HomeMy Public PortalAboutSelect Board Meeting Packet - 09.12.22Select 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 Mawn
Town of Brewster Select Board
2198 Main St,, Brewster, MA 02631
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(508) 896-3701
SELECT BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Remote Participation Only
September 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, 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
To request to speak: Press *9 and wait to be recognized.
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To request to speak: Tap Zoom "Raise Hand", then wait to be recognized.
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 (livestream.brewster-
ma.gov), or Video recording (tv.brewster-ma.goy) .
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 Chair's 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. Meeting Minutes: August 22, 2022
b. Appointment: Tyler Dow - Police Officer and Keeper of the Lockup; Jill
Beardsley - Council on Aging Board
c. One Day Liquor License Application: Eldredge Farm
d. One Day Entertainment License: Mark Kielpinski
e. Facility Use Application: Drummer Boy Park, By the Bay Shows
f. Vote on T -Mobile's Continued Use of Space on the Water Tank on Yankee Drive
g. Vote on Eversource Easement and Subordination Agreement: Brewster Woods
9. 6:15PM Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Rate Classification Hearing, Discussion,
and Vote - Deputy Assessor James Gallagher
10. Presentation on HAC-APCC Grow Smart Cape Cod Mapping Project and Discussion of
Brewster Findings - Alisa Magnotta, Housing Assistance Corporation, and Andrew
Gottlieb, Association to Preserve Cape Cod
11. Review and Vote on Voluntary Recognition Agreement with Brewster Public Safety
Dispatchers Association, MassCOP
12. Vote to Open Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant & Review Draft Articles
13. Discuss Town Administrator Performance Evaluation Results and Vote on FY23 Merit
Increase
14. Identify Consensus Priority FY23 Goals for Town Administrator
15. Discuss and Vote on Schedule to Implement New Remote Participation Policy for Town
Committees
16. FYIs
Select 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 Mawn
17. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
18. Questions from the Media
19. Next Meetings: September 26, October 3, October 17, November 7, and November 14,
2022
20. Adjournment
Date Posted:
09/08/2022
Date Revised: Received by Town Clerk:
TOWN OF BREWSTER
Proclamation On National Suicide
Prevention Month
WHEREAS, September is known as Suicide Prevention Month, a time in which mental
health advocates, individuals, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and
communities around the country unite to promote suicide prevention
awareness; and
WHEREAS, the past year has presented our communities with challenges and led to
transitions that, expected or unexpected, welcomed or not, can be unsettling,
disorienting, and stressful; and
WHEREAS,the pandemic has changed our fabric of life, and major life changes are
environmental risk factors for suicide; and
WHEREAS,we know that connecting, working with, and supporting one another can help
prepare us for the future; and
WHEREAS, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP),
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death among adults, and the 2nd leading
cause of death among individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 in the US;
and
WHEREAS, nearly 46,000 people died by suicide across the United States in 2020, with
an average 130 suicides completed daily; and
WHEREAS, each suicide directly impacts a minimum of 100 additional people, including
family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and community members; and
WHEREAS, local organizations like the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition
encourages all residents to take the time to understand the importance of mental
health education and recognize that taking care of ourselves and others includes
taking care of mental health; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Brewster publicly places its full support behind those who work in the
fields of mental health, education, and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, all Barnstable residents are urges to play a role in suicide prevention and promote
mental health and wellness as we strive towards reducing suicides; and
WHEREAS, September is recognized across the United States as Suicide Prevention Month and
provides the opportunity to educate our community about the warning signs for
suicide and how to reach out and connect to those experiencing an emotional crisis;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, David Whitney, do herby proclaim the month of September
2022, as National Suicide Prevention Month in the Town of Brewster.
Signed on this Twelfth Day of September in the Year of
Two Thousand and Twenty-Two.
Select Board of the Town of Brewster, Massachusetts
____________________________ ____________________________
David Whitney, Chair Edward Chatelain, Vice-Chair
____________________________ ____________________________
Kari Hoffmann, Clerk Mary Chaffee
____________________________
Cynthia Bingham
Archive d: Friday, September 9, 2022 4:20:00 PM
From: McCarthy-Licorish, Lisa N (DPH)
Se nt: Fri, 2 Sep 2022 18:49:38 +0000ARC
To: McCarthy-Licorish, Lisa N (DPH)
Subje ct: New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccines
Se ns itivity: Normal
De ar Local Public Heal th Col l eagues,
As of Se ptember 1, 2022, updated Pfi zer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters are now authorized by the FDA and recomme nde d by the
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/medi a/rel eases/2022/s0901-covi d-19-booster.html. These update d boosters will be availabl e in MA starti ng the week of
Se ptember 5th .
We have de veloped the followi ng FAQ which will also be poste d on mass.gov.
1. What are the updated boosters?
The new COV ID-19 booste r vacci nes from Moderna and Pfizer are update d ve rsions of the origi nal vacci nes. The update d booste rs were re ce ntly authori ze d
by the FDA and re comme nded by the CDC.
2. Who should get the new booster?
Anyone age 12 or ol de r who compl eted a primary COVID-19 vacci nati on seri e s or re ce i ved a booster dose at least two months ago should get the updated
booste r as soon as possible.
3. Why do I need a booster?
Staying up to date on vacci nes, including boosters, is the most e ffe ctive way to pre vent seri ous illness, hospitalization, and de ath from COVID-19. While
vaccine prote ction de creases over time, boosters resti mul ate the immune syste m and incre ase vacci ne efficacy again. Booste rs are an important de fense,
eve n if you’ve alre ady had COVID.
4. When and where can I get a booster?
Update d booste rs will be avai l able i n Massachusetts starting the we e k of Septe mbe r 5, 2022. You can get a booster at many l ocati ons across the
Commonwe alth, including where you received previ ous vaccines. Locati ons include doctor’s offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and communi ty heal th cl i ni cs.
5. Where can I get more information?
You can vi si t www.mass.gov/covidbooster for the l ate st i nformati on (note: this webpage will be updated later today)
Thank you!
Samuel S. Wong, PhD
Di rector, Offi ce of Local and Regi onal Health
Massachusetts Departme nt of Publ i c Health
Pronouns: he, his, him
Archive d: Friday, September 2, 2022 9:23:57 AM
From: Connor, Caroline A (DPH)
Se nt: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:49:50 +0000ARC
To: Connor, Caroline A (DPH)
Cc: McCarthy-Licorish, Lisa N (DPH)
Subje ct: MA Drought Declaration - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Risk of Wildland Fires Increases as Drought Persists
Se ns itivity: Normal
Dear Local Public Health Colleagues ,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 24, 2022
CONTACT
Troy Wall
Troy.Wall2@Mass .Gov
Risk of Wildland Fires Increases as Drought Persists
Conditions Worsen in Cape Cod, Islands, and Western Regions
BOSTON — With the ris k of wildland fires increas ing due to below average precipitation acros s
the state, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared that the
Cape Cod Region will join the C onnecticut River Valley, Southeas t, Northeas t, and Central
Regions as a Level 3-Critical Drought. Additionally, the Is lands and Western Regions will als o
elevate to a Level 2-Significant Drought. As outlined in the Mas sachusetts Droug ht
Management Plan, a Level-3 C ritical Drought and a Level 2-Significant Drought calls for the
convening of an inter-ag ency Mis s ion Group, which has already began to meet, to more clos ely
coordinate on droug ht as s es s ments , impacts , and res pons e within the government. Thes e
efforts are in addition to Level 1-Mild Drought actions , which recommends detailed monitoring
of drought conditions , clos e coordination among s tate and federal agencies , and technical
outreach and ass is tance to the affected municipalities .
“Mas sachusetts continues to experience drought conditions in all regions of the s tate, which is
not only depleting public water s upplies , but is als o elevating the risk of wildland fires ,” said
Energy and Environment al Affairs Secretary Beth Card. “It is critical that we all practice
water cons ervation methods and adhere to local requirements to decrease the s tres s on our
water systems and ens ure es s ential needs , s uch as drinking water, habitats and fire
s uppres sion, are being met.”
“The impact of the current droug ht conditions are being felt throughout the commonwealth,
from damaging wildfires to dry riverbeds and wells ,” said MEMA Acting Director Dawn
Brantley. “The recent rains help but won’t end the drought s o it is more important than ever to
prevent wildfires and for res idents to cons erve water in our day-to-day activities .”
From August 1, 2022, to Augus t 22, 2022, rainfall ranged mos tly between 0.5 inch to 1 inch
acros s the state, with a few localized higher and lower totals . Precipitation numbers are
trending below average for the month of Augus t. The Cape Cod, Is lands, and Wes tern Reg ions
of the s tate were mos t impacted by the lack of precipitation. Additionally, s ince the ons et of the
drought, regions are experiencing between a four and ten inch deficit in precipitation.
Streamflow has als o been the mos t affected index with extreme low flows all acros s the s tate,
where dry s treambeds , increas ed ponding, higher temperatures in rivers, and increas ed
nutrients and algal blooms are occurring. Furthermore, groundwater levels are declining in each
region of the state.
Caution is also advis ed as fire activity has increas ed acros s the s tate as drought conditions
have set in, and wildfires in remote areas with delayed res ponse are now burning deep into the
organic s oil layers . Drought induced fire behavior can res ult in s uppres sion challenges for fire
resources and res ult in extended incidents . As a res ult of fire conditions , the Department of
Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has implemented a temporary ban on all open flame and
charcoal fires within s tate park properties . During the temporary ban, which is in effect until
further notice, s mall portable propane grills are s till allowed at campgrounds and recreation
areas where grilling is permitted.
Currently, there are over 12 wildfire incidents acros s the s tate that are active and require daily
mop up and monitoring . This year’s fire s eas on has been extended due to dry conditions . Since
the start of the fire s eas on, there have been over 840 wildfires , burning approximately 1,432
acres of land. It is critical that everyone remains aware of how the drought has increas ed the
risk of wildland fires in the s tate, and the public is as ked to exercis e extreme caution when
us ing grills and open flames to ens ure fires are properly and completely extinguis hed.
The agricultural s ector als o continues to experience impacts resulting from the ong oing
drought, which includes s ome depletion of water s ources and production acreag e, irrig ating
crops on a more cons is tent bas is due to current precipitation deficits , high temperatures , low
s oil moisture, and s ignificant increas e in operating cos ts due to increased labor, maintenance
of equipment, and increas ed irrigation. Cons umers are encouraged to purchase fres h fruits ,
vegetables , and other products at local farm s tands and retail stores throughout the
Commonwealth.
On Augus t 15, 2022, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vils ack
announced the des ignation of nine Mas s achus etts counties as primary natural dis as ter areas
and three counties as contig uous dis as ter areas due to the 2022 drought. A USDA Secretarial
dis aster des ignation makes farm operators in the primary and contiguous counties eligible to be
considered for ass is tance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), s uch as FSA emergency loans ,
provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from
the date of the dis as ter declaration to apply for emergency loans. The nine primary counties
are: Barnstable, Bris tol, Dukes , Es s ex, Middles ex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worces ter.
The three contiguous counties are: Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire. For more information,
pleas e vis it the USDA’s Dis as ter As s is tance Programs ’ webpage.
It is important to note that the Mas s achus etts Water Res ources Authority (MWRA) water s upply
s ys tem is not experiencing droug ht conditions , as defined within its individual plan. Private
wells, local streams , wetlands , vernal pools , and other water-dependent habitats located within
MWRA-s erviced areas are being impacted by drought conditions while water quality in ponds
can deteriorate due to lowering of levels and s tagnation.
Below are recommendations for communities and individuals living and working within a Level 3
– Critical Drought, Level 2 – Significant Drought and Level 1 – Mild Drought region, including
those utilizing a private well. Res idents and bus ines s es are also as ked to check with their local
water system in cas e more s tringent watering res trictions are in place.
For Regions in Level 3 – Critical Drought
Residents and Businesses:
Stop all non-es s ential outdoor watering.
Minimize overall water us e.
Immediate Step s for Communities:
Adopt and implement the s tate’s nones s ential outdoor water use restrictions for droug ht;
Level 3 restriction calls for a ban on all nones s ential outdoor water use.
Provide timely information on the drought and on water conservation tips to local
residents and bus ines s es .
Enforce water us e res trictions with increas ingly s tringent penalties .
Strongly dis courage or prohibit ins tallation of new s od, seeding, and/or lands caping;
washing of hard s urfaces (s idewalks , patios , driveways , s iding); personal vehicle or boat
washing; filling of s wimming pools .
Es tablis h or enhance water-us e reduction targets for all water users and identify top
water users and conduct targeted outreach to help curb their use.
Short- and Med ium-Term Steps for Communities:
Es tablis h a year-round water cons ervation program that includes public education and
communication.
Implement or es tablis h droug ht s urcharge or s eas onal water rates .
Prepare to activate emerg ency inter-connections for water supply.
Develop or refine your local drought management plan using guidance outlined in the
s tate Drought Manag ement Plan.
For Regions in Level 2 – Significant Drought
Residents and Businesses:
Minimize overall water us e.
Limit outdoor watering to hand-held hos es or watering cans, to be used only after 5 p.m.
or before 9 a.m.
Follow local water us e res trictions , if more s tringent.
Immediate Step s for Communities:
Adopt and implement the s tate’s nones s ential outdoor water use restrictions for droug ht;
Level 2 restriction calls for limiting outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans ,
to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m. If local res trictions are more s tring ent,
continue to keep them in place during the cours e of the drought.
Limit or prohibit ins tallation of new s od, s eeding, and/or lands caping; watering during or
within 48 hours after meas urable rainfall; was hing of hard s urfaces (s idewalks , patios ,
driveways , s iding ); pers onal vehicle or boat was hing; filling of s wimming pools .
Es tablis h water-us e reduction targets for all water us ers and identify top water us ers and
conduct targeted outreach to help curb their us e.
Short- and Med ium-Term Steps for Communities:
Es tablis h a year-round water cons ervation program that includes public education and
communication.
Provide timely information to local res idents and bus iness es.
Implement or es tablis h droug ht s urcharge or s eas onal water rates .
Check emerg ency inter-connections for water s upply.
Develop or refine your local drought management plan using guidance outlined in the
s tate Drought Manag ement Plan.
For Regions in Level 1 – Mild Drought
Residents and Businesses:
Toilets, faucets and s howers are more than 60% of indoor use. Make s ure yours
are WaterSens e efficient.
Limit outdoor watering to one day a week (only from 5:00 pm – 9:00 am), or les s
frequently if required by your water s upplier
Immediate Step s for Communities:
Adopt and implement the s tate’s nones s ential outdoor water use restrictions for droug ht.
Limit or prohibit ins tallation of new s od, s eeding, and/or lands caping; watering during or
within 48 hours after meas urable rainfall; was hing of hard s urfaces (s idewalks , patios ,
driveways , s iding ); pers onal vehicle or boat was hing; filling of s wimming pools .
Es tablis h water-us e reduction targets for all water us ers and identify top water us ers and
conduct targeted outreach to help curb their us e.
Short- and Med ium-Term Steps for Communities:
Es tablis h a year-round water cons ervation program that includes public education and
communication.
Provide timely information to local res idents and bus iness es.
Implement or es tablis h droug ht s urcharge or s eas onal water rates .
Check emerg ency inter-connections for water s upply.
Develop a local drought manag ement plan us ing guidance outlined in the s tate Droug ht
Management Plan.
Practicing water cons ervation now will greatly help reduce water use to ensure es s ential needs ,
s uch as drinking water and fire protection, are being met, habitats have enough water to
s upport their natural functions , and to s us tain the Commonwealth’s water s upplies in the long-
term. State agencies will continue to monitor and as s es s current conditions and any as s ociated
environmental and agricultural impacts , coordinate any needed diss emination of information to
the public, and help s tate, federal and local agencies prepare additional respons es that may be
needed in the future. Furthermore, the Mas s achus etts Department of Environmental Protection
(Mas sDEP) will continue to provide technical as s is tance to communities on manag ing s ys tems ,
including emergency connections and water s upplies as s is tance.
“The need for cons ervation of water has never been greater,” said Massachuset t s Department
of Environmental P rotect ion Commissioner Martin Suuberg. “Citizens are again encouraged
to cons erve water and follow the cons ervation meas ures es tablis hed by their local water
s uppliers .”
The Drought Management Tas k Force will meet again on Wednes day, September 7, 2022, at
1:00PM. For further information on water cons ervation and what res idents can do, pleas e
visit EEA’s drought page and water cons ervation page. To get the mos t up-to-date information
on the drought indices , go to the s tate’s drought das hboard page.
