HomeMy Public PortalAboutSelect Board Meeting Packet - 06.13.22Select Board
David Whitney
Chair
Edward Chatelain
Vice Chair
Kari Hoffmann
Clerk
Mary Chaffee
Cynthia Bingham
Town
Administrator
Peter Lombardi
Assistant Town
Administrator
Donna Kalinick
Project Manager
Conor Kenny
Executive Assistant
Erika Mown
Town of Brewster Select Board
2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
townadmin@brewster-ma.gov
(508) 896-3701
AMENDED SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Remote Participation Only
June 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance
with applicable law. This means that members of the public body may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means.
In person attendance will be at the meeting location listed above, and it is possible that any or all members of the public
body may attend remotely. No in -person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, and public participation
in any public hearing conducted during this meeting shall be by remote means only. Members of the public who wish to
access the meeting may do so in the following manner:
Phone: Call (312) 626 6799 or (301) 715-8592. Webinar ID:890 9291 0526 Passcode: 509224
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When required by law or allowed by the Chair, persons wishing to provide public comment or otherwise participate in the
meeting, may do so by accessing the meeting remotely, as noted above. Additionally, the meeting will be broadcast live,
in real time, via Live broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream (Iivestream.brewster-
ma.gov), or Video recording (tv.brewster-ma.gov).
1. Call to Order
2. Declaration of a Quorum
3. Meeting Participation Statement
4. Recording Statement
5. Public Announcements and Comment: Members of the public may address the Select Board on matters
not on the meeting's agenda for a maximum 3-5 minutes at the Chars discretion. Under the Open Meeting Law, the
Select Board is unable to reply but may add items presented to a future agenda.
6. Select Board Announcements and Liaison Reports
7. Town Administrator's Report
8. Consent Agenda
a. Facility Use Request: Paines Creek for Scientific Study on Smooth Cordgrass
Genetics and Beach Parking Pass Fee Waiver
b. Letter of Support for CPC Application for Open Space Acquisition and Authorize
Town Administrator and Conservation Commission to Prepare and Submit
Applications (Burke Property - 0 Anglers Cartway)
c. One -Day Liquor License: Kate's Seafood & Ice Cream and Chatham Bars Inn
Farm
d. One -Day Entertainment License: Chatham Bars Inn Farm
e. Yard Sale Restriction Waiver: Trinity Lutheran Church
f. Orleans Council On Aging Adult Day Care Program Intermunicipal Agreement
g. Acceptance of Gifts: Brewster Golf Department and Brewster Ladies Library
h. Request for Approval to Perform Cell Tower Equipment Modification Work at
1657 Main Street
i. Grant Application: Coastal Zone Management Coastal Resilience Program for
Intermunicipal Shoreline Management for Southeastern Cape Cod Bay
j. Pass Through Town Permission -Brew Run Road Race
9. Update on Water Use Restrictions - Paul Anderson, Water Superintendent
10. Discuss and Vote on Upcoming Public Meeting Schedule/Format for Town Committees
(Select Board FY22-23 Strategic Plan Goal G-4)
11. Discuss and Vote on Proposed Revisions to Select Board Policies on Remote
Board/Committee Participation and Town Government Access Channel (Select Board
FY22-23 Strategic Plan Goal G-4)
Select Board
Cynthia Bingham
Chair
David Whitney
Vice Chair
Edward Chatelain
Clerk
Mary Chaffee
Kari Hoffmann
Town
Administrator
Peter Lombardi
Assistant Town
Administrator
Donna Kalinick
Project Manager
Conor Kenny
Executive Assistant
Erika Mawn
12. Discuss and Vote on Proposed First Light Beach Policy (Select Board FY22-23 Strategic
Plan SC -4)
13. 6:30pm - Public Hearing, Renewal of Entertainment Licenses: BandG, LLC d/b/a Apt
Cape Cod, Brewster El Patron d/b/a The Island Blue Crab Food & Spirits, Brewster Inn,
Inc. d/b/a Woodshed; Brewster VFW Post #9917; Brown Dog Investments, Inc d/b/a
Laurino's Tavern; Bushwood LLC, d/b/a Harbor Lights Mini Golf; Cape Cod Repertory
Theatre; Friends of Brewster Elders/Brewster Council on Aging; Ocean Edge Resort
Limited Partnership d/b/a Ocean Edge Inn and Conference Center; Ocean Edge Resort
Limited Partnership d/b/a Linx Tavern; Shady Knoll Tent Sites, Inc. d/b/a Shady Knoll
Campground; Sweetwater Forest Inc d/b/a Sweetwater Forest
14. Review List of Inactive Town Boards & Committees and Discuss Next Steps
15. Status Update on Financing Options for Integrated Water Resource Capital Planning and
Vote on Short-term Plan for Brewster's Participation in Cape Cod & Islands Water
Protection Fund (Select Board FY22-23 Strategic Plan Goal WR-1)
16. FYIs
17. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
18. Questions from the Media
19. Next Meetings: July 11, July 25, July 27, August 8, and August 22, 2022
20. Adjournment
Date Posted: Date Revised:
06/09/2022 6/10/2022
Received by Town Clerk:
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Archive d: Friday, June 10, 2022 2:54:09 PM
From: MAOpioidSettlements
Se nt: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 21:43:59 +0000ARC
To: MAOpioidSettlements
Subje ct: **Important update regarding statewide opioid settlement payments from the Distributors and Johnson & Johnson**
Se ns itivity: Normal
This month, municipalities that signed up to participate i n the statewide opioid settlements with the Distributors and Johnson & Johnson
should receive an email from settlement admi ni strator Brown Greer with instructions about how to establish an account in the National Opioid
Settlements Portal. Municipalities will then need to complete and submit through the Portal a Payment Election Form and a W-9 before
payments can begin.
Depending on how quickly municipalities complete these steps, payments should be available to flow, as follows:
Distributor payment 1: June/July 2022
Distributor payment 2: July/August 2022
Johnson & Johnson payment 1: July/August 2022
Johnson & Johnson payment 2: July/August 2022
Johnson & Johnson payments 3-9: July 15, 2023-2031
Distributor payments 3-18: July 15, 2023-2038
As shown above, municipalities may receive four separate payments in 2022 and two payments each subsequent payment year. Charts
reflecting the estimated, maximum annual distributi ons to participating municipalities, by defendant and payment, are here.
To learn more about the settlements, visit the AG’s website. To find answers to frequently asked questions about the settlements, go here.
We will update these FAQs as additional information becomes available.
To update or change the person/s you’d like to receive settlement information for your municipality, please emai l updated contact information
(name, title, email and phone number) to MAOpi oidSettlements@mass.gov.
Thank you for your attention to this update.
Barn. County & Towns Opioid Settlement Estimates (JNJ & 3 Distribs), v. 4‐11‐22 Data as of 3/8/22
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AB C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Allocation of Municipal Opioid Abatement Funds Among Eligible Subdivisions Source: Gillian Feiner, AG's Office, via email 3/8/22
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 TOTAL
$ 23,644,883 $ 12,530,556 17,061,730$ $ 17,869,778 $ 11,081,673 $ 11,081,673 $ 12,773,657 $ 13,176,510 $ 13,176,510 $ 11,375,468 $ 9,497,907 $ 9,497,907 $ 9,497,907 $ 9,497,907 $ 9,497,907 $ 9,497,907 $ 9,497,907 210,257,785
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
TOTAL
County of Barnstable 0.06395%$ 15,120 $ 8,013 $ 10,911 $ 11,427 $ 7,087 $ 7,087 $ 8,169 $ 8,426 $ 8,426 $ 7,274 $ 6,074 $ 6,074 $ 6,074 $ 6,074 $ 6,074 $ 6,074 $ 6,074 134,456$ County of Barnstable
Towns:
Towns:
1 Barnstable (Town of)0.85783%$ 202,833 $ 107,491 $ 146,361 $ 153,292 $ 95,062 $ 95,062 $ 109,576 $ 113,032 $ 113,032 $ 97,582 $ 81,476 $ 81,476 $ 81,476 $ 81,476 $ 81,476 $ 81,476 $ 81,476 1,803,656$ Barnstable (Town
of)
2 Bourne 0.37840%$ 89,471 $ 47,415 $ 64,561 $ 67,618 $ 41,932 $ 41,932 $ 48,335 $ 49,859 $ 49,859 $ 43,044 $ 35,940 $ 35,940 $ 35,940 $ 35,940 $ 35,940 $ 35,940 $ 35,940 795,605$ Bourne
3 Brewster 0.12845%$ 30,371 $ 16,095 $ 21,915 $ 22,953 $ 14,234 $ 14,234 $ 16,407 $ 16,925 $ 16,925 $ 14,611 $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ 12,200 270,070$ Brewster
4 Chatham 0.16853%$ 39,850 $ 21,118 $ 28,755 $ 30,117 $ 18,676 $ 18,676 $ 21,528 $ 22,207 $ 22,207 $ 19,172 $ 16,007 $ 16,007 $ 16,007 $ 16,007 $ 16,007 $ 16,007 $ 16,007 354,356$ Chatham
5 Dennis 0.09700%$ 22,940 $ 12,157 $ 16,553 $ 17,337 $ 10,751 $ 10,751 $ 12,393 $ 12,784 $ 12,784 $ 11,036 $ 9,215 $ 9,215 $ 9,215 $ 9,215 $ 9,215 $ 9,215 $ 9,215 203,989$ Dennis
6 Eastham 0.07870%$ 18,607 $ 9,861 $ 13,426 $ 14,062 $ 8,720 $ 8,720 $ 10,052 $ 10,369 $ 10,369 $ 8,952 $ 7,474 $ 7,474 $ 7,474 $ 7,474 $ 7,474 $ 7,474 $ 7,474 165,455$ Eastham
7 Falmouth 0.66330%$ 156,833 $ 83,113 $ 113,168 $ 118,527 $ 73,503 $ 73,503 $ 84,726 $ 87,398 $ 87,398 $ 75,452 $ 62,998 $ 62,998 $ 62,998 $ 62,998 $ 62,998 $ 62,998 $ 62,998 1,394,606$ Falmouth
8 Harwich 0.28640%$ 67,726 $ 35,891 $ 48,870 $ 51,185 $ 31,741 $ 31,741 $ 36,588 $ 37,742 $ 37,742 $ 32,583 $ 27,205 $ 27,205 $ 27,205 $ 27,205 $ 27,205 $ 27,205 $ 27,205 602,243$ Harwich
9 Mashpee 0.34590%$ 81,791 $ 43,345 $ 59,019 $ 61,814 $ 38,333 $ 38,333 $ 44,186 $ 45,580 $ 45,580 $ 39,349 $ 32,855 $ 32,855 $ 32,855 $ 32,855 $ 32,855 $ 32,855 $ 32,855 727,313$ Mashpee
10 Orleans 0.09350%$ 22,109 $ 11,717 $ 15,954 $ 16,709 $ 10,362 $ 10,362 $ 11,944 $ 12,321 $ 12,321 $ 10,637 $ 8,881 $ 8,881 $ 8,881 $ 8,881 $ 8,881 $ 8,881 $ 8,881 196,602$ Orleans
11 Provincetown 0.08950%$ 21,163 $ 11,215 $ 15,271 $ 15,994 $ 9,918 $ 9,918 $ 11,433 $ 11,793 $ 11,793 $ 10,181 $ 8,501 $ 8,501 $ 8,501 $ 8,501 $ 8,501 $ 8,501 $ 8,501 188,184$ Provincetown
12 Sandwich 0.49450%$ 116,922 $ 61,962 $ 84,369 $ 88,364 $ 54,798 $ 54,798 $ 63,164 $ 65,157 $ 65,157 $ 56,251 $ 46,966 $ 46,966 $ 46,966 $ 46,966 $ 46,966 $ 46,966 $ 46,966 1,039,704$ Sandwich
13 Truro 0.06040%$ 14,287 $ 7,572 $ 10,310 $ 10,798 $ 6,696 $ 6,696 $ 7,718 $ 7,962 $ 7,962 $ 6,874 $ 5,739 $ 5,739 $ 5,739 $ 5,739 $ 5,739 $ 5,739 $ 5,739 127,048$ Truro
14 Wellfleet 0.06680%$ 15,790 $ 8,368 $ 11,394 $ 11,934 $ 7,400 $ 7,400 $ 8,530 $ 8,799 $ 8,799 $ 7,597 $ 6,343 $ 6,343 $ 6,343 $ 6,343 $ 6,343 $ 6,343 $ 6,343 140,412$ Wellfleet
15 Yarmouth 0.13080%$ 30,937 $ 16,395 $ 22,323 $ 23,381 $ 14,499 $ 14,499 $ 16,713 $ 17,240 $ 17,240 $ 14,884 $ 12,427 $ 12,427 $ 12,427 $ 12,427 $ 12,427 $ 12,427 $ 12,427 275,099$ Yarmouth
TOTAL $ 946,750 $ 501,728 $ 683,160 $ 715,512 $ 443,712 $ 443,712 $ 511,462 $ 527,594 $ 527,594 $ 455,479 $ 380,301 $ 380,301 $ 380,301 $ 380,301 $ 380,301 $ 380,301 $ 380,301 8,418,798$ TOTAL
Allocation of Municipal Abatement Funds
Among Eligible Subdivisions:
Barnstable County
Total Municipal Abatement Funds for
Allocation Among Eligible Subdivisions:
State of MA
Select Board Mtg 6.13.2022 1
Item #8: Consent Agenda Cover Page
Facility Use Request: Paines Creek for Scientific Study on Smooth Cordgrass Genetics and Beach
Parking Pass Fee Waiver
This request is for site access and sampling privileges to survey Paines Creek for a study on smooth
cordgrass genetics by a PhD candidate at Northeastern University. This study will be in
coordination with the Natural Resources Department and is subject to Conservation Commission
approval on June 14, 2022. There is also a request for a wavier of the beach parking permit fee of
$25 to conduct the study.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Board approve the use of Paines Creek for the scientific study and waiver of a
beach parking permit for the duration of the study.
Letter of Support for CPC Application for Open Space Acquisition and Authorize Town
Administrator and Conservation Commission to Prepare and Submit Applications (Burke
Property- 0 Anglers Cartway)
A letter of support is requested to be signed by the Select Board Chair for the CPC to submit an
application for an Open Space acquisition. Additionally, request that the Select Board authorize
both the Town Administrator and the Conservation Commission to prepare and submit
applications for the FY23 grant round to purchase 5+/- acres at 0 Anglers Cartway. Vote would
include authorization for the Town Administrator to sign contracts, provide legal assurances and
understandings to the Commonwealth and to serve as the Project Manager and primary contact.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board vote to approve and sign the letter of support for CPC
application and to authorize the Town Administrator and Conservation Commission authority to
prepare and submit applications for this property.
One-Day Liquor License Applications – Kate’s Seafood & Ice Cream and Chatham Bars Inn Farm
The owners of Kate’s Seafood & Ice Cream will be hosting a private political fundraiser at the
restaurant location of 284 Paines Creek Road. This event will be in the back of the building and
will be invite only with about 50 attendees. The request is to serve beer and wine, the applicant
has submitted fingerprints to the Brewster Police Department. If approved the One Day Liquor
License will not be issued until clear results of the fingerprinting.
The Chatham Bars Inn Farm, 3038 Main Street, will be hosting a cocktail hour for Chatham Bars
Inn guests only on Friday June 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. The request is to serve beer, wine,
and liquor to the expected 50 attendees.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board approve both one day liquor license applications, pending the
fingerprint application is cleared by the Police Department for Kate’s Seafood & Ice Cream.
One-Day Entertainment License Application – Chatham Bars Inn Farm
The Chatham Bars Inn Farm at 3038 Main Street will be hosting a cocktail hour on Friday June 24,
2022, from 5:30pm until 8:30pm and would like to provide acoustic music during this time. There
will be an expected 50 guests. This is a private event for Chatham Bars Inn guests only.
Select Board Mtg 6.13.2022 2
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend that the Select Board approve this request.
Yard Sale Restriction and Fee Waiver- Trinity Lutheran Church
The Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting their yearly yard sale in the parking lot of the Church
at 1883 Main Street on Saturday July 16th from 8am until 2:00pm. They are requesting the
waiver of the restriction regarding yard sales on weekends along 6A between Memorial Day and
Labor Day, as well as a waiver of the $5.00 Yard Sale application fee. The Chief of Police has been
notified of the event and there are no concerns.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend that the Select Board approve the restriction waiver and the fee waiver for the
Trinity Lutheran Church.
•Orleans Council on Aging Adult Day Care Program Intermunicipal Agreement
The agreement between the Towns of Brewster and Orleans would enable Brewster residents to
participate in the Orleans Adult Supportive Day Care program. This agreement includes an offer
to make a supplemental payment of $20 per day for each Brewster participate to Orleans to
cover the full cost of the program. The duration of the agreement is July 1, 2022, through June
30, 2023.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board approve and sign this agreement with the Town of Orleans.
Acceptance of Gifts- Brewster Golf Department and Brewster Ladies Library
The Director of Golf and the Golf Commission are recommending the acceptance of two gifts.
The first is yardage markers for the golf course driving range. Golf course staff will install the
markers. The other gift is a free-standing little library, similar to other little libraries around Town.
The little library will be managed by a Brewster Ladies Library Association volunteer and installed
by golf course staff.
The Brewster Ladies Library Association and the Library Director are recommending the
acceptance of a gift in the form of 5 free standing little libraries to be placed in specific locations
in Town. The libraries will be managed by volunteers from the Brewster Ladies Library
Association.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board approve acceptance of gifts.
Request for Approval to Perform Cell Tower Equipment Modification Work at 1657 Main Street
Crown Castle is requesting permission to perform site modification work, on behalf of its
sublessee, AT&T, to the communications facility located at 1657 Main Street. Crown will be
replacing 9 antennas, adding 3 antennas, replacing and adding remote radio units (RRU's) near
the antennas, adding surge suppressors and one run of fiber.Consent from the Town of Brewster
is required to perform modifications per the lease agreement.
Administration Recommendation
We recommend that the Board approves this request.
Select Board Mtg 6.13.2022 3
Grant Application: Coastal Zone Management Coastal Resilience Program for Intermunicipal
Shoreline Management for Southeastern Cape Cod Bay
The Department of Natural Resources is requesting approval to submit an application to the
Coastal Resiliency grant program. The application will be for $291,655.50 to fund a two-year
project to address the challenges the towns of Brewster, Dennis and Orleans face along their
shared Cape Cod Bay shoreline
Administration Recommendation
We recommend that the Board approves this request.
Pass Through Town Permission – Brew Run Road Race
Thomas Meagher, the Race Director is requesting permission to conduct the running of the 44th
annual Brew Run Road Race on Saturday August 13, 2022. The event will take place from 3:40pm
to approximately 5:00pm. Both the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief have signed off on the
event notification form.
Administration Recommendation
We recommend that the Select Board approve this request.
Archive d: Monday, June 6, 2022 4:23:32 PM
From: Peter Lombardi
Se nt: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:58:06 +0000Authentication
To: Erika Mawn
Subje ct: FW: Scientific study request - Paines Creek
Se ns itivity: Normal
Attachme nts :
PA project proposal.pdf;
Please put thi s on the June 13 SB consent agenda subj e ct to ConCom approval on June 14. She will need a parking pass too.
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-------- Origi nal me ssage --------
From: Chris Mi l l e r <cmiller@brewster-ma.gov>
Date : 5/31/22 9:19 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Pete r Lombardi <pl ombardi @brewster-ma.gov>
Subje ct: FW: Sci e ntifi c study request - Paines Creek
Pete r: re ce i ved this request thi s morni ng. Looking at he r graphic, she is working on the salt marsh towards Wing Island as the control si te, and the salt marsh
al ong the channel l e ading to the bri dge downstre am of the Fre e mans Cul vert. Those prope rti e s are under Select Board care and custody. We would be
supportive of her study; she may require a beach parking sti cker.
Chri s
From: Kathe rine Sperry <spe rry.k@northeastern.edu>
Se nt: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 8:58 AM
To: Chri s Miller <cmi l l e r@brewster-ma.gov>
Subje ct: Scienti fic study re que st - Paines Creek
Chris,
My name is Katie; I'm a PhD candidate in Ecology at Northeastern University. I got your name from April Wobst at the APCC, because I am
interested in surveying Freemans Pond/Paine's C reek (map attached) for a study on smooth cordgrass genetics.
Surveying the site would entail taking tissue samples (small leaf clippings) of smooth cordgrass and observational data on plant heights,
community composition, and elevation. I am attachi ng the project overview in case it is helpful to know more about the fi eld methods or
rationale for the study.
To this end, I am looking to request site acces s and s ampling privileg es . Are you the pers on I ought to as k about this ?
Bes t,
Katie Sperry
She/her/hers
PhD C andidate
https ://hughes lab.s quares pace.com/
Marine and Environmental Sciences
Northeas tern Univers ity
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1 Intraspecific diversity in passively and actively restored salt marshes
Katie Sperry | PhD Candidate
Northeastern University | Marine and Environmental Science Dept.
430 Nahant Rd, Nahant MA, 01908 | sperry.k@northeastern.edu | 413-320-8294
Project overview: Intraspecific diversity in passively and actively restored salt marshes
Background and conservation value
In an era of global change, our coastal systems face numerous threats (Doney et al. 2012;
Cloern et al. 2016). Forces like increased storm frequency, sea level rise, and increasing
temperatures threaten the ability of coastal ecosystems to provide us with invaluable ecosystem
services (Barbier et al. 2011). Identifying factors that promote resiliency, the ability of a system
to withstand and recover from disturbances, in our coastal habitats is therefore a crucial task.
Ultimately, such work allows us to create a safer and more sustainable future.
One factor that promotes resiliency is a system’s genetic diversity. Historically
understudied, genetic diversity underpins a range of ecosystem dynamics and functions (Hughes
et al. 2008a). Notably, greater genetic diversity increases a systems’ resistance to disturbance
(Hughes & Stachowicz 2004; Reusch et al. 2005), primary and secondary production (Hughes et
al. 2008b), invasion resistance (Crutsinger et al. 2008), and diversity at higher trophic levels
(Zerebecki 2018). Genetic diversity is also the foundation on which evolution occurs; as such
populations with greater genetic diversity are more likely to adapt to changing environmental
conditions (Etterson 2004; Hoffmann & Sgró 2011). In sum, genetic diversity promotes both short-
term ecological resiliency and functioning, and long-term evolutionary potential.
When it comes to ecosystem restoration, we have little empirical evidence for how to
restore genetically diverse populations (Kettenring et al. 2014; Basey et al. 2015). This is a
demanding task; restoration is not a standard process - numerous strategies are commonly used,
and we know relatively little about how specific techniques affect genetic diversity (Basey et al.
2015). Therefore, work explicitly investigating the genetic consequences of management
techniques is needed to build our understanding of how to restore genetically diverse populations.
