Brewster Cumulative Cases: 553 (110 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. Click here for a chart of cases by date.
The Brewster Town Offices are available by email and phone Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm and are open to the public Tuesday & Thursday. Inspectional services are available, click here for more information.
Orders Related to Essential Business Pertaining to Construction
The Baker-Politio administration has published two documents related to the new essential business order pertaining to construction. The first is safety guidelines and the second contains enforcement guidance for municipalities.
Supplemental Guidelines for Construction Sites
Enforcement of the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Procedures for Construction Sites
For additional information related to Essential Services, please click here.
The Building Department is responsible for seeing that all building construction in town complies with the Mass. State Building Code and applicable laws, bylaws and regulations. The department additionally enforces zoning, Board of Appeals decisions, and Historic District Committee requirements.
Effective January 1, 2018, Brewster Building Department will require THREE (3) sets of plans for One or Two Family Residential Projects: (1) large set – maximum plan size of 36x24 and (2) 11x17 plan size containing the following;
Downloadable Building Department Forms and Applications
Wiring Inspector
Roland Bassett, Jr
508-896-3701 x1127
Office Hours: Mon & Thurs 10:00-1100am
Email: rbassett@brewster-ma.gov
Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Scott VanRyswood
508-896-3701 x1113
Office Hours: Wed, & Friday 8:30-9:30am
Email: svanryswood@brewster-ma.gov
Richard Leibowitz, Local Building Inspector
508-896-3701 x1125
Email: rleibowitz@brewster-ma.gov
Victor Staley, Building Commissioner
2198 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
Phone 508-896-3701 X1125
Fax 508-896-8089
Email: building@brewster-ma.gov