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Danielle Burney
De puty Communications Director
Executi ve Offi ce of Ene rgy and Envi ronmental Aff airs
(857) 303-7286
Archive d: Friday, September 2, 2022 9:24:11 AM
From: dlsgateway@dor.state.ma.us
Se nt: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:47:59
To: James Gallagher; Sara Acheson; James Gallagher; O reillyj@nausetschools.org; Lisa Vitale; nowackj@nausetschools.org; boulosc@nausetschools.org;
Donna Kalinick; Peter Lombardi; Susan Broderick; Cynthia Bingham; N ed Chatelain; David Whitney; Mary Chaffee; K ari Hoffmann; N icholas Cantella; Mimi
Bernardo; vendittig@nausetschools.org; dlsgateway@dor.state.ma.us
Cc: scopelletik@dor.state.ma.us
Subje ct: Notification of free cash approval - Brewster
Se ns itivity: Normal
Attachme nts :
FreeCashCertification.PDF;
M as s achus e tts De partme nt of Re ve nue Division of Local Services
Geoffrey E. Snyder, Commissioner
Sean R. Cronin, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Local Services
8/26/2022
NOTIFICATION OF FREE CASH APPROVAL - Town of Bre ws te r
Based upon the un-audited balance sheet submitted, I hereby certify that the amount of available funds or "free cash" as of July 1, 2022 for the Town of Brewster
is:
General Fund $4,641,154.00
Enterprise Fund Water Dept $1,610,600.00
This certification is in accordance with the provisions of G. L. Chapter 59, §23, as amended.
Certification letters will be emailed to the mayor/manager, board of selectmen, prudential committee, finance director and treasurer immediately upon approval,
provided an email address is reported in DLS' Local Officials Directory. Please forward to other officials as you deem appropriate.
Sincerely,
Director of Accounts signature
Deborah A. Wagner
Director of Accounts
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have
received this mail in error please notify the postmaster at dor.state.ma.us
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Brewster
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Free Cash Certification
Free Cash Calculation - Fiscal Year 2023
Printed on: 8/26/2022 7:47:12 AM Page 1 of 3
Begin:
Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance 5,431,940.00
Subtract:
Personal Property Tax Receivable 8,103.00
Real Estate Tax Receivable 344,908.00
Other Receivables in Deferred Revenue
0.00
Total 0.00
OtherOther Receivables, Overdrawn Accounts, Deficits
Green communities 20,882.00
Total 20,882.00
Free Cash Voted from Town Meeting Not Recorded 0.00
Add:
Circuit Breaker, Other Closed Accounts, Adjustments:
0.00
Total 0.00
Deferred Revenue (Credit Balance+, Debit Balance-)-416,893.00
Free Cash Calculation for 2022 4,641,154.00
Reviewed By:Katie Scopelleti
Certified On:8/26/2022
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Brewster
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Free Cash Certification
Retained Earnings Calculation - Water Dept - Fiscal Year 2023
Printed on: 8/26/2022 7:47:12 AM Page 2 of 3
Enterprise Fund Number A-2(1ST)
Type of Enterprise Fund WaterSewer
Name of Enterprise Fund/Statutory Reference Water Dept
Part I Cash 2,144,934.00
Current Liabilities, Designations of Fund Balance:
Accounts Payable 0.00
Payroll Payable 0.00
Warrants Payable 0.00
Encumbrances 8,561.00
Expenditures 0.00
Continuing Appropriations 525,573.00
Other Liabilities
res for petty cash 200.00
Total 534,334.00
Cash less Current Liabilities 1,610,600.00
Part II Retained Earnings, Undesignated 1,610,600.00
Accounts Receivable (net):
User Fees 0.00
Other Accounts Receivable
0.00
Total 0.00
Undesignated Retained Earnings Less Accounts Receivable 1,610,600.00
Fixed Assets
Debits:
0.00
Total 0.00
Credits:
0.00
Total 0.00
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Brewster
DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES TOWN
Free Cash Certification
Retained Earnings Calculation - Water Dept - Fiscal Year 2023
Printed on: 8/26/2022 7:47:12 AM Page 3 of 3
Fixed Assets Variance (Debits - Credits)0.00
Town of Brewster
Free Cash Analysis
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Budget Actual Amount
Revenue Over/(Under)
Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes $37,655,545 $37,913,234 $257,689
Motor Vehicle & Boat Excise Tax 1,441,320 1,727,711 286,391
Meals Tax 133,159 224,812 91,653
Traditional Lodging Tax 1,103,502 1,595,537 492,035
Short Term Rentals Tax 500,000 1,229,255 729,255
Waste Disposal 484,514 577,001 92,487
Fees 57,600 103,393 45,793
Rentals 70,000 89,189 19,189
Departmental Receipts 85,000 153,784 68,784
Licenses & Permits 800,000 1,075,529 275,529
Investment Income 16,668 9,322 (7,346)
Other Local Receipts 251,216 512,188 260,972
State Aid (Cherry Sheet Receipts)1,924,927 1,986,735 61,808
Transfers from other funds 1,611,261 1,611,261 0
Total Receipts $46,134,712 $48,808,950 $2,674,238 5.80%
Budget Actual Amount
Expenditures Over/(Under)
General Government $2,439,887 $2,263,220 $176,667
Public Safety 6,899,526 6,830,039 $69,487
Education 21,106,060 21,084,348 $21,712
Public Works 2,221,861 2,214,909 $6,952
Human Services 887,665 829,980 $57,686
Culture & Recreation 896,042 875,956 $20,086
Debt Service 2,407,298 2,401,101 $6,197
Local Assessments 72,390 71,834 $556
Fringe Benefits 6,418,827 5,883,936 $534,891
Utilities 443,671 415,175 $28,496
General Insurance 467,250 441,220 $26,030
State Assessments (Cherry Sheet)628,208 643,674 -$15,466
Transfers to Other Funds 742,000 742,000 $0
Total $45,630,685 $44,697,393 $933,292 2.05%
√ Surplus Revenue 2,674,238
√ Departmental Budget Turnbacks 933,292
√ Unused FY21 Free Cash 955,118
√ Prior Year Encumbrance Close-Outs 25,758
√ Capital Project Close-Outs 58,897
√ Other Amounts Due to Town/ Adjustments (6,149)
Certified Free Cash 6/30/2022 4,641,154
Archive d: Friday, September 9, 2022 10:00:32 AM
From: Robert Moran
Se nt: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 20:54:23 +0000Authentication
To: Conor Kenny; Peter Lombardi; Kathy Lambert
Subje ct: FW:
Se ns itivity: Normal
Good afte rnoon, when you have a chance, please post this press release for our upcomi ng Ci tizens Fire Academy on the town si tes.
Thanks, Chi e f
From: Robe rt Moran <rmoran@brewster-ma.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, Septe mber 7, 2022 3:28 PM
To: Philip Burt <pburt@bre wster-ma.gov>
Subject:
Brewster Fire/Rescue Accepting Citizens Fire Academy Applications
Brewster Fire/Rescue will be hosting a Citizens Fire Academ y beginning W ednesday October 19. The seven-week program will m eet eac h
W ednes day evening at Brewster Fire Headquarters 1671 Main Street from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Ac ademy partic ipants will receive an inside view of Brews ter Fire/Rescue and during each session will acquire inform ation on a dis tinctive com ponent
of the organization ranging from daily administration and operations, staffing, emergency medical services, fire s uppression response, m otor vehicle
extric ation, fire prevention, and technical rescue s ervices. Attendees will also obtain CPR and First Aid certification and vis it the Barns table County
Sheriff’s Com munications Center to become more fam iliar with the 911 and fire dispatch services our community utilizes. The program is des igned to
ensure eac h participant acquires an in-depth understanding of the Brews ter Fire/Rescue and the professional life safety emergenc y servic es we
provide the c omm unity.
Each week a new topic will be discussed in classroom settings and partic ipants will also be involved in performing a s eries of hands -on activities
taught by the experienced men and women of Brewster Fire Departm ent.
Participants must be 18 years of age. Participants who live or work in the Town of Brewster will be given preferenc e. There is no program fee.
Applic ations are available at Fire Headquarters beginning Thurs day Septem ber 8 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm beginning Thursday
Septem ber 8 or online at the link below. Space is lim ited to 20 participants .
To regis ter: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h8-AmVBu6EW PdH1qCBu3PS_Eimv-
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Res idents m ay contact FF Gretchen Riley, Fire Prevention Officer Phil Burt, or Chief Moran at 508-896-7018 if you have further ques tions regarding
this exciting opportunity.
WING ISLAND BOARDWALK PROJECT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF THIS PROJECT?
It is important to note that this project is currently in the conceptual design phase – no final
decision has been made on the project route, height, width, and building materials. Town
officials intend to use feedback from residents to inform what adjustments might be considered
as we continue to move through the design phase.
2. WHAT ARE THE PROJECT PRIORITIES?
• Improve accessibility – enhance access to this community resource for residents and
visitors of all ages and abilities.
• Connect open space properties – link disparate trails and amenities and provide
improved access over the tidal marsh separating Wing Island from the mainland.
• Climate change adaptation – climate change will cause increasingly higher tides and
storm surge, which currently can block access for 2+ hours twice daily.
• Improve user experience – improve the user’s educational and recreational experience
by adding viewing platforms and benches.
• Preserve habitat – place a permanent conservation restriction on Wing Island and
develop a management plan for Wing Island and the beach and reduce negative impacts
on the marsh from the current access.
• Address safety hazard – existing marsh plank design is uneven and narrow - there are
many joints which can present trip hazards.
• Address Museum concerns about beachgoers use of private parking area – over
the years, people have increasingly used the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History’s
private parking lot as a means to visit the beach for free. The Museum needs this
parking area for its visitors, and the ongoing prohibited use of the lot has impacted its
business. Providing a direct connection from Drummer Boy Park will allow better control
over this incorrect use of a private business’s parking area.
3. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES HAVE RESIDENTS HAD TO DATE TO OFFER FEEDBACK ON
THIS PROJECT?
The project has been discussed in many Town planning efforts over the last several years.
Recent key plans in which this project has been included are:
• Coastal Adaptation Strategy (2016),
• Coastal Resources Management Plan (2019),
• Vision Plan (2019),
• Select Board Strategic Plan (2019-present), and
• Local Comprehensive Plan (2022).
The Town purchased the Cedar Ridge Reserve property adjacent to Drummer Boy Park in
2014. The conservation restriction on this parcel allows for a paved or unpaved walking trail
and construction of marsh overlooks and a boardwalk. The property is under the care and
custody of the Brewster Conservation Commission, who approved a management plan that
identified a future elevated boardwalk to Wing Island off the coastal bank on this site.
The Town asked residents to complete a survey as part of the 2020 Open Space & Recreation
Plan update. This survey was available on our website and in hard copy at several Town
buildings. The results of the survey can be found in the Appendix of the updated OSRP.
Town Meeting unanimously approved the updated Drummer Boy Park Master Plan and
spending $50k of Town funds on the Wing Island boardwalk design and permitting in Fall 2021.
The Town held a first public forum on August 15, 2022 to preview early conceptual designs. The
Town will host a follow-up public forum this fall to update residents on the project after taking
public feedback on the conceptual design into account.
4. WHAT IS THE PROPOSED HEIGHT OF THE BOARDWALK, AND WHY?
The marsh is currently about 5’ above mean sea level. In this area, our tides vary from a 9 to 12
foot tidal range. This means that on most tides, the marsh currently floods over the marsh
planks and affects access to and from the island.
The height of the proposed boardwalk as it leaves the trail at Cedar Ridge from the coastal bank
is 8 to 10 feet above the marsh. This means that a person standing on the marsh will be 8 to 10
feet higher as they leave the woods, and on the main boardwalk segment they will be standing
about 7 feet above the marsh surface.
The height of the boardwalk was proposed in order to meet accessible design grades, the grade
of the bluff at Cedar Ridge, and also to avoid the small ribbon of rare, protected plants along the
southern edge of the marsh by Cedar Ridge. This height is reduced as the boardwalk reaches
the north to south segment over the existing footprint of the marsh planks, where it will be
approximately 7 feet over the marsh.
These heights also take into account planning for sea level rise over the next 50 years – this is a
significant infrastructural investment, and it is important to ensure that it will be of long-term use
to residents. As indicated, the existing access planks often flood around high tide, and studies
indicate that sea levels will rise 2+ feet by 2050 and 4+ feet by 2070. This means that in 2070,
the proposed boardwalk deck will be about 2 feet above mean high tide. In this way, the
preliminary design attempts to adequately account for future sea level rise.
5. WHAT IS THE PROJECT DOING TO AVOID DISRUPTIONS TO NATURAL RESOURCES?
This project has ecological benefits – the raised boardwalk would reduce overall impact to the
marsh by eliminating the current on-marsh plank path and limiting foot traffic on the marsh
surface around the existing planks. The design has a helical pile supporting the boardwalk,
meaning that each post is only affecting a small portion of the marsh.
Our long-time partners in water resource planning, Horsley Witten, are in the process of
undertaking a carrying capacity analysis to determine if the environmentally sensitive areas of
Wing Island can accommodate the volume of visitors associated with projected demand, taking
into account the anticipated parking capacity at Drummer Boy Park.
As we work further though the design and permitting process, this project will involve the
oversight and input of environmental regulatory agencies such as Brewster Conservation
Commission, the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP),
and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).
6. HOW WILL AN ELEVATED BOARDWALK INSTALLATION ACCOMMODATE MOBILITY
IMPAIRED RESIDENTS?
Many mobility impaired residents, young and old, are taking advantage of the recently installed
paved paths at Drummer Boy Park and have asked for it to be expanded. The proposed
boardwalk is intended to serve as an extension of those easily used paths, and the design goal
is to meet accessibility standards from the existing paved paths at the park out to the beginning
of the path at Wing Island.
The current access to the marsh, and the island beyond, does not meet accessibility standards
due to the grade from Main Street, the uneven surface of the marsh planks, and general
unimproved nature of the access.
The proposed boardwalk would allow access from the parking areas at Drummer Boy Park all
the way across the marsh to the beginning of the Wing Island trails. No changes to the paths at
Wing Island are proposed.
7. HOW IS THE PROJECT BEING FINANCED?
• The Town was awarded $50,000 in state grant funding from MassTrails toward the
$145,000 in total project costs for design and permitting.
• We have a $30,000 cash match from an anonymous donor, passed on through our
project partner, Brewster Conservation Trust, for this design phase.
• $50,000 from Town funds was approved at Fall 2021 Town Meeting.
• The remaining $15,000 of design & permitting costs is comprised of in-kind Town staff
time.
• An anonymous donor has offered a substantial investment of $1,000,000 toward
construction (an offer that was made after the project was first proposed).
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Agenda Item #8: Consent Agenda Cover Page
Meeting Minutes: August 22, 2022
Draft of meeting minutes from the Select Board regular session meeting on August 22nd have
been submitted for approval.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board approve the meeting minutes as presented.
Appointment: Tyler Dow- Police Officer and Keeper of the Lockup; Jill Beardsley- Council on
Aging Board
Per the Chief of Police, Tyler Dow is to be appointed as Police Office and Keeper of the Lock Up
effective September 20, 2022, until September 19, 2023.
Jill Beardsley has submitted her application and followed the Select Board appointment policy for
the vacant member position on the Council on Aging Board. Both the Select Board liaison and
Chair of the committee have recommended her appointment. This is for a 3-year term ending
June 30, 2025.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board approve these appointments.
One Day Liquor License Application: Eldredge Farm
Eldredge Farm located at 24 Eldredge Farm Cartway will be hosting a fundraiser on October 1,
2022 and has applied for a One Day Liquor License to be able to serve beer and wine to their
expected 150-250 attendees. The event is planned to be held from 1pm – 11pm, the server will
be from the Professional Bartending Service Inc. This is an invite only event and is in coordination
with a Special Event permit and One Day Entertainment License that was approved at the Select
Board meeting on August 22, 2022.
The Fire Chief, Police Chief, Health Department and Town Administration office have reviewed
the applications and there are no concerns with any of the applications. The Health Department
did comment that if any food will be served/offered that a temporary food service application
must be submitted to them.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend that the Select Board approve this one-day liquor license application.
One Day Entertainment License Application- Mark Kielpinski
Mark Kielpinski, owner of By the Bay Brewster at the Lemon Tree Village is requesting a One Day
Entertainment License for a total of 4 dates to have outdoor acoustic music in the garden area
next to Café Alfresco. The entertainment will consist of musicians playing guitar, cello, and/or a
violin. The requested dates are, Saturday September 17th & 24th and October 1st & 8th from 12pm
until 2pm each of these days.