Two broad types of techniques used in restoration are passive and active restoration.
Passive techniques remove disturbances or stressors and then allow a system to recover on its own,
while active techniques also remove the stressor but then assist recovery with additional efforts
(Jones et al. 2018). Both methods are used to re-vegetate restored salt marshes in New England.
Passive salt marsh revegetation constitutes removing barriers to tidal flow, and then allowing
colonization from nearby habitats to revegetate the restored system; here, genetic diversity depends
on the extent to which dispersal to and establishment in the restoration is possible. Active salt
marsh revegetation constitutes removing barriers to tidal flow and then planting or seeding
vegetation, and as such genetic diversity additionally depends on the sourced materials. Past
empirical work does not lead to clear predictions about these strategies’ impact on genetic diversity
2 Intraspecific diversity in passively and actively restored salt marshes
(Jones et al., 2018, Gornish et al., 2017, Crouzeilles et al., 2017); therefore specific work
comparing these two techniques’ genetic outcomes is necessary.
Along with genetic diversity, intraspecific variation in traits (i.e. phenotypes) can also be
an important determinant of population and ecosystem dynamics. In salt marshes, S. alterniflora
height typically exhibits two distinct growth forms – tall and short (Gallagher et al., 1988). Tall-
form plants grow at lower elevations that experience greater inundation, and short-form plants
grow at higher elevations - creating a gradient in height along the marsh profile (Pennings &
Bertness, 2000). Numerous environmental conditions and plant traits vary along this gradient (e.g.
Howes et al. 1981; Seliskar 1985; Lin et al. 2019), and as such, variation in S. alterniflora height
has broad implications. Assessing whether passive and active restoration impacts S. alterniflora
height variation as well as genotypic variation will yield a more comprehensive understanding of
how restoration practice can influence intraspecific diversity.
An assessment of the intraspecific outcomes of passive versus active restoration will be
valuable for determining best-practices for restoration - ensuring that the methods we use to restore
salt marsh plant populations meet our restoration goals (Kettenring et al., 2014). To this end, I am
conducting a comprehensive observational study quantifying genetic diversity and intraspecific
height diversity in passive and actively restored salt marsh restorations as well as in natural
marshes across Southern New England.
Questions and hypotheses
• Do S. alterniflora populations differ in genotypic diversity and height variation across
passively and actively restored salt marshes?
• How do S. alterniflora genotypic diversity and height variation in restorations compare to
S. alterniflora populations in natural marshes?
Methods
Study sites
I am sampling passively and actively restored and natural salt marshes across Southern
New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). Ten sites of each marsh type,
distributed evenly across the study area, are being sampled.
Data and sample collection
At each site, we will lay two transects; one will run parallel to and the other perpendicular
from the creek bed. Along these transects we will collect S. alterniflora tissue samples and collect
supplementary data.
Transect 1
At each site, we will lay a 40m transect parallel and one meter back from the creek bed.
Every 4m along this transect we will establish 10 1m2 sampling plots, from which we will collect
tissue samples (Figure 1). In each sampling plot, we will haphazardly select 10 individuals from
which we will clip a ~10cm long sample of leaf tissue (Figure 1). This will yield a total of N=100
3 Intraspecific diversity in passively and actively restored salt marshes
tissue samples per site from transect 1. Tissue samples will be preserved via desiccation with silica
for molecular analysis.
Figure 1. Transect 1 sampling
scheme. A 40m transect will run
parallel and one meter back from the
creek. Every four meters, we will
collect 10 S. alterniflora leaf tissue
samples from a 1m2 plot.
Transect 2
At each site, we will establish a transect starting from the creek bed and running
perpendicular for 100m (Figure 2). Along this transect, we will establish 20 0.25m2 survey plots
every 5m. At each sampling plot, we will determine elevation using a trimble (a handheld device).
In each sampling plot, we will A) measure the height (cm) of 5 S. alterniflora individuals, B) count
the number of S. alterniflora stems rooted in the plot, C) estimate species percent cover, and D)
collect tissue samples from 5 S. alterniflora individuals (Note: between the two transects, N=200
tissue samples from 200 S. alterniflora individuals will be collected.)
Figure 2. Transect 2 sampling scheme.
A 100m transect will start at and run
perpendicular to the creek. Every five
meters, we will determine elevation,
collect n=5 S. alterniflora tissue
samples, and collect data on species
cover, and S. alterniflora height and
density.
Marsh creek
•S. alterniflora
tissue sample
(x10)
1m
1m
4m
40m
Marsh creek
5m
… x20 sampling
plots
100m
•Elevation (m)
•Species % cover
S. alterniflora
•Height (cm) x5
•Density (no. stems)
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
June 13, 2022
Vanessa Farny, LAND Grant Coordinator
Division of Conservation Services
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street, Suite #900
Boston MA 02114
Dear Ms. Farny:
The Town of Brewster is working in partnership with the Brewster Conservation Trust to protect
a 5-acre parcel known as Huckleberry Hill connecting Nickerson State Park with the Town’s
Bakers Pond Conservation Area. The Towns of Brewster and Orleans have worked together
since the 1970s to preserve critical habitat and walking trails between Bakers Pond and
Nickerson State Park.
In 1987, the Commonwealth provided Brewster a $600,000 Self Help grant to purchase 20 acres
of forestland for conservation at Bakers Pond. Since that time, Brewster, Orleans and their
respective non-profit land trusts have assembled more than 147 acres for public passive
recreation between Bakers Pond, 1800-acre Nickerson State Park, the State’s primary park on
Cape Cod and the Town of Orleans Wellfield (500 acres), The major landform in this vicinity is
the 145-foot high Huckleberry Hill which is fully within a BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape
Block. This is the largest swath of forest and pond landscapes on the Lower Cape (outside the
National Seashore), making it one of the most important intact wildlife habitats in the state. Most
of the Burke parcel has been mapped within the Statewide Land Conservation Plan.
Currently there is a 2-mile network of formal and informal trails widely used by the public
throughout the extensive woods west of Bakers Pond, almost all now on Town-owned
conservation land or Brewster Conservation Trust property. The 5-acre Burke parcel is the
“Missing link” to enable Brewster to extend the public trail system here. The Town of Orleans
maintains a joint formal parking area on Bakers Pond Road, forming the main trailhead for the
loop trail. This acquisition will enable Brewster to expand this loop trail, one of the twelve major
trails in Brewster. Having another “way in” from the Brewster side should provide convenience
for walkers joining the trail system from the west and the Burke parcel will enable hikers to
connect through to Angler’s Cartway and continue down into Nickerson Park on the dirt road.
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Brewster intends to purchase a perpetual conservation restriction (CR) on the Burke parcel for
$250,000, continuing protection the State’s investment in this major protected open space area.
The Town of Brewster Select Board supports this acquisition effort and hopes that you will
recommend it for funding under the LAND grant program at EOEEA.
Sincerely,
David Whitney,
Chair
Brewster Select Board
AUTHORIZATIONS and LOCAL APPROVALS
DATE: June 13, 2022
Acting under a motion made and duly seconded at a public meeting held on this date, the Select
Board, as the executive officers of the Town of Brewster, VOTED to authorize the Town
Administrator and the Conservation Commission to prepare and submit applications to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Division of Conservation Services reimbursement programs,
including the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program, and/or Land and
Water Conservation Fund program, for the FY 2023 grant round to purchase in fee simple 5
acres, more or less, at 0 Angler’s Cartway, aka 0 Holly Ave Rear (Tax Map 137 Parcel 1) in
Brewster.
And further, the Selectmen certified by said vote that Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator, is
authorized to sign any contracts and provide any legal assurances and understandings to the
Commonwealth regarding said applications and awards, and to serve as the Project Manager and
primary local contact on matters relating to communications with the Division of Conservation
Services regarding these applications, on behalf of the Town of Brewster, and that his signature
shall bind the Town regarding the intent of said documents.
____________________________
David Whitney, Chair
Select Board
_____________________________
Peter Lombardi
Town Administrator
Conservation Commission Members: (Approval to submit grant application)
_____________________________ _____________________________
Michael Tobin, Chr. Peter Wells
_____________________________ _____________________________
Gary Kaser Bruce Evans
_____________________________ _____________________________
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2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701
FAX (508) 896-8089
APPLICATION FOR
ONE -DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
(must be submitted with application fee two (2) weeks prior to the date of the event)
Applicant's Name: Kate's Seafood & Ice Cream
Applicant's Address:284 Paines Creek Rd.
Brewster, MA., 02631
Phone:508 280-5426
Type of Event: Political fundraiser
Location and Address where Liquor will be served if different from Applicant's Address:
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Date and hours requested for Licensed Authorization to serve Liquor:
Day: June 22, 2022 Times: 4{00 - 7:00 PM
Types of Liquor to be served:
Beer & Wine
Will food be provided? Yes
Number of attendees anticipated? 50
Who will serve the liquor?
Name: Kathleen Ohman
Address:12 Thomas Court, Dennis, MA., 02638
Contact phone number(s) for Server(s):
508 280-5426
FEE= $35/day/location
Signature of Applicant:
Signature indicating for Licensing Authority's Approval:
Date: 1
Date
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
NUMBER 2021-ODL – 46
2022-ODL-#20 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: Kate’s Seafood & Ice Cream
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
Beer and Wine
For a Private Political Fundraiser
At the following address: 284 Paines Creek Road, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on: Wednesday June 22, 2022; 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
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Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
NUMBER 2021-ODL – 46
2022-ODL-#21 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: Chatham Bars Inn Farm
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
Beer, Wine & Liquor
For a Private Cocktail Hour
At the following address: 3038 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on: Friday June 24, 2022; 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Board of Selectmen
Town Administrator
2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701
FAX (508) 896-8089
APPLICATION FOR
ONE -DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
(must be submitted, with application fee, two (2) weeks prior to the date of the event)
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Date:
Fee Paid:
Signature for Licensing Authority
Date Approved
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
NUMBER 2021-ODL – 46
2022-1DE- #16 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: Chatham Bars Inn Farm
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
Acoustic Music
For a private cocktail hour for CBI guests
At the following address: 3038 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on: Friday June 24, 2022; 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
1883 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
508-896-3396
June 7, 2022
Town of Brewster
Selectmen's Office
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Dear Selectmen:
Last year, and for many years, we have held a yard sale at our Church. In the past, we have very much
appreciated being waived from the restriction for yard sales during a specific period of time along
Route 6A.
Hopefully we will be able to hold our sale this year. We are proposing to obtain permission to have our
yard sale on Saturday, July 16, from 8:00 to 1:00 (or 2:00 if people are still coming). The Church is set
back off of Route 6A and we have a large parking lot to which the entrance is accessible from the side
road so cars do not need to park on 6A. The entrance to the parking lot on Route 6A is blocked off
during the sale so cars cannot pull in or out right onto the main road. Parking in the past has not been
an issue with people coming in or going out of the side entrance to the parking lot. We have a member
there to assist people pulling in and parking.
We appreciate your consideration. I look forward to hearing from the Board following the Meeting. If
there are additional rules, we will do everything that is required of us to do.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Silvestri
Member of Trinity Lutheran Church
c/o 38 Captain Daniel Road
S. Yarmouth, MA 02664
508-394-5891
POLICY NO: 3
DATE APPROVED: 8/17/87
DATE AMENDED: 8/11/97, 7/6/04, 5/16/16, 12/4/17
TOWN OF BREWSTER
APPLICATION FOR A YARD SALE PERMIT
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE(S) OF PROPOSED YARD SALE RAIN DATE
In making this application, it is understood that all parking will be provided off paved roads.
Yard Sales shall not be permitted along Main Street (Route 6A) the Saturday of Memorial Day through
Labor Day.
The fee includes two (2) approved signs issued by the Selectmen's Office with the yard sale permit.
Additional approved signs may be purchased for an additional charge through the Selectmen's office. Off
Site Signs are Not Allowed per Zoning Bylaw Chapter 179, Section 20.6. Off -premise signs on public
property are punishable by up to a $300.00 fine.
LIMITATIONS:
• Two (2) Yard Sales per Homeowner/Occupant/Location per calendar year
• Two (2) consecutive days are allowed per permit
• One (1) day extension may be granted in case of inclement weather
Special approval can be obtained from the Board of Selectmen and the Police Chief for additional yard
sales. Maximum of four (4) Yard Sale Permits allowed per calendar year.
Sign Permit Number
Date Issued
Authorized Signature
APP ED:
Heath Eldr dge, Police Chief
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Memorandum of Agreement
Between
Town of Orleans through
Select Board
19 School Road
Orleans, MA 02653
and
Town of Brewster through
Select Board
2198 Main St.
Brewster, MA 02631
This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into this ______ day of ______, 2022 by and between the
Town of Orleans (hereinafter referred to as “Orleans”) and the Town of Brewster (hereinafter referred to
as “Brewster.”)
WHEREAS, Orleans Council on Aging operates an adult supportive day care program (hereinafter
referred to as the “Program”), which provides a safe, welcoming environment for older adults, and
WHEREAS, Orleans Program has capacity to accept residents of Brewster into the Program, but the
daily reimbursement rate of $55 per non-resident participant that Orleans receives through a contract
with Elder Services of Cape Cod or through private pay fee does not cover the full daily cost of $75 per
participant, and
WHEREAS, Brewster desires to provide Program access for their residents and has offered to make a
supplemental payment of $20 per day for each Brewster participant to Orleans to cover the full cost of
the Program,
NOW THEREFORE, Orleans and Brewster enter into this Agreement.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORLEANS
A) Provide adult supportive day care program to Brewster participants that includes lunch and snacks;
fitness classes; discussions of current events; art and music therapy; and activities which promote
independence and wellness.
B) Provide potential participants with a free trial day to determine eligibility and ongoing assessments
to monitor the well-being of all participants.
C) Provide the Brewster Council on Aging with notification when a new Brewster participant has been
cleared for attendance in the Program and when an existing Brewster participant is discharged from
the Program.
D) Provide the Brewster Council on Aging with a monthly report of resident Program participation.
Page 2 of 2
RESPONSIBILITIES OF BREWSTER
A) Coordination of Program communication from Brewster will be through the Council on Aging.
B) Process supplemental payments to the Orleans Council on Aging for Brewster participants on a
monthly basis following receipt of the monthly report of Program participation from Orleans.
DURATION
A) This Memorandum of Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
B) Either Orleans or Brewster may terminate this Agreement by thirty (30) days written notice to the
other party, if the other party substantially fails to fulfill its obligations hereunder through no fault of
the terminating party.
C) Orleans may terminate this Agreement at any time if Orleans contract with Elder Services of Cape
Cod is terminated.
AMENDMENT
This Agreement may be amended as mutually agreed by both parties in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Orleans and Brewster execute this Agreement the _____ day of _____ in the
year two thousand and twenty-two.
FOR TOWN OF ORLEANS FOR TOWN OF BREWSTER
_________________________ _________________________
Chair, Select Board Chair, Select Board
________________________ _________________________
Date Date
**MEMORANDUM**
TO: Brewster Select Board
FROM: Jay Packett, Golf Director of Operations
DATE: June 3, 2022
RE: Acceptance of Gift
The Golf Commission and I are recommending the acceptance of a gift in the form of
yardage markers at the golf course driving range. These markers will help the golfer
know how far they are hitting the ball when practicing or warming up. Golf course staff
will handle the installation of the markers. The Golf Commission voted unanimously to
approve this gift acceptance at their May 31, 2022 meeting,
I appreciate your consideration and would be happy to discuss further.
**MEMORANDUM**
TO: Brewster Select Board
FROM: Jay Packett, Golf Director of Operations
DATE: June 3, 2022
RE: Acceptance of Gift
The Golf Commission and I are recommending the acceptance of a gift in the form of a
free standing little library at Captains Golf Course. There are other libraries around the
Town and provide a great service for the people of Brewster. The location at the golf
course would service a section of Town that doesn’t currently have one. The library will
be managed by a volunteer from the Brewster Ladies Library Association. Golf course
staff will handle the installation. The Golf Commission voted unanimously to approve
this gift acceptance at their May 31, 2022 meeting.
I appreciate your consideration and would be happy to discuss further.
**MEMORANDUM**
TO: Brewster Select Board
FROM: Cynthia St. Amour, Library Director
DATE: June 8, 2022
RE: Acceptance of Gift
The Brewster Ladies Library Association and I are recommending the acceptance of a
gift in the form of a five free standing little libraries in Brewster, The locations are
Drummer Boy Park, Saint’s Landing, Breakwater Beach, Crobsy Beach & Nickerson
State Park. They serve as “goodwill ambassadors” and provide a great service for the
people of Brewster. These libraries are managed by volunteers from the Brewster Ladies
Library Association. All materials are supplied by the library. The Board of Directors of
the Brewster Ladies Library Association voted unanimously to approve this gift and
supports the additional little free library as proposed at the Captain’s Golf Course.
I appreciate your consideration and would be happy to discuss further.
April 28, 2022
VIA email: csumner@town.brewster.ma.us &
townadmin@town.brewster.ma.us CONSENT
TOWN OF BREWSTER
2198 MAIN STREET
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
BREWSTER, MA 02631-2536
Re: BU 806690 / “CCD BREWSTER 959497” / 1657 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, MA 02770 (“Site”)
Land Lease Agreement, dated August 22, 1996, as it may have been amended and assigned (“Lease”)
Consent for Modifications
To whom it may concern:
To better serve the public and minimize the number of towers in an area where this property is located, AT&T
Mobility intends to modify its equipment at the wireless communication facility (the “Modification”).
Please provide your consent on or before May 26, 2022 by signing below and returning to ljohnson@lyleco.com so
that we may install AT&T Mobility’s equipment as permitted under the Lease. Pursuant to Section 1 of the Lease, if
you do not respond within 20 days, the modifications shall be deemed approved.
Please see the enclosed supplemental materials, as may be required by the Lease. If you have any questions
concerning this request, please contact me at ljohnson@lyleco.com.
Sincerely,
Liz Johnson
Liz Johnson
Real Estate Specialist
Agreed and accepted:
[Date]_________ ___________-------------
Date
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COASTAL RESILIENCE GRANT PROGRAM FY23
RFR ENV 23 CZM 02
Applicant: Town of Brewster
Address: Brewster Department of Natural Resources. 1657 Main Street. Brewster, MA 02631
Project manager:
Name: Chris Miller, Director
Department: Brewster Department of Natural Resources
Email: cmiller@brewster-ma.gov
Phone: 508-896-4546
Type of resilience project: Proactive Planning
Project title: Intermunicipal Shoreline Management for Southeastern Cape Cod Bay
Total project cost: $321,083.50
Match amount (include percentage of total project cost): $29,428.00 (9.2%)
Grant amount requested: $291,655.50
Project summary
The proposed two-year project is modeled after the successes of Increasing Coastal Resiliency
Through Intermunicipal Shoreline Management, a multi-phase CZM Coastal Resilience project to
pursue a regional approach to the management of the eastern Cape Cod Bay shoreline. This project
seeks to apply the lessons learned from the above-mentioned project to address specific challenges
the towns of Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans face along their shared Cape Cod Bay shoreline. This
initial step in addressing the complexities of intermunicipal shoreline management will focus on
establishing a Memorandum of Agreement to pursue uniformly sound management principles and
responsible stewardship along this shoreline; identifying management strategies for the
development of a uniform, science-based, shoreline management framework to maximize and
sustain the coastal resiliency of Cape Cod Bay; and developing regional science-based datasets
characterizing coastal resources, human use, shoreline resilience and the regulatory considerations
for shoreline projects along the shared three-town shoreline. It is envisioned that subsequent
phases of this project will further refine and build on the framework and outcomes of this proposed
project and permit the town-partnership to implement practices that build on similarities in
management approach to maximize the use and application of the developed regional science-
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based data in a manner that fosters open collaboration between the towns, other organizations,
and the public.
1.Coastal Hazards Management
Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans are all vulnerable to a wide range of coastal hazards that threaten
life, property, natural resources, and infrastructure. To confront these threats, the towns have
completed Hazard Mitigation Plans and the Municipal Vulnerability Planning process. These
planning processes identified that all three towns are particularly vulnerable to major coastal
erosion and flooding associated with storms. As made evident by successive northeast storms in
2018, these towns are not only beginning to experience frequent and severe impacts from coastal
storms, but chronic flooding related to nuisance tides, sea level rise, and climate change. In
response to these threats the three towns, through their Conservation Commissions, are looking to
explore a more comprehensive approach to beach nourishment projects that ignores municipal
boundaries to protect the function of coastal dunes and provides guidance to property owners on
potential hazards and mitigation strategies.
Recently, working with the Center for Coastal Studies, Barnstable County completed mapping of
storm tide pathways along the Cape Cod Bay shoreline from Provincetown to Sandwich. This
information has allowed the towns of Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans to begin long-term planning
efforts to close off low-lying inundation pathways in addition to implementing short-term
emergency response measures such as road closures, sand bagging, and temporary relocation of
key infrastructure until flood waters recede. Recognizing that municipal-based responses to coastal
threats along an interconnected shoreline can limit the effectiveness of management decisions and
result in inefficient use of resources, the towns have agreed to coordinate their efforts and pursue
this grant jointly to begin implementing a proactive science-based approach to regional shoreline
management for Cape Cod Bay based on consistent, uniform management techniques and
principles.
2.Climate Adaptation
As coastal communities with common shorelines and low-lying areas located on Cape Cod Bay, the
towns or Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans have experienced the effects of climate change directly in
2015 and 2018 from powerful northeast coastal storms with high storm surges, record storm tides,
significant flooding of public and private roadways and residential and commercial structures,
increased frequency of upland tidal flooding damage to coastal infrastructure, and overburdened
stormwater management systems. Recognizing that the drivers of coastal change do not follow
political boundaries, these three towns are seeking funding to begin the process of implementing
regional approach to shoreline management. With their local economies dependent on similar
features of the natural and built environment, the desire of these communities to approach
shoreline management regionally minimizes the potential for well-intentioned but conflicting
policies and strategies. The ability of the towns to act together to promote consistent and uniform
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shoreline management strategies, particularly within a period of sea level rise and climate change,
is a critical component of their plan to increase the long-term resiliency of their common shared
shoreline. This proposal builds on the lessons learned by the towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro,
and Provincetown, who have been working with the CZM Grant program to implement a regional
approach to shoreline management.
In addition to this cooperative effort, these three Cape Cod Bay communities have continued to
participate actively in the following climate adaptation efforts:
Brewster
In 2016, Brewster completed a Coastal Adaptation Strategy.
In 2018, Brewster received an MVP Planning grant from EEOEA.
In 2019, Brewster completed its MVP Action Plan, was designated as an MVP community and
completed a Coastal Resource Management Plan (Phase I).
In 2020, Brewster partnered with several other Cape towns on an EEA Planning Assistance
Program Grant “Responding to Climate Change”, coordinated by the Cape Cod Commission to
develop a coastal resiliency model bylaw.
