Select Board/Town Manager
Select Board
The Select Board is the executive branch of Town government, and has legal responsibilities derived from State statutes and Town bylaws. Select Board members are elected. Specifically, the Board:
- Prepares the town meeting warrant
- Makes appointments to town boards and offices
- Employs professional administrative staff and town counsel
- Establishes Select Board policies
- Signs warrants for the payment of town bills
- Grants licenses and permits
The Town of Brewster's mission is to provide excellent public services, responsive government, and infrastructure for health, safety, recreation and economic opportunities through fiscally and environmentally sustainable practices that integrate public engagement.
Brewster is a seaside community that respects its historic character and small-town culture; protects its resources and pursues environmental stewardship; and carries out careful planning to meet the town's changing needs. Brewster provides social, recreational, and economic opportunities through prudent, sustainable, financial practices to create a welcoming place for people of all ages to live, work, learn, recreate, and gather.
Board Members
To contact the Select Board, please email: selectboard@brewster-ma.gov.
| Name | Position | Term Expires | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Bebrin | Chair | 2027 | |
| Caroline McCarley | Vice Chair | 2028 | |
| Harvey (Pete) Dahl | Clerk | 2028 | |
| Mary Chaffee | Member | 2027 | |
| Laurel Labdon | Member | 2029 |
Town Manager
The Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager are professional municipal leaders who carry out the day-to-day duties of the Board and lead the Town’s employees in the execution of their duties. To contact the Town Manager's office, please email townmanager@brewster-ma.gov.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Lombardi | Town Manager | |
| Donna Kalinick | Assistant Town Manager | |
| Erika Mawn | Constituent Services & Communications Coordinator | |
| Courtney Butler | Executive Assistant |
Meeting Schedule
The Select Board typically meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6pm at Brewster Town Hall (and via electronic means at certain times). The Board may schedule additional meetings as needed including executive sessions or joint meetings to deliberate with other Town boards or committees.
Office Hours
The Town Manager and members of the Select Board will be holding open office hours the first Wednesday of each month at various Town locations. The location and time of the office hours will be posted on our home page a week in advance. No appointment is necessary.