The Fire Department requires that the roadway must remain passable for fire department
apparatus and ambulances. The Police Department and Town Administration do not have any
concerns with this request.
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Administration Recommendation:
We recommend that the Select Board approve this one-day entertainment license application.
Facility Use Application- Drummer Boy Park, By the Bay Shows
By the Bay Shows has submitted an application for an additional craft show at Drummer Boy Park
on June 16th & 17th, this will be their 4th show of the 2023 season. Previously the Select Board
approved their requests for craft shows and department heads had reviewed and submitted
comment. These same comments will apply to this request and will be shared with the organizers
of the event.
Additionally, they have requested to add a day onto two of their previously approved craft show
dates. They would like to add Friday June 30th and Friday September 1st to their already
scheduled show dates. Bob Bugle has provided an updated application and the deposits for these
two added dates.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend that the Select Board approve these applications for use of Drummer Boy Park.
Vote on T-Mobile’s Continued Use of Space on the Water Tank on Yankee Drive
The Town of Brewster is requesting to enter into an agreement with T-Mobile to allow the
company to continue occupying space on the Water Tank while a procurement process is
pending. This is subject to T-Mobile continuing to pay Rent in an amount equal to what is
currently being paid under the Lease, and further subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
the Lease. The Town of Brewster and T-Mobile or its affiliate had a lease agreement since August
28, 2002, the lease expired on August 27, 2022.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend that the Select Board approve the continued use of space.
Vote on Eversource Easement and Subordination Agreement: Brewster Woods
In conjunction with the Brewster Woods Affordable Housing new community, the Brewster
Housing Authority is granting an easement to Eversource Energy for overhead and underground
lines for distribution of electricity, and lines for control, relay and communication purposes. The
Town of Brewster, through Community Preservation Funding, is a mortgage holder and must
acknowledge and consent to the lien. The form of Subordination was reviewed by Town legal
counsel.
Administration Recommendation:
We recommend the Select Board votes to approve this subordination agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign.
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MINUTES OF THE SELECT BOARD MEETING REGULAR SESSION
DATE: August 22, 2022
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: Remote Participation
REMOTE PARTICIPANTS: Chair Whitney, Selectperson Hoffmann, Selectperson Bingham, Selectperson
Chaffee, Town Administrator Peter Lombardi, Assistant Town Administrator Donna Kalinick, Joan Pernice,
Cindy St. Amour, Bryan Webb, Jon Mostyn, Liam Maloney, Robert Newman, Mike Ford, Greg Tocci,
ABSENT: Selectperson Chatelain
Call to Order, Declaration of a Quorum, Meeting Participation Statement and Recording Statement
Chair Whitney called the meeting to order at 6:00pm, declared a quorum by announcing the Select Board
members present and read the meeting participation and recording statement.
Public Announcements and Comments:
James Foley, representative for the Beachwood Landing Association, would like the Select Board to add to a
future agenda meeting short term rentals. There is currently no registration process or oversight through
the Town and Mr. Foley believes they are becoming a problem.
Select Board Announcements and Liaison Reports:
Selectperson Chaffee mentioned that the Recycling Commission and the Brewster Ladies Library partnered
to hold the Town’s first “Fixit” clinic. Those with broken household items learned how to fix them from
coaches and extend the life of the items. The event had a good success rate.
Town Administrator’s Report
Mr. Lombardi provided the following:
Covid Pandemic
o The CDC issued updated guidance around quarantining and isolation last week, this has been
posted on the Town’s website.
o In Brewster we have been seeing positive cases between 10-20 per week for the past 2+
months, closer to 10 and a little under recently, trending in a good direction.
Punkhorn Hunting
o All bylaws that are approved are sent to the State Attorney General’s office for compliance
review, they have a 90-day period for the review and can request up to another 90-day
extension. For the bylaw that was passed at Town Meeting in May that allows bow hunting in
the Punkhorns for 3 weeks in December, the State has asked for a 45-day extension. The new
deadline is October 8th.
o In the meantime, the Department of Natural Resources and Town Administration have been
working with town counsel to identify how the bylaw will be implemented. The Town will
work to educate both hunters and residents about the changes.
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o Anticipate providing an update to Conservation Commission, Select Board, and Water
Commissioners in late October to prep for this upcoming season.
High School Building Project
o The bidding process has been restarted and the bids are now expected to be opened in
October.
o School officials met with Town Administrators and Finance Directors last week to review the
revised timeline and to discuss planned approach to financing.
o We have $90+M in permanent debt that is planned to be issued by next summer, which will
impact the tax rate in FY24. The market rates look favorable, assuming conservatively 3.75%
interest on the project at this time.
o Officials will be reconvening in January to determine consensus approach to long term debt.
Expect it to be level debt, but length or timing of issuance has not yet been determined. The
decisions will be made and voted on by the Nauset Regional School Committee who will be
seeking input from all member towns.
Wing Island Boardwalk
o The Town hosted a public forum last Monday to provide background information about this
project and to share early conceptual design information. Had over 50+ residents who joined.
o A project page has been created on the Town website and a FAQ page will be added. The
Town is currently seeking residents to email input to the Town through Friday September 2nd.
o Planning on a presentation to the Select Board on the conceptual design & summary of
resident input is planned for late September. A follow up public forum on the project and
Phase I improvements on the Drummer Boy Master Plan will be held in October.
State Primary
o Tuesday September 6th, voting will be held at the Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main Street,
from 7am until 8pm.
o Consistent with Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, early voting will be at Town Hall this Saturday
from 9am to 3pm then continue next week, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm.
o Vote by mail is now a permanent option for residents, applications must be received by next
Monday, August 29th and ballots must be returned by 8pm on September 6th.
o If looking to register or change your party, forms must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, August
26th.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award
o The Brewster Fire Department received $145K in Federal funding that will be used to train the
entire department in Fire Instructor training and Fire Officer One training, both are consistent
with the departments recent strategic plan.
o Chief Moran has secured $1.9+M in Federal and State Grant funds in the past 11 years.
State Legislation Session
o Extremely active at the close of the session, a lot of legislation and funding was approved.
Chapter 62F, a ballot initiative that redistributes excess state tax revenues in the form of
income tax credits is still pending. Governor Baker and his administration anticipate this could
have an impact in up to $3B in state revenues. Initially the supplemental budget included
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$200M for funding water quality wastewater projects on the Cape through the CCIWPF &
Barnstable County Septic loan program that was planned to help cover some of wastewater
upgrades needed if DEP changes Title V regulations. More to come on this topic.
o The Town Charter is still working its way through House approvals before moving to the
Senate, hope that this will be approved by the end of this calendar year.
First Light Beach
o Feedback from residents about our first summer has been incredibly positive.
o Originally planned to close beach access after Labor Day, we now plan to keep the beach open
to residents through Columbus Day on Saturday and Sundays from 9am to 6pm.
o Residents can still access the beach during the offseason via Spruce Hill.
Sea Camps Events
o Two successful movie nights hosted by the Brewster Recreation Department. Last Thursday
the Brewster Band performed with a good turnout on the property. The final summer event
will be Friday at 5pm, Touch a Truck.
o The Recreation Department is working on additional public events for the Bay property for
this fall, winter and next spring, details to come.
Ms. Kalinick added that First Light Beach will be closing at 4pm on Friday for the Touch a Truck event due to
traffic concerns.
Consent Agenda
a.Meeting Minutes: August 8, 2022
b.Appointment: Suzanne Kenney- Human Services
c.Facility Use Applications: Drummer Boy Park (By the Bay Craft Shows, Kaleidoscope Craft Shows,
Castleberry Fairs & Festivals)
d.One Day Liquor License Applications: Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Friends of Brewster
Elders (plus fee waiver request), Brewster Chamber of Commerce and Chatham Bars Inn Farm (3)
e.One Day Entertainment License Applications: 417 Main Street, Eldredge Farm, Friends of Brewster
Elders (plus fee waiver request), 155 Mill Pond Drive and Chatham Bars Inn (2)
f.Special Event Application: Eldredge Farm Foundation
g.Fee Waiver Request- Brewster Whitecaps Organization.
Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Consent Agenda items including the appropriate comments
from departments about any of the changes. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken.
Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Bingham-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The
Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.
Discuss and Vote on Potential Library Renovation Project
Selectperson Hoffmann stated that she submitted a disclosure of a conflict of interest in that she and her
husband have been library supporters but have no decision-making authority in their membership. Adding
that this in no way influences her ability to make decisions in the best interest for the Town for Brewster.
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Chair Whitney also commented that he is a member of the library association.
Selectperson Hoffmann commented that when making an important decision like this one she again
reviewed the presentation and all data carefully. There are many aspects of the renovation project that are
important including, improving handicapped accessibility, digitizing historic collections, improving the
infrastructure of the HVAC system, replacing the elevator, increasing electrical capacity and enhancing the IT
infrastructure. These are all necessary improvements and inquired if there is a way to complete these
upgrades in a phased approach. Adding that it is important to make sure future planning matches the need
of the community. Selectperson Hoffmann stated that she does not support the project as proposed but
would like to see other ways to address the immediate needs.
Selectperson Chaffee commented that the library is such an important part of the community, however with
the numbers having increased to almost $16.5M does not support the current renovation project. If specific
projects that were outlined previously by Selectperson Hoffmann could be completed, she would be
supportive providing funding is prioritized for specific smaller projects that could be accomplished.
Selectperson Bingham commented that the library is valuable to the Town of Brewster but finds it difficult to
balance the library renovations in totality with the desperate need of a community center. She agrees with
previous statements in looking at projects in phases. At this time Selectperson Bingham has a difficult time
in voting in favor of this large of a project.
Chair Whitney agrees with these opinions, was fully in support of a $10M project since there was a theory of
financing in place with little to no excluded debt, but this is no more the case with the current financials. He
supports the upgrades the library needs in smaller projects. Chair Whitney stated he cannot support the
project going forward and feels we have not been served well by the State by giving us an award 5-7 years
ago, with the prices escalations that has occurred.
Ms. Pernice thanked the Select Board for their thoughtfulness in coming to their decision. Noting that the
Board of Directors of the Association have always talked about an option B, a version of what has been
expressed this evening. Ms. Pernice made it clear that in voting no on the library project as it was submitted
to the Mass Board of Library Commissioners, the award of $4.6M goes away. The Town will no longer be
eligible for this money and would be on our own for funding renovations. Adding that the core of the
renovations was the build out of the lower level, the 5,000 sq ft. of space that would enhance goals in
enhancing handicapped accessibility, expanding the children’s space and expanding the adult circulation
space. Ms. Pernice commented that she is willing to work with the Town to look at options for phased
renovations with no state grant money available. Ms. Pernice commented that in all honesty, in not
accepting the grant and moving forward with the building project as designed is a missed opportunity, the
building needs the renovations in the proposal.
Mr. Lombardi added that the State decided years ago to accept 24 project applications, which is easy to look
back and realize this was a disservice to a number of projects including ours. Noting that in some ways it
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might have been better if the State accepted a shorter list. Mr. Lombardi suggested that perhaps in the
State’s methodology in how they evaluate projects, in terms of merits of the project and their perceived
need in the community, we could ask the State for feedback on how we may apply our approached phasing
and the benefits in renovations for some items that were originally proposed. Mr. Lombardi agreed that
some upgrades are needed and the Town will have to figure out a plan on how to fund them.
Follow-up on FY23 Ocean Edge Annual Entertainment License Renewal & Related Noise Concerns
Included in the packet was correspondence received from residents since the last Select Board meeting on
this topic in July. Bob Newman (Ocean Edge) introduced Liam Maloney and Greg Tocci representatives from
the environmental noise consultant that Ocean Edge hired. The Sound Measurement Summary was shared
via a PowerPoint presentation, key items included:
Focus point of the study was at the Bay Pines Pavilion, with two sound monitoring locations to the
west and the southwest of the focus point.
Sound was measured from a wedding reception on Saturday June 25th from 5pm – 10pm,
observations were conducted along Ellis Landing Road and other points inside property lines.
Weeklong measurements were conducted between Monday, June 20th through Sunday, June 26th.
A graph showing background sound level was displayed, it was noted that during the wedding
reception the sound level was not extremely different than the rest of the weeks sound levels.
Observations included:
o Sound was minimally audible along Ellis Landing Road.
Audibility was sound dependent
Music was not audible during dinner
Music was not consistently audible during dancing
Mr. Tocci added that on the graph during the reception event time frame sounds levels at Ellis Landing Road
was adubile for a brief period. Adding that it does not mean that it was loud, but sound levels were slightly
elevated during that time. In comparison to the rest of the week, sounds levels during the event were either
consistent or slightly below sound levels that occurred at other times. Mr. Tocci commented that whether
music is audible or not is not a matter of how loud it is, but how it compares to the existing background noise
produced by other sources of sound in the environment. The comparison is important and is more telling in
how audible music is.
Chair Whitney commented that while he agrees, the peak of the noise of traffic is around noon and most
residents’ issues are the music and noise at night, not during the day. Mr. Lombardi asked for a copy of the
report of the document for public record. Mr. Lombardi noted that the Select Board on the Strategic Plan
identified both revisiting the Town’s noise bylaw and developing regulations around Entertainment licensing
as a goal. This isn’t specific to Ocean Edge, a broader policy issue that the Board sees as important.
Resident Donna Bundock (Nelson Street) commented that she hears the music in the evenings and it can be
louder on some nights depending on the wind. She noted that on the graph there were other nights during
the week that had sound waves peak, but they were not discussed. Adding that the week that was picked
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for the study was a week that Ocean Edge knew the sound monitoring was being completed. Mr. Tocci
responded that he was not aware of any other musical performance or activity other than the time Mr.
Maloney was physically present, which was for the wedding event.
Resident Jan Moore (2837 Main Street) commented about the sound monitoring locations and readings only
from the Bay Pines Pavilion, not the front lawn. She noted that Ocean Edge kindly offered her a dinner for
two but wonders if this was due to the circumstances of an event on that date at Ocean Edge. Ms. Moore did
note that as part of the Special Permit, the panels of the tent are supposed to be down, except for the one
that facing the mansion. Ms. Moore stated that she wants the Entertainment License to be addressed and
does not want music invading her house anymore.
Bob Newman responded that at the last Select Board meeting he referenced three tented events on the
front lawn and in bringing some concerns to the organizer of one of the events they had decided to relocate
the event to the ball room. The first wedding happened this past Saturday and the final event will be this
coming Saturday. Mr. Newman stated that in a good faith gesture they did offer Ms. Moore dinner on
Saturday night, knowing she may be impacted, and Ocean Edge wants to be a good neighbor. In response to
the opening of the tent, as Mr. Newman understands per the Building and Fire Departments there must be
always a panel open for an entrance and emergency exit. This will need to be followed up on to ascertain
what the requirements are.
Chair Whitney stated that this agenda item was an update on the Entertainment License and requested that
Mr. Tocci sends a copy of the report to the Town.
Presentation and Vote on Proposed Process to Revise Brewster Town Seal
Selectperson Chaffee reviewed the presentation that is included in the meeting packet:
Town Seal is required by State law, MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 47
Brewster’s Town Seal appears on official correspondence, town documents and property.
The History of the current town seal include:
o Adopted in 1976 at Town Meeting
o Features a drawing of a chair once owned by Elder William Brewster. In conferring with Sally
Gunning, President of the Brewster Historical Society and Donna Curtin, Executive Director of
the Pilgrim Hall Museum, confirmed that William Brewster never lived or visited Brewster, but
did have descendants who moved here.
Towns will revise their seals because of offensive or inaccurate portrayals of historic events or they
appear “outdated”
Branding can be completed through a town seal, demonstrating what makes a town interesting or
different.
Redesigning the town seal is a goal included in the draft FY23 Select Board Strategic Plan
Recommendations on next steps:
Direct the Town Administration to survey residents
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Conduct historic, cultural and other research on town seals
Determine costs of updating the seal
Report findings to the Select Board
Actions and a timeline were presented if the community supports updating the town seal.
Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Brewster Select Board direct the Town Administrator with investigating
whether we should change our Town Seal. Selectperson Hoffmann second. A roll call vote was taken.
Selectperson Bingham-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The
Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.
Discuss and Vote on Recommended Crosby Mansion Fee Schedule and Update on Event Guidelines
Mr. Lombardi noted that the Crosby Property Committee is looking to bring in more events and activities at
the Crosby Mansion starting next season. Mr. Lombardi recognized the new property manager and the
Friends of Crosby Mansion in expanding the tour schedule this summer, increasing tours from 4 to 20, noting
that this has been well received. The Committee is looking to host weddings, meetings and birthday parties,
making sure the Mansion is a community resource. At the committee’s last meeting, they voted to support a
fee schedule. The committee also approved guidelines for events. Some of the informal guidelines will
remain in place, and new guidelines will be added to allow for flexibility, guidelines will include:
Events on the property will generally cease by 8pm
All music will occur indoors only, primarily in the function room.