In 2021, Brewster partnered with several other Cape towns on an MVP Action Grant “Regional
Low-lying Road Assessment and Feasibility,” coordinated by the Cape Cod Commission. That
regional work is ongoing.
In 2022, Brewster completed its first Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Dennis
In 2015, Dennis completed a Hazard Mitigation Plan.
In May 2020, Dennis submitted their final MVP report.
In October 2020 Dennis was designated as MVP communities.
In 2021, Dennis was awarded an MVP Action Grant for Pound Pond Flood Mitigation &
Storm Drainage Improvements
In 2022, Dennis began steps with FEMA to be part of the Community Rating System.
Orleans
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3.Need for Assistance
Despite demonstrated benefits, there are significant obstacles for projects attempting to manage
shorelines regionally. Often persuading residents to relinquish perceived or real autonomy required
for successful regional efforts can be a daunting task. Small municipalities often lack the resources
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and funding to formulate and carry out detailed, science-based, multijurisdictional management
efforts. Recognizing the extraordinary demands imposed on local funding by the recent pandemic,
funding for this ongoing project may be increasingly difficult to secure, particularly given the many
competing interests for town funds. For these reasons, the CZM Coastal Resilience grant program
offers the most effective avenue (technically and financially) for achieving a regional approach that
will increase and sustain coastal resiliency along the shorelines of the four partnering towns. In
addition, the project will overlap with 2 environmental justice neighborhoods in Brewster (Figure 1)
further emphasizing the need for grant funds for this project.
4.Project Description
Recognizing that the characteristics contributing to the resiliency and ability of shorelines to
respond naturally to coastal hazards operate independently of municipal boundaries, this project
focuses on ways to facilitate and promote consistent, synergistic, and uniform management
techniques that treat the Cape Cod Bay shorelines of Dennis, Brewster and Orleans as one common
planning area. This intermunicipal shoreline management approach is organized around the
concept of littoral cells. Natural coastal compartments that contain a complete cycle of
sedimentation including sources, transport paths, and sinks, littoral cell boundaries delineate
geographical areas in which sediment budgets are balanced (See Berman, 2011, for full discussion).
Since littoral cell boundaries do not align with municipal boundaries and frequently encompass
multiple towns, their use for a regional shoreline management approach has proven to be an
effective approach for increasing coastal resilience management strategies.
The goal of this work is to develop a comprehensive framework for managing approximately 14
miles of shoreline from Rock Harbor in Orleans to Bass Hole in Dennis, in an effective, mutually
beneficial manner, in order to maximize the towns’ ability to work with the natural processes and
drivers of coastal change for proactive planning and regional sediment management. These three
towns will work together to assess the characteristics of their shared Cape Cod Bay shoreline. The
basis for this approach will require knowledge and understanding of baseline conditions that relate
to the natural physical characteristics of the shoreline and adjacent lands, human alterations to the
shoreline, shoreline resilience, and the existing regulatory structure and management approaches
in each town. After baseline conditions have been determined and assessed, implementation of a
natural systems-based approach to shoreline management can begin. Individual tasks that make up
the scope of work for the proposal are described below. Tasks are organized into five major
categories. As reflected in the budget spreadsheets and project timeline, they are divided into sub-
tasks to accommodate the complexities of a multi-year, nonlinear project.
Task 1: Coastal Structures Inventory and Beach Nourishment Research
A significant component of this project focuses on identifying existing baseline conditions that
influence current municipal responses to shoreline management opportunities and challenges.
Under this task the three-town shoreline will be surveyed to update and compile location and
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condition information for existing coastal engineering structures. In addition, available information
relative to beach nourishment activities reviewed to compile a summary of volumes and
requirements. Additionally, an analysis of current and future shoreline nourishment requirements
will be completed to provide an estimate of the demand for the shared three-town shoreline.
Subtask 1.1 Coastal Structures Inventory
Inventories of public and private coastal structures were last compiled approximately 10 years ago
in two projects overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
and the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). Since the completion of those
projects, additional coastal engineering structures (CESs) have been approved along the three-town
shoreline. Recognizing that CESs significantly limit the volume of sediment available to coastal
resources within a littoral cell (e.g., beaches, intertidal areas, dunes, salt marshes), maintaining up-
to-date records related to existing shoreline structures is an important baseline condition for
assessing the long-term sustainability of these resources and their ability to limit storm damage and
mitigate flooding associated with coastal storm tides.
For these reasons, the structures inventory for the approximately 14 mile, three-town Bay shoreline
will be updated based on a comprehensive field survey to obtain reliable horizontal and vertical
locations of both structures included in the above inventories and structures completed in the last
10 years, to generally assess the structure’s condition, and to collect photos of each structure. An
inventory spreadsheet will be compiled by Sustainable Coastal Solutions. Working with town staff,
this inventory will be supplemented with available town records where possible and compiled in a
geospatial data layer (see subtask 3.2).
Subtask 1.2 Beach Nourishment Research and Site Identification
Recognizing the importance of sediment to the long-term resiliency of the Bay shoreline and its
ability to play a role in storm damage prevention and flood control, working with town staff,
research of available town records for approximately 368 parcels will be conducted to compile an
inventory spreadsheet of current beach nourishment activities and requirements, that where
possible will include information on locations, placement methods, frequencies, volumes, funding,
and sediment sources. The nourishment data will be compiled in a geospatial data layer (see
subtask 3.2) summarizing nourishment requirements for landowners along privately owned
shorelines and town nourishment activities at public landings and beaches.
Subtask 1.3 Shoreline Nourishment Demand Analysis
The approximately 14-mile project shoreline will be evaluated to identify parcels where
nourishment may be required as mitigation for future CES projects. Following the work completed
in Subtasks 1.1 and 1.2, the potential future demand for beach nourishment along the three-town
shoreline will be estimated based on spatial analysis of properties with existing shoreline armoring
and properties where future coastal engineering structures could be allowed under the state
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Wetlands regulations. Future nourishment volumes will be estimated using the average bank
height, average long term erosion rate, and the bank length within each identified parcel. This
estimated volume will be combined with the presently required beach nourishment volume
identified in Subtask 1.2 to develop a working projection of potential future demands for
nourishment material along the three-town shoreline. The results of this analysis will be
summarized in a technical report and the geospatial data created for this analysis will be
incorporated into the geodatabase discussed in Task 3.
Task 2: Shoreline Management Framework
The process of implementing regional shoreline management approach for the southeastern
shoreline of Cape Cod Bay will rely on each town’s on-going commitment to pursue uniform,
science-based, shoreline management strategies that maximize the coastal resiliency of Cape Cod
Bay. With this commitment, the approach will focus on identifying s similarities in current town
shoreline management strategies will be identified to begin the development of a set of consistent,
resiliency-based management practices for the three-town partnership to implement individually.
With the completion of Task 2,management cells, depicted as geospatial data reflecting littoral cell
boundaries determined from completed CCS sediment budget studies and proximity to sediment
sources and sinks to facilitate application of a uniform framework (See subtask 3.2).
Subtask 2.1: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the towns of Dennis, Brewster, and Orleans will be
developed for Select Board approval to acknowledge each town’s commitment to pursue an
intermunicipal approach to shoreline management. Specifically, the MOA will establish each towns’
intent to:
Implement practices that maximize the use, utility, and application of developed regional
science-based datasets;
Pursue the development and implementation of an Intermunicipal Shoreline Management
Framework that promotes a science-based approach for the management of their respective
Cape Cod Bay shorelines; and
Work together in subsequent phases to pursue a common goal to improve long-term coastal
resiliency through the development and implementation of common management principles
and policies that promote responsible stewardship of the competing uses of Cape Cod Bay
coastal resources.
Subtask 2.2: Regulatory Matrix
Existing state and local regulations affecting the management of each town’s shoreline will be
compiled into a representative database for the purpose of beginning to develop a common
approach to shoreline management for the three towns. Of particular interest will be a comparison
of individual town by-laws and policies, such as those related to wetland, flood plain, or beach
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replenishment requirements, to identify similarities in current management approaches that can be
used to implement management strategies requiring little or no change to current town
management practices. To facilitate the development of a uniform management framework
(Subtask 2.3), regulatory matrix will be compiled for documents pertaining to shoreline
management within the three towns, including the local wetland by-laws, Conservation Commission
policies, regulations, and guidance documents and other appropriate documents currently used by
towns to manage their shorelines.
Subtask 2.3: Draft Intermunicipal Shoreline Management Framework Components
Based on the similarities identified by the Regulatory Matrix and the science-based approach of the
Massachusetts Wetlands Regulations, this subtask will focus on developing a set of resiliency-based
management documents to be used by the Conservation Commission of each town to promote
consistency in project information requirements and approval standards. Recognizing that the final
document set is subject to change as the project evolves, it is currently anticipated that this subtask
will compile a set of standard documents consisting of the following components:
General resiliency-based management principles and policies for use by Commissions to
implement a regional management philosophy;
Uniform application and plan requirements for use by Commissions to provide guidance to
applicants regarding the information requirement for projects subject to Conservation
Commission review and approval;
Standard conditions reflecting the general type of activity, including general project conditions
for new and replacement coastal engineering structures; and
Task 3: Creation of an Intermunicipal Shoreline Management Geodatabase
Recognizing that access to quality data is essential for informed decision-making, a fundamental
component of this regional approach to shoreline management is the development of regional
datasets that support coastal managers in the interpretation and effective communication of
scientific data as it relates to shoreline management. Storing and viewing data in a spatial format is
very beneficial and often required to analyze and summarize information in a useful way. A spatial
data format also provides methods for organizing, sharing, and compiling new data in a
standardized way through attribute domains, subtypes, and representation rules. As demonstrated
in Increasing Coastal Resiliency Through Intermunicipal Shoreline Management, a standardized
record keeping method for shoreline activities and projects (e.g., nourishment, dredging, coastal
structures inventories) that affect a shared shoreline is mutually beneficial, allowing for activities to
be directly compared, using the same metrics across municipal boundaries, and is essential for an
intermunicipal approach to shoreline management. Currently, each town manages these types of
records in varying ways with varying degrees of effectiveness.
For these reasons, compiled and created data for this project will be incorporated into an
intermunicipal geodatabase comprised of baseline data and data that characterize the natural and
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human settings of the shared Cape Cod Bay shoreline. The Intermunicipal Shoreline Management
Geodatabase (ISMG) will serve as a management tool that not only houses and organizes relevant
data but also aids in the visualization and interpretation of coastal processes. It is presently
envisioned that future phases of this work will incorporate these data into a public web platform,
allowing access and use to town staff and the public alike.
Subtask 3.1: Compile and Review Existing Geospatial Data
Geospatial data from publicly available data sources (e.g., MassGIS, CZM, USGS, CCS) that focus on
coastal resources, human use, shoreline resilience, and regulatory considerations for shoreline
projects (e.g., Chapter 91) will be compiled and assessed for applicability within this intermunicipal
management tool. Compiled data will be organized into four key feature datasets based on the
interests of the town partnership:
Planning Considerations
Sediment Management and Beach Nourishment
Salt Marsh
Emergency Preparedness
Subtask 3.2: Development and Creation of Fundamental Regional Geospatial Data
Following the completion of Subtask 3.1 new geospatial data will be created based on regional
needs, the existing data disparities identified in Subtask 3.1, and the work completed in Tasks 1 and
2 (e.g., beach nourishment sites, coastal structures inventory, recommended management cells).
Recognizing that natural coastal processes operate independently of municipal boundaries, this task
will develop recommended management cells, constructed around the concept of littoral cell
boundaries, shoreline characteristics (e.g., dredging sites, coastal resource areas) and the work
completed in Tasks 1 and 2 (e.g., presence or absence of coastal structures, locations of beach
nourishment activities, regulatory matrix). It is anticipated in subsequent phases of this project that
management cells will be used specifically to address sediment management strategies (e.g.,
identification of the most appropriate and mutually beneficial placement of sediment along the
three-town shoreline). Presently, the envisioned data layers to be created under this task include
the following but are subject to change based on Subtask 3.1 and feedback from town staff:
Planning Considerations
•Characterization of Shoreline Parcel Ownership
•Elevation-Based Contemporary MHW and MLW Shorelines
•Mouths of Coastal Rivers
•Current approximate Chapter 91 Landward Tidelands Jurisdiction (most landward high-water
line from all available contemporary sources and MassGIS historical sources)
•Stillwater Elevations for Cape Cod Bay Flood Events (10yr, 50yr, 100yr floods)
Sediment Management and Beach Nourishment
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•Coastal Structures Inventory
•Parcels with the Potential to Armor (pre-1978 structures located on coastal bank)
•Dredging Sites (histories, volumes, dates, disposal, etc.)
•Beach Nourishment Sites
•Town Managed Beaches and Landings
•Net Sediment Transport
•Shoreline Change (relative magnitude of change along the three-town shoreline)
•Nearshore Erosion and Deposition
•Recommended Management Cells
Salt Marsh
•Contemporary Salt Marsh
•Historical Salt Marsh
•Salt Marsh Change
•Parcel Based Potential Accommodation Space for Salt Marsh Migration
Task 4: Project Reports
As a two-year project, two brief project reports will be prepared at the end of each fiscal year. At
the end of year 1, a status report will be prepared describing the progress of the project, the work
completed, and the year 2 work plan. At the end of year 2, a project report will be prepared
summarizing project deliverables and recommended next steps for continuing the implementation
of intermunicipal shoreline management principles for Cape Cod Bay. Additionally, a project status
report will be completed each month.
Task 5: Project Team Meetings
To facilitate and maintain effective project communications during this project, CCS will attend
quarterly project meetings with town staff and CZM’s Cape & Islands Regional Coordinator.
Meetings with the project manager will likely occur more frequently in response to ongoing project
needs. In addition, a public meeting summarizing the project results will be held at the end of year
two.
5.Public Benefit and Interests
The natural processes and characteristics that make shorelines resilient do not follow municipal
boundaries. This project looks to pursue an intermunicipal approach to shoreline management,
absent town boundaries, that will promote the common and natural benefits of coastal resources in
areas such as storm damage prevention, flood protection, water quality, and habitat protection
equally to achieve a greater degree of shoreline resiliency than could be achieved by each town
individually. This project is modeled after an existing intermunicipal CZM Coastal Resilience project,
extending and promoting the concept of regional shoreline management across Cape Cod and along
the Cape Cod Bay shoreline. Importantly, intermunicipal efforts provide significant public benefit
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when they can be focused on common threats such as sea level rise and storm surge in the form of
mutual efforts to: 1) Address the vulnerability of common shoreline areas and infrastructure; 2)
Initiate a public outreach and education effort to foster a sense of urgency in terms of climate
change and resilience between neighboring communities; 3) Enhance coastal flooding protection
measures in areas where common solutions are required; and 4) Account for future sea level rise
and climate change with a uniform, system-based approach to policies, guidelines, regulations, and
planning.
6.Transferability
The proposed project is modeled after the successes of another intermunicipal CZM Coastal
Resilience project, using the lessons learned to build a more effective approach to coordinated and
regional management efforts while extending the reach of previously completed work and
promoting the concept of regional shoreline management across Cape Cod. The 2011
Massachusetts Climate Change Adaptation Report notes that “effective planning and management
at the regional and local levels is enhanced by current and accurate information.”
This project promotes access to and use of current and accurate science-based information,
through the creation of an intermunicipal management tool consisting of up-to-date regional
datasets, and also advances several other science and planning actions articulated within state and
regional planning documents such as: the goals of the Cape Cod Ocean Management Plan; the
findings of the 2015 Coastal Erosion Commission; and the Action Items of the Cape Cod Regional
Policy Plan that identify coastal processes as a component fundamental to the development of
regional best management practices. Applying the lessons learned from a previous CZM grant, this
multi-phase project will also implement a science-based approach to managing a common shoreline
across municipal boundaries can serve as a model transferable to other coastal communities that
share a common shoreline and are looking to implement a systems-based approach with
neighboring communities.
7.Project Timeline – See page X
8.Budget – See Attachment D per RFP Guidelines
9.Project Management and Partners
Project Manager: Chris Miller, Director Brewster Department of Natural Resources. Town of
Brewster. cmiller@brewster-ma.gov. 508-896-4546.
Brewster Department of Natural Resources, 1657 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Project Partners
The Town of Brewster: The town will provide in-kind support in the form of town staff time for
meetings, parcel research, and working with the project team to develop and review project
documents and data layers, as outlined on the Budget worksheet. (see attached letter of support).
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The Town of Dennis: The town will provide in-kind support in the form of town staff time for
meetings, parcel research, and working with the project team to develop and review project
documents and data layers, as outlined on the Budget worksheet. (see attached letter of support).
The Town of Orleans: The town will provide in-kind support in the form of town staff time for
meetings, parcel research, and working with the project team to develop and review project
documents and data layers, as outlined on the Budget worksheet. (see attached letter of support).
The Center for Coastal Studies: The Center for Coastal Studies’ Coastal Geographic Research and
Applied Sciences (CGRASS) Program will co-lead efforts with project partners to develop the tasks
discussed above (see attached letter of support).
Sustainable Coastal Solutions, Inc.: While providing input in advisory capacity for several tasks
tasks,the primary focus of Sustainable Coastal Solutions will be the evaluation of engineering
structures, both public and private within the study area. Sustainable Coastal Solutions has decades
of experience on Cape Cod, including many of the lower and outer Cape towns, as well as other
parts of the country and that experience makes them an invaluable partner for this project. (see
attached letter of support).
OTHERS?
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Figure 1. Location map of the study area and the environmental justice neighborhoods located
within the planning area along the shared three-town Cape Cod Bay shoreline.
