.
The Brewster Department graduated 25 new “recruits” from their first Police Youth Academy on August 16th. During the week, students attended class daily to learn about a variety of disciplines within the police department. A special thank you to the Barnstable County Sheriffs Office, Cape Cod Regional SWAT and Brewster Fire, who all assisted with the academy.
The Fall Town Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm, Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Stony Brook Elementary School. Deadline for submission of articles to be included in the town meeting warrant is September 20, 2019. Please feel free to contact the Town Administrator’s office if you have any questions, 508-896-3701 x 1100