Up to 2 events a month (May-October) can continue to 9pm, all activity must cease by 10pm for
these events.
Mr. Lombardi reminded the Board that Crosby has their own revolving account, almost entirely covered
outside of the general fund and brings in about $75K per year primarily through revenues in renting out the
two beach cottages. The intent of the guidelines and fee schedule is to invest more into the property and
prolong the financial feasibility.
Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the fee schedule that was proposed in the packet for Crosby
Mansion and grounds. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee-yes,
Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Bingham-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.
Discuss and Vote on License Agreement and Dirt Drive Easement Release for 0 Mid-Cape Highway
Mr. Lombardi stated that in 2020 NextGrid received special permit and variance approvals to install a large-
scale ground mounted solar array at 0 Mid-Cape Highway, which is on Freemans Way across from the
Captains Golf course. The town owns about 1/6th of an acre parcel in the NW corner, it is land locked and
adjacent to the Route 6 right of way. There is no other town use or need to access this property. NextGrid
has secured all necessary approvals from DEP for the disposition of the site and worked out all the
interconnection arrangements with Eversource.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Select Board 08.22.2022 www.brewster-ma.gov Page 8 of 10
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
The license agreement is proposed for a 20-year term, NextGrid will pay the Town $1300/year with a 4%
annual escalator. Either party can terminate with 60 days’ notice and NextGrid when/if the license
agreement is terminated must return the property to its current condition. The Town also has an easement
across NextGrid’s property to access our Town parcel, as part of the Boards approval, NextGrid has
requested a release of the easement for financing purposes. Both documents have been vetted by town
counsel.
Selectperson Hoffman moved to approve the release of easement and the approval of the license agreement
as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham-
yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-
No.
Discuss and Vote on Changes to Town Office Hours
Mr. Lombardi reviewed the Town Offices schedule since the early days of the pandemic. Operating under
the current model (Monday – Thursday and by appointment on Fridays) we feel that we have been able to
successfully deliver services and meet expectations of residents. One of the goals of the Board in last year’s
strategic plan was to look at lessons learned from the pandemic that were worth carrying forward. Mr.
Lombardi conveyed that Town staff have all been working full time on site on Fridays, answering calls, emails
and meeting with residents either outside or in town offices when needed.
The recommendation is to continue with the current service model, being closed on Fridays allows Town
staff to schedule training, professional developments, team meetings and have one day a week where they
are able to focus exclusively on administrative tasks. This schedule would be for all administrative offices
including, Town Hall, Department of Public Works, the Water Department, and the Natural Resources office.
The Council on Aging would like to be open Monday – Friday, which is consistent with other social services
departments. It will be important for the Town to communicate this with residents and be clear of our
availability on Fridays in continuing to meet their service needs, also so that they understand that this is not
covid specific anymore.
Selectperson Hoffman moved to approve the changes to the office hours as outlined in the memo dated
8.19.2022. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson
Bingham-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.
Discuss Potential Limitations on Duration of Select Board Meeting
Selectperson Bingham noted that this recommendation would not be binding, but highly recommended that
the Chair would not be allowed to present new agenda items past 8:15pm. Adding that the Select Board
makes important decisions and should give each agenda item the time that they deserve for discussion and
review.
Selectperson Chaffee commented that it is difficult to have thoughtful policies discussions late in the evening
and offered an alternative approach to look at starting meetings earlier, possibly 5pm. Adding that the really
long meetings are an exception rather than the rule and that the Brewster Select Board is very sufficient.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Select Board 08.22.2022 www.brewster-ma.gov Page 9 of 10
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Selectperson Hoffmann stated that when creating and reviewing the agenda, the Chair and Vice Chair can
anticipate how long each agenda item will need for discussion, especially with public input items.
Mr. Lombardi commented that he is reluctant to commit to anything without further review of the board
and committee schedule, this is something that can be reviewed and recommendation made at a future
meeting. Mr. Lombardi pointed out that an early start time may be difficult for residents and others to
participate if they have a traditional workday.
Ms. Kalinick pointed out that with Selectperson Chatelain absent from this discussion, the Board may want to
wait to discuss further until he can provide his feedback. Adding that the Board has to not only think about
the membership of the Board, but those who will be attending and watching Select Board meetings.
Chair Whitney agreed that more attention can be on the order of agenda items and noted that the tradition
is to have any item that involves an outside member be placed near the start of the meeting. The Board can
explore some options moving forward.
Vote on Change to Pond Property Committee Charge
Ms. Kalinick noted that the Pond Parcel Planning Committee voted at their last meeting, August 17th, to
support the Select Board proposal to change the Recreation Commission liaison to a voting member. If
approved Ms. Kalinick will work with the Recreation Commission on this change.
Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Board change the makeup of the Pond Parcel Planning Committee
charge to eliminate the liaison position for the Recreation Commission member and turn it into a Recreation
Commission voting member. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee-
yes, Selectperson Bingham- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The Board vote was 4-Yes,
0-No.
Review and Vote on FY23-24 Select Board Strategic Plan
Mr. Lombardi noted there was a handful of minor changes to the draft, including addition of a couple of
board/committees on some of the goals in listing them as responsible parties. Changes were made
regarding the previous discussion about the complexity of the goals and referencing them as higher or lower,
not necessarily high, or low degree of difficulty. No other changes that would impact the policy intent of the
goals.
Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the Select Board FY23-24 Strategic Plan as presented in the
packet. Selectperson Chaffee second. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham-yes, Selectperson
Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Chair Whitney-yes. The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.
For Your Information:
Mr. Lombard acknowledged our Housing Production Plan has been formally approved by the State and
thanked both Jill Scalise and Donna Kalinick for their work on this project.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Select Board 08.22.2022 www.brewster-ma.gov Page 10 of 10
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair:
None
Questions from the Media:
None
Next Meetings:
September 12 and September 26, 2022
Adjournment
Selectperson Hoffmann moved to adjourn at 7:56pm. Selectperson Bingham second. A roll call vote was
taken. Selectperson Hoffmann-yes, Selectperson Chaffee-yes, Selectperson Bingham-yes, Chair Whitney-yes.
The Board vote was 4-Yes, 0-No.
Respectfully submitted by Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant
Approved: __________________ Signed: _________________________________________
Date Selectperson Hoffmann, Clerk of the Select Board
Accompanying Documents in Packet: Agenda, TA report, Consent agenda items, Library Renovation Project documents, Ocean Edge
Resort Annual Entertainment Follow Up, Presentation on revision of Town seal, Crosby Mansion Fee Schedule and event guidelines,
License agreement & Easement, Town office hours, PPPC Charge, FY23-24 SB Strategic Plan, FYIs.
BREWSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Heath J. Eldredge
631 Harwich Road
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631
Phone 508-896-7011 www.brewsterpolice.org Fax 508-896-4513
MEMO
TO: Brewster Select Board Members
FROM: Chief Eldredge 4/.
DATE: September 12, 2022
R E : Appointment for Officer Tyler M. Dow
Attached please find an appointment for Tyler M. Dow as Police Officer and Keeper of the
Lockup for a second year effective September 20, 2022.
Officer Dow has successfully completed his initial probationary year as such and I am pleased to
recommend him for this subsequent appointment.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to bring
them to my attention.
"In Partnership With Our Community"
Zrlje QLontmoubbeattlj of fillaszacbuoetto
Tobuii of 13reitisster
To Tyler M. Dow
We, the Selectmen of Brewster by virtue of the authority in us vested by the laws of
the Commonwealth, do hereby appoint you
POLICE OFFICER
and "KEEPER OF THE LOCKUP"
effective September 20, 2022 - September 19, 2023
Given at Brewster this day of September 2022
•
Recorded A.D. •
•
Attest: Town Clerk •
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Appendix C
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE APPLICATION SCREENING FORM
Applicant Name Requested Committee
1. TOWN CLERK REVIEW
a. Applicant is a registered Brewster voter: Yes No
b. Date confirmed
2. SELECT BOARD LIAISON RECOMMENDATION TO SELECT BOARD
a. Select Board Liaison Applicant Interview:
i. Interviewer name (Select Board Liaison):
ii. Interview date:
b. Select Board Liaison Consultation with Committee Chair:
iii. Committee Chair name:
iv. Consultation date:
v. Did Committee Chair also interview applicant? Yes No
c. Was at least 1 Brewster reference contacted: Yes No N/A
d. Select Board Liaison Recommendation:
i. Recommend appointment.
ii. Recommend appointment to other committee that is a better fit for
applicant qualifications.
iii. Recommend holding application for future opening.
iv. Not recommended.
3. SELECT BOARD ACTION
a. At a Select Board meeting held , the Applicant was appointed to
for a term ending year term.
4. NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTEE AND TOWN CLERK
a. Date notification of appointment sent to appointee and Town Clerk:
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Appendix B
Town of Brewster
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT APPLICATION
APPLICANT DIRECTIONS:
Thank you for your interest in serving Brewster. The Town aims to match applicants
with committee service best aligned to your skills and interests as well as the
committee’s needs.
The Town may consider the information in this application, any supplemental
information, and any other publicly available information. An appointment to any
committee, board or commission is at the discretion of the Select Board.
Please complete this form online, or on paper, and submit a résumé if desired to
Erika Mawn, Town Administrator’s Executive Assistant:
o Email: EMawn@Brewster-MA.gov
o Mail: Erika Mawn, 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631, or
o In person: Town Administrator’s Office or drop-box outside Town Hall.
After your application materials are received, you’ll be contacted regarding next
steps. Vacancies will be filled by applicants deemed best qualified to serve in a
particular capacity, which discretion lies solely with the appointing authority.
Submitting this form does not guarantee appointment.
1. Applicant name:
2. Address:
3. Phone Numbers: Home: C
4. Email:
5. This is an application for: Full member status Alternate status
6. Are you a full-time Brewster resident? Yes No
7. Years you’ve lived in Brewster:
8. Are you registered to vote in Brewster? Yes No
9. Committees you are interested in serving on in order of preference:
a.
b.
c.
NOTE: You may attach a résumé or CV instead of completing items 10-14.
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10. EDUCATION. List schools attended, degrees/diplomas/certificates received,
and date of completion.
Name of School
Degree/Diplomas
Certificates
Date of
Completion
11. OCCUPATION: ______________________________________________________
Active Retired Not currently working
12. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. List employers, job titles and dates of
employment for at least previous 3 years.
Name of Employer Job Title Dates of
Employment
13. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. List any Town of Brewster or other government
volunteer, elected, or appointed positions you now hold or have held.
14. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. List all civic, non-profit, or other organizations that
you belong to or have belonged to in the previous 5 years:
a. Organizations and dates:
15. GOALS: Please explain why you’d like to serve on a particular committee.
16. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Please list any experience, achievements, skills, or
interests you have that would assist you to serve effectively on the committee
you wish to serve on.
17. TOWN EMPLOYMENT: Are you or any member of your immediate family
employed by or receiving financial consideration from the Town of Brewster?
Yes No
18. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Do any of your activities or relationships present
the possibility or probability of a conflict of interest if you are appointed?(Does
not automatically disqualify but may need to be disclosed) Yes No
19. LOCAL REFERENCES: Please provide the names and contact information for
references (Brewster residents preferred):
20. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Please add any additional information you’d like.
a. Name:
Addr
Pho
Ema
Relationship to you:
b. Name:
Addre
Phone
Email:
Relationship to you:
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20. SIGNATURE. By signing below, you state that you understand and agree.
My completion of this form does not guarantee my appointment and my
application will be kept on file for two (2) years.
If appointed to a position, I will be considered a Municipal Employee under
MGL Ch. 268A and will be subject to:
Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law, MGL Ch. 268A;
Massachusetts Financial Disclosure Law, MGL Ch. 268B;
Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, MGL Ch. 30A, Sections 18-25, and the
implementing regulations, 940 CMR 29.00;
Massachusetts Public Records Law, MGL Ch. 66, and the implementing
regulations, 950 CMR 32.00;
Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law, MGL Ch. 55; and
Brewster Charter, when in force, and Town bylaws, and all other applicable
federal, state, and local laws or regulations.
If appointed, I must be sworn in by the Town Clerk before serving, and I will
complete State Conflict of Interest training after appointment, as well as
any other certifications required by law.
When submitted, I understand that this form becomes a public document.
Signature: Date:
Jill Beardsley, MA, CAGS, is the co-owner of Case Management Professionals, a
geriatric care management agency providing compassionate support to elders on
Cape Cod and their families. She has over 30 years experience in case
management and administration. This includes founding Community Support
Associates, Inc. in 1993, an agency which provides residential, case management,
and outreach services to adults with disabilities, of which she is still a principal.
She has coordinated facility-based and community services for individuals with
stroke, aphasia, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Jill is a licensed
rehabilitation counselor in the state of Massachusetts and is a member of the
Aging Life Care Association. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the
Cape Symphony, and the Board of Mission for The Federated Church of Orleans.
Jill has lived in Brewster since 1992.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Town of Brewster
To Jill Beardsley
We, the Selectmen of Brewster by virtue of the authority in us vested by the laws of
the Commonwealth, do hereby appoint you to the
Council on Aging Board
for a 3-year term, expiring June 30, 2025
Given at Brewster this 12th day of September 2022
Recorded A.D.
Attest:Town Clerk
8/10/2022
Dear Board of Selectmen,
On October 1st, 2022 we are proud to be having our 10th Annual Fundraiser which
is a charitable organization that helps those who live on the Cape who have been
affected by illness or hardship. Funds are generated by hosting an invite only
fundraiser with fun, family -oriented events and donations by individuals and local
business. E.F.F is organized and supported by dedicated individuals with ties to
the Cape with the desire to give back to their community. We believe that a
community that celebrates the good times together are more apt to stand by
their community when times are hard.
Some of the activities that will be going on through out the day are music, food,
tractor rides, kids' games, face painting, bouncy house, bonfire, silent auction, live
auction, sale of t -shirts and more.
The music will start approximately at 1:00pm and will be played until 11:00 pm.
We will have DJ Santos and the band Syndicate. American Tent Company will be
erecting the tent which the music will be played under. We will have many
volunteers including Interact Students from the local high school assisting with
the parking to ensure that everyone is parking in the designated areas.
With the help of our volunteer and the Harwich -Dennis Rotary group, we are
confident that we will have another successful fundraiser. Due to Covid we
haven't had our fundraiser since 2019, at the time we were able to raise around
$35,000 that all went back to families in need.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Jeffrey Eldredge
Eldredge Farm Foundation
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Town Administrator
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)
Phone:
Applicant's Name: l ' " t
Applicant's Address:
Type of Event:
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Loc Yon and Address where Liquor will be served if different from Applicant's Address:
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Date and hours requ sued for Licensed Authorization to se e Liquor:
(- Day: ,� = Times:
Types of Liquor to be sery
Will food be provided? \l e
Number of attendees anticipated?
Who will serve he liquor?
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Date:
Signature indicating for Licensing Authority's Approval:
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-#44 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: Eldredge Farm
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
BEER and WINE
At the Eldredge Farm Foundation Annual Fundraiser Event
At the following address: 24 Eldredge Farm Cartway, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on:
Saturday – October 1, 2022 from 1pm until 9:00pm
Date Issued: September 12, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
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people are permitted to consume the alcohol served.