Project Task Description Deliverables Deliverable Due
Date Invoice Due Date Total Grant Total Match Total Task
Task 1: Coastal Structures Inventory & Beach
Nourishment Research
Sub-task 1.1: Coastal Structures Inventory Coastal Structures Inventory Spreadsheet and
Photos 12/15/2022 12/31/2022 $29,635.50 $1,792.00 $31,427.50
Sub-task 1.2: Beach Nourishment Research & Site
Identification Beach Nourishment Inventory Spreadsheet 3/15/23 3/31/2023 $25,000.00 $1,792.00 $26,792.00
Sub-task 1.3: Shoreline Nourishment Demand Analysis $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 1 Cost $54,635.50 $3,584.00 $58,219.50
Task 2: Shoreline Management Framework
Sub-task 2.1: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Final MOA for Signatures 12/15/2022 12/31/2022 $5,600.00 $5,396.00 $10,996.00
Sub-task 2.2: Regulatory Matrix Regulatory Matrix 3/15/2023 3/31/2023 $12,000.00 $320.00 $12,320.00
Sub-task 2.3: Draft Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Framework Components
Completion of: Mgt Principles & Policies
Application & Plan Requirements 6/15/2023 6/30/2023 $28,980.00 $5,376.00 $34,356.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 2 Cost $46,580.00 $11,092.00 $57,672.00
Task 3: Creation of an Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Geodatabase
Sub-task 3.1: Compile & Review Existing Geospatial
Data
Compiled Shapefiles & Inventory summarizing
files & data sources 6/15/2023 6/30/2023 $24,000.00 $0.00 $24,000.00
Sub-task 3.2: Development of Regional Geospatial
Data
Draft beach nourishment & coastal structures
shapefiles 6/15/2023 6/30/2023 $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 3 Cost $34,000.00 $0.00 $34,000.00
Task 4: Project Reports
Sub-task 4.1: Monthly Project Reports Reports submitted monthly monthly 6/30/2023 $1,500.00 $0.00 $1,500.00
Sub-task 4.2: Year 1 Project Status Report Status Report 6/15/2023 6/15/2023 $4,400.00 $224.00 $4,624.00
Sub-task 4.3: Year 2 Report Summarizing Deliverables,
Recommendations & Next Steps $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 4 Cost $5,900.00 $224.00 $6,124.00
Task 5: Project Team Meetings
Sub-task 5.1: Team Meetings Attend 4 meetings approx. quarterly 6/30/2023 $4,400.00 $896.00 $5,296.00
Sub-task 5.2 Project Management & Administration (~2
hrs/week - 10 mo. Year 1 Duration)$0.00 $3,200.00 $3,200.00
Sub-task 5.3: Publlic Meeting $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 5 Cost $4,400.00 $4,096.00 $8,496.00
$145,515.50 $18,996.00 $164,511.50
Task 1: Coastal Structures Inventory & Beach
Nourishment Research
Sub-task 1.1: Coastal Structures Inventory $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 1.2: Beach Nourishment Research & Site
Identification $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 1.3: Shoreline Nourishment Demand Analysis Memorandum summarizing analysis results 12/15/2023 12/31/2023 $16,000.00 $0.00 $16,000.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 1 Cost $16,000.00 $0.00 $16,000.00
Task 2: Shoreline Management Framework
Sub-task 2.1: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 2.2: Regulatory Matrix $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 2.3: Draft Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Framework Components Completion of Standard Conditions 3/15/2024 3/31/2024 $13,740.00 $2,688.00 $16,428.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 2 Cost $13,740.00 $2,688.00 $16,428.00
Task 3: Creation of an Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Geodatabase
Completed Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Geodatabase
Sub-task 3.1: Compile & Review Existing Geospatial
Data $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 3.2: Development of Regional Geospatial
Data
Completed feature layers organized into feature
datasets, metadata, & inventory summarizing
developed datasets
6/15/2024 6/30/24 $95,000.00 $1,344.00 $96,344.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 3 Cost $95,000.00 $1,344.00 $96,344.00
Task 4: Project Reports
Sub-task 4.1: Monthly Project Reports Reports submitted monthly
$1,800.00 $0.00 $1,800.00
Sub-task 4.2: Year 1 Project Status Report
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00
Sub-task 4.3: Year 2 Report Summarizing Deliverables,
Recommendations & Next Steps Final Report 6/15/2024 6/30/2024
$8,700.00 $448.00
$9,148.00
Total Task 5 Cost
$10,500.00 $448.00 $0.00
Task 5: Project Team Meetings
Sub-task 5.1: Team Meetings Attend 4 meetings approx. quarterly 6/30/2024
$6,500.00 $896.00 $7,396.00
Sub-task 5.2 Project Management & Administration (~2
hrs/week - 12 mo. Year 2 Duration)$0.00 $4,160.00
$4,160.00
Sub-task 5.3: Public Meeting
Presentation
mid-June 6/30/2024
$4,400.00 $896.00
$5,296.00
Total Task 5 Cost
$10,900.00 $5,952.00 $16,852.00
$146,140.00 $10,432.00 $156,572.00
$291,655.50 $29,428.00 $321,083.50
Match 9.2%
FY23 Coastal Resilience Grant Scope Template
END OF FY24 (JUNE 30, 2024) TOTAL
END OF FY23 (JUNE 30, 2023) TOTAL
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
Brewster Project Team Hours Direct Costs - Brewster Dennis Team Hours Direct Costs - Dennis Orleans Project Team Hours Direct Costs - Orleans UMASS Boston
Researcher 1 Principal Coastal
Engineer
Senior Coastal
Engineer
Coastal Engineer/GIS
Specialist Unit Quanity Unit Cost Total Unit Quanity Unit Cost Total Unit Quanity Unit Cost Total Natural Resources Manager Unit Quanity Unit Cost Total Unit Quanity Unit Cost Total Grad Student
Hourly Rate $125.00 X X X X X X X X X X X X $42.00 $30.00 X X X X X X X X $25
Task 1: Coastal Structures Inventory &
Beach Nourishment Research Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total
Sub-task 1.1: Coastal Structures Inventory 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 12 $3,360.00 60 $11,700.00 120 $14,400.00 Miles 300 $0.585 $175.50 $29,635.50 16 $640.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 16 $480.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 16 $672.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $1,792.00 $31,427.50
Sub-task 1.2: Beach Nourishment Research & Site
Identification 0 $0.00 80 $12,000.00 80 $10,000.00 40 $3,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 16 $640.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 16 $480.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 16 $672.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $1,792.00 $26,792.00
Sub-task 1.3: Shoreline Nourishment Demand Analysis 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 1 Cost 0 $0.00 80 $12,000.00 80 $10,000.00 40 $3,000.00 12 $3,360.00 60 $11,700.00 120 $14,400.00 $175.50 $54,635.50 32 $1,280.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 32 $960.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 32 $1,344.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 $0.00 $3,584.00 $58,219.50
Task 2: Shoreline Management Framework
Sub-task 2.1: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 0 $0.00 24 $3,600.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $5,600.00 8 $320.00 0 $0.00 Town
Counsel 2 $750.00 $1,500.00 8 $240.00 0 $0.00 Town
Counsel 2 $750.00 $1,500.00 8 $336.00 0 $0.00 Town
Counsel 2 $750.00 $1,500.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $5,396.00 $10,996.00
Sub-task 2.2: Regulatory Matrix 0 $0.00 60 $9,000.00 24 $3,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $12,000.00 8 $320.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $320.00 $12,320.00
Sub-task 2.3: Draft Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Framework Components 40 $7,000.00 80 $12,000.00 32 $4,000.00 20 $1,500.00 16 $4,480.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $28,980.00 48 $1,920.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 48 $1,440.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 48 $2,016.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $5,376.00 $34,356.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 2 Cost 40 $7,000.00 164 $24,600.00 72 $9,000.00 20 $1,500.00 16 $4,480.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $46,580.00 64 $2,560.00 0 $0.00 $1,500.00 56 $1,680.00 0 $0.00 $1,500.00 56 $2,352.00 0 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $11,092.00 $57,672.00
Task 3: Creation of an Intermunicipal
Shoreline Management Geodatabase
Sub-task 3.1: Compile & Review Existing Geospatial
Data 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 24 $3,000.00 280 $21,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $24,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $24,000.00
Sub-task 3.2: Development of Regional Geospatial
Data 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 80 $10,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 3 Cost 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 104 $13,000.00 280 $21,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $34,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $34,000.00
Task 4: Project Reports
Sub-task 4.1: Monthly Project Reports 0 $0.00 10 $1,500.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500.00
Sub-task 4.2: Year 1 Project Status Report 0 $0.00 16 $2,400.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 2 $80.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 2 $60.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 2 $84.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $224.00 $4,624.00
Sub-task 4.3: Year 2 Report Summarizing
Deliverables, Recommendations & Next Steps 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 4 Cost 0 $0.00 26 $3,900.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $5,900.00 2 $80.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 2 $60.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 2 $84.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $224.00 $6,124.00
Task 5: Project Team Meetings
Sub-task 5.1: Team Meetings 0 $0.00 16 $2,400.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 8 $320.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 8 $240.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 8 $336.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $896.00 $5,296.00
Sub-task 5.2 Project Management &
Administration (~2 hrs/week - 10 mo. Year 1
Duration)
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 80 $3,200.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $3,200.00 $3,200.00
Sub-task 5.3: Publlic Meeting 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 5 Cost 0 $0.00 16 $2,400.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $4,400.00 88 $3,520.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 8 $240.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 8 $336.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $4,096.00 $8,496.00
Hours/$$$s 40 $7,000 286 $42,900 288 $36,000 340 $25,500 28 $7,840 60 $11,700 120 $14,400 0 $176 $145,515.50 186 $7,440 0 $0 98 $2,940 98 $4,116
END OF FY23 (JUNE 30, 2023) TOTAL COSTS $145,515.50 $18,996.00 $164,511.50
Task 1: Coastal Structures Inventory &
Beach Nourishment Research Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total Hours Total
Sub-task 1.1: Coastal Structures Inventory 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 1.2: Beach Nourishment Research & Site
Identification 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 1.3: Shoreline Nourishment Demand Analysis 0 $0.00 40 $6,000.00 80 $10,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $16,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $16,000.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 1 Cost 0 $0.00 40 $6,000.00 80 $10,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $16,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16,000.00
Task 2: Shoreline Management Framework
Sub-task 2.1: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 2.2: Regulatory Matrix 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 2.3: Draft Intermunicipal Shoreline
Management Framework Components 0 $0.00 60 $9,000.00 20 $2,500.00 0 $0.00 8 $2,240.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $13,740.00 24 $960.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 24 $720.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 24 $1,008.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $2,688.00 $16,428.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 2 Cost 0 $0.00 60 $9,000.00 20 $2,500.00 0 $0.00 8 $2,240.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $13,740.00 24 $960.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 24 $720.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 24 $1,008.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $2,688.00 $16,428.00
Task 3: Creation of an Intermunicipal
Shoreline Management Geodatabase
Sub-task 3.1: Compile & Review Existing Geospatial
Data 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 3.2: Development of Regional Geospatial
Data 0 $0.00 80 $12,000.00 640 $80,000.00 40 $3,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $95,000.00 12 $480.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 12 $360.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 12 $504.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $1,344.00 $96,344.00
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Task 3 Cost 0 $0.00 80 $12,000.00 640 $80,000.00 40 $3,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $95,000.00 12 $480.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 12 $360.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 12 $504.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $1,344.00 $96,344.00
Task 4: Project Reports
Sub-task 4.1: Monthly Project Reports 0 $0.00 12 $1,800.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $1,800.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $1,800.00
Sub-task 4.2: Year 1 Project Status Report 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Sub-task 4.3: Year 2 Report Summarizing
Deliverables, Recommendations & Next Steps 12 $2,100.00 24 $3,600.00 24 $3,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $8,700.00 4 $160.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 4 $120.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 4 $168.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $448.00 $9,148.00
Total Task 4 Cost 12 $2,100.00 36 $5,400.00 24 $3,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $10,500.00 4 $160.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 4 $120.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 4 $168.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $448.00 $10,948.00
Task 5: Project Team Meetings
Sub-task 5.1: Team Meetings 12 $2,100.00 16 $2,400.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $6,500.00 8 $320.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 8 $240.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 8 $336.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $896.00 $7,396.00
Sub-task 5.2 Project Management &
Administration (~2 hrs/week - 12 mo. Year 2
Duration)
0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 104 $4,160.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $4,160.00 $4,160.00
Sub-task 5.3: Public Meeting 0 $0.00 16 $2,400.00 16 $2,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 8 $320.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 8 $240.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 8 $336.00 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $896.00 $5,296.00
Total Task 5 Cost 12 $2,100.00 32 $4,800.00 32 $4,000.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 $10,900.00 120 $4,800.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 16 $480.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 16 $672.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 $5,952.00 $16,852.00
Hours/$$$s 24 $4,200 248 $37,200 796 $99,500 40 $3,000 8 $2,240 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $146,140.00 160 $6,400 56 $1,680 56 $2,352
END OF FY24 (JUNE 30, 2024) TOTAL COSTS $146,140.00 $10,432.00 $156,572.00
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $291,655.50 $29,428.00 $321,083.50
Total Task
(Match)PROJECT MANAGER Dir.
Natural Resources
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Center for Coasrtal Studies
FY23 Coastal Resilience Grant Budget Template
Total Task Cost
Direct Costs
GRANT
Total Task
(Grant)
Project Team hours funded through grant
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Dept. Head/Senior
Scientist
Program Director /
Research Associate
Ass't Program Director /
Geospatial Data Analyst
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IN-KIND/CASH MATCH
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Dir. Natural Resources
$30.00 $25.00
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FISCAL YEAR FY 23 FY 24
YEAR 2022 2023 2024
Estimated Grant Notification: 9/15/22
Task 1: Coastal Structures Inventory & Beach Nourishment
Research
Sub-task 1.1: Coastal Structures Inventory
Sub-task 1.2: Beach Nourishment Research & Site Identification
Sub-task 1.3: Shoreline Nourishment Demand Analysis
Task 2: Shoreline Management Framework
Sub-task 2.1: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Sub-task 2.2: Regulatory Matrix
Sub-task 2.3: Draft ISM Framework Components
Task 3: Creation of an Intermunicipal Shoreline Management
Geodatabase
Sub-task 3.1: Compile & Review Existing Geospatial Data
Sub-task 3.2: Development of Regional Geospatial Data
Task 4: Project Reports
Sub-task 4.1: Monthly Project Reports
Sub-task 4.2: Year 1 Project Status Report
Sub-task 4.3: Year 2 Project Report
Task 5: Project Meetings
Sub-task 5.1: Team Meetings
Sub-task 5.2: Project Management
Sub-task 5:3: Public Meeting
Project Complete: June 30, 2024
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
MEMORANDUM
TO: Select Board
FROM: Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator & Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town
Administrator
RE: Upcoming Schedule & Format for Town Committee Meetings
DATE: June 10, 2022
Current state provisions allow for the continuance of remote and hybrid meetings
through July 15, 2022. The Senate included language in their version of the proposed
FY23 state budget to extend the current expanded remote participation provisions
through December 2023. The House version of the budget did not include any such
Open Meeting Law provisions. The state budget is now in conference committee and
indications are that an extension will likely be included in the final version of the budget
that is sent to Governor Baker. However, that process will probably not be completed
until shortly before the July 15 deadline. In the meantime, we need to make plans for
our July meeting schedule and format now.
Earlier this spring, the Board adopted the following revised meeting format for the
months of April, May, and (ultimately) June:
Committees have the option to meet in person, without any restrictions on the
number of committee members and support staff.
Committees can also continue to meet virtually or in a hybrid format. Public
participation continues to be by remote means only. For this reason, all in-
person meetings continue to be televised. The Town Administrator’s office
continues to manage scheduling these meetings.
Given this choice, the majority of committees and boards have opted to stay virtual or
hybrid over the past three months. Committees were given the option to host
community forums in person if desired starting in June – none have been held or are
scheduled to date.
Our local COVID case totals peaked at 50+/week last month but have been slowly
decreasing over the past several weeks. Given this data and the uncertainty over what
will happen at the state level and when it will occur, we are recommending that we
continue with the same approach for the first two weeks of July but then transition to
the following format effective July 18:
Committees can continue to meet in a hybrid format but a majority of the
committee, including the Chair (or Vice Chair if the Chair is remote) must be
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
physically present. Fully remote committee participation will no longer be
permitted.
Public participation will be allowed to be in-person but remote participation will
continue to be an option for residents to the greatest extent possible. All
committee meetings will continue to be livestreamed/broadcast.
More details are included in the revised Select Board policies on remote
participation and town government access channel.
If the state approves expanded remote participation next month, we may revisit the
timing of when this new approach is implemented and any interim adjustments to our
approach over the past three months if we plan to keep some version of it in place
going forward.
Archive d: Friday, June 10, 2022 10:33:28 AM
From: Peter Lombardi
Se nt: Tue, 7 Jun 2022 18:28:29 +0000Authentication
To: Golf Commission; David Whitney
Cc: Jay Packett; Erika Mawn; Donna Kalinick
Subje ct: RE: Meeting Format
Se ns itivity: Normal
Thanks Anne – we wi l l certai nl y take that into considerati on.
At this poi nt, the Senate has i ncl uded expanded re mote participation l anguage in their ve rsion of the FY23 state budget that woul d ke e p it in pl ace until
De ce mbe r 2023. The House versi on did not include any language to this e ffe ct. The state budget i s now being reconciled. We are hope ful that this process
wi l l be compl e ted by the July 15 deadline when the current program i s set to ex pi re. We don’t expect any new news on thi s f ront by nex t Monday whe n we
have to de ci de on our me e ting format for July. So we may conti nue to be i n thi s holding patte rn for another month or two. If the state doe s fi gure out a long-
te rm or pe rmane nt sol ution to this next month, we will then ne e d to re visit our approach to meeti ngs to be more flex i bl e than what we’ve had in pl ace the
past few months – but committees may well still ne e d to provide notice of their meeti ng format (i n-person versus remote) at l e ast a month in advance to
manage the cal e ndar and needed staffing support to make it al l work.
Peter Lombardi
Town Administrator
Town of Brewster
508-896-3701 x. 1128
Beginning March 21, Brewster Town Offices will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 4:00pm, and by appointment on Fridays. For the
latest updates on Town services, please visit www.brewster-ma.gov.
From: Golf Commission <gol fcommission@brewste r-ma.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 12:38 PM
To: Pete r Lombardi <pl ombardi @brewster-ma.gov>; David Whitne y <dwhi tney@bre wste r-ma.gov>
Cc: Jay Packe tt <jpacke tt@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: Me e ting Format
Hi eve ryone .
It is my unde rstanding that the Sel ect Board will take up the issue of future me e ting formats at thei r 6/13 meeting.
At the l ast Gol f Commi ssi on meeti ng, Bill Meehan stated that i t was his unde rstanding that the current suspension of certai n open me e ting law require me nts
wi l l be e xte nde d, once again, until the end of the year.
If that is, i nde e d, true and the Select Board votes to continue the curre nt me e ting al trnati ves, I woul d like to make a re que st on behal f of the Golf
Commission. (This request becomes moot if it is de ci de d that al l boards and commi ssi ons should go back to meeting in pe rson at Town Hal l ).
Whe n I pol l e d the commission i n March, while the maj ority prefe rre d to stay re mote, there we re a coupl e of commissi one rs who thought we shoul d meet in
person, at l e ast on a pe riodic basis.
In the past, it was my unde rstanding that it was an al l or nothi ng de ci si on. In othe r words, once a commi ssion made the de ci si on between remote , hybrid or
in-pe rson, all future me e tings were to be held the same way.
On be half of the Gol f Commi ssi on, I would like to re que st that some degree of flex i bi l i ty be bui l t i nto the process so that boards could alte rnate be twe e n
formats as l ong as they provided suffi cient notice to the appropri ate parti e s at Town Hall.
Thanks - Anne
Se nt from Mai l for Windows
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Policy no. 45
Date adopted:12/16/13
Amended: 06/10/22
REMOTE PARTICIPATION POLICY
Minimum Requirements for Remote Participation
(a)Members of a public body who participate remotely and all persons present at
the meeting location shall be clearly audible to each other;
(b) A quorum of the body, including the chair or, in the chair's absence, the
person
authorized to chair the meeting, shall be physically present at the meeting location,
as required by M.G.L. c. 30A, sec 20(d);
(c)Members of public bodies who participate remotely may vote and shall not be
deemed absent for the purposes of M.G.L. c. 39, sec. 23D.
The All Citizens Access Committee shall be exempt from these provisions.
Since Brewster has adopted the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10(2), a member of a public
body shall be permitted to participate remotely in a meeting, in accordance with the
procedures described in 940 CMR 29.10(7), if the chair or, in the chair's absence, the
person chairing the meeting, determines that the member's physical attendance would
be unreasonably difficult. The chair shall be responsible for ensuring that a quorum is
physically present at the meeting location. Members should not select a chair that
regularly expects to participate remotely.
Frequency of Remote Participation
(a) Individual members of any public body shall be permitted to participate
remotely in meetings but must be physically present for at least 50% of
meetings of that public body in a given fiscal year. Members of regulatory
boards (Planning Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Health, Conservation
Commission, Historic District Committee, and Select Board) must be physically
present for at least 75% of meetings of that public body in a given fiscal year.
(b) The Town will strive to provide opportunities for both in-person and remote
participation at Board and Committee meetings to the greatest extent
practicable.
(c) All board and committee meetings will be broadcast on BGTV Channel 18
and/or livestreamed on the Town website to the greatest extent practicable.
Technology
(a) Remote participants shall use video conferencing media (ie. Zoom).
(b) When video technology is in use, the remote participant shall be clearly
visible to all persons present in the meeting location.
(c) The chair or, in the chair's absence, the person chairing the meeting, may
decide how to address technical difficulties that arise as a result of utilizing remote
participation, but is encouraged, wherever possible, to suspend discussion while
reasonable efforts are made to correct any problem that interferes with a remote
participant's ability to hear or be heard clearly by all persons present at the
meeting location. If technical difficulties result in a remote participant being
disconnected from the meeting, that fact and the time at which the disconnection
occurred shall be noted in the meeting minutes.
Procedures for Remote Participation
(a)Any member of a public body who wishes to participate remotely shall, as
soon as reasonably possible prior to a meeting, notify the chair or, in the
chair's absence, the person chairing the meeting, of his or her desire to do so
and the reason for and facts supporting his or her request.
(b)At the start of the meeting, the chair shall announce the name of any member
who will be participating remotely. This information shall also be recorded in the
meeting minutes.
(c)All votes taken during any meeting in which a member participates remotely
shall be by roll call vote.
(d)A member participating remotely may participate in an executive session, but
shall state at the start of any such session that no other person is present and/or
able to hear the discussion at the remote location, unless presence of that
person is approved by a simple majority vote of the public body.
(e)When feasible, the chair or, in the chair's absence, the person chairing the
meeting, shall distribute to remote participants, in advance of the meeting,
copies of any documents or exhibits that he or she reasonably anticipates will
be used during the meeting. If used during the meeting, such documents shall
be part of the official record of the meeting, and shall be listed in the meeting
minutes and retained in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 22.
Approved by the Brewster Select Board on _______________________
___________________________ ___________________________
David Whitney, Chair Ned Chatelain, Vice Chair
___________________________ ___________________________
Kari Hoffmann, Clerk Mary Chaffee
___________________________
Cindy Bingham
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
www.brewster-ma.gov
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Email: townadmin@brewster-ma.gov
SELECT BOARD POLICY FOR FIRST LIGHT BEACH (RESIDENT ONLY)
Policy no. 64
Date adopted: 06/13/22
A.PURPOSE: The Town of Brewster purchased the Cape Cod Sea Camps Bay
parcel in November 2021. In order to allow residents beach access for the
2022 season, the Town has created designated parking for up to 50
residents at the Bay Parcel. This will be the Town’s first resident only beach
and requires regulations that are specific to the former Cape Cod Sea
Camps property. The Select Board has policy making authority over Town
beach locations. The Public Beach area includes the beach, parking lot, and
adjacent dunes and flats. Further, Town Meeting placed this entire property
under the care, custody, and control of the Select Board.
B.RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1.Resident vehicle permits are required for access to resident parking at
First Light Beach. Vehicles will enter through the main entrance off
Route 6A and stop at the gate house to verify they have a valid resident
parking permit. The gate attendant will limit the number of cars that
are admitted to the maximum capacity of the new parking lot. Once the
lot has reached capacity, additional vehicles will not be admitted and
temporary signage to notify residents will be posted on Route 6A. The
lot will reopen at the discretion of the gate attendant (ie. not one-for-
one).
2. Parking is allowed in designated spaces only with valid resident
permit. Vehicles must use the designated entrance and exit ways to
enter and exit the beach. Vehicles are not permitted to park in any
location other than the designated beach parking lot. Parking is only
permitted in marked spaces. Parking is prohibited from blocking
entrances to beach, walkways to beach, and emergency access,
including on or adjacent to the access roads.
3. The beach and parking area will be open from 8am to 8pm. No new
vehicles will be allowed into the property after 6pm. Vehicles that
remain in the parking lot after 8pm will be towed at owner’s expense.
Office of:
Select Board and
Town Administrator
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4. Visitors are allowed to enter the property on foot or by bicycle and
should check in at the gate house. All visitors must exit the property
by 8pm. Pedestrian and/or bicycle entry may be restricted by
appropriate Town Agents as needed.
5. The entire parcel is not open for public use at this time. Accessing
and/or using the property, other than the beach and related facilities,
is prohibited. Exemptions to these parking and access restrictions
apply to special events hosted by the Town.
6. Spruce Hill access: Visitors accessing First Light Beach from Spruce
Hill must have a valid parking permit and must park in a designated
space. These visitors must use the existing path at Spruce Hill to
access the beach.
7. The Natural Resources Department shall manage kayak racks at First
Light Beach in a manner consistent with existing Town-wide
regulations.
8. THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY, SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Please supervise children at all times within the public beach area,
including in the water and on the flats.
9. Please keep off dune areas. These are areas which are subject to
erosion from wind, water or traffic. Do not pick or disturb Sea
Lavender, Beach Grass or other vegetation. Be aware of poison ivy,
which is abundant. No feeding of waterfowl is allowed.
10. Per Board of Health Regulation, Smoking is prohibited on all public
bathing beaches, Town owned parks, playgrounds, playing fields and
walking trails.
11. Per Board of Health Regulation, Animals and/or pets are not
permitted at public ponds, landings beaches and tidal flats and the
associated parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from May 15 to
September 15. At all other times, owners are responsible for keeping
pets leashed and for the removal of animal waste.
12. The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited on Town property. It is unlawful for any person to
consume alcoholic beverages on public highways or in public parking
places, including vehicles thereon, within the Town of Brewster.
13. Littering is prohibited. All refuse and recycling must be placed in a
rubbish or recycling container. Please separate your refuse recycling
into the provided appropriate containers. Glass containers are not
allowed on beaches. Household refuse may not be disposed of in
beach refuse or recycling containers.
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14. No person shall disturb the peace and tranquility of others. No lewd,
obscene, profane, or indecent acts or language or excessive noise are
permitted on Town property.
15. The damaging, defacing, or removing of any building, structure, or
sign on Town property is not allowed. Violators will be prosecuted.
16. Selling, advertising, or giving away of goods or services on Town
property is not allowed, except with written permission from the
Select Board.
17. Tents, travel trailers, campers or other recreational vehicles are not
allowed overnight on Town property. Vehicles over 22 ft are not
permitted. Vehicles must fit within the painted lines.
18. Use of open fires or the use of fireworks is prohibited at all times, per
the Fire Department.
19. Access to Town owned beach parking areas may be restricted at the
discretion of the appropriate Town Agents at any time.
Approved by the Brewster Select Board:
___________________________ ___________________________
Dave Whitney, Chair Ned Chatelain, Vice Chair
___________________________ ___________________________
Kari Hoffmann, Clerk Mary Chaffee
___________________________
Cynthia Bingham
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
To: The Select Board as Licensing Authority
From: Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant
Date: June 10, 2022
RE: Renewal of Annual Entertainment Licenses
Annual entertainment licenses are valid from July 1st – June 30th every year. The Town’s
entertainment licenses are for Monday – Saturday, while Sunday entertainment licenses are
issued by the State and charge an annual fee of $50.00 for a Sunday entertainment license for a
1:00pm start or $100.00 for a 12:00pm start. The Town’s base annual fee for an entertainment
license is $250.00, in addition, there is a charge of $10.00 per amusement device such as pool
tables, pinball machines, video games, air hockey tables, for any establishment that may have
such devices.
The following department heads reviewed the list of annual entertainment license establishments,
Police Department, Fire Department, Health Department and Building Department. All have
confirmed that there are no outstanding issues or concerns with any of the establishments and
annual inspections have been completed or scheduled. The Treasurer/Collector’s office reviewed
the status of tax payments for each business, and all are up to date.
Please note that both Ocean Edge Inn and Conference Center and The Woodshed have additional
restrictions, these are included in the issuance of the Entertainment license.
The below businesses would like to renew their annual entertainment licenses, suggested motion
for the Select Board:
I move that the Select Board vote to approve the following annual entertainment licenses,
pending all financial obligations have been paid to the Town:
BandG, LLC d/b/a Apt Cape Cod
Brewster El Patron d/b/a The Island Blue Crab Food & Spirits
Brewster Inn, Inc. d/b/a The Woodshed
Brewster Post #9917, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Brown Dog Investments, Inc. d/b/a Laurino’s Tavern
Bushwood LLC, d/b/a Harbor Lights Mini Golf
Cape Cod Repertory Theatre
Friends of Brewster Elders/Brewster Council on Aging
Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/b/a Ocean Edge Inn and Conference Center
Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/b/a Linx Tavern
Shady Knoll Tent Sites Inc., d/b/a Shady Knoll Campground
Sweetwater, Inc. d/b/a Sweetwater Fores
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #01 FEE $250.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Bushwood, LLC D/B/A Harbor Lights Mini Golf
81 Underpass Road, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active: 10am –10pm
Everyday June 13th – September 5th
2022, and limited days in April, May &
September
Entertainment is to include recorded
music played through speaker system
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #02 FEE $250.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Brewster Inn Inc., D/B/A The Woodshed
1993 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Mondays- Saturdays: 1pm – 12:45am
Entertainment is to include DJ’s and
live music
See attached restrictions
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
RESTRICTIONS FOR WEEKDAY AND SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
BREWSTER INN INC., D/B/A THE WOODSHED
1.No entertainment after 12:45 AM.
2.Windows and doors to the area must be kept closed at all times except when
customers are entering or leaving.
3.There will be a parking attendant in the parking lot from 11:30 PM until closing
during the season (May through September) to make sure noise is controlled.
4.Entertainers will bring down the volume at 12 midnight.
5.The Select Board will review these restrictions and will act reasonably in their review
of these restrictions.
6.Failure to comply with these restrictions will be sufficient reason for taking action
under appropriate Massachusetts General Laws.
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #03 FEE $330.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Brewster Post #9917, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
989 Freemans Way, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Monday- Saturday from
1pm – 11:00pm
Entertainment is to include DJ’s, live
music, pool tables & video games
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022- #04 FEE $250.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Brown Dog Investments Inc., D/B/A Laurino’s Tavern
3668 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Monday- Saturdays from
1pm – 12:00pm
Entertainment is to include DJ’s and
live music
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #05 FEE Waived
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Friends of Brewster Elders/Council on Aging
1673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Monday- Saturdays from
9am – 8pm
Entertainment is to include live music
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #06 FEE $250.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Cape Cod Repertory Theatre
3379 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Monday – Saturday from
10am – 10:30pm
Entertainment is to include plays,
music reviews
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #07 FEE $1,140.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/b/a Ocean Edge Inn & Conference
Center
2907 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours of License are active:
Monday-Saturdays from
11am – Midnight
Entertainment is to include DJ’s and
live music
See attached restrictions
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
RESTRICTIONS FOR WEEKDAY AND SUNDAY ENTERTAINMANE LICENSE
OCEAN EDGE RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
1.No music will allowed after 10:00 PM at the Bay Pines Pavilion, the terrace above the
ballroom, the Mansion second floor terrace or the Carriage house terrace.
2.No amplified live music will be permitted at any time on the terrace above the
ballroom, the Mansion second floor terrace or the Carriage house terrace.
3.No entertainment will be permitted after 10:00 PM on the Front Lawn. Tent sides
must be rolled down when there is entertainment at any time.
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #08 FEE $310.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership D/B/A Linx Tavern
832 Villages Drive, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Monday-Saturday from
12pm – Midnight
Entertainment is to include DJ’s, live
music
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #09 FEE $280.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Shady Knoll Tent Sites Inc., D/B/A Shady Knoll Campground
1709 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Monday- Saturdays from
1pm – Midnight
Entertainment is to include live music,
video games
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #10 FEE $430.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: Sweetwater Inc., D/B/A Sweetwater Forest
676 Harwich Road, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours of License are active:
Monday- Saturdays from
1pm – 10:00pm
Entertainment is to include pool tables
& video games
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office Of:
Select Board
Town Administration
NUMBER 2022 #11 FEE $250.00
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Town of Brewster
Licensing
This is to certify that: BANDG, LLC D/B/A Apt Cape Cod
2149 Main Street, Brewster MA 02631
IS HEREBY GRANTED A YEARLY (Weekday, Monday - Saturday) ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and expires
June 30, 2023, unless sooner suspended or revoked
Date Issued: June 13, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Hours License are active:
Wednesdays 6pm -8pm inside
Saturdays 11am – 1pm outside
Entertainment is to include acoustic
music performances
Memo
To: Brewster Select Board
From: Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator; Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Administrator;
Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant
Date: June 10, 2022
RE: Inactive Town Boards & Committees
The Town of Brewster has over 40 boards and committees, made up of residents and employees
working together, helping to govern and improve life throughout the Town. Each board and
committee are made up of anywhere between two and nine members, and all members are either
elected or appointed to their position. The terms for these positions are between one to three
years, and members need to be re-appointed at the end of their term to continue to serve
consistent with Select Board policies. In actively managing committee meetings since the
pandemic started and as we worked through this year’s annual re-appointment cycle, our office
has noticed that a number of committees that are technically still in place have not met for some
time. We thought it would be beneficial for the Select Board to review this list and discuss
potential next steps.
The first four committees are memorialized in the Town bylaws and would accordingly require
Town Meeting action to change or disband:
Agriculture Commission (Town Bylaw §12-38)
Formed in 2005
Consists of seven members, appointed by the Select Board for three-year terms
Last posted meeting was April 2017
Currently consists of 4 members, 2 of which have not been sworn in and 2 that are up for
re-appointment
Alewife Committee (Town Bylaw §12-7)
Formed in 1803
Consists of three members, appointed by the Select Board
No meetings/minutes posted on website
Currently consists of 3 members, 2 that are up for re-appointment
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02731
(508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
Office of:
Town Administration
Select Board
Building Needs & Assessment (Town Bylaw §12-37)
Formed in 1985
Consists of five members (up to a maximum of seven), appointed by the Select Board for
three-year terms
Last posted meeting was January 2020 (meeting with the Select Board to discuss
committee’s future)
Currently no active members
Capital Planning Committee (Town Bylaw §12-24)
Consists of five members, three citizens appointed by the Select Board, the Town
Treasurer and the Executive Secretary (now Town Administrator), with Town
Accountant serving as an alternate
Committee actively met through February 2022
Three Citizen member positions now available
Committee will be disbanded after Town charter is adopted by the state legislature and
duties/responsibilities will be borne by Town staff and/or a committee appointed by the
then Town Manager
We recommend the Select Board place articles on the Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant
to disband the Building Needs & Assessment and Capital Planning Committees. The Alewife
Committee should be contacted to determine what we can do to better support their collective
needs as individual committee members remain actively involved with the Natural Resources
Department. The Agriculture Commission should be contacted as well to determine appropriate
next steps since they currently do not have a quorum and haven’t held a meeting in more than
five years.
The remaining committees are ad hoc and could be changed or disbanded by the Select Board:
All Citizens Access (Ad Hoc) - formerly Committee for the Handicapped
Formed in 1985
Consists of five members, appointed by the Select Board for three-year terms
Last posted meeting was in September 2019
Currently only one member
Cable Television Advisory (Ad Hoc)
Consists of seven members, appointed by the Select Board for three-year terms
Last posted meeting was February 2019
Currently two members, one is up for re-appointment
Responsibilities, including negotiation of cable license agreement(s), have been assumed
by Town Administration
Hazardous Waste Committee (Ad Hoc)
First appeared in the Annual Town Report in 1982
Consists of four members, which are all Department Heads (Water, DPW, Fire, and
Health)
All are up for re-appointment
These Department Heads work together on a regular basis and meet as a Public Safety
team on a monthly basis
Library Building Committee (Ad Hoc)
Consists of five members, appointed by the Select Board for three-year terms
Currently five members, one is up for re-appointment
No formal charge
We recommend that the Select Board vote to disband the Hazardous Waste and Cable Advisory
Committees. The All Citizens Access Committee charge should be revisited and perhaps
updated, and then Town officials should actively recruit to fill the remaining seats. With state
grant funding for the proposed Library renovation project anticipated to be available by FY25,
Town and Library officials should develop a charge for the Library Building Committee for the
Select Board’s consideration so that their responsibilities are clear.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
MEMORANDUM
TO: Select Board
FROM: Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator
RE: Update on Financing Options for Integrated Water Resource Capital
Planning
DATE: June 10, 2022
Following up on our discussion last month, here are the latest updates on water quality
planning:
The CCIWPF Board approved use of CCIWPF funds to provide technical
assistance from Cape Cod Commission staff to Brewster (and other towns as
appropriate) to determine State Revolving Fund eligibility of various
innovation/alternative septic and other non-traditional wastewater projects – see
attached scope of services. This project is expected to take up to six months to
complete and should clarify the feasibility of various financing solutions for
Brewster’s planned projects, including whether they will be eligible for CCIWPF
subsidies.
Earlier this spring, the EPA announced a major new grant program ($1+M per
project) for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) to pilot the creation of
Responsible Management Entities (financing and administrative mechanism) for
I/A systems. The Mass Septic System Test Center plans to apply. We have met
with County officials about their proposal and plan to submit a letter of support
with their application.
Barnstable County officials are considering numerous changes to the existing
Septic Loan program, including potentially reducing or eliminating interest
charges and/or providing loan forgiveness for certain income-eligible
homeowners – see attached for details. As currently constituted, residents
seeking to upgrade to I/A technology must have a failed system to be eligible for
this program. However, the newly proposed DEP Title V regulations, perhaps in
concert with amended local regulations, may expand eligibility for these septic
upgrades. We are meeting with County and Commission staff next month to
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
discuss how these three projects (CCIWPF TA, County RME grant, and County
Septic Loan Program changes) may interact.
The CCIWPF Board voted to appropriate $27M in CCIWPF subsides to a total of
eight SRF eligible projects included in the 2022 Intended Use Plan. Actual
subsidies in the first two years of the fund have well exceeded actuarial
projections. Absent the proposed major infusion of state funding outlined below,
the current model (25% subsidy over 4 years) would need to be revisited by next
year. A presentation to this effect was made to the CCIWPF earlier this spring.
This merits continued attention if state funds do not materialize for whatever
reason.
As I relayed last week, DEP announced that it plans to propose changes to Title
V regs that would apply to nitrogen sensitive watersheds on Cape, requiring
either septic systems to be upgraded to I/A technology in 5 years or the Town to
enter into shared 20-year wastewater permits similar to Pleasant Bay. There is
no clear direction yet on how this would impact our Pleasant Bay Watershed
Permit, which is viewed as a model by DEP. As I mentioned, the proposed new
requirements would impact Brewster’s contributions to the Herring River
watershed, including properties on Long Pond, Sheep Pond, and Seymour Pond.
Governor Baker has included $200M in state funding in his proposed FY22
supplemental budget, pending legislative approval, to help cover some
implementation costs. We have been told that these funds, if approved, would
be directed to a combination of the CCIWPF & Barnstable County Septic Loan
Program. We are working with DEP to schedule a meeting with them next month
to provide initial feedback before they draft these updated regulations. They will
be meeting with Town officials across the Cape over the summer seeking their
input.
I expect that the previously planned meeting with relevant state officials and our
legislative delegation will occur after the Commission completes its technical
assistance work and DEP develops draft updated Title V regulations.
On a related note, the Town will be co-hosting the Brewster Ponds Coalition’s
annual ponds summit on Friday June 17 from 9AM to noon at the Brewster
Baptist Church. The summit will include a panel discussion of subject-matter
experts who will address septic system impacts on pond water quality, potential
solutions, and financing considerations.
Based on these latest developments, I recommend that the Board vote to postpone
decisions on the Town’s continued participation in the CCIWPF until further notice.
Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund (CCIWPF) – Technical Assistance
Non-Traditional Technologies and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Eligibility
Draft Scope of Work
May 2022
Introduction
Cape Cod’s Area Wide Water Quality Management Plan Update (208 Plan Update) is a framework to
restore embayment water quality on Cape Cod, with a focus on resolving nitrogen impacts on coastal
water quality. It recommends strategies, regulatory reforms, and a process for communities to reduce
or eliminate excess nitrogen through the use of nutrient mitigation technologies, including green
infrastructure and non-traditional technologies.
Many towns on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard are interested in pursuing non-traditional
approaches to wastewater management (such as the use of innovative/alternative (I/A) septic systems
located on private property). However, non-traditional methods to remediate water quality may face
hurdles in accessing funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program, which is
a requirement of obtaining subsidies from the CCIWPF.
At their meeting on March 17, 2022, the CCIWPF Executive Committee directed Cape Cod Commission
(Commission) staff to provide technical assistance to the Town of Brewster and other Cape Cod
communities considering innovative/alternative septic systems and other non-traditional technologies
to maximize State Revolving Fund eligibility.
The following outlines a scope of work for such technical assistance, which is anticipated to take 3-6
months to complete. The technical assistance will consider I/A septic systems and non-traditional
technologies that target coastal, estuarine, and freshwater, including surface and groundwater, all of
which impact transport of nutrients through watersheds.
Scope of Work
Task 1: Intended Use Plan (IUP) Research
Commission staff will analyze prior Massachusetts CWSRF funding of non-traditional technologies and
projects located on private property (including on Cape Cod, the Islands, and other locations within
the state) and SRF programs in other states that grant SRF fund eligibility for non-traditional
technologies and those located on private property. Commission staff will assess funding between
common types of traditional technology projects, green infrastructure projects, and other non-
traditional projects.
Deliverable: Memorandum to include:
• List of non-traditional projects funded through the IUP, by project type, water resource
impacted, funding amount, and IUP score, including projects on private property.
• Breakdown of funding percentages to common types of traditional technology projects versus
green infrastructure and non-traditional projects.
• Compilation of relevant information on other state SRF programs.
Task 2: Interviews and Information Gathering
Commission staff will meet with select CCIWPF member towns to understand the types of non-
traditional projects communities are interested in pursuing and gather information those towns have
received to date from DEP on those projects, as applicable. Commission staff will also talk to CCIWPF
member communities that may have already pursued non-traditional technologies and been listed on
an IUP. Commission staff may speak with non-CCIWPF communities that have received funding for
non-traditional technologies projects and projects on private property that have been listed on an IUP
to learn about those project components.
Deliverable: Memorandum to include a list of the types of projects CCIWPF member towns would like
to pursue and a description of specific non-sewer related projects and projects on private property
that have received funding through the CWSRF, on-Cape and off-Cape.
Task 3: Research on CWSRF Eligibility and Criteria and DEP IUP Ranking
Commission staff will research the eligibility of and criteria for projects to receive funding through the
CWSRF that use non-traditional technologies and green infrastructure, including clarification on EPA
green infrastructure monetary set asides within the CWSRF through DEP. Commission staff will meet
with Clean Water Trust (CWT) and DEP staff for information on how projects are ranked on the IUP
and funding priorities. The analysis will evaluate eligibility differences based on water resource
impacted.
Deliverable: Memorandum to include information on EPA and DEP monetary set asides within the
CWT for green infrastructure and non-traditional projects, IUP ranking, and DEP funding priorities.
Task 4: Identify Opportunities for and Barriers to Increased Access to CWSRF Funding
Using the information gathered in Tasks 1-3, Commission staff will identify opportunities for and
barriers to increased access to funding. Commission staff will evaluate paths forward for opportunities
and identify possible solutions for barriers. Commission staff will explore the role of pilot and planning
projects in increasing access to funding and how EPA-defined “qualifying green projects” may be used
for non-traditional projects.
Commission staff will examine options under the 208 Plan to prioritize support and funding for non-
traditional technologies.
Deliverable: Memorandum to include opportunities for and barriers to increasing IUP eligibility and
ranking for projects related to specific water resources, and options under the 208 Plan to prioritize
support and funding for non-traditional technologies.
Task 5: Solutions
Using the information gathered in Tasks 1-4, Commission staff will create guidance for CCIWPF
member towns on how to structure projects to achieve high SRF ranking. In addition, Commission
staff will develop a conceptual project for review and discussion with DEP and CWT staff to create a
strategy for how that project could be included on the IUP.
Deliverable: Guidance on how to structure project applications to achieve high SRF ranking and
development of a conceptual project to create a strategy for inclusion on the IUP.
COMMUNITY SEPTIC
MANAGEMENT LOAN
PROGRAM REVIEW
Draft - February 2022
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Lead Author:
Brian Baumgaertel, Senior Environmental Specialist, Barnstable County Department of Health and
Environment, bbaumgaertel@barnstablecounty.org
Contributors:
Elizabeth Albert, Barnstable County Administrator
Vaira Harik, Assistant Barnstable County Administrator
Robert Lawton, Interim Barnstable County Finance Director
Sean O’Brien, Director, Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment
Matthew Schnackenberg, PFM Financial Advisors, LLC
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose of this Report .................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 About the Community Septic Management Loan Program .......................................................... 5
1.3 Current Financial Status ................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Assessment Approach ................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Scenarios ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 7
2 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3 About the Community Septic Management Loan Program ................................................................ 10
3.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Loan Eligibility ............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Betterment Loans to Homeowners ............................................................................................ 10
3.4 Incoming Loans from the State Revolving Fund ......................................................................... 10
4 Current Program Financial Status ....................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Loans from the State Revolving Fund ......................................................................................... 11
4.2 Repayment to the State Revolving Fund .................................................................................... 11
4.3 Betterment Loans to Homeowners ............................................................................................ 11
4.4 Homeowner Loan Repayment .................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Default Rate ................................................................................................................................ 12
4.6 Administrative Expenses ............................................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Personnel ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.6.2 Legal Services ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.3 Contractual .......................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.4 Other expenses ................................................................................................................... 12
4.6.5 Professional/Technical Services .......................................................................................... 12
4.6.6 Summary of Expenses ......................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Program Reserves ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Program Financial Coverage Factor ............................................................................................ 13
5 Factors Impacting Program Sustainability .......................................................................................... 14
5.1 Interest Rates from the State Revolving Fund ............................................................................ 14
5.2 Interest Rates to Loan Applicants ............................................................................................... 14
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5.3 Internal Cash Investment from Barnstable County .................................................................... 14
5.4 Homeowner Demand for Loans .................................................................................................. 15
5.4.1 Historical Perspective .......................................................................................................... 15
5.5 Program Administration.............................................................................................................. 16
6 Assessment Approach ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Homeowner Betterment Demand Model ................................................................................... 17
6.1.1 Sewer Connections ............................................................................................................. 17
6.1.2 Innovative/Alternative Septic Systems ............................................................................... 18
6.1.3 Existing Title 5 Replacement Demand ................................................................................ 18
6.1.4 Total Expected Demand ...................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Financial Pro Forma Model ......................................................................................................... 19
6.2.1 Model Inputs ....................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.2 Model Outputs .................................................................................................................... 19
7 Pro Forma Scenarios ........................................................................................................................... 20
7.1 How to Interpret the Scenarios................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Scenario 1 .................................................................................................................................... 21
7.2.1 Scenario 1a .......................................................................................................................... 21
7.2.2 Scenario 1b .......................................................................................................................... 21
7.3 Scenario 2 .................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3.1 Scenario 2a .......................................................................................................................... 22
7.3.2 Scenario 2b .......................................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Scenario 3 .................................................................................................................................... 23
7.4.1 Scenario 3a .......................................................................................................................... 23
7.4.2 Scenario 3b .......................................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Scenario 4 .................................................................................................................................... 24
7.5.1 Scenario 4a .......................................................................................................................... 24
7.5.2 Scenario 4b .......................................................................................................................... 24
7.6 Summary of Scenarios ................................................................................................................ 25
8 Recommendations .............................................................................................................................. 26
8.1 Scenarios 1a and 1b – NOT RECOMMENDED ............................................................................. 26
8.2 Scenario 2a – NOT RECOMMENDED ........................................................................................... 26
8.3 Scenario 2b – NOT RECOMMENDED ........................................................................................... 26
8.4 Scenario 3a and 3b ...................................................................................................................... 26
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8.5 Scenarios 4a and 4b .................................................................................................................... 26
8.6 Ongoing Review .......................................................................................................................... 27
9 References .......................................................................................................................................... 28
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1 Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose of this Report
In early 2021 the Barnstable County Commissioners initiated a review of the Community Septic
Management Loan Program (CSMLP), directing staff to investigate lowering the interest rate charged by
the program from 5% to 0% for betterment loans for homeowners to pay sewer connection costs.
This report is intended to provide a review of the scenarios under which a reduced interest rate would
be possible while still maintaining financial sustainability to ensure that the program is available to
Barnstable County residents for the foreseeable future.
1.2 About the Community Septic Management Loan Program
The Barnstable County Community Septic Management Loan Program (CSMLP) is widely lauded as an
example of a highly successful public health program, with 4560 loans worth $54.2 million being made
to homeowners on Cape Cod as of the date of this report. Loan funds have been used by homeowners
to replace failed septic systems and cesspools with “Title 5” – compliant systems (Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection, 2016) which are designed to better protect the environment
and public health by improved removal of potentially harmful pathogenic organisms. Loan applicants
can also utilize the funds to pay for the cost of a connection to sewer where available.
Loans from the CSMLP are currently available to Barnstable County homeowners at a 5% per annum
interest rate, with a 20-year loan term. In the event of default, loans are subject to a 14% per annum
interest rate. CSMLP loans are “first position” liens, meaning that in the event of foreclosure, the septic
betterment gets repaid first.
1.3 Current Financial Status
The CSMLP finds itself on good financial footing at the present time. New loans from the SRF have not
been needed since 2010, as the program has been able to reloan its incoming principal and interest
repayments. At present however, demand for new loans is quickly depleting the available funds, such
that additional borrowing from the SRF will be needed in the next 2-3 years to maintain the current
pace.