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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)
Applicant's Name: ark K ; .el --p d"`)s k' ontact Phone#: 1111
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Location and Address where entertainment will be hosted if different from Applicant's Address:
Date and hours requested of proposed event:
Day: rS4z Fu rdct vs Times: 1
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If music is proposed, will it be performed live? `P
If music is proposed, will it be acoustic or amplified? , ('s_e:5 C
Number of attendees anticipated over course of event LID
Maximum # at any one time:
FEE= $35/day/location
Signature of A
Licensing Authority's Approval:
Notices sent:
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- #29 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: MARK KEILPINSKI
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
ACOUSTIC MUSIC
In the garden area, next to Café Alfresco, at the Lemon Tree Village Shops
At the following address: 1077 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on:
Saturday September 17, 2022 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date Issued: September 12, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
CONDITIONS:
Fire Department requires that the roadway
must remain passable for fire department
apparatus and ambulances
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
NUMBER 2021-ODL – 46
2022-1DE- #30 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: MARK KEILPINSKI
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
ACOUSTIC MUSIC
In the garden area, next to Café Alfresco, at the Lemon Tree Village Shops
At the following address: 1077 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on:
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date Issued: September 12, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
CONDITIONS:
Fire Department requires that the roadway
must remain passable for fire department
apparatus and ambulances
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
NUMBER 2021-ODL – 46
2022-1DE- #31 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: MARK KEILPINSKI
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
ACOUSTIC MUSIC
In the garden area, next to Café Alfresco, at the Lemon Tree Village Shops
At the following address: 1077 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on:
Saturday October 1, 2022 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date Issued: September 12, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
CONDITIONS:
Fire Department requires that the roadway
must remain passable for fire department
apparatus and ambulances
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
NUMBER 2021-ODL – 46
2022-1DE- #32 FEE $35.00
Town of Brewster
Local Licensing Authority
This is to certify that: MARK KEILPINSKI
IS HEREBY GRANTED A ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE PERMT TO ALLOW:
ACOUSTIC MUSIC
In the garden area, next to Café Alfresco, at the Lemon Tree Village Shops
At the following address: 1077 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
This one-day permit is effective on:
Saturday October 8, 2022 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date Issued: September 12, 2022
Select Board
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
CONDITIONS:
Fire Department requires that the roadway
must remain passable for fire department
apparatus and ambulances
APPLICATION FOR FACILITY USE
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2198 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, MA 02631
All requests must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance of the desired use, date. For more
information please call the Selectmen's Office at 896-3701. Completed forms may dropped -off or
mailed to the address above, or faxed back to 508-896-8089.
ORGANIZATION OR GROUP:
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LOCAL SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
AREA OR FACILITIES NEEDED:
DATE OR DATES REQUESTED:_ �. : 17 1g 22.3 (SA-T€So)
TIME IN:/0449 TIME OUT: ,: m' (INCLUDING PREPARATION & DISMANTLING)
PURPOSE OF FACILITY USE: 4--y,4 g0-4 .-P
NATURE OF ACTIVITY TO TAKE PLACE:
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WILL ADMISSION FEE BE CHARGED? YES NO X AMOUNT
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: YES NO X
IRS # TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS EXPECTED
MAXIMUM PEOPLE EXPECTED AT ONE TIME: Z00
ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED?:
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PERSON 8 PONSIBLE FO THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE GROUP WHO WILL PAY THE BILL - NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS: A99i ( 141%40 5T
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 77'/- c2 7 7� J
I have read the regulations and understand them with the acknowledgement that any additional
expenses incurred will be paid by my organization and that any violation may jeopardize continue use of
the building,
Signature:
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Telephone:
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APPLICATION FOR FACILITY USE
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2198 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, MA 02631
All requests must be made at (east two (2) weeks in advance of the desired use date. For more
Information please call the Selectmen's Office at 896-3701. Completed forms may be dropped -off or
mailed to the address above, or faxed back to 508-896-80
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ORGANIZATION OR GROUP: 3(( 4 Biy J S
LOCAL SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
AREA OR FACILITIES NEEDED:
DATE OR DATES REQUESTE
TIME IN:/04of TIME OUT: (INCLUDING PREPARATION & DISMANTLING)
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PURPOSE OF FACILITY USE: 1-7fl .
NATURE OF ACTIVITY TO TAKE PLACE:
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WILL ADMISSION FEE BE CHARGED? YES NO X AMOUNT
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APPLICATION FOR FACILITY USE
BREWSTER BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2198 MAIN STREET, BREWSTER, MA 02631
All requests must be made at (east two (2) weeks in advance of the desired use date. For more
information please call the Selectmen's Office at 896-3701. Completed forms may be dropped -off or
mailed to the address above, or faxed back to 508-896-8089.
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15 Commerce Way, Norton, MA 02766
August 18, 2022
Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator
Brewster Town Hall
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
RE: Letter Agreement to Authorize Sprint’s Continued Use of Space on the
Water Tank on the Property
Site ID: 4HYS016A
Parties: Town of Brewster (“Town of Brewster” or “Town”), and Sprint Spectrum Realty
Company, LLC, successor in interest to Sprint Spectrum L.P. (“Sprint”), an affiliate
of T-Mobile Northeast LLC (“T-Mobile”)
Property: Yankee Drive/Tower Hill Circle, Brewster, MA (the “Property”)
Dear Mr. Lombardi:
The intent of this letter is to acknowledge and agree to the following:
•The Town of Brewster and Sprint (or its predecessor in interest) entered into a lease
agreement on August 28, 2002 (the “Lease”), allowing it to install, operate and maintain
a wireless telecommunications facility (the “Use”) on the existing water tank located on
the Property (the “Water Tank”).
•The Lease expires on August 27, 2022. However, Sprint desires to continue to occupy the
Water Tank on the Property and continue to pay Rent (as defined in the Lease) to the
Town of Brewster, and the Town of Brewster will accept Rent and continue to allow
Sprint to use the property for telecommunications purposes.
•Whereas Sprint’s affiliate, T-Mobile, wishes to enter into a new Lease agreement for the
continued operation of the wireless telecommunications facility on the Water Tank on
the Property (the “New Lease”).
4HYS016A_NLG-67343_Lease
DocuSign Envelope ID: 68949C90-656C-4F7B-A400-1A6EC263BC0C
2
•Pending a procurement process by the Town of Brewster for occupying space on the
Water Tank, the Town of Brewster agrees to continue to allow Sprint to occupy space on
the Water Tank subject to Sprint continuing to pay Rent in an amount equal to what is
currently being paid under the Lease, and further subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in the Lease.
•It is hereby acknowledged that the Town shall have no obligation to enter into the New
Lease with T-Mobile unless and until T-Mobile submits a proposal in response to the
Request for Proposals issued by the Town, and the Town, in its sole and absolute
discretion, selects T-Mobile as the successful proposer based on the criteria set forth in
the Request for Proposals, and the parties enter into a mutually satisfactory New Lease.
•Should the Town not accept T-Mobile’s proposal, and the Town and T-Mobile are not in
discussions to issue and respond to a new request for proposal, then Sprint shall have
one hundred-twenty (120) days upon notice from the Town to vacate the space and
remove structures and equipment at its own expense.
If the foregoing is consistent with your understanding, please execute the counterpart of this letter in the
space provided and return the same to me. If you have any questions or desire any further information
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC, and
T-Mobile Northeast LLC
By:
Steven Andrade
Sr. Director, Engineering Operations
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED
______________________________________
By: David Whitney, Select Board Chair
Town of Brewster
TMO Signatory Level : L06
4HYS016A_NLG-67343_Lease
DocuSign Envelope ID: 68949C90-656C-4F7B-A400-1A6EC263BC0C
SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE
The Town of Brewster (the “Mortgagee”), the holder of a mortgage on property located
at 141 Brewster Road (a/k/a 30 and 40 Brewster Woods Drive) in the Town of Brewster, MA
02631, and shown on Assessor Tax Map 56 Parcel 75 (the “Mortgaged Premises”), which
mortgage is recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 34203, Page 292 (the
“Mortgage”), for good and valuable consideration, hereby subordinates the lien of the Mortgage
to this Easement, and agrees that in the event that the Mortgagee forecloses on the Mortgage, the
Mortgagee shall not affect the Grantees’ rights under said Easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Mortgagee has caused this instrument to be signed and
delivered in its name by its duly authorized officer this _____ day of ____________, 2022.
TOWN OF BREWSTER,
By its Select Board
By: ______________________________
Name:
Title: Chair, Duly Authorized
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Barnstable County, ss.
On this ____ day of _______________, 2022, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared ____________________________________, Chair of the Brewster Select
Board, as aforesaid, who proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was
______________________, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding document,
and acknowledged to me that s/he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose on behalf of the
Town of Brewster.
_______________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
828639/BREW/0129
Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Rate
Classification Hearing
Town of Brewster
September 12, 2022
FY 2023 Maximum Allowable Levy
Description Amount
Adjusted FY 2022 Levy Limit + 2.5%$36,617,780
Fiscal 2023 New Growth $386,971
Fiscal 2023 Debt Exclusions $3,754,312
Fiscal 2023 Cape Cod Commission
assessment
$178,264
Fiscal 2023 Maximum
Allowable Levy
$40,937,327
(increase of $2,925,629 over FY22 Max)*
Fiscal 2023 Excess Levy Capacity
(as of 9/9/2022)
$344,571
($300,000 is due to reporting format of authorized CCSC
Long Pond Debt)
*$1,286,899 of the $2,925,629 increase was due to CCSC Bay Parcel debt exclusion
FY 2023 Assessed Values
Class FY22 Value FY23 Value Change %
Residential $4,572,968,372 $5,510,063,426 $937,095,054 20.5%
Commercial $154,936,288 $160,902,004 $5,965,716 3.9%
Industrial $13,676,800 $22,136,100 $8,459,300 61.9%
Personal
Property
$98,173,500 $114,159,630 $15,986,130 16.3%
Total $4,839,754,960 $5,807,261,160 $967,506,200 20.0%
The town realized an increase
in overall property value of
20.0% in Fiscal Year 2023 as a
result of an improving real
estate market and new
property growth.
The FY2023 residential property
values are based on calendar
year 2021 sales data and will
not necessarily reflect today’s
market value.
FY 2023 Estimated Tax Rate
Class Valuation Levy %Rate Levy
Residential $5,510,063,426 94.8823 $6.99 $38,515,343
Commercial $160,902,004 2.7707 $6.99 $1,124,705
Industrial $22,136,100 0.3812 $6.99 $154,731
Personal
Property
$114,159,630 1.9658 $6.99 $797,976
Total $5,807,261,160 100 $6.99 $40,592,756
Single Tax Rate Illustration.
Note: tax rate is rounded to nearest
whole cent.
Tax rate is dollars per $1,000
Single Tax Rate for Fiscal 2022 was $7.85
Decrease of $0.86 for FY2023 (-11%)
Tax shifting options will decide how the $40.6 Million will be allocated between and
within property classes. The options to be discussed will not change the maximum
allowable levy.
FY2023 Tax Rate Impact on Median
Single Family Home Tax Bill
FY2022
Median Single Family Home
Value: $532,000
Increase of 15.3%
Tax Rate: $7.85
Decrease of 8.5%
Median Single Family Tax
Bill: $4,176.20
Increase of 5.5%
Increase of $216.53
FY2023
Median Single Family Home
Value: $636,700
Increase of 19.7%
Estimated Tax Rate: $6.99
Decrease of 11%
Estimated Median Single Family
Tax Bill: $4,450.53
Increase of 6.6%
Increase of $274.33
Median Single Family Home
Value: $461,500
Tax Rate: $8.58
Median Single Family Tax
Bill: $3,959.67
FY2021
Tax Levy Shifting
Options
1. The “Split Tax Rate” allows for a shift of
the tax burden from the residential class
of property to the commercial, industrial
and personal property classes (CIP).
2. The “Open Space Discount” may
reduce the amount of the tax levy paid
by the open space class to no less than
75% of its full and fair cash share of the
levy.
3. The “Residential Exemption” allows for
the shift of a portion of the residential tax
burden from primary residences to
second home owners and primary
residences with higher property values.
4. The “Small Commercial Exemption”
creates a shift that reduces taxes paid by
owners of properties occupied by small
businesses and shifts them to larger
commercial and industrial taxpayers.
The tax rate can be impacted by
decisions regarding classification
and exemption options.
Option 1:
The “Split Tax Rate”
CIP Shift Residential
Tax Rate
CIP Tax
Rate
Tax Levy
Shifted
0.7 $7.10 $4.89 $623,223
0.8 $7.07 $5.59 $415,482
0.9 $7.03 $6.29 $207,741
1.0 $6.99 $6.99 $0
1.1 $6.95 $7.69 $207,742
1.2 $6.91 $8.39 $415,483
1.3 $6.88 $9.09 $623,224
1.4 $6.84 $9.79 $830,965
1.5 $6.80 $10.42 $1,038,706
Estimated tax rates at selected
percentage shifts, shown in 10%
intervals
Examples illustrated assumes no
residential exemption adopted
Board of Assessors recommends factor
of “1”, no shift
Option 1: The
“Split Tax Rate”
$4,521 $4,501 $4,476 $4,451 $4,425 $4,400 $4,381 $4,355 $4,330
$3,113
$3,559
$4,005
$4,451
$4,896
$5,342
$5,788
$6,233
$6,634
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
$5,500
$6,000
$6,500
$7,000
0.7 Shift 0.8 Shift 0.9 Shift No Shift 1.1 Shift 1.2 Shift 1.3 Shift 1.4 Shift 1.5 Shift
Annual Tax
Residential Tax Bills vs. CIP Tax Bills
FY2023 Median Single Family Property Value of
$636,700
Residential CIP
Shift less than 1 results in
residential taxes subsidizing
business taxes
Shift greater than 1 results in
business taxes subsidizing
residential taxes
Tax Levy remains the same
Maximum residential savings of
$121 results in $2,183 increase to
an equally valued commercial
parcel
Board of Assessors
Recommendation: Residential
Factor of “1” or “No Shift”
Option 2: The “Open
Space Discount”
The Select Board may allow for a discount
for all Open Space properties. The discount
may reduce the amount of the tax levy
paid by the Open Space class to no less
than 75% of its full and fair cash share of the
levy (a 25% discount).
The taxes saved by the Open Space class
are shifted to the other properties in the
residential class, which means a higher
residential tax rate.
In Brewster, the assessors do not currently
assess Open Space properties in the Open
Space class, so this discount is not currently
available. Open Space parcels are
generally assessed in the Residential Class or
are Tax Exempt.
In FY2022 only 18 of the 351 Massachusetts
cities and towns used the Open Space class
and only 1 of those 18 adopted an Open
Space Discount (Nantucket).
Board of Assessors Recommendation:
Do not adopt an Open Space
Discount
Option 3: The “Residential Exemption”
Select Board can authorize up to a 35%
exemption to Brewster “residents”
The exemption applied is up to 35% of
the total average residential parcel
value
The property must be the “primary
residence” of the owner as used for
income tax purposes
This option shifts the taxes only within the
residential class of taxpayers & does not
change the levy amount itself or impact
CIP property owners
16 communities out of 351 adopted the
residential exemption in FY2022
Community Percentage
Barnstable 20
Boston 35
Brookline 21
Cambridge 30
Chelsea 35
Everett 25
Malden 30
Nantucket 25
Oak Bluffs 4
Provincetown 25
Somerville 35
Tisbury 18
Truro 25
Waltham 35
Watertown 30
Wellfleet 25
This option reduces the taxable
assessed value for each
qualified primary residence.
Brewster has an estimated
3,877 potentially eligible
properties out of 7,414
improved residential properties
(roughly 52%) for FY2023 and
the result of adoption would be
a higher tax rate for all
residential properties and a
deduction from every qualified
property’s value before the tax
is calculated at the higher tax
rate.
Residential
Exemption
Calculation
Total Residential Value $5,510,063,426
Divided by Total Residential Parcels 8,028
Average Residential Value (ARV)$686,356
ARV $686,356 $686,356 $686,356 $686,356
Exemption %0%10%20%35%
Exemption
Value
$0 $68,637 $137,271 $240,225
Eligible
Parcels*
0 3,877 3,877 3,877
Residential
Value
Exempted
$0 $266,105,649 $532,199,667 $931,352,325
Net Value
Taxed
$5,510,063,426 $5,243,957,777 $4,977,863,759 $4,578,711,101
Residential
Levy
$38,515,343 $38,515,343 $38,515,343 $38,515,343
Tax Rate $6.99 $7.34 $7.74 $8.41
The exemption may not exceed 35
percent of the average assessed
value of all residential properties.
To calculate the exemption the
average assessed value of all
residential parcels must first be
determined.
The adopted percentage is applied
to this amount. The assessed
valuation of each residential parcel
that is the domicile of the tax payer is
then reduced by that amount.
As the residential exemption removes
a portion of the property value
subject to taxation it results in a
higher tax rate.