1.4 Assessment Approach
Financial assessments should always be approached by using as much data as possible along with good
tools to process the data into something usable. This assessment uses two main components to account
for the four major factors affecting program sustainability as outlined in Section 5. The first is a
Homeowner Betterment Demand Model to predict year-to-year demand for loan funds, and a Pro
Forma Financial Model to digest the data and inform the best course of action with respect to major
program changes.
Future homeowner demand for loans to pay for sewer connections is addressed via review of town
wastewater plans. We estimate that there will be 17,000 or more new sewer connections installed over
the next 10 years, with a total value of close to $200 million, accounting for inflation. It is unlikely that a
large percentage of new sewer connections will result in requests for loans, so this assessment assumes
that 35% of homeowners will utilize the program. The chart below shows loan demand 10 years into the
past, and 10 years into the future.
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1.5 Scenarios
The approach described above gives a great deal of flexibility and allows for the review of different
interest rate and investment scenarios with a few keystrokes. This report looks at four scenarios that
were designed to illuminate a wide range of options.
Scenario 1 considers a 0% homeowner interest rate with a 2% interest rate on borrowing from the SRF.
Scenario 2 considers a 0% homeowner interest rate with a 0% interest rate on borrowing from the SRF.
Scenario 3 utilizes a sliding interest rate based on an economic means test. Homeowners at or below a
percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) would be eligible for the 0% rate, a middle bracket at 2%
interest, and an upper bracket at 4% interest.
Scenario 4 is the “change nothing” scenario, wherein the interest rate to all homeowners is kept at 5%.
Each of these scenarios are presented in the table below, along with:
1. 20-year Average Coverage – See section 4.8 for detail on what “coverage” represents. PFM
Financial Services recommends that a healthy loan program maintains a 1.20 coverage and
above.
2. Minimum Coverage – the minimum coverage during the period of SRF loan repayment.
3. Program “Underwater” – The year in which the yearly coverage drops below one and stays
there, indicating that the program is paying out more funds in SRF repayments than it is bringing
in in principal and interest payments. This column does not apply to scenarios that never drop
below 1.0 coverage.
4. $ Remaining at End – The amount of funds left over after all SRF funds have been repaid.
5. Admin Reserve Depletion – The year in which the $1.5 million Admin Reserve Fund is fully
depleted.
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Note 1 – Coverage is defined as the amount of funds coming into the program in the form of principal
and interest repayments from homeowners, divided by the debt service paid by Barnstable County to
the SRF. A coverage factor of 1.20 is indicated as being a “healthy” number.
1.6 Recommendations
Based on the results of the assessment, we are recommending selection of either scenario 3a or 3b.
Given the current information, either scenario would result in a sustainable program that is able to meet
a significant amount of demand for a long time to come. Investment of Barnstable County funds, while
not necessary for the program to function, would serve to provide a reserve fund to help CSMLP
weather any unexpected surges in loan demand for which SRF loans could not be secured in time.
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2a 0% 0% $0 1.13 0.99 - $2m Year 22
2b 0% 0% $5m 1.22 1.02 - $5m Year 22
3a Sliding 0% & 2% $0 1.23 1.10 - $7m -
3b Sliding 0% & 2% $5m 1.33 1.17 - $12m -
4a 5% 2% $0m 1.59 1.40 - $34m -
4b 5% 2% $5m 1.75 1.44 - $40m -
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Scenario Ranking2 Notes
1a 3 Rapid depletion of funds – Program will have to close up shop.
1b 3 Same as 1a except BC put in $5m.
2a 3 Leave program in a precarious position, and no funds left at the “end”.
2b 2 Not recommended – not a healthy financial situation.
3a 1 Strong, sustainable program.
3b 1 Strong, sustainable program with good reserves.
4a 2 Doesn’t meet the goal of lower interest rate.
4b 2 Doesn’t meet the goal of lower interest rate.
Note 2 - 1 = Highest ranking, 3 = Lowest ranking
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2 Introduction
In early 2021 the Barnstable County Commissioners initiated a review of the Community Septic
Management Loan Program (CSMLP), directing staff to investigate lowering the interest rate charged by
the program from 5% to 0% for betterment loans for homeowners to pay sewer connection costs.
This report is intended to provide a review of the scenarios under which a reduced interest rate would
be possible while still maintaining financial sustainability to ensure that the program is available to
Barnstable County residents for the foreseeable future.
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3 About the Community Septic Management Loan Program
3.1 Overview
The Barnstable County Community Septic Management Loan Program (CSMLP) is a division of the
Department of Health and Environment. Begun in 2005, CSMLP was enabled under special legislation
(Massachusetts Legislature, 2004) crafted to allow Barnstable County to borrow from the Massachusetts
State Revolving Fund (SRF) for the purpose of making low-interest betterment loans to homeowners to
pay for the cost of replacing failed septic systems under Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection’s Community Septic Management Program (CSMP). Prior to 2005, the CSMP funds were
available only to individual municipalities. The new region-wide program would relieve the
administrative burden faced by town staff and allow for greater efficiency with dedicated staff.
3.2 Loan Eligibility
First and foremost, the CSMP program is intended to address onsite septic system financing needs in
environmentally sensitive or threatened areas (Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection,
2005). Secondly, all things being equal, loans should be preferentially distributed based on the
homeowner’s economic need (Massachusetts Legislature, 1994).
To be eligible for a loan, the homeowner must demonstrate:
• That their septic system is certified as failed by a properly licensed Massachusetts Septic System
Inspector, either per the failure criteria in Title 5, or by town Board of Health regulation
• That their yearly income does not exceed $150,000 (unless additionally approved by DEP)
• That their property is not subject to excessive municipal liens
3.3 Betterment Loans to Homeowners
CSMLP has been widely lauded as a successful Barnstable County public health program, with 4560 loans
worth $54.2 million being made as of the date of this report. Loan funds have been used by
homeowners to replace failed septic systems and cesspools with “Title 5” – compliant systems
(Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, 2016) which are designed to better protect
the environment and public health by improved removal of potentially harmful pathogenic organisms.
Loan applicants can also utilize the funds to pay for the cost of a connection to sewer where available.
Loans from the CSMLP are currently available at a 5% per annum interest rate, with a 20-year loan term.
CSMLP loans are “first position” liens, meaning that in the event of foreclosure, the septic betterment
gets repaid first.
3.4 Incoming Loans from the State Revolving Fund
Funding for the CSMLP is in the form of loans from the State Revolving Fund, which are managed by the
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (CWT).
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4 Current Program Financial Status
4.1 Loans from the State Revolving Fund
Between 2006 and 2020, CSMLP has been in
receipt of six SRF loans totaling $29m (see detail at
right). At the time that these existing SRF loans
were originated, the interest rate from the SRF
was 0%. In about 2010, MassDEP increased the
interest rate to 2%. Due to this, it was decided to
cease requesting new SRF loans and instead sustain the program on the 5% per annum interest coming
into the program.
4.2 Repayment to the State Revolving Fund
At present, Barnstable County is responsible for a yearly debt service payment to the SRF of $1,464,211,
with a current outstanding debt of $17,722,101. Debt service payments are made from the proceeds of
loan principal payments received.
4.3 Betterment Loans to Homeowners
CSMLP originates approximately 200 - 230 new loans each year, with a 3-year rolling average of $3.58
million.
In total, the program has originated $54.2 million from 4560 loans since its inception. Of that $54.2
million, $29 million has been funded from the State Revolving Fund, while the remaining $25.2 million
has been funded by “re-loaning” money that has been received from principal and interest payments.
4.4 Homeowner Loan Repayment
At present there are 1,440 loans in repayment, with a total principal repayment value of approximately
$13.4 million and a total interest repayment value of $5.3 million. Yearly principal and interest
repayments for existing loans are shown in the figure below.
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4.5 Default Rate
CSMLP has maintained a default rate of approximately 5%.
4.6 Administrative Expenses
4.6.1 Personnel
At present, CSMLP employs 1.5 FTE staff, with a total estimated yearly administrative cost of $160,000.
4.6.2 Legal Services
CSMLP utilizes the debt collection services of Diane Mulligan, Esquire
4.6.3 Contractual
CSMLP has minimal contractual expenses.
4.6.4 Other expenses
Other expenses include computer equipment, printing, and postage, with postage representing the
largest share at $9,500 mailing invoices to clients. CSMLP is working toward implementing a new billing
system that will allow for electronic (email) invoicing.
4.6.5 Professional/Technical Services
As arranged by the previous County Administrator, $250,000 in funds from CSMLP were used to pay the
Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown for monitoring near-shore waters for nitrogen contamination
due to wastewater.
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4.6.6 Summary of Expenses
The following table is a summary of administrative expenses for the past five fiscal years.
Type 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Personnel $ 145,789.16 $ 242,623.52 $ 242,570.95 $ 405,876.74 $ 359,492.13
Legal $ 8,381.74 $ 3,698.25 $ 6,743.33 $ 19,756.19 $ 19,469.35
Contractual $ - $ - $ 5,485.80 $ 3,105.60 $ 4,510.00
Other $ 5,456.03 $ 11,072.92 $ 14,773.69 $ 11,069.61 $ 14,447.03
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Total $ 378,750.62 $ 257,394.69 $ 269,573.77 $ 439,808.14 $ 397,918.51
4.7 Program Reserves
End of Year reserves for fiscal year 2021 totaled $8,447,743.
4.8 Program Financial Coverage Factor
The “coverage factor” is a metric used as a measure of program health that is obtained by dividing the
incoming funds by the outgoing funds. In this case, incoming funds are the sum of the homeowner
principal repayments plus interest. Outgoing funds are represented by debt service payments back to
the SRF.
At present, CSMLP receives $1,686,427 in yearly principal repayments and interest, and pays $1,464,210
in yearly debt service. The resulting coverage factor of 1.15 indicates that CSMLP receives more funds in
homeowner payments that it pays out in debt service.
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5 Factors Impacting Program Sustainability
There are several factors which impact the long-term financial sustainability of the CSMLP, some of
which are controllable, while others are not. This program review looked at four major factors: interest
rates from the State Revolving Fund (not controllable), interest rates to homeowners (controllable),
internal cash investment (controllable), homeowner loan demand (not controllable), and program
administration costs (semi-controllable).
5.1 Interest Rates from the State Revolving Fund
Interest rates from the State Revolving Fund are defined in 310 CMR 44.00: DEP Selection, Approval and
Regulation of Water Pollution Abatement Projects Receiving Financial Assistance from the State
Revolving Fund. The introductory paragraph (310 CMR 44.01) states that “The current standard subsidy
is provided via a 2% interest, 20-year loan, but there are opportunities for some projects to receive 30-
year loans, or lower interest rates” [Emphasis added].
Section 44.07 outlines a scenario under which a 0% interest may be available for projects that are
“Nutrient Removal Projects in communities that have established Flow Neutral Land Use Controls”.
Barnstable County staff have inquired with the Clean Water Trust whether the 0% interest rate may be
available to the CSMLP. While a formal answer is pending submittal of a formal proposal from
Barnstable County, CWT staff have indicated that the 0% interest rate is potentially applicable.
5.2 Interest Rates to Loan Applicants
M.G.L. Chapter 80 Section 13, Betterment Apportionment and Reapportionment (Massachusetts
Legislature, n.d.) defines the amount of latitude that is available in terms of loan/betterment interest
rates:
…assessments made under this chapter shall bear interest at 1 rate of 5 per cent per
annum or, at the election of the city, town, or district at a rate up to 2 per cent above
the rate of interest chargeable to the city, town, or district for the betterment…
In relation to loans available from the SRF, which are presently at 2% (per 310 CMR 44.01), the following
interest rates would be applicable to loans made to homeowners from the CSMLP:
5% OR 2%-4%
If Barnstable County can secure a 0% interest rate from the SRF, the following interest rates would be
applicable:
5% OR 0%-2%
Per discussions with DEP and CWT staff, Barnstable County has latitude to determine the interest rate
without prior approval.
5.3 Internal Cash Investment from Barnstable County
If available, Barnstable County may consider making a cash investment in the CSMLP that could have an
impact on the long-term financial stability of the program.
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5.4 Homeowner Demand for Loans
CSMLP has seen fluctuations in demand for loans over the years, and it is anticipated that that with
significant town resources being expended to install and expand wastewater treatment that the demand
will increase significantly.
5.4.1 Historical Perspective
The number of loans made each month fluctuates with both market demand and the season, but on
average has consistently remained around 15-18 new loan applications each month (see figure below).
On average, loans have increased in size over the past decade, with an average of $11,000 per loan in
2012 rising to an average of $13,000 in 2021 (see figure below).
2012 2017 2022
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5.5 Program Administration
Current staffing levels at the CSMLP have varied, peaking at 3.5 FTE and currently 1.5 FTE. The current
staffing levels are adequate to maintain the current level of loan demand, however, as loan demand is
expected to increase significantly, additional staffing will be needed to maintain an efficient and viable
program.
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6 Assessment Approach
Financial assessments should always be approached by using as much data as possible along with good
tools to process the data into something usable. This assessment uses two main components to account
for the four major factors affecting program sustainability as outlined in Section 5. The first is a
Homeowner Betterment Demand Model to predict year-to-year demand for loan funds, and a Pro
Forma Financial Model to digest the data and inform the best course of action with respect to major
program changes. In this case the primary proposed change is an adjustment of the outgoing
homeowner interest rate.
6.1 Homeowner Betterment Demand Model
Year-on-year homeowner demand for loans can be difficult to assess and is highly variable depending on
several factors.
To develop a reasonably accurate pro forma, we reviewed each town’s wastewater plans to assess how
many sewer connections or I/A systems would be installed each year over the next ten years. This was
no small task, as each town is at a different stage of planning, and no two wastewater plans provide the
same amount of information. In cases where the needed information was either missing or not obvious,
we contacted town officials and board members who could supply it.
6.1.1 Sewer Connections
Based on the information collected, we anticipate approximately 17,000 new sewer connections over
the next 10 years.
Data on sewer connection costs were collected via survey by the town of Chatham in 2020. For 64 single
family home connections installed between 2013 and 2020, the average total cost when adjusted for
inflation was $11,331, with a minimum of $3,459 and a maximum of $27,092. Using this cost, we
anticipate approximately $194 million in new sewer connection installations over the next ten years.
It is difficult to determine what percentage of homeowners will apply for CSMLP loans. For this report,
we assumed 35%, resulting in a demand of $62.9 million over 10 years.
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6.1.2 Innovative/Alternative Septic Systems
Some towns are considering utilizing Innovative/Alternative(I/A) Septic System technologies to meet
TMDL’s in areas where sewers are cost prohibitive. As of the date of this report, I/A’s are not being
widely considered, but we expect that to change in the near term as a batch of very promising
technologies work their way through the approval pipeline. As such, I/A’s are not considered in this
portion of the model but will likely be included in subsequent updates.
6.1.3 Existing Title 5 Replacement Demand
At present, the 3-year rolling average is $3.58 million, which is about $0.5 million above the average
during the mid-2010’s. The model considers a flat $3.0 million for each year from 2022-2032, plus 3%
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6.1.4 Total Expected Demand
6.2 Financial Pro Forma Model
Barnstable County contracted with PFM Financial Advisors, LCC to develop a financial model to generate
a pro forma financial report on which to base decisions about the future of the CSMLP program. The
model has several inputs and outputs as described below.
6.2.1 Model Inputs
• Currently Available Funds
• Admin Reserve Amount
• Amount to be loaned out over the next 10 years
• Amount to be prepaid over the next 10 years
• Admin cost per year and growth rate factor
• Borrower financing terms for outgoing homeowner loans and incoming SRF loans
• Year-by-year homeowner repayment information (principal and interest) for existing loans
• Year-by-year SRF debt service
6.2.2 Model Outputs
• Average coverage over 20 years
• Minimum coverage over loan repayment period
• Ending fund balance
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7 Pro Forma Scenarios
The approach described above gives a great deal of flexibility and allows for the review of different
interest rate and investment scenarios with a few keystrokes. This report looks at four scenarios that
were designed to illuminate a wide range of options. “Tweaks” to these four scenarios can easily yield
different and perhaps more favorable results and do bear some consideration.
7.1 How to Interpret the Scenarios
Each scenario is simplified down to three inputs, which are shown in the first table of each section. Two
of the inputs are controllable by Barnstable County: The outgoing interest rate, and the amount of cash
investment. Loans from the SRF are entirely dependent on a decision made by MassDEP and the CWT.
The second table in each section represents the model output and includes five elements:
6. 20-year Average Coverage – See section 4.8 for detail on what “coverage” represents. PFM
Financial Services recommends that a healthy loan program maintains a 1.20 coverage and
above.
7. Minimum Coverage – the minimum coverage during the period of SRF loan repayment.
8. Program “Underwater” – The year in which the yearly coverage drops below one and stays
there, indicating that the program is paying out more funds in SRF repayments than it is bringing
in in principal and interest payments. This column does not apply to scenarios that never drop
below 1.0 coverage.
9. $ Remaining at End – The amount of funds left over after all SRF funds have been repaid.
10. Admin Reserve Depletion – The year in which the $1.5 million Admin Reserve Fund is fully
depleted.
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7.2 Scenario 1
Scenario 1 is the “just move ahead” scenario, wherein the outgoing interest rate is dropped to zero
percent, but Barnstable County is unable to secure zero percent loan funding from the Clean Water
Trust. Scenario 1 is further broken into two sub-scenarios, a and b, with Barnstable County investing
either $0 or $5.0m in County funds respectively.
It is important to note that per our reading of Massachusetts “Betterment Law” (M.G.L.
Chapter 80 Section 13), that this scenario would be impossible – Barnstable County could
not borrow at 2% and loan out at 0%. Additionally, CSMLP does not have adequate funds
on hand to handle an increased load without going back to the SRF for additional funds.
7.2.1 Scenario 1a
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
0% 2% $0
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
0.96 0.82 Year 7 $m Year 9
7.2.2 Scenario 1b
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
0% 2% $5m
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.04 0.82 Year 9 $m Year 11
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7.3 Scenario 2
Scenario 2 mirrors scenario 1 above but reflects Barnstable County being successful in securing a 0%
interest rate from the SRF.
7.3.1 Scenario 2a
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
0% 0% $0
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.13 0.99 - $2m Year 22
7.3.2 Scenario 2b
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
0% 0% $5m
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.22 1.02 - $5m Year 22
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7.4 Scenario 3
Scenario 3 uses a sliding scale interest rate that is income-based for a more equitable distribution of
available funds. The following table is an example of a possible sliding scale scenario based on certain
breakpoints in Area Median Income (AMI):
Interest Rate Example Income Threshold % Of Loan Portfolio
0% 120% of Area Median Income (AMI) and below 50%
2% 120% of AMI and up to 180% AMI 35%
4% 180% AMI and above 15%
Scenario 3 also uses a blended SRF interest rate, where 75% of the amount borrowed would be at 0%,
while 25% would be borrowed at 2%.
7.4.1 Scenario 3a
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
Sliding 0% & 2% $0
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.23 1.10 - $7m -
7.4.2 Scenario 3b
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
Sliding 0% & 2% $5m
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.33 1.17 - $12m -
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7.5 Scenario 4
Scenario 4 is the opposite of Scenario 1 and represents the closest to the “do nothing” null hypothesis.
This scenario maintains the outgoing interest rate at 5% and an SRF interest rate of 2%.
7.5.1 Scenario 4a
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
5% 2% $0m
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.59 1.40 - $34m -
7.5.2 Scenario 4b
Loans to Clients Loans from CWT BC Investment
5% 2% $5m
20-year Average
Coverage Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
End
Admin Reserve
Depletion
1.75 1.44 - $40m -
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7.6 Summary of Scenarios
Scenario Loans to Clients Loans from
CWT
BC Cash 20-year Average
Coverage
Minimum
Coverage
Program
"Underwater"
$ Remaining at
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Admin Reserve
Depletion
1a 0% 2% $0 0.96 0.82 Year 7 $m Year 9
1b 0% 2% $5m 1.04 0.82 Year 9 $m Year 11
2a 0% 0% $0 1.13 0.99 - $2m Year 22
2b 0% 0% $5m 1.22 1.02 - $5m Year 22
3a Sliding 0% & 2% $0 1.23 1.10 - $7m -
3b Sliding 0% & 2% $5m 1.33 1.17 - $12m -
4a 5% 2% $0m 1.59 1.40 - $34m -
4b 5% 2% $5m 1.75 1.44 - $40m -
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8 Recommendations
8.1 Scenarios 1a and 1b – NOT RECOMMENDED
As noted above, Scenarios 1a and 1b is financially impossible. They are also legally impossible as the
legislation enabling betterments would not allow Barnstable County to loan at 0% interest on a 2%
interest SRF loan.
8.2 Scenario 2a – NOT RECOMMENDED
This scenario leaves the CSMLP in a very bad financial position
8.3 Scenario 2b – NOT RECOMMENDED
While marginally better than Scenario 2a, this scenario would require an investment of $5 million of
county funds that would do little to stabilize the program over the long term and could likely be better
used elsewhere.
8.4 Scenario 3a and 3b - RECOMMENDED
Generally speaking, Scenarios 3a and 3b represent a compromise between the desire to reduce the
interest rate significantly, while maintaining program sustainability into the foreseeable future. There
are additional decisions to be made if this scenario were selected, namely the income cutoff points for
each of the interest rates, and the interest rates themselves.
8.5 Scenarios 4a and 4b – NOT RECOMMENDED
If the goal of this exercise is to lower the interest rate to make a program that is more accessible and
equitable, then this scenario is not recommended.
8.6 Summary of Recommendations
Scenario Ranking2 Notes
1a 3 Rapid depletion of funds – Program will have to close up shop.
1b 3 Same as 1a except BC put in $5m.
2a 3 Leave program in a precarious position, and no funds left at the “end”.
2b 2 Not recommended – not a healthy financial situation.
3a 1 Strong, sustainable program.
3b 1 Strong, sustainable program with good reserves.
4a 2 Doesn’t meet the goal of lower interest rate.
4b 2 Doesn’t meet the goal of lower interest rate.
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8.7 Ongoing Review
Regardless of what scenario is selected, the analysis completed in this report should be renewed each
year to account for the unforeseen and to ensure that the program doesn’t “drive off a cliff”
unexpectedly.
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9 References
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, 2005. Community Septic Management
Program. [Online]
Available at: https://www.mass.gov/doc/community-septic-management-program-manual/download
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, 2016. 310 CMR 15.00. [Online]
Available at: https://www.mass.gov/doc/310-cmr-15000-title-5-of-the-state-environmental-
code/download
Massachusetts Legislature, 1994. Chapter 85 of the Acts of 1994. [Online]
Available at: https://archives.lib.state.ma.us/bitstream/handle/2452/25732/1994acts0085.pdf
[Accessed 27 January 2022].