*Estimate
Residential Exemption
No
Exemption
10%
Exemption
20%
Exemption
35%
Exemption
Median
Single
Family
Value
$636,700 $636,700 $636,700 $636,700
Exemption
Amount
($0)($68,637)($137,271)($240,225)
Taxable
Value
$636,700 $568,063 $499,429 $396,475
Tax Rate $6.99 $7.34 $7.77 $8.41
Tax Bill
“Resident”
$4,451 $4,172 $3,864 $3,335
Tax Bill
“Non-
Resident”
$4,451 $4,676 $4,926 $5,355
Difference Resident vs
Non
$504 $1,062 $2,020
The breakeven point where there is no
tax advantage for a primary resident
property owner with a 20% residential
exemption is around $1,421,218
Residential
Exemption
Example
$1,748
$3,495
$5,243
$6,990
$10,485
$13,980
$876 $2,818 $4,761 $6,703 $10,588 $14,473
$1,943
$3,885
$5,828
$7,770
$11,655
$15,540
$-
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$18,000
$250,000 $500,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000
Tax Amount
Assessed Value
Tax Bill Comparison – No Exemption vs. 20% Residential
Exemption Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Properties
No Exemption (Single Rate)Qualifying Property Non-Qualifying Property
Residential*
parcel count
<$250K $250K-
$500K
$500k-
$750K
$750K-
$1M
$1M-$2M >$2M
FY23 168 2,257 2,598 1,180 1,045 170
FY22 510 3,234 2,084 855 582 129
FY21 761 3,797 1,710 634 398 78
FY20 851 3,949 1,608 603 386 73
FY19 974 3,881 1,564 520 354 52
“Break Even Point”
= $ 1,421,218 Assessed
Value
Residents with Assessed
Value above “Break
Even Point” pay more
taxes as a result of
Residential Exemption
Board of Assessors
Recommendation: No
Residential Exemption
*Not including vacant land
Option 3:
“Residential
Exemption”
Recommendation
Approximately 52% of Residential Class
with improved properties are ‘Residents’;
48% are ‘Non-Residents’ (3,877 vs 3,537)
Applications are required for eligibility,
including address verification using
Income Tax Returns; burden of proof is on
taxpayer
Additional personnel resources required
to review applications and administer
Residential Exemptions
Tax Levy remains the same, no additional
revenue
‘Non-Residents’ already pay an
additional Personal Property Tax (1% of
building value)
Additional Overlay required
The Board of Assessors Recommends
not adopting a Residential Exemption
Option 4: The “Small
Commercial Exemption”
The Select Board may grant a small
commercial exemption to all Commercial
properties that are occupied by
businesses with an average annual
employment of no more than 10 people
and an assessed valuation of less than
$1,000,000 ($1 Million).
Adopting a small commercial exemption
increases the commercial and industrial
tax rates.
This higher rate creates a shift that
reduces the taxes paid by owners of
properties occupied by small businesses
and shifts them to larger commercial and
industrial taxpayers.
Board of Assessors Recommendation:
Do not adopt Small Commercial
Exemption
Option 4: The
“Small
Commercial
Exemption”
208 Commercial/Industrial parcels
253 Small Business with under 10 employees
49 Potentially eligible small business parcels (20% of small businesses)
Exemption only applies to Commercial Properties not home business or mixed use
Tax savings goes to owner of property, not to business if leasing the property
10% Small Commercial Exemption would raise the Commercial & Industrial Tax Rate to $7.08 (from $6.99 single rate).
The 49 eligible parcels would receive a 10% reduction of assessed value or approx. $252.76 in median tax savings
The other 159 Commercial/Industrial parcels would pay a higher tax rate
No benefit for 80% of small businesses (204)
Board of Assessors
Recommendation: Do not
adopt a Small Commercial
Exemption
Auburn Avon Bellingham Berlin Braintree
Chelmsford Dartmouth Erving New Ashford North Attleborough
Seekonk Swampscott Westford Wrentham
Only 14 cities/towns adopted Small Commercial Exemption in FY2022
Summary
Option 1: “Split Tax Rate”- The Board of
Assessors recommends a Single Tax Rate
or Residential Factor of “1”. No Split Tax
Rate
Option 2: “Open Space Discount”- The
Board of Assessors recommends not
adopting an Open Space Discount. Not
applicable in Brewster
Option 3: “Residential Exemption”- The
Board of Assessors recommends not
adopting a Residential Exemption
Option 4: “Small Commercial Exemption”-
The Board of Assessors recommends not
adopting a Small Commercial Exemption
Board of Assessors
recommendations to
Select Board:
Proposed
Motion:Move to continue to use a Residential
Factor of “1”; not to grant an Open
Space Discount; not to grant a
Residential Exemption; not to grant a
Small Business Exemption.
The following motion would
maintain the existing and historic
pattern of taxation in the Town of
Brewster using a Single Tax Rate
for all classes of property.
Form Advisory Committee
Determine Natural Resource
Layers First
Develop Housing Scoring
Criteria for Remaining Areas
Ground Truthing Process
Convert to Online
Interactive Map
Funding provided by Barnstable County and its
Economic Development Council License Plate Grant
Program through the Cape Cod Commission.
P R O T E C T IO N
A R E A S
*BioMap2 Core Habitat and Critical natural Landscapes and
NHESP Priority and Estimated Habitats
DEP Approved Wellhead Protection Areas
Combined Natural Landscape –
Unprotected and at Risk*
Protected Open Space
FEMA FIRMs A and V Zones
Certified Vernal Pools with 350ft Buffer
Wetlands with 100ft Buffer
Wastewater Infrastructure
Existing Activity / Development Patterns
Future Development Potential
Purple hexagons represent areas suitable
for inclusion of housing that is
appropriately scaled to the neighborhood.
Moderate Priority
Priority areas for affordable year-round housing
High Priority Potential for housing if
municipal sewer is
constructed
Affordable refers to both deed-restricted “Capital A” Affordable
Housing and “lower case a” affordable housing that is
unregulated at price point that is attainable for local residents
1. Prioritize spending and available funding sources to leverage resources that will be beneficial for housing,
wastewater infrastructure development and natural resource protection.
2. Direct investments and local planning initiatives toward land identified in priority natural resource areas and
priority housing areas by focusing efforts on acquisitions, regulatory requirements and other land use policy
decisions for this dual objective.
3. Target housing production within identified housing areas and natural resource protection efforts in identified
natural resource areas
4. Rezone land within identified priority natural resource areas to reduce development potential and sprawl.
5. Rezone identified priority areas for housing to simplify and streamline the development of multi-family housing
opportunities that are affordable and attainable to our year-round population.
6. Invest in wastewater infrastructure, which improves the affordability of housing construction and benefits water
quality significantly.
The maps are intended as a discussion and planning tool, and not to be used as a regulatory document.
The maps do not provide a development analysis at the parcel level. Each parcel has its own peculiarities and due diligence is required
The maps do not attempt to identify every potential initiative or opportunity for natural resource protection or housing development.
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Acknowledging Cape Cod faces serious challenges in providing sufficient housing for its
citizens as well as ensuring the protection of its remaining natural resource areas, including the
region’s water resources, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) and Housing Assistance
Corporation (HAC) undertook a mapping project to encourage local land use policy discussions
to be more productive in addressing the housing crisis and regional environmental challenges.
The project supports three goals: highlighting the role of wastewater infrastructure development
in helping to improve water quality, fostering housing density and affordability in priority
housing areas, and protecting the most critical lands for habitat and other natural resources.
Natural Resource Protection
and Housing Priority Areas in
Learn More: GrowSmartCapeCod.org
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1 Prioritize spending and available funding sources to leverage
resources that will be beneficial for housing, wastewater
infrastructure development and natural resource protection.
2 Direct investments and local planning initiatives toward land
identified in priority natural resource areas and priority housing
areas by focusing efforts on acquisitions, regulatory requirements
and other land use policy decisions for this dual objective.
3 Target housing production within identified housing areas and
natural resource protection efforts in identified natural resource
areas.
4 Rezone land within identified priority natural resource areas to
reduce development potential and sprawl.
5 Rezone identified priority areas for housing to simplify and
streamline the development of multi-family housing opportunities
that are affordable and attainable to our year-round population.
6 Invest in wastewater infrastructure, which improves the affordability
of housing construction and benefits water quality significantly.
How Maps Were Created and
How to Use Them:
By agreeing in advance on the criteria, the project used
the best available data and GIS technology to identify
priority areas for natural resource protection and priority
areas for moderate-density housing that year-rounders can
afford. The objective of this mapping project is to focus
proactive attention on these identified priority areas. The
maps are intended as a discussion and planning tool.
• To identify high priority areas for housing, a set of
criteria was created and applied to each of the 15 towns
across the Cape. Areas identified as high priority for
natural resource protection are consistent with the 2018
Cape Cod Regional Policy Plan’s criteria for Natural
Areas Placetypes and utilize existing state GIS mapping
of natural resource areas.
• Priority natural resources areas, which include critical
landscape and habitat areas, Zone II Wellhead
Protection Areas for drinking water, wetlands and
100-ft. wetland buffers, vernal pools and 350-ft. vernal
pool buffers, permanently protected open space, and
FEMA flood zones, are identified for conservation and
additional protections.
• Purple areas identify high priority and medium priority
areas for moderate-density housing that is affordable
and attainable to our year-round population.
• White areas did not rate as high priority for housing
or natural resource protection based on the project’s
criteria for either purpose. The project recognizes
that there may be local strategies for natural resource
protection and housing in these areas.
• The maps do not provide parcel-specific analysis, but
rather focus on larger areas that would be relevant to
zoning, regulations, infrastructure and other planning
and policy discussions. The maps are not intended
to replace the need for appropriate evaluation at the
parcel level.
BREWSTER
A project by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) and the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC).
Funding for the project is provided by Barnstable County and its Economic Development Council License Plate
Grant Program through the Cape Cod Commission.
Natural Resource Protection
and Housing Priority Areas in BREWSTER
A project by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) and the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC).
Funding for the project is provided by Barnstable County and its Economic Development Council License Plate
Grant Program through the Cape Cod Commission.
Learn More: GrowSmartCapeCod.org
July 15, 2022
Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator
Brewster Town Offices
2198 Main St (Route 6A)
Brewster, MA 02631
plombardi@brewster-ma.gov
Re: Request for Voluntary Recognition: Brewster Public Safety Dispatchers
Association, MassCOP
Dear Mr. Lombardi:
My office is labor counsel to the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, (MassCOP or Union)
and its affiliated locals. I am writing to you on behalf of MassCOP and the Brewster Public
Safety Dispatchers who have voted to be represented by MassCOP.
MassCOP would be happy to welcome the Brewster Public Safety Dispatchers and normally
the Union would petition the Department of Labor Relations (“DLR”) to hold an election to
represent these employees. However, the DLR also allows public sector employers to voluntarily
recognize an exclusive bargaining agent through a process outlined in 456 CMR 14.06(5).
The purpose of this letter is to request Town of Brewster voluntarily recognize Brewster
Public Safety Dispatchers Association, MassCOP as the exclusive bargaining representative for the
Town of Brewster’s full-time and regular part-time dispatchers. Under the voluntary recognition
process regulated by the DLR, the Town can formally grant recognition by posting a notice for 20
days that it intends to grant exclusive recognition, without an election, to the specified bargaining
unit. Enclosed for your information are copies of 456 CMR 11.00; 456 CMR 14.00; a sample
voluntarily recognition posting notice; and a sample voluntarily recognition agreement.
SANDULLI GRACE, PC
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SUITE 1100
ALAN H. SHAPIRO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02108 JOSEPH G. SANDULLI (1944-2021)
AMY LAURA DAVIDSON ________________ KENNETH A. GRACE (1951-2022)
JOHN M. BECKER Tel (617) 523-2500 SUSAN F. HORWITZ, Retired
LEIGH A. PANETTIERE Fax (617) 523-2527
JENNIFER N. SMITH www.sandulligrace.com
KAREEM A. MORGAN *Also admitted in NY
DANIEL FOGARTY*
JAMES RACINE
LAUREN KOPEC
IAN M. COLLINS
NICHOLAS BALATSOS
CASEY E. BERKOWITZ
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your attention to this
matter. If I do not hear from you by July 25, 2022 I will proceed with the petition at the DLR.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Jennifer Smith
Jennifer N. Smith
cc: Robert Murphy, Secretary-Treasurer MassCOP via email
enclosures
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 150E and the Rules and Regulations of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Labor Relations, 456 CMR 14.06(5)(b), notice
is hereby given that the Town of Brewster intends to voluntarily recognize, without an election,
the Brewster Police Dispatchers Association, Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MassCOP)
as the exclusive bargaining representative for a bargaining unit consisting of all full-time and
regular part-time Police Dispatchers but excluding all other employees of the Town of Brewster.
This Notice shall be posted for a period of twenty (20) days and shall be forwarded to all
affected employees via electronic mail.
Town of Brewster:
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VOLUNTARY RECOGNITION AGREEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 150E and the Rules and Regulations of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Labor Relations Commission, 456 CMR 14.06(5), the Town
of Brewster (“Town” or “Employer”) herby voluntarily agrees to recognize, without an election,
the Brewster Public Safety Dispatchers Association, MassCOP (“Union,” or “Association”) as
the recognized, exclusive bargaining representative for a bargaining unit consisting of all full
time and all regular part-time Dispatchers, employed by the Town of Brewster.
A.The Employer, in good faith believes that the Association has been designated as the
freely chosen representative of a majority of the employees in an appropriate
bargaining unit.
B.The Employer has complied with the posting requirement for voluntary recognition
described in 456 CMR 14.06(5)(b).
C.During the 20 day voluntary recognition posting period prescribed by 456 CMR
14.06(5)(b), no other employee organization has notified the Employer of a claim to
represent any of the employees in the proposed bargaining unit.
D.The Association has filed the Employee Organization Information Report
(Department Form 1) and an Employee Organization Financial Report (Department
Form 2) pursuant to MGL c. 150E, §§13 and 14;
E.The Employer shall file a signed copy of this Voluntarily Recognition Agreement
with the Department of Labor Relations within seven (7) days of execution by both
parties accompanied by a statement attesting that:
1.the Employer’s good faith belief that the employee organization has been
designated by the majority of the employees in the appropriate bargaining
unit; and
2.the Employer complied with the posting requirements of 456 CMR
14.06(5)(b) along with the dates of compliance with the posting requirements
of 456 CMR 14.06(5)(b).
Brewster Public Safety Dispatchers
Town of Brewster: Association, MassCOP:
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
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: Anticipated Warrant Articles for Fall 2022 Special Town Meeting
DATE: September 9, 2022
With the Select Board set to open the Special Town Meeting warrant at your meeting
on September 12, here is a summary of the articles currently under consideration for
inclusion on the warrant:
1.Outstanding Obligations (Unpaid Bills)
2.Standard Community Preservation Act article (one pending application)
3.Conservation Restriction Acquisition – 0 Holly Ave Rear (Huckleberry Hill)
4.Town Code Amendment to Community Preservation Committee bylaw
5.Capital and Special Project Expenditures
6.Town Code Amendment to Limits of Debate
7.Town Code Amendment to Quorum Requirement(s)
8.New General Bylaw regarding Reconsideration
9.Town Code Amendment to Citizens Petitions Deadline for Special Town Meeting
10.Local Comprehensive Plan
11.Millstone Road Temporary Easements
12.Vesper Pond Drive Betterments
13.Ridgewood Drive Betterments
14.Creation of Sea Camps Pool Revolving Fund, including initial appropriation
15.Collective Bargaining Agreement – New Police Dispatchers Union
16.Appropriation from Overlay to Fund Assessing Software
At your August 22 meeting, you voted September 27 as the deadline for citizens
petitions for this warrant, which is expected to be closed on October 17 and will then go
to print shortly thereafter.
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
MEMORANDUM
TO: Select Board
CC: Charlie Sumner, Moderator; Colette Williams, Town Clerk
FROM: Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator
RE: De-Brief on Spring 2022 Town Meeting
DATE: June 3, 2022
Town officials continually look to refine our approach to Town Meeting as needed, a
process that was pivotal to successfully conducting Town business over the past few
years as we made numerous changes to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic.
Another recent example of this commitment to making targeted improvements to Town
Meeting was our work with Town Counsel this year to eliminate three warrant articles
that had historically been included in the consent agenda but no longer required Town
Meeting action (Ch 90, acceptance of grants & gifts, and the Nauset school allocation
formula). Although this year’s warrant only had 21 actionable articles in total, the May
14 meeting still ran over three and a half hours in duration and ultimately lost quorum
before the last article (CPC allocation formula) was acted on; an unfortunate outcome
for a key policy decision on which hundreds of hours of volunteer, staff, and resident
time had been spent over the past year.
Following feedback from residents on this year’s Town Meeting, Town Administration
met with the Town Clerk, Moderator, and new Select Board Chair earlier this week to
de-brief and discuss potential solutions. We identified several potential bylaw changes
or additions that could be included in a future Town Meeting warrant, as follows:
1.Amend Town Bylaw 48-11B (Limits of Debate) to limit speakers to 1.5 minutes
(currently 3 minutes). For public health purposes, speakers were limited to 1.5
minutes at Town Meetings during the pandemic. We received no complaints or
issues, and the depth and breadth of debate did not seem to suffer. Speakers
would still be limited to speaking two times on a particular article per 48-11C.