Massachusetts Legislature, 1996. Chapter 15 of the Acts of 1996. [Online]
Available at: https://archives.lib.state.ma.us/bitstream/handle/2452/30131/1996acts0015.pdf
[Accessed 27 January 2022].
Massachusetts Legislature, 2004. Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2004. [Online]
Available at: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2004/Chapter381
Massachusetts Legislature, n.d. M.G.L. ch.80 s.13 - Apportionment and Reapportionment. [Online]
Available at: https://malegislature.gov/laws/generallaws/parti/titlexiii/chapter80/section13
Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
Projects Qualified for Subsidy – June 2022
2021 Clean Water Intended Use Plan (IUP) Projects
As of May 31, 2022, the following 2021 IUP projects have executed a Project Regulatory Agreement (PRA) and are eligible for a final
commitment of subsidy from the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board.
Town Project Project Cost
in IUP
Project Cost in
PRA
Contingent Subsidy
Commitment (voted
April 2021)
Updated Subsidy
Per CCIWPF
Regulations
Barnstable Wastewater Pump Station Improvements $2,000,000 $2,761,225 $500,000 $690,306
2022 Clean Water Intended Use Plan (IUP) Projects
On May 9, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection released the final 2022 Clean Water IUP. The following
projects are qualified and eligible for a contingent commitment of subsidy from the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund
Management Board.
2022 Clean Water Intended Use Plan
Town Project Project Cost
in IUP
Contingent Subsidy per
CCIWPF Regulations
Barnstable Wastewater Pump Station Replacement Project $5,540,000 $1,385,000
Chatham Taylors Pond/Mill Creek (1D-2B) Sewer Extension $14,696,000 $3,674,000
Chatham Chatham Stage Harbor (1C-5/1E-2) Sewer Extension $11,010,500 $2,752,625
Chatham Chatham Mill Pond Pumping Station Upgrade 2022 $2,268,000 $567,000
Chatham WPCF Sludge Processing Upgrades $4,750,000 $1,187,500
Falmouth Falmouth WWTF TASA Improvements $20,000,000 $5,000,000
Orleans Meetinghouse Pond Area Collection System and PS $32,906,000 $8,226,500
Orleans Permeable Reactive Barrier Implementation $17,094,000 $4,273,500
Charles D. Baker
Governor
Karyn E. Polito
Lieutenant Governor
Bethany A. Card
Secretary
Martin Suuberg
Commissioner
This information is available in alternate format. Contact Glynis Bugg at 617-348-4040.
TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370
MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep
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June 1, 2022
Dear Municipal Official:
I am writing to inform you of regulatory revisions the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is developing to ensure that timely actions are taken to
restore and protect coastal estuaries that have been impacted by excessive nitrogen pollution.
The two regulatory approaches we developed and plan to publish for public comment this fall
provide communities with choices on how to address the growing pollution problem affecting
our waters. MassDEP will be requesting a meeting with you as we seek input on these proposals
prior to publication.
As you are well aware, nutrient contamination is one of the most pressing environmental
challenges facing Cape Cod. Increased population and development in those areas surrounding
Cape Cod's estuaries have resulted in excessive amounts of nutrients being discharged into these
sensitive resources, causing eutrophication and prompting the accelerated growth of nuisance
plants, weeds and algae, using up much of the oxygen in the water. This forces out finfish,
shellfish, and indigenous plant species. The result-water bodies that violate state water quality
standards, are visually displeasing, smell bad, and cannot support the natural uses that the
estuaries have historically offered. This is not only an environmental problem- if not addressed
in a timely way, it is likely to harm the Cape's economy through a decline in fishing, shellfishing,
tourism, and property values.
The primary water quality problem on Cape Cod stems from nitrogen contamination. Nitrogen
from septic systems, wastewater treatment plants, lawns and stormwater leaches into
groundwater and flows underground and is discharged to surface water bodies. While nitrogen
comes from a variety of sources, on Cape Cod the predominant sources are on-site septic
systems. Approximately 85 percent of the wastewater flow into Cape Cod's embayments comes
from on-site septic systems.
MassDEP has been working closely with Cape Cod communities to assess and address this
problem. First, MassDEP collaborated with Cape Cod communities and the University of
Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Estuaries Project, to provide communities with the
scientific studies they need to effectively address the specific water quality issues impacting each
estuary. These studies, which clearly demonstrate the need to take action, were also used to form
the underlying basis for Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). TMDLs are U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or EPA-approved calculations of the maximum amount of a
pollutant allowed to enter a waterbody so that the waterbody will meet and continue to meet
water quality standards for that particular pollutant. A TMDL determines a pollutant reduction
target and allocates load reductions necessary to the source(s) of the pollutant. There are
currently 30 TMDLs for nitrogen across Cape Cod, generally requiring significant reductions in
nitrogen loads.
To further facilitate development of solutions to this problem, in 2013 MassDEP directed the
Cape Cod Commission to prepare an update to the 1978 Water Quality Management (WQM)
Plan for Cape Cod in accordance with §208 of the Federal Clean Water Act ("CWA" or the
"Act"). The Plan was certified by Governor Baker and approved by EPA in 2015, after an
extensive public participation process that included numerous public meetings across the Cape
and input from hundreds of residents, community officials and stakeholders. The Plan examines
the causes of water quality issues on Cape Cod and provides options for communities to
consider, including new planning tools to use in making local decisions about potential solutions.
The Plan Update also offers greater flexibility and discusses financing and funding options to
help implement those solutions.
Since adoption of the Updated Plan there have been important steps taken to further assist such
efforts, including a new source of ongoing funding, proposed by Cape legislators and signed into
law by the Governor, to help towns pay for necessary wastewater infrastructure and water quality
remediation projects. This fund, known as the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund, is
already providing substantial financial assistance to wastewater efforts on Cape Cod . MassDEP
has also continued to work with communities to develop and implement wastewater plans, and
we have been pleased to see a range of progress across with the Cape, including planning,
funding, evaluating pilot approaches, and, in some cases, the actual implementation of solutions.
At the same time, such progress has been inconsistent and unpredictable across the Cape
communities. We have clearly heard this concern from citizens and advocates who have urged
additional action. MassDEP ultimately has the responsibility to ensure that concrete actions are
taken in a timely way to address the ongoing nitrogen contamination and ensure these critical
water resources meet water quality standards.
MassDEP, therefore, is planning to propose two regulatory changes to meet this responsibility.
First, the primary source of the nitrogen contamination is septic systems, and our regulatory
authority for such systems is the Title 5 regulation- and MassDEP must ensure these
requirements are protective of water quality. Therefore, we are proposing to revise Title 5
regulations to establish “Nitrogen Sensitive Areas” (NSAs) for watersheds draining into an
estuaries where there is an EPA-approved “Total Maximum Daily Load,” which finds that the
estuary is impaired by nitrogen. The revised regulations would require - unless Towns take
advantage of an alternative watershed approach - that within 5 years of the effective of the NSA
designation, new on-site systems include, and existing on-site systems upgrade to, enhanced
nitrogen treatment systems demonstrating the lowest nitrogen levels in their effluent. For Cape
Cod communities subject to the Section 208 Water Quality Management Plan, the designation
and new requirements would become effective upon the final promulgation of the regulations.
MassDEP has prioritized our efforts for years to work with communities to develop more
tailored and effective wastewater solutions and remains committed to such efforts. Therefore,
we are also proposing a second regulatory revision to formally establish the “watershed permit.”
These permits are 20-year permits that are based on long-term wastewater plans that will achieve
water quality goals and provide communities the opportunity to utilize a range of approaches,
including centralized sewer treatment and innovative approaches. Importantly, if communities
take advantage of this approach, and obtain a watershed permit that covers an area that would be
subject to new NSA regulations, the system-by-system approach can be avoided.
To help provide some of the immediate funding needs that Towns moving forward will face,
Governor Baker has proposed $200 million in additional funding for communities moving
forward to addressing this environmental challenge. These funds will help support the needed
actions over the next several years to improve water quality, and demonstrate our ongoing
commitment to working with communities. The Baker-Polito Administration will be working to
secure passage of this important funding in the coming weeks.
MassDEP recognizes that Cape communities have been working to develop and implement plans
to address these water quality challenges. As we seek input and comment on these regulatory
approaches over the next few months, we would like to meet with appropriate officials in your
community to discuss the status of these efforts and how they may comport with the proposed
changes. I have attached a fact sheet that provides more details on the proposed regulatory
framework. Please contact Millie Garcia-Serrano, Director of MassDEP’s Southeast Regional
Office at millie.garcia-serrano@mass.gov to schedule a time where we can meet to discuss these
regulatory approaches in person.
Sincerely,
Martin J. Suuberg
Commissioner
Charles D. Baker
Governor
Karyn E. Polito
Lieutenant Governor
Bethany A. Card
Secretary
Martin Suuberg
Commissioner
This information is available in alternate format. Contact Glynis Bugg at 617-348-4040.
TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370
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Fact Sheet
MassDEP Regulatory Strategy for Estuaries Impaired by Nitrogen
June 1, 2022
1. Nitrogen Sensitive Area Designations: A primary source of nitrogen contamination of
coastal estuaries in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Islands are on-site septic
systems. MassDEP, in conjunction with local Boards of Health, regulates these systems
through “Title 5” regulations, 310 CMR 15.00.
To ensure the Title 5 regulations are protective of the environment, particularly in relation to the
impact of nitrogen discharges on surface water quality, MassDEP is proposing the following
revisions to Title 5:
Establish New Nitrogen Sensitive Areas (NSAs)
To more effectively address nitrogen impacting estuaries, MassDEP is proposing to establish new
“Natural Resource Area” NSAs for:
• any watershed to an embayment or sub-embayment that is the subject of a Nitrogen Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) approved by the EPA pursuant to the federal Clean Water
Act and an Area-Wide Water Quality Management Plan pursuant to Section 208 of the
Clean Water Act addressing nitrogen pollution:
o A “TMDL” is an EPA-approved calculation of the maximum amount of a pollutant
allowed to enter a waterbody so that the waterbody will meet and continue to meet
water quality standards for that particular pollutant. A TMDL determines a
pollutant reduction target and allocates load reductions necessary to the sources of
the pollutant.
o All Cape Cod communities are subject to the “208 Plan” approved by EPA in
2015.
o There are currently 30 watersheds across Cape Cod with EPA-approved nitrogen
TMDLs.
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o For these watersheds, the NSA designation is effective on the effective date of the
final regulations.
• any watershed to an embayment or sub-embayment that is the subject to an EPA-approved
TMDL or determined to be nitrogen sensitive by the Department based on scientific
evaluation and adopted through a public process involving public notice, including the
scientific and regulatory rational for the designation, and a 60-day public comment period.
o For these watersheds, the NSA designation is effective upon completion of the
public process and MassDEP’s issuance of the final designation.
New Requirements for Natural Resource Area NSAs
MassDEP is proposing new requirements for these new NSAs to more effectively address the
specific problems related to septic systems contaminating coastal estuaries.
• Unless a community is the subject of a Watershed Permit described below, any system
serving a new construction, or an existing facility must incorporate Best Available Nitrogen
Reducing Technology within five years of the effective date of the NSA designation of the
watershed in which they are located.
• Best Available Nitrogen Reducing Technology is an alternative system certified by
MassDEP for general use pursuant to Title 5 which has the lowest effluent Total Nitrogen
performance value. An alternative system granted provisional or pilot approval by
MassDEP may also be utilized as long as such system has a Total Nitrogen performance
value less than or equal to the lowest alternative system certified by the Department for
general use.
Exemption from Enhanced Treatment Requirements in Watersheds with Watershed Permits
While the enhanced treatment requirements for septic systems will result in significant reductions
in nitrogen pollution, they may not be the most effective and efficient way to restore the impacted
estuaries and achieve established water quality goals. Therefore, MassDEP is also proposing a
second, concurrent regulatory revision to formally establish a “watershed permit process.” If
communities take advantage of this approach, and obtain a watershed permit that covers an area
that would be subject to new “Nitrogen Sensitive Area” regulations, the above Title 5 NSA
requirements would not become effective for that area.
However, if a Watershed Permit is terminated by the permittee or revoked by MassDEP, new
systems installed after the date of termination/revocation would have to install Best Available
Nitrogen Reducing Technology and existing systems would have to install such technology within
five years from the effective date of the new NSA regulations or two years of the date of
termination/revocation, whichever is longer.
2. Watershed Permit Regulations: The Watershed Permitting regulations are a new, innovative
approach to provide communities the opportunity to develop and implement the most effective
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and efficient solutions to addressing water quality challenges. This approach provides the
opportunity for communities to employ a greater range of solutions to address their water
quality needs, including alternative or innovative approaches. The Watershed Permit is a 20-
year permit instead of the traditional five-year permit which utilizes an adaptive management
approach, requiring permittees to monitor, evaluate and report results, and adjust and modify
the strategies and practices as needed to address conditions that are causing the water quality
impairments.
Watershed Management Plan
The Watershed Permit is based on a “Watershed Management Plan” a long-term plan to address an
existing water quality impairment to restore and protect water quality. The Watershed
Management Plan must be approved by town meetings of each respective watershed permit
applicant, and is based on a Comprehensive or Targeted Watershed Management Plan. The Plan
provides a schedule and description of actions to restore the waterbody to applicable Water Quality
Standards in accordance with any applicable TMDL and/or any other applicable scientific
evaluation, such as the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) report.
For watersheds where a TMDL has been established, the Watershed Management Plan must
achieve compliance with the Water Quality Standards required by the TMDL and demonstrate that
at a minimum, 75% of the necessary pollutant reduction levels will be achieved within 20 years,
unless MassDEP determines an alternative schedule is appropriate based on watershed-specific
issues.
Watershed Permit Application
• Any Local Government Unit or Regional Local Government Unit can file for a watershed
permit. Multiple local government units that share a watershed or sub-watershed may
apply jointly for a Watershed Permit, provided they have entered into an enforceable
agreement (e.g., Intermunicipal Agreement) that confirms each permittee’s percentage
share of the aggregate pollutant removal responsibility and provides a framework to
coordinate resource management decision-making and arrangements relating to the receipt
and expenditure of funds for implementation.
• The Watershed Permit authorizes work needed to implement the Permittee’s mitigation
strategy for the watershed or sub-watershed, therefore the Application must include the
Watershed Management Plan for the watershed or sub-watershed including:
o maps depicting the regulated area (watershed boundary) and a narrative describing
the area proposed to be covered under a Watershed Permit;
o a description of the current and historic water quality conditions, including short-
(daily/seasonal) and long- (annual) term variability, proposed sentinel sampling
locations within the watershed/stations, sampling frequency, parameters and
sampling technique (e.g., grab/observation);
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o the earlier planning approaches taken prior to filing the application, including any
related findings and recommendations;
o the types, locations, and timing of any on-going and proposed TMDL or alternative
TMDL implementation activities within the watershed or sub-watershed proposed
for coverage;
o a table identifying the nitrogen load that the area proposed for coverage under the
watershed permit contributes to the surface waters of the watershed for the past 10
years and projected loads for the following 10 and depicting the necessary load
reductions (removal requirements) within the watershed to meet the TMDL or
TMDLs and a concise description of the means of achieving those specified
reductions during the term of the permit;
o the Conventional Control Technologies and Alternative Control Approaches or
Technologies selected for pollutant load reductions, the area covered by these
approaches, and identification of the permittee who will be responsible for
implementing each activity;
o the estimated load reductions needed to meet the threshold concentration(s) at the
sentinel station(s) for each of the selected Conventional Control Technologies and
Alternative Control Approaches or Technologies;
o the implementation schedule for each Alternative Control Approach or Technology
proposed, including a timeframe for demonstration, testing, and acceptance or
abandonment of such approaches or technologies;
o the Core Sewer Area and the service areas prioritized for wastewater collection and
treatment after accounting for implementation of the selected Alternative Control
Approaches and Technologies;
o if Alternative Control Approaches and Technologies are proposed, a contingency
plan for a back-up Conventional Control Technology in the event that the
Alternative Control Approaches and Technologies selected do not function as
predicted;
o the proposed approach to control 100% of all future pollutant loads to ensure that
loads will always stay below the applicable threshold levels cost estimates for the
infrastructure and programs associated with the proposed actions, if available;
o an implementation schedule, not to exceed 20 years, currently envisioned by the
applicant(s), including a designated set of activities that will occur in the first 5-year
block of time, and the results of which will enable the permittee to revise the
implementation plans for the next 5-year period as necessary to meet load reduction
requirements as specified.
Standard Watershed Permit Provisions
• The Department shall not issue a Watershed Permit if the Watershed Management Plan
does not provide for achievement of the Surface Water Quality standards applicable to the
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water bodies covered by the permit or if the permit does not provide for reasonable
progress in achievement of the TMDL load reductions necessary to meet water quality
standards.
• Consistent with the Watershed Management Plan, the permit shall require that 75% of the
necessary pollutant reduction levels will be achieved within 20 years, unless MassDEP
determines an alternative schedule is appropriate based on watershed-specific issues.
• The proposed activities, implementation schedule for such activities, and facilities set forth
in the applicant’s Watershed Management Plan shall be enforceable requirements,
incorporated in a Watershed Permit.
• Subject to Department approval, a permittee is granted pollutant reduction credit for
Alternative Control Approaches and Technologies only if the permittee implements and
maintains such approaches and/or technologies in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the Watershed Permit.
• The permittee shall provide a Contingency Plan in its Watershed Management Plan that
relies on Conventional Control Technologies to achieve the target threshold concentrations
identified in the Watershed Management Plan.
• The permittee shall monitor water quality in accordance with the permittee’s monitoring
plan and report the results in the Annual Reports required by the Watershed Permit.
• The Permit requires annual reporting, with 5-Year Reports evaluating results of program
and proposed adjustments through adaptive management.
• Any prospective changes to the Watershed Management Plan or the approved
implementation schedule shall be identified in the Annual Reports required by the
Watershed Permit. Any such proposed changes to the Watershed Management Plan shall
be subject to the Department’s review and approval.
• For a permittee(s) to terminate permit coverage, they must provide public notice and hold a
public meeting.
• Any permits issued by the Department that comprise a component of the implementation
activities or are applicable to the pollutant discharges in the watershed shall be incorporated
by reference into the Watershed Permit.
Watershed Permit Process
• The applicant shall publish public notice of the Watershed Permit proceeding in the MEPA
Environmental Monitor and in a newspaper circulated within the area that will be affected
by the Watershed Permit. The Department will post the notice on the Department’s
webpage.
• Public notice will afford a comment period of at least 60 days.
• A public hearing will be held if requested by the applicant, or if the Department determines
a public hearing to be in the public interest.
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• After the conclusion of the 60-day public comment period, the Department may issue or
deny a final Watershed Permit.
o If no comments objecting to the issuance or terms of the Watershed Permit were
received by the Department during the public comment period, then the Watershed
Permit shall take effect upon issuance.
o If comments objecting to the issuance or the terms and conditions of the Watershed
Permit were received by the Department during the public comment period, then the
final Watershed Permit shall become effective 21 days after issuance, unless a
request for an adjudicatory hearing is timely filed.
o During the 21-day period following issuance of the Watershed Permit or
determination to deny, any person aggrieved by the decision may file a request for
an adjudicatory hearing with the Department.
Watershed Permit Modification/Suspension/Revocation
• The Department may propose and determine to modify, suspend or revoke any Watershed
Permit, in whole or in part, for cause including, but not limited to, violation of any permit,
obtaining a permit by misrepresentation, or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts or any
change in or discovery of conditions that calls for reduction or discontinuance of the
authorized discharge or activity.
• The Department shall process a Watershed Permit modification, suspension or revocation
in the same manner as an application for a Watershed Permit; provided, however, that the
Department may revise a schedule in a Watershed Permit at the request of a permittee if the
Department determines that good and valid cause, for which the permittee is not at fault,
exists for such revision, and in such cases the provision for public notice and hearing shall
not apply.
• Any one or more of the permittees may terminate coverage under this Permit by providing
written notice to the Department at least 60 days in advance of the date such termination is
to take effect. Such notice will include public notice of a public hearing to be held at least
30 days prior to the termination date. Such notice will be published in the MEPA
Environmental Monitor and in a newspaper circulated within the area affected by the
Watershed Permit at least 30 days prior to the hearing.
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Erika Mawn
From:Association to Preserve Cape Cod <kandres@apcc.org>
Sent:Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:02 PM
To:Peter Lombardi
Subject:APCC News & Information
Association to Preserve Cape Cod - this week...
Mayflower, Mianthemum canadensis. Photo by Sue Machie
What I'm Thinking...
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How did that happen?
by Andrew Gottlieb, Executive Director
In the world of advocacy, the establishment of priorities and the allocation of resources,
nothing good happens by accident. This adage is especially true when the issue
requiring attention has a serious “yuck factor” associated with it. No issue is inherently
yuckier than wastewater and yet it requires, and is getting, serious attention at the state
level. This is great news, and it is no accident. The big steps forward we are seeing are
the result of years of our persistent, steady, and relentless advocacy—supported by
members with vision and loyalty—to ensure that state officials from the governor on
down understand and prioritize water quality on Cape Cod.
Our efforts continue to pay dividends. In just the month of May alone, the Baker administration announced
three major initiatives that have enormous significance to Cape Cod’s future. The most transformative
proposal is the inclusion of $200 million in the governor’s supplemental FY22 budget to additionally
capitalize the Cape and Islands Water Protection Fund and to provide principal forgiveness for loans issued
through the revised Community Septic Management Program. Loan forgiveness would be on a sliding scale
with 50 percent forgiven to borrowers at or below 120 percent Area Median Income (AMI), 25 percent for
those between 120 percent and 180 percent AMI and none for borrowers above 180 percent. This plugs a
major hole in the funding support to homeowners and will make sewer connections much more affordable
for the year-round population. The governor’s proposal for homeowner assistance builds directly on the
APCC proposal, recently adopted by the Barnstable County Commissioners, to eliminate the interest
charges for some borrowers on loans to upgrade septic systems and to connect homes to sewer systems.
The other important proposals are less likely to catch the eye of the public but have no less long-term
significance. Through the Department of Environmental Protection’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) program
guidelines, the administration is proposing to ensure that funding goes to the highest priority projects
statewide. After significant APCC input, DEP recently released guidelines for public comment that clearly
establish Cape nutrient management projects in the highest tier of projects. These guidelines will ensure
that Cape towns will continue to have access to zero percent SRF loans to finance municipal projects and
keep the costs to property taxpayers as low as possible.
Changes are also coming to the rules that govern the installation of septic systems to finally establish
standards for septic systems to reduce their impact on water quality. The proposal requires higher levels of
nutrient reduction and creates incentives for towns to invest in wastewater treatment where septic
technology limitations prevent achievement of water quality goals. The rules governing septic system
installation have not been revised since 1994. Changes to these rules are hard because there are so many
competing forces pushing against one another, but kudos to DEP for putting together a working group, of
which APCC is a part, that has hammered out a proposal tuned to the unique needs of Cape Cod.