2.Amend Town Bylaw 48-5 (Quorum) to eliminate quorum requirement after Town
Meeting has been convened. 200 voters would still be required to start the
meeting.
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
3.Propose new Town Bylaw under Chapter 48 (Reconsideration) which would
require a 2/3 vote to approve reconsideration (currently simple majority vote per
Town Meeting Time) and would require any motion to reconsider be made within
1 (one) hour after the original vote on a particular article was taken.
The Charter Committee, of which the Moderator, Town Clerk, and I were members,
discussed several of these recommendations at length in the course of our work
developing the Town’s inaugural charter. Cindy Bingham, as the Select Board
representative on the Charter Committee, was involved in these discussions as well. At
the time, there was consensus that they would best be addressed as bylaws rather than
in the charter. While each could stand on its own merits, our recommendation is that
they (in some form or fashion) be taken up together if the Board is so inclined. We
look forward to the Board’s questions and input, and welcome other suggestions as
well.
Community Preservation Committee Bylaw
To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws, Section 17, to
delete Sections 17-4 and 17-5 in their entirety, with such revision to take
effect on July 1, 2023, as follows:
Section 17-1. Membership of the Committee – There is hereby established a
Community Preservation Committee, consisting of nine (9) voting members.
pursuant to the provisions of Section 298 of Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2004,
as amended by Sections 129-133 of Chapter 352 of the Acts of 2004. The
composition of the Committee, the appointing authority and the term of office
for the committee members shall be as follows; one member of the
Conservation Commission, as designated by said Commission; one member of
the Historic District Commission, as designated by said Commission; one
member of the Planning Board, designated by the said Board; one member of
the Recreation Commission, as designated by the Commission; one member of
the Brewster Housing Authority, as designated by said Authority; and four
individuals to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Each member of the
Committee shall serve a term of three years or until the person no longer serves
in the position or on the board or on the committee as set forth above,
whichever is earlier. Should any of the officers and commissions, boards or
committees who have appointing authority under this bylaw be no longer in
existence for whatever reason, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint a suitable
person to serve in their place. Any member of the committee may be removed
by the Selectmen, with prior notice to the member and a hearing,for good
cause.
Section 17-2. Duties – The Community Preservation Committee shall study the
needs, possibilities and resources of the town regarding community
preservation. The Committee shall consult with existing municipal boards,
including the Conservation Commission, the Recreation Commission, the
Historical Commission, the Planning Board, the Department of Public Works,
and the Housing Authority, or persons acting in those capacities or performing
like duties, in conducting such studies. As part of its study, the committee
shall hold one or more public informational hearings,at its discretion, on the
needs, possibilities and resources of the town regarding community
preservation possibilities and resources, notice of which shall be posted
publicly and published for each of two weeks preceding a hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in the town.
Section 17-3. The Community Preservation Committee shall make
recommendations to the Town Meeting for the acquisition, creation and
preservation of open space, for the acquisition and preservation of historic
resources, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational
use, for the creation, preservation and support of community housing and for
rehabilitation or restoration of such open space, historic resources, land for
recreational use and community housing that is acquired or created as
provided in this section.
Section 17-4. In every fiscal year, the Community Preservation Committee shall
recommend that Town Meeting spend, or set aside for future spending, the
fixed figure of fifty (50%) percent of the net annual revenues in the Community
Preservation Fund for open space purposes, not less than ten (10%) percent of
the net annual revenues for community housing purposes, and not less than
ten (10%) percent of the net annual revenues for historic resources purposes.
In every fiscal year, the Community Preservation Committee shall recommend
that Town Meeting spend or set aside for future spending the remaining thirty
(30%) percent of the net annual revenues for community housing, recreation
and historic resources purposes, but not for open space purposes.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the net annual revenues paid into the
Community Preservation Fund shall be dedicated to open space purposes until
such time as prior appropriations made pursuant to the so-called Land Bank
Act have been fully expended, even if the aggregate amount of such
expenditures exceeds 80% of the annual revenues.
Section 17-5. Provided that the Community Preservation Act is accepted at the
2005 Annual Town Election, this section shall take effect upon approval by the
Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and after all the
requirements of Mass. Gen. Laws, ch. 40, § 32 have been met. Each appointing
authority shall have thirty (30) days after the effective date to make its
appointments.
or to take any other action relative thereto.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
MEMORANDUM
TO: Select Board
FROM: Susan Broderick, Human Resources Director
RE: Town Administrator Performance Evaluation and FY23 Priority Goals
DATE: September 9, 2022
Town Administrator Performance Evaluation
The annual performance evaluation is outlined in the Town Administrator’s contract and
is important to advancing Town-wide organizational and operational priorities. The
performance evaluation contains eight categories of evaluation criteria. Each criteria
contains statements to describe a behavior standard for that category with a rating key
to score each category. The performance evaluation in your packet represents the
aggregate of the Select Board’s individual reviews with the average score for each
category and all comments from each category.
Identify Priority FY23 Goals for Town Administrator
In addition to completing a performance evaluation for the Town Administrator, each
Select Board member was also asked to identify three goals for the Town Administrator
to achieve in this fiscal year. All the goals identified by the Select Board are included in
the packet. I would ask that you discuss the goals, which are broken out by category,
and come to a consensus on a maximum of five goals for the Town Administrator for
FY23.
Office of:
Human Resources
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TOWN OF BREWSTER
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
PERFORMANCE EVAULATION FORM
Period Covered: FY22, July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Evaluator: Aggregate Review by Select Board
INSTRUCTIONS
This evaluation form contains eight categories of evaluation criteria. Each category contains
statements to describe a behavior standard in that category. For each category, use the following
rating key
5 = Outstanding: superior performance, performance consistently exceeds all exceptional
standards.
4 = Above average: very strong performance, performance consistently meets and often exceeds
standards.
3 = Satisfactory: performance meets all standards; employee is considered to be ‘fully competent”.
2 = Below expectations/Needs Improvement: sometimes meets performance standards,
performance in most areas is below the level expected. Performance meets most standards but
falls short of some.
1 = Unsatisfactory: performance is below the job requirements and unsatisfactory.
The evaluation form also contains a provision for entering narrative comments for each specific
category and a review of goals set during the previous review period
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1. Board Support and Relations Aggregate Score = 5
Maintains a professional working relationship with
the Select Board and other Town committees,
promoting a climate of mutual respect and trust.
Works with the Board Chair to establish an
agenda that addresses issues in a timely manner
and provides supporting material necessary to
inform the Board’s deliberations. Supports the
actions of the governing body after a decision has
been reached, both inside and outside the
organization. Provides regular information and
reports to the Board concerning matters of
importance and responds in a timely manner to
requests for information. Takes initiative to
provide quality analysis, information, advice, and
recommendations on matters that are non-routine
or non-administrative in nature. Listens and
understands Board members concerns. Reports
produced are accurate, comprehensive, concise,
and written to their intended audience.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: Peter is an outstanding collaborator with the Select Board. He communicates
clearly with the Chair and Vice Chair regarding current and future agenda items. His
reporting to the Board during and outside of meetings is excellent.
Peter has created and maintains a climate of trust and respect. I see him as a good listener
and someone who provides quality analysis of situations faced by the Board and residents.
Peter provides comprehensive and very detailed information via pre-meeting packets and
responds to questions, enabling the Board to make educated decisions.
Somethings we may want to consider concerning the 300-500 pages of data/information we
receive on Friday evening to enable the Board to digest the material before our Monday
meeting:
• an executive summary of the packet
• sending out some of the larger reports related to the agenda a bit earlier
Peter maintains effective relationships with all town leaders and promotes a healthy and
effective working environment. Responds to requests for meetings rapidly and meets select
board member requests for information quickly. Provides well-crafted town administrator
reports at every select board meeting and offers valuable comments on all agenda items;
able to respond to questions on nearly any topic during a public meeting. Peter’s expertise
and input supports well-reasoned decision making by select board.
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2. Financial Management Aggregate Score = 5
Develops and maintains a long-term financial plan
and works with the Select Board to develop
strategies and direction. Develops and
implements alternative strategies for dealing with
change and planning for the future. Accurately
forecasts and reports the Town’s financial
condition. Establishes annual budget process and
considers needs, goals, and priorities set by the
Board. Presents budget information in a manner
that promotes full understanding of the issues and
needs. Manages the Town’s capital improvement
program and financing plan to responsibly meet
the needs of the Town. Keeps the Select Board
apprised of major financial issues affecting the
organization. Ensures that prudent financial
management is maintained for the continued
success of the Town.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: Works well with financial team. Shares vital information with the Select Board.
Peter’s financial leadership is perhaps his greatest strength. His budgets are logical, clearly
presented, and concise. His financial team’s adaption of the Open Gov platform is an
outstanding enhancement.
Municipal finance is a significant strength. The introduction of OpenGov provided a vehicle
to help residents understand the local fiscal process demonstrating Peter’s ability to
communicate the priorities of the Select Board and the financial needs of the Town in a
clear concise manner. During the acquisition of the Sea Camps properties, Peter led his
finance/legal team to prepare a roadmap that had the most cost-effective impact to the
taxpayers. I have never felt that there was a finance driven “surprise”, always being
informed on a regular basis whether it be Capital Improvements or grants and
appropriations.
Peter accomplishes all of the goals in this section with great skill and expertise; has an
exceptionally effective financial team. Has revolutionized town budget process making it
more transparent for all to understand. With his team, developed a clear and digestible
financial forecast. Always informs select board of significant changes as soon as possible
and interprets what those changes mean.
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3. Community Leadership/Public Relations Aggregate Score = 4.8
Provide leadership in the community by being
visible and approachable. Is accessible to
members of the community to discuss their
concerns and strives to understand their interests.
Interacts with business/civic community groups
and other key stakeholders. Conveys an attitude
and feeling of professionalism through respect,
courtesy, and sensitivity to the public, and
promotes the same behavior in Town employees.
Prioritizes producing and disseminating timely and
accurate information to residents. Maintains
effective relationships with neighboring
communities, regional partners, and County and
State agencies to enhance the Town’s position.
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4.8
5
Comments: Appears to have a wonderful working relationship with fellow Town
Administrators/Managers.
Difficult for me to measure Peter’s community leadership outside of a Town context.
I am concerned that the town and Peter are getting a relationship for being difficult to deal
with outside of Brewster due to our policy positions on wastewater and schools. We should
continue to monitor this condition.
Peter’s interaction with the community at large has greatly improved in the last year. The
Sea Camps acquisition, the Millstone Rd renovation, the Brewster Ponds Summit are all
testament to his accessibility and openness. He is well regarded by his peers both on and
off Cape.
Peter has worked to create an “open door” approach to the community, demonstrating
respect and courtesy, even when he may see another side to an issue. He works with staff
to ensure public perception is accurate, correcting any miscommunication in a timely
manner. He has reach out to the business community, improving relations with the
Chamber of Commerce, and partnering with organizations like the Pond Coalition to deal
with wastewater and water quality. He has set the standard throughout Town Hall, striving
to create a user-friendly environment in all departments, dealing with sensitive issues as
they arise. Through his positive relationships with colleagues from other Cape towns,
County and State agencies, and legislative representatives, Peter keeps Brewster’s needs
in the forefront. It may be helpful to consider how to creatively and appropriately monitor
concerns on social media so misunderstandings aren’t allowed to fester and grow. The
relationship between the Nauset Schools and the Town of Brewster is critical, and I believe
is an important goal for the future.
Peter is a visible and engaging leader who makes himself available to residents and
groups; listens and interacts respectfully. Peter always disseminates accurate information in
a very timely manner. He understands the essence of leadership – to present a vision of a
preferred future and help team members and stakeholders achieve specific goals.
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4. Town Operations and Infrastructure Aggregate Score = 5
Provides effective oversight and direction of Town
programs and services. Understands the
principles of service delivery in functional areas of
Town government. Promotes use of technology
and innovation in service delivery. Anticipates
future needs and organizes work operations and
establishes appropriate timetables to enhance or
expand municipal services. Refers to strategic
plan when addressing operational issues.
Manages physical facilities so that the Town’s
infrastructure is well maintained, and future
problems are anticipated.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: We all would like to upgrade our infrastructure faster, only held back by
financial. What we have is well maintained.
Service delivery is frequently discussed with the Select Board. Peter has initiated online
permitting and a new website to enhance service delivery and communication. The strategic
plan is frequently referenced in SB agenda items. Focus on Capital Planning and funding
for those projects is another constant.
Peter can see the big picture while focusing on Town operations and infrastructure. He has
been able to begin to streamline services by overseeing the start of the implementation of
on-line permitting and licensing. The Select Board’s Strategic Plan is a roadmap for
operational issues and planning for the future. His development and implementation of the
Capital Improvement Plan ensures that Town properties are maintained now and in the
future.
Peter provides expert leadership to all town departments and maintains excellent
relationships with department directors. He is tech-savvy and is able to discern how
technology can support key government activities. Routinely uses the strategic plan to
guide decisions and priorities. Extremely knowledgeable about Town infrastructure and
facilities; able to identify priorities in maintenance.
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5. Leadership Aggregate Score = 5
Maintains high standard of ethics, honesty, and
integrity in all professional matters. Exercises fair
and unbiased professional judgement in providing
services and arriving at decisions. Promotes
honesty, integrity, and fairness across the
organization. Effectively deals with unforeseen
issues and problems and develops action plans to
address issues. Effectively delegates tasks and
assignments. Communicates necessary
information appropriately and timely.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: How did someone so young obtain such a valuable skill?
Peter’s honest, integrity, and ethical behavior are above reproach. He is always conscious of
others’ opinions when making a decision. Delegation is an issue wit will discuss.
Peter’s professionalism and dedication to ethics, honesty, and integrity is evident in his work
and relationships. He expects the same for all Town employees. Peter has created an
effective management team and provides opportunity and support for them to work effectively
- separately and in tandem. An illustration of his response to emergencies, encouraging the
coordination and “teamwork” of the Town, was evident during the response to the recent
incident on Route 137. All Board members were notified and updated, many department
heads were present at the scene and follow-up communicated, as appropriate, in-house and
to the public.
The Town of Brewster could not have a more effective, better educated, or more
knowledgeable leader than Peter Lombardi; he has set the gold standard for town
administration leadership here and in my opinion across the Commonwealth. Peter is an
ethical leader with immense integrity; often mentions key tenets of the ethical code that guides
his work as a town administrator. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skill at all times; a
sophisticated decisionmaker who applies policy fairly and treats all with great respect.
Communicates verbally and in writing at a high level; is able to explain complex issues
clearly so all can understand.
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6. Personnel Management Aggregate Score = 5
Establishes high standards of performance for all
department heads. Encourages department heads
to make decisions within their jurisdiction, instills
confidence and promotes initiative in subordinates
while still monitoring operations of departments.
Assures annual performance evaluations of
personnel under the authority of the Town
Administrator. Mentors department heads to
assist in further developing or maintaining their
performance standards. Supports training and
development opportunities for employees at all
levels of the organization. Encourages teamwork,
innovation, and effective problem solving among
staff. Effectively manages personnel to maintain
high staff morale. Provide leadership in
negotiating labor contracts; keeps Select Board
informed of progress.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: The telling tale is when we have a vacancy people from other towns want to
come work in Brewster.
Difficult to measure the first few points on this list. I’m curious to learn more about how
Peter delegates and promotes initiative and morale. ‘5’ on SB updates.
The Brewster department heads and staff consistently cooperate with each other and
perform at a high level. This is a testament to Peter’s personnel management skills. He
keeps the Board informed of important personnel developments.
Even though we are small, Brewster is a busy town with lots of responsibility to our
residents, visitors, and businesses. Expectations for performance of all department heads
and employees are clear. The development of the Classification and Compensation Plan
provided a fair and structured system for salary and increases and improved the clarity of
job descriptions. (Please see comment about Teamwork above). Peter’s ongoing support
of staff has made a positive difference in the workplace environment and climate of Town
Hall. It is important to recognize the dedication and service of employees and volunteers
alike.
Peter is an exceptional personnel manager and models ideal leadership behavior for others.
Conversations with Town department heads consistently indicate their respect for Peter and
appreciation for his guidance and support. Peter is a manager who trusts his personnel to
perform their duties without micromanagement or interference.
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7. Personal/Professional: Individual Qualities
and Professional Skills and Status
Aggregate Score = 4.8
Is able to resolve difficult problems, manage
conflict and work effectively under pressure. Is
creative, anticipative, and innovative when dealing
with issues, problems, and unusual situations.