Taken individually, each of these proposals is important and very helpful. Seen together, they reflect a
thoughtful and comprehensive approach to strategic improvements to rules, regulations, and funding
priorities from an engaged leadership throughout state government that has listened and responded to our
concerns. It is not just Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito who have prioritized Cape water quality, but
also Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Beth Card, DEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg and
DEP Deputy Commissioner Gary Moran. These career environmental professionals, along with the elected
leadership, have heard us and continue to provide the tools we need to improve our own waters.
Again, none of this has happened by accident. APCC staff have doggedly been making the case about
water quality and offering a comprehensive response strategy, day in and day out, and the effort has paid
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off. We have a coalition of leadership from the governor and his team, our outstanding legislative
delegation, county officials, municipal leaders, and other advocacy partners. Our dedicated APCC
members have again provided the resources that enable our staff to do what it does, not just on wastewater
but on habitat protection, resource restoration, native plantings, cyano-monitoring, herring counting, and so
much more. We can’t do it without you!
Advocacy works.
Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program for 2022 Begins!
Meet this year's APCC summer interns!
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Erika Mawn
From:Brewster Ponds Coalition <info@brewsterponds.org>
Sent:Wednesday, June 8, 2022 6:14 AM
To:Peter Lombardi
Subject:Brewster Ponds Summit 2022 Update And More
June 8 Update
Brewster Ponds Summit 2022 — June
17th
The Brewster Ponds Coalition and the Town of Brewster present Brewster Ponds
Summit 2022 on Friday, June 17th from 9AM to 12 Noon at the Brewster Baptist
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Church, 1848 Main Street, Brewster, MA. Seating is limited to 150 in person
attendees. Coffee and doughnuts will be available starting at 8:30 AM. Arrive
early. The summit will begin promptly at 9AM. The summit will also be
livestreamed.
Brewster Ponds Summit 2022 will focus on the impact of septic systems on
Brewster’s groundwater and freshwater ponds, as well as potential solutions and
funding mechanisms. Town officials will participate. The summit is an open forum
and residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions.
The Brewster Ponds Summit 2022 will consist of presentations by a panel of
experts in many fields including environmental engineering, sewers, alternative
septic systems and the available funding mechanisms for remediating this problem.
“Septic systems are the greatest contributor to groundwater and freshwater pond
degradation,” said Susan Bridges, Brewster Ponds Coalition President. The town of
Brewster has been very forward thinking about protecting the watershed around
our town wells, resulting in numerous awards for the quality of our drinking
water. However, the portions of our town not protected by land purchases,
including most of the ponds, bay water, and private wells, are experiencing
increasing water quality degradation with septic systems being the number one
cause. We need to address this problem, investigate our options and plan for the
future.”
“The Town of Brewster has always been a leader in seeking to preserve and protect
our vital natural resources,” said Peter Lombardi, Brewster Town
Administrator. “Maintaining and improving our water quality is a consensus
priority for the community. Looking ahead, we are facing complex policy decisions
with significant financial and environmental impacts on our residents. As we reflect
on our progress to date and explore various potential upcoming water quality
initiatives, the Town appreciates the continued partnership and support of the
Brewster Ponds Coalition and looks forward to co-sponsoring this event with
them.”
EXPERT PANELISTS INCLUDE
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John Keith is an environmental engineer with over 45 years of
experience. He has traveled throughout the world studying and working on
environmental problems. John currently works with Pure Earth, an NGO, assessing
and developing cleanup plans for mercury and lead contamination sites in
developing countries. Previously, John was VP of Environment and Safety for
Pfizer and Assistant Commissioner of the NJ DEP. In his career he has designed
and operated several wastewater treatment plants and assessed water pollution
problems in numerous locations. He is a founding member and currently Vice-
President of the Brewster Ponds Coalition.
Mark Nelson — Horsley Witten Group, Inc. Sandwich, MA. Mark
is a Principal and Senior Hydrogeologist with over 30 years of experience in water
resource planning focusing on wastewater management and its impacts to drinking
water, freshwater ponds and coastal estuaries. He has been working for the Town
of Brewster since 2011 on the development and implementation of the Town’s
Integrated Water Resource Management Plan, including plans to protect and
restore Brewster’s freshwater ponds.
Brian Dudley — Worked for MassDEP for 32 years,retiring in
December 2021 as the Wastewater Management Section Chief for the Cape and
Islands. His responsibilities included permitting, compliance and enforcement and
administering groundwater and Title 5 regulations. Additionally, he served as the
Project Manager for the Massachusetts Estuaries Project and helped develop the
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first of its kind watershed permit for the Pleasant Bay watershed. Prior to arriving
at MassDEP, he worked for a private consulting firm in Falmouth.
Brian Baumgaertel — Director of the Massachusetts Alternative
Septic System Test Center, Sandwich, MA.Brian is a Senior Environmental
Specialist at the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment. He is
a Registered Sanitarian, Environmental Health Specialist, Title 5 Soil Evaluator
and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Originally from Upstate New York,
Brian has lived on Cape Cod for 15 years and currently resides in Mashpee, where
he serves as Chair of the local Board of Health.
Nathaniel Keenan, Massachusetts Clean Water Trust — Nate
Keenan is Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust where he has
worked since 2011. During that time, he has worked to execute over $1 billion in
bond issuances, drafted the Trust’s first Green Bond and Sustainability Bond
disclosure language, and developed a lead and copper pipe testing and remediation
program for schools in Massachusetts. Nate graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree
from Saint Michael’s College and a Master’s Degree from Suffolk University.
Click Image Below To Watch Lower Cape TV Video
About Upcoming Brewster Ponds Summit 2022
Select Board Meeting 6.13.22 1
Agenda Item #16- For Your Information (FYIs)
1.Health and Human Services Reports
a.Cape Abilities
b.Cape Cod Children’s Place
c.Lower Cape Outreach
d.Sight Loss Services
2.Virtual Community Meeting – Presentation of Draft Housing Production Plan
3.Ocean Edge named to Historic Hotels of America
4.Brewster Republican Town Committee Republican Registrar nominee-Nancy Whitehurst
5.Article from resident about effects of marijuana
6.Water Department Premium Pay Thank You Letter
7.Citizen correspondence regarding May 24th Election
8.Board and Committee Reappointments
9.Republican Election Workers (supplied by the Republican Town Committee)
Lower Cape Outreach Council, Inc.
REPORT TO THE TOWN OF BREWSTER
FISCAL YEAR 2022
Quarter:1. Jul - Sept.2. Oct - Dec 3. Jan - Mar 4. Apr - Jun Year to Date
Service Provided
Cash Assistance $30,137.89 $43,152.29 $42,286.81 $15,109.00
# of Households **55 78 87 39
Food: Value in $$10,880.00 $9,920.00 $10,960.00 $11,040.00
# of Orders **99 84 274 111
# of Adults 124 129 134 129
# of Children 81 92 89 123
# of Seniors 20 14 12 33
Thanksgiving Baskets in $$0.00 $1,040.00 $0.00
# of Orders **0 13 0
# of People 0 36 0
Clothing Value in $$0.00 $1,825.00 $637.00
# of Orders **0 36 15
# of Adults 0 21 8
# of Children 0 13 5
# of Seniors 0 3 2
Holiday Toys Value in $$0.00 $1,425.00 $0.00
# of Families **0 18 0
# of Children 0 26 0
** Total Units of Service 154 237 376 150
Value per Unit of Service $266.35 $242.03 $143.31 $174.33
TOTAL CASH VALUE $41,017.89 $57,362.29 $53,883.81 $26,149.00
The Housing Partnership invites you to a
presentation of the draft Housing Production
Plan on June 16,2022 (Thursday)at 6:00pm.
The meeting will be held virtually as a Zoom
webinar and will include a presentation of the
plan’s key findings,goals,and strategies.The
webinar will conclude with a Q&A session and
an overview of next project steps.
You can join this webinar by visiting the
Town’s online calendar for Zoom information,
scanning the QR code below,or visiting:
tinyurl.com/BrewsterHousingWebinar
To join by phone,call (929)436-2866 or (301)
715-8592,and enter Zoom Webinar ID 853
9402 2099,passcode 301097.Please press *9
to request to speak.
Questions about the Housing Production Plan? Contact either Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator, at 508-896-3701 x1169, or
jscalise@brewster-ma.gov, or Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Administrator, at 508-896-3701 x1130, or dkalinick@brewster-ma.gov.
PRESENTATION OF DRAFT
HOUSING PRODUCTION PLAN
Scan here to join the
webinar!
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Erika Mawn
From:Brewster Chamber of Commerce <kyle@brewster-capecod.ccsend.com> on behalf of Brewster
Chamber of Commerce <info@brewster-capecod.com>
Sent:Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:30 AM
To:Erika Mawn
Subject:Congratulations Ocean Edge! Named to Historic Hotels of America by National Trust for Historic
Preservation
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Ocean Egde named to
Historic Hotels of America
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Founded in 1989 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with 35 charter members,
Historic Hotels of America has more than 300 historic hotels. These historic hotels have all
faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the
United States of America… and we’re one of them!
To say we’re in great company is an understatement.
Historic Hotels of America is also a nationally-recognized leader in promoting heritage
travel throughout the United States and invite you to come be part of the history.
Interested in learning more about our rich past? Stop by the second floor of The Mansion
and view our historical timeline, pictures and all!
Visit our Historic Inns of America Page!
Visit our website
Brewster Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 1241, Brewster, MA 02631
Archive d: Friday, June 10, 2022 11:18:17 AM
From: Colette Williams
Se nt: Thu, 9 Jun 2022 18:58:33 +0000Authentication
To: Peter Lombardi; Erika Mawn
Subje ct: FW: Republican Registrar Nominee
Se ns itivity: Normal
FYI
Thank you,
Cole tte M. Wi lliams, MMC/CMMC
Town Cle rk
Re cords Acce ss Office r
Bre wste r, MA
Be ginni ng March 21, Bre wste r Town Office s wi ll be ope n to the public Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 4:00pm, and by
appointme nt on Fridays. F or the late st update s on Town se rvice s, ple ase visit www.bre wste r-ma.gov
*T he Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that e-mail is a public record
From: Brewster RTC <brewsterrtc@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 2:35 PM
To: Colette Williams <cwilliams@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: Re publ i can Re gistrar Nomi nee
De ar Colette:
I'm happy to i nform you that The Brewster Republican Town Commi tte e has chosen a hi ghly qual i fied member to run f or Re publ i can Re gistrar. He r name i s
Nancy White hurst. You have met her in her capacity as Pol l Worke r. She i s a local business woman and has an extensive background i n vol unteer work for
Bre wste r organizations and projects. I think Nancy will be an ex ce l l e nt choi ce .
Thank you for your patience i n thi s process. The Bre wste r RTC has grown rapi dl y over the past two years and we are inex pe rienced i n some of these
proce dures.
Cordi ally
Paul a Mi l l e r
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Erika Mawn
From:Colette Williams
Sent:Thursday, June 9, 2022 4:10 PM
To:leo s; David Whitney; Peter Lombardi; dcoffey@capecodonline.com; reldred@wickedlocal.com;
Erika Mawn
Subject:RE: follow-up to 6/2 communication
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
The poll pads are used in the same way as the written voter list or paper copy, it just saves the printing of the 1500 pages each
election. It contains your name, address and political party. In the case of a Primary, a party race, the ballot chosen is noted the
same as it would have to be on the paper copy; MGL53s27. The printed receipt is a method we chose to use, having them
placed in a basket at the ballot box. It has been positive so far. We have signs in the front and back of the room requesting they
be placed in the basket at the box.
I removed members of the Select Board, minus the Chair, as I do not want to risk a violation of the Open Meeting Law by having
a conversation or back and forth dialogue with a majority of a board outside of a properly posted meeting. I have however,
included their Executive Assistant so that the email will be shared in their packets at a posted meeting.
https://www.mass.gov/the-open-meeting-law
Thank you,
Colette M. Williams, MMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Records Access Officer
Brewster, MA
Beginning March 21, Brewster Town Offices will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from
8:30 to 4:00pm, and by appointment on Fridays. For the latest updates on Town services, please visit
www.brewster-ma.gov
*The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that e-mail is a
public record
From: leo s
Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 6:30 PM
To: Colette Williams <cwilliams@brewster-ma.gov>; Ned Chatelain <nchatelain@brewster-ma.gov>; Cynthia Bingham
<cbingham@brewster-ma.gov>; Mary Chaffee <mchaffee@brewster-ma.gov>; Kari Hoffmann <khoffmann@brewster-ma.gov>;
David Whitney <dwhitney@brewster-ma.gov>; Peter Lombardi <plombardi@brewster-ma.gov>; dcoffey@capecodonline.com;
reldred@wickedlocal.com
Subject: follow-up to 6/2 communication
Ms. Williams -
Your reply has increased my concerns.
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First, let me say I was not aware of "poll pads" because I have been voting absentee since the pandemic
began. And the obvious question I have is: why give them to the voters if your intention is to retain them? I
was not asked to surrender mine. And do poll pads reveal which party ballot the voter selects in a
primary election? Also, I didn't know Adam Lange was Chairman of the Brewster Republican Committee. It
appears that the "stop the steal" wing of the Party is already in charge locally. Let me add that I have been
an independent voter since LBJ, voting for Republicans and Democrats alike in NY and MA.
- I am concerned that your response relied on the very narrow legal interpretation of what is allowed. In
this case, 12 Democratic poll workers don't cancel out the 12 Republican ones. Mr. Lange has a history of
Cape-wide actions in support of MAGA-Trump before and after the election. More important people that Mr.
Lange have been indicted for their support of "stop the steal".
- I am concerned that training and oaths don't mean much to those who still question the legitimacy of the
last presidential election. NPR reported yesterday that polls indicate that 75% of Republicans don't believe
Biden is the duly elected President.
- I am concerned that you didn't cc all the members of the Select Board in your reply.
- I am concerned that none of the Select Board members nor the Town Administrator have addressed the
issues I raised or asked the State to consider legislation banning promoters of the "big lie' from poll work.
- I am concerned that your office will be challenged in the fall primary and general elections as you attempt
to "uphold the integrity of the democratic process."
The 3 articles I referenced summarize my concerns. Those in charge of this new assault on our democratic
process wanted to keep their plan secret but a whistleblower revealed their deliberations to Politico. I
strongly urge you to read at least one of these articles. We simply cannot forget that the events of Jan. 6th
were the greatest challenge to democracy in our lifetime...and that it's ongoing.
Leo Thibault
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Erika Mawn
From:Colette Williams
Sent:Thursday, June 2, 2022 3:41 PM
To:leo s
Cc:Peter Lombardi; reldred@wickedlocal.com; dcoffey@capecodonline.com; David Whitney; Erika
Mawn
Subject:RE: May 24 election
Good Afternoon Mr. Thibault,
Adam Lange is the Chairman of the Republican Town Committee and as such is entitled to present a list of Election Workers, per
MGL54 s12. Mr. Lange, as the Chair, has provided 12 names of individuals who are registered as Republican to be Poll
Workers. This process is the same with the Democratic Chair Person. This is a Massachusetts General Law that we are abiding
by. All Poll Workers go through training and take an oath to uphold the laws of Massachusetts concerning elections. There are
many people walking around the polls, Supervising, working, observing etc, along with the checks and balances of voting check-
ins compared to ballots entered into the tabulators.
We started using the Poll Pads at the Presidential Primary in March of 2020. The receipts have been issued and retained since
then as a check. The bar code contains only the information that would appear on the voting list; name, address and political
party. The directions on the front table and ballot box ask that you keep the receipt until you deposit your ballot into the
tabulator. The basket on the tabulator asks you to please deposit your receipt there. The Poll Workers throughout the day were
also reiterating this information to voters.
I see that you sent this email to multiple people. I did not want to send a communication to the full Select Board, so I forwarded
to the Chair and their Administrative Assistant.
If you have any further questions you always may reach out to us.
Thank you,
Colette M. Williams, MMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Records Access Officer
Brewster, MA
Beginning March 21, Brewster Town Offices will be open to the public Monday through Thursday from
8:30 to 4:00pm, and by appointment on Fridays. For the latest updates on Town services, please visit
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From: leo s
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:40 PM
To: Colette Williams <cwilliams@brewster-ma.gov>
Cc: Cynthia Bingham <cbingham@brewster-ma.gov>; Ned Chatelain <nchatelain@brewster-ma.gov>; David Whitney
<dwhitney@brewster-ma.gov>; Mary Chaffee <mchaffee@brewster-ma.gov>; Kari Hoffmann <khoffmann@brewster-ma.gov>;
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Subject: May 24 election
Ms. Williams -
When I voted in the May 24th election, I encountered two things of serious concern:
1) the presence of Adam Lange as poll monitor/worker.
2) the use of bar-coded receipts.
1) My objection to Mr. Lange in that role should be obvious. He is well known on Cape as the founder of
United Cape Patriots, his MAGA campaign for Trump with his mega Army vehicle (complete with fake turret
gun) and his support for the big lie "Stop the Steal" post-election effort.
There is currently a national effort being conducted by Cleta Mitchell, (the lawyer who headed the group
trying to overturn the 2020 election) in coordination with the Republican National Committee to
uncover "fraud" at the local level and to pressure, challenge and intimidate local election officials by
recruiting "an army of citizens". This was uncovered by Politico (see politico.com 6/1, the NYTimes front
page story 5/31 and PBS News Hour, 6/1).
Given Mr. Lange's history, it is inconceivable to me that he be allowed to function as poll worker/monitor.
2) For the first time in my memory, voters were issued bar-coded receipts after checking in. No explanation
was given. It concerns me as to what personal/voter information is on that receipt. And what its purpose is.
I would like to note that upon checking out, I was not asked for that receipt. But a friend of mine was, and
had to surrender it to Adam Lange.
Finally, the Town Clerk's office, according to its mission statement, is dedicated "to uphold the integrity of
the Town's democratic process". I hope you will consider my concerns related above. Thank you for reading
them.
Sincerely,
Leo Thibault
45 Foster Rd.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Memo
To: Brewster Select Board
From: Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant
Date: June 10, 2022
Re: Re-Appointments to Board and Committee
This memo will review the status of the Town of Brewster Board and Committee members
whose term will end on June 30, 2022. Following the Select Board policy, the Select Board
liaison and the Committee Chair were notified of members whose terms were expiring and
recommendation for re-appointment was requested. All members were then contacted to
verify re-appointment to their current board or committee. This memo is to serve as request
for re-appointment and recommendation by the Select Board liaison. At the Select Board
meeting on July 11, 2022, re-appointments will be placed on the agenda for approval. For
those members that did not wish to be re-appointed, a vacancy has been added to the list and
the website will be updated.
Re-appointments
Committee / Board Member Name Term
Affordable Housing Trust Timothy Hackert
Donna Kalinick
Maggie Spade-Aguilar
Ned Chatelain
2-year term
Alewife Committee Doug Erickson
William Lemaitre
3-year term
Alewife Warden Doug Erickson
William Lemaitre
1-year term
Cape Cod Commission Elizabeth Taylor (Brewster Representative)3-year term
Cemetery Commission Thomas Rogers 3-year term
Community Preservation Committee Roland Bassett Jr. (Rec. Commission Rep.)
Christine Boucher (Housing Authority Rep.)
Faythe Ellis (Historic Commission Rep.)
Bruce Evans (Conservation Commission Rep)
Sharon Marotti
3-year term
Council on Aging Sharon Tennstedt 3-year term
Energy Committee Colin O’Dell (Town Administrator Rep.)
Peter Soule
3-year term
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Golf Commission John Kissada 3-year term
Historical Commission Faythe Ellis
Patricia Hess
3-year term
Housing Partnership Lisa Forhan
Steve Seaver
3-year term
Human Services Committee Patricia Hess
Anne O’Connell
3-year term
Natural Resources Commission Kimberley Crocker Pearson 3-year term
Old Kings Highway Historic
Committee
Tom Turcketta (Builder)
George Carey (Alternate)
1-year term
1-year term
Open Space Committee Bruce Evans
Peter Norton
3-year term
Stonybrook Millsites Committee Faythe Ellis
Marguerite Erickson
Emily Sumner
3-year term
Vision Planning Committee Sharon Tennstedt 3-year term
Water Commission Cynthia Baran
Susan Neese-Brown
3-year term
Water Quality Review Committee Cynthia Baran
Bruce Evans
1-year term
Employee Re-appointments
Committee / Board Member Term
Cape Cod Commission John Idman (Alternate)3-year term
Cape Cod Municipal Health Care
Group
Lisa Vitale
Susan Broderick (alternate)
1-year term
Cape Cod Regional Transit
Authority
Peter Lombardi 3-year term
Emergency Management Peter Lombardi
Robert Moran
1-year term
Hazardous Waste Committee Paul Anderson
Robert Moran
Griffin Ryder
Amy Von Hone
1-year term
Oil Spill Coordinator Griffin Ryder
Robert Moran
1-year term
Pleasant Bay Watershed Technical
Advisory Committee
Chris Miller
Amy Von Hone
3-year term
Shellfish Constable David Johnson 3-year term
Town Administrator Peter Lombardi 3-year term
Tree Warden Josh Sargeant 1-year term
Tri-Town Groundwater Protection Peter Lombardi 3-year term
Water Quality Review Committee Ned Chatelain
F. Davis Walters
Any Von Hone
1-year term
Vacancies
Committee / Board Number of Vacancies
Archivist 1 Opening
Bikeways Committee 2 Openings
Board of Assessors 1 Opening
Conservation Commission 2 Openings
Crosby Advisory Committee 2 Openings
Cultural Council 1 Opening
Human Services Committee 1 Opening
Natural Resources Commission 2 Openings
Open Space Committee 2 Openings
Recycling Commission 1 Opening
Vision Planning Committee 1 Openings
Zoning Board of Appeals 1 Opening and 4 Alternates
ELECTION OFFICERS NOMINATED BY BREWSTER REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE 6/1/22
LAST NAME FIRST NAME EMAIL PHONE STREET ADDRESS TOWN
CARSON CHRIS 53 DAISY LN BREWSTER
DYER HELGA 41 CAHOON RD BREWSTER
FRISSORA STEVE 17 TWINTURN DR BREWSTER
HASTINGS RHEANNA 49 COMMONS WAY BREWSTER
LAGERGREN JUDY 177 OLD LONG POND RD BREWSTER
LANGE ADAM 58 CATHEDRAL RD BREWSTER
MARTENS JOHN 177 OLD LONG POND RD BREWSTER
MILLER PAULA 6 OVERLOOK LN BREWSTER
NICHOLS TYRA 427 MAIN ST BREWSTER
WHITEHURST NANCY nancywhitehurst1@gmail.com 774-238-0017 72 RUSSET RD BREWSTER