Acts in a fair and equitable manner, decision
making process indicates fairness and impartiality
and is based on logic and reason. Remains
flexible, objective and receptive to suggestions
and new ideas or change; demonstrates
willingness to try new ideas proposed by Board
members and/or staff. Demonstrates commitment
to continuously enhance professional knowledge
of the field of local government management.
Demonstrates integrity and loyalty to the Town.
Participates in professional municipal
management associations.
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4.8
5
Comments: Led Brewster through COVID by having complete faith in each department.
Peter is open minded, innovative and logic based when making decisions. He is a member
of and participates in Town Manager associations. His integrity and loyalty to the Town are
superlative. I will solicit his opinion on the frustration level of the job and his response. I will
ask his opinion of his willingness to delegate and give up control in certain situations.
Peter does not let disagreements simmer. He resolves issues and manages conflict with a
gentle manner. His decisions are based on careful analysis of situations and communicated
in a clear and respectful manner. Peter has been responsive to concerns presented by
Board members and has directed them to staff members to assist, if he could not, however
he shows his interest in following up on issues. Peter is a part of Brewster attending events
with his family both professionally and personally. He stays up to date on current issues and
always has the welfare of Brewster’s residents in mind.
Since assuming his role in Brewster, Peter has been confronted with complex leadership
challenges including but not limited to the pandemic. Has handled difficult personnel
matters fairly and reasonably; is always familiar with laws and policies that inform his
actions. Demonstrates solid loyalty to the Town of Brewster; attends nearly every Town
event often with his family.Is an active leader in the County municipal managers
association; works with other town managers/administrators to resolve common problems.
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8. Strategic Planning Aggregate Score = 5
Supports development of strategic planning
initiatives that identify community needs and
values. Actively encourages feedback from
residents and participation of appropriate staff
members and volunteer committees in planning.
Works with the Select Board to annually evaluate,
develop, and implement goals. Communicates the
Board’s plans, goals, and accomplishments to
staff, other committees, and the community.
Makes significant progress in coordinating and
implementing priority goals.
1 2 3 4 5
Comments: Prior to Peter arriving we did not do this – this is a terrific process. Certainly
makes us all aware of our direction.
This is an area of enormous strength for Peter and an asset to the organization.
Peter’s performance in this area is truly outstanding. He instituted and continues the Select
Board Annual Retreat which has been the tool used by the Board to develop and track
progress on strategic goals for the current and next fiscal years. Those goals are then
endorsed by the Board in an open meeting and communicated to the Town staff. His use of
other Town planning efforts to inform the Board ensure cohesion across the organization.
Peter’s leadership during yearly Strategic Planning initiatives are based on the Brewster
Vision Plan and other guiding documents. This provides a guideline for the Board to
develop goals that are in direct response to the needs of the Town, as expressed by our
residents and stakeholders. When needed, and indicated, Peter will direct/suggest to staff
and committees the need for public input into projects and is willing to listen to input from
all, considering all opinions.
Peter has successfully implemented a strategic planning process that works; the strategic
plan serves as a valuable guide to direct priorities and resources.
Peter effectively shares the strategic plan with all stakeholders so all town entities are
“singing from the same sheet of music.”Routinely provides updates on progress toward goal
achievement.
The annual performance evaluation process is outlined in the Town Administrator’s contract and is
important to advancing Town-wide organizational and operational priorities. This review represents the
aggregate of the Select Board members individual reviews.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT
This is to acknowledge that the performance review was conducted by the Select Board
and that the Town Administrator has received the overview document with the compilation
of scores.
Select Board Member Signature Date
Select Board Member Signature Date
Select Board Member Signature Date
Select Board Member Signature Date
Select Board Member Signature Date
Town Administrator Date
FOR HR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received by HR
Date Filed
TOWN OF BREWSTER
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR GOALS FORM
Goals for Fiscal Year: FY23, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Evaluator: Select Board Aggregate Goals
Please identify and list 5 goals for the upcoming fiscal year. Goals should be:
Specific – Goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. Specifics
help to define the objectives or outcome you want.
Measurable – Establish criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you
set.
Achievable/Realistic – Goals should be achievable within an appropriate time frame.
Time-limited – Set one or more target dates, the “by when” to guide your goal to successful and
timely completion.
Goal Category – Cape Cod Sea Camps
Continue to develop and implement interim public access to bay property. Find a way to
introduce the pond property to the public
Guide Bay Property Planning Committee work and proceed with interim public access/use
plans for Bay Property throughout FY23. (Strategic planning goal SC-1, 2, 3, & 4)
Goal Category – Water Quality
Convene Water Quality Planning & Implementation Task Force AND develop updated plan
and timeline for advancing integrated water quality initiatives, including adapting to DEP’s
proposed changes to Title V regulations and continuing collaboration with external
stakeholders. (SB SP WR-1).
Convene Water Quality Planning & Implementation Task Force to develop updated plan and
timeline for advancing integrated water quality initiatives, including adapting to DEP’s
proposed changes to Title V regulations and continuing collaboration with external
stakeholders.
Convene Water Quality Task Force by Dec. 1, 2022; identify group’s overarching goals.
(Strategic plan goal WR-1)
Goal Category - Innovative/Alternative Septic Systems
Make progress towards a pilot program using Innovative/Alternative septic technology by
7.1.23.
a. ID a pond or neighborhood with the potential for greatest positive impact
b. ID the system technology or technologies which is the best fit for Brewster.
c. ID the financing tools for the Town and homeowners.
Goal Category – Housing
Complete the permitting process for Millstone Road Housing by 7.1.23.
Begin implementing priority strategies of updated Housing Production Plan (SB SP H-2).
Identify the next opportunity for Brewster to create Community Housing, including location,
possible public/private partnerships, public education and outreach, and possible financing by
7.1.23.
Goal Category – Community/Senior Center
Choose the location for a Community/Senior Center by 9.1.23
Goal Category – Wing Island
Complete design and permitting for Wing Island Boardwalk
Goal Category – Parks & Recreation Department
Explore the need for and structure of a new Parks and Recreation Department responsible for
management of Drummer Boy Park, former Sea Camps properties, Dog Park, and other
existing recreational amenities or programs.
Consider need for and structure of a new Parks and Recreation Department responsible for
management of Drummer Boy Park, former Sea Camps properties, Dog Park, and other
existing recreational amenities/programs with a long range goal of the development of new,
broad-reaching, multi-generational programs.
Goal Category – Schools
Establish and communicate budget capacity to Nauset Schools officials based on the Town’s
current and long-term fiscal sustainability. (SB SPG-1)
In preparation for budget development, create a method/environment to enable open
collaboration in order to establish and communicate budget capacity to Nauset School
officials based on the Town’s current and long term fiscal sustainability.
Goal Category – Town Website
Oversee implementation of new town website by Nov. 1, 2022. (Strategic plan goal G-2)
Select Board FY23-24 Strategic Plan
FINAL APPROVED 08.22.22
Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Timeline Degree of
Complexity
Vision Plan / Local
Comprehensive Plan FY22-23 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders
Former Sea Camps Properties SC-1 Complete discovery phase, including building
inventories/ assessments, and continue to implement
interim property management plan
FY23 Medium X
Town Administration and Bay &
Pond Property Planning
Committees
Town Staff
SC-2 Continue to develop/refine and implement interim
public access/use plans FY23-24 Higher X X
Town Administration and Bay &
Pond Property Planning
Committees
Select Board; BPPC & PPPC Liaisons,
Representatives, and Town Staff
SC-3 Launch community planning process, engage residents
and stakeholders, determine support for constructing
new community center on bay property, and develop
long-term comprehensive plans for both properties
FY23-24 Higher X X
Town Administration and Bay &
Pond Property Planning
Committees
Select Board; BPPC & PPPC Liaisons,
Representatives, and Town Staff
SC-4 Continue to explore potential short- and long-term
partnerships that may mitigate acquisition costs or
operating expenses and may provide enhanced services,
programs, or amenities for residents
FY23-24 Medium X X
Town Administration and Bay &
Pond Property Planning
Committees
Select Board; BPPC & PPPC Liaisons and
Representatives, and Town Staff
Community Character CC-1 Adopt and implement 5-year Community Preservation
Plan and seek adoption of proposed bylaw amendments
to support maximum flexibility to fund projects to meet
community needs
FY23 Lower X Community Preservation
Committee
Town Administration; Select Board; Finance
Committee; Open Space Committee;
Affordable Housing Trust; Historical
Commission; Recreation Commission
CC-2 Identify and evaluate benefits of introducing/ expanding
targeted local tax relief options FY23 Medium X X Finance Team
Select Board; Finance Committee; Board of
Assessors; Brewster Association of Part-Time
Residents
CC-3 Complete sociodemographic study to inform next steps
in crafting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
initiatives
FY23 Lower X X Town Administration Select Board; Human Resources Dept; Town
Staff
Open Space OS-1 Complete design and implement updated Drummer Boy
Park Master Plan Phase I improvements in coordination
with Wing Island Boardwalk project FY23-24 Medium X X Town Administration
Select Board; Natural Resources Commission
& Dept; Department of Public Works;
Brewster Conservation Trust; Brewster
Historical Society
OS-2 Identify and resolve private party encroachments on
Town land FY23-24 Lower Town Administration & Natural
Resources Dept
Select Board; Conservation Commission;
Water Commission & Dept; Brewster
Conservation Trust
Housing H-1 Develop five-year financial plan for Affordable Housing
Trust and determine whether additional funding streams
should be explored to support housing initiatives at a
range of income levels
FY23 Medium X X Affordable Housing Trust &
Finance Team
Select Board; Finance Committee; Housing
Coordinator
H-2 Begin implementing updated Housing Production Plan
priority strategies FY23 Medium X X Affordable Housing Trust &
Housing Coordinator
Select Board; Planning Board; Housing
Partnership; Town Administration; Planner
H-3 Continue to provide support services to residents,
including CDBG housing rehabilitation and childcare
vouchers
FY23-24 Medium X Housing Coordinator
Select Board; Town Administration;
Affordable Housing Trust; Human Services
Committee; Council on Aging
H-4 Advance Millstone Road Community Housing project
FY23-24 Higher X X Town Administration & Housing
Coordinator
Select Board; Affordable Housing Trust;
Community Preservation Committee; Planning
Dept & Zoning Board of Appeals
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Select Board FY23-24 Strategic Plan
FINAL APPROVED 08.22.22
Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Timeline Degree of
Complexity
Vision Plan / Local
Comprehensive Plan FY22-23 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders
Local Economy LE-1 Define and provide necessary supports to effectively
implement electronic permitting and invest in phased
digitization of Town records
FY23 Medium X X Town Administration Select Board; IT Director; Building Dept;
Health Dept; Planning Dept
LE-2 Continue to host semi-annual roundtable with Town
officials, Chamber of Commerce, and local business
community to build on increased outreach and
communication developed during pandemic
FY23-24 Lower X X Town Administration Select Board; Town Staff; Chamber of
Commerce
LE-3 Develop Guide to Doing Business in Brewster
FY24 Medium X Town Administration
Building Dept; Health Dept; Planning Dept;
Natural Resources Dept; Town Clerk; Chamber
of Commerce
Coastal Management CM-1 Complete design and permitting of Wing Island
boardwalk
FY23 Higher X X Town Administration
Select Board; Conservation Commission;
Natural Resources Commission & Dept;
Department of Public Works; Brewster
Conservation Trust; Cape Cod Museum of
Natural History
CM-2 Consider merits of Cape Cod Commission's model coastal
resiliency bylaws/regulations and potential
implementation FY23-24 Medium X Planning Dept
Planning Board; Town Administration; Board
of Health & Health Dept; Conservation
Commission & Natural Resources Dept;
Building Dept
Water Resources WR-1 Convene a new Water Resources Task Force and develop
updated plan and timeline for advancing integrated
water quality initiatives, to include addressing DEP’s
proposed changes to Title V regulations and continuing
collaboration with external stakeholders
FY23-24 Higher X X Water Resources Task Force
Town Administration; Select Board; Natural
Resources Commission & Dept; Water
Commission & Dept; Board of Health & Health
Dept; Planning Board & Dept; Finance
Committee; Brewster Ponds Coalition
WR-2 Continue to educate public about new stormwater
bylaw/regulations and consider refinements as needed FY23 Lower X X Planning Dept
Planning Board; Town Administration;
Conservation Commission & Natural
Resources Dept; Building Dept
Community Infrastructure CI-1 Determine support for advancing proposed Brewster
Ladies Library renovation project FY23 Lower Select Board Town Administration; Brewster Ladies Library
Association & Library Dept
CI-2 Conduct a needs assessment and develop FY24-28 COA
(Age Friendly) Community Action Plan FY23 Medium X Council on Aging Board & Dept Select Board; Town Administration; Bay
Property Planning Committee
CI-3 Work with Nauset School officials to clarify process and
timeline of next steps regarding results of Elementary
School Consolidation Feasibility Study, especially in
relation to other potential Town & School capital
investments
FY23 Medium X X Select Board & Town
Administration
Brewster School Committee & Nauset
Administration; Finance Committee
CI-4 Complete Millstone Road project final design/ permitting
and create Road Capital Prioritization Plan FY22-23 Higher X X DPW Director & Town
Administration Select Board; Finance Committee
CI-5 Develop policy to clarify provision of Town services on
private roads and consider potential amendments to
private road betterment bylaw
FY23-24 Medium DPW Director & Town
Administration
Select Board; Public Safety Team; Planning
Dept & Planning Board; Finance Team
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Select Board FY23-24 Strategic Plan
FINAL APPROVED 08.22.22
Vision Building Block Goal #Goal Description Timeline Degree of
Complexity
Vision Plan / Local
Comprehensive Plan FY22-23 SB Plan Primary Responsible Party Other Key Stakeholders
Governance G-1 Establish and communicate budget capacity to Nauset
School officials based on the Town’s current and long-
term fiscal sustainability FY23 Medium X Select Board & Town
Administration
Finance Committee & Finance Team; Nauset
Regional School Committee; Brewster School
Committee; Nauset School Administration;
Nauset region Town officials
G-2 Launch new Town website and identify preferred
enhancements to current communications model FY23 Medium X X Town Administration Select Board; IT Dept; BGTV
G-3 Establish process to revise Brewster Town seal & draft
related use policy FY23-24 Medium Select Board Town Administration & Town Staff
G-4 Evaluate potential amendments to noise bylaw and/or
develop entertainment license regulations FY23 Lower Select Board & Town
Administration Town Staff
G-5 Finalize, adopt, and implement Local Comprehensive
Plan and monitor progress FY23-24 Medium X X
Vision Planning Committee,
Select Board, and Planning
Board
Planning Dept; Town Administration; Town
Staff
G-6 Develop and launch capital budget and other
transparency features of new online platform to
continue to improve accessibility of Town finances
FY23 Medium X X Finance Team Select Board; Finance Committee
G-7 Support Human Resource Department by: 1. Continuing
to implement findings from HR audit, including
development of employee handbook 2. Continuing to
monitor and support employee wellness 3. Creating
programs to recognize Town staff/volunteers for their
community service
FY23-24 Medium X X Town Administration Select Board; Human Resources
G-8 Identify priority areas to increase organizational capacity
to meet enhanced service needs and expanded project
demands and develop long-term financing plan to fund
necessary personnel
FY23-24 Medium X X Town Administration & Finance
Team Select Board; Finance Committee; Town Staff
G-9 Consider need for and structure of new Parks &
Recreation Department responsible for management of
Drummer Boy Park, former Sea Camps, Dog Park, and
other existing recreational amenities/programs
FY23-24 Higher X X Town Administration
Select Board; Finance Team; Human
Resources; Recreation Dept & Commission;
Natural Resources Dept; Department of Public
Works
G-10 Develop standard criteria and process to evaluate
potential land acquisitions and consider establishing
municipal land acquisition committee FY23 Medium X Select Board
Town Administration; Open Space
Committee; Affordable Housing Trust; Water
Commission
Climate Mitigation &
Adaptation
CA-1 Develop and implement updated staffing and committee
model that reflects the Town’s commitment to
comprehensively advancing energy, climate change, and
resiliency initiatives
FY23 Medium X Town Administration Select Board; Energy Committee & Manager
CA-2 Develop net zero energy roadmap FY24 Higher X X Town Administration Energy Committee & Manager; Select Board;
Facilities Manager
Solid Waste Management SW-1 Complete site assessment and determine next steps to
improve Department of Public Works and Recycling
Center property and facilities
FY23 Lower X DPW Director Town Administration; Select Board; Recycling
Commission
SW-2 Continue hydration station installation project
FY23-24 Lower X Water Superintendent
Town Administration; Select Board; Recycling
Committee; Water Commission; Facilities
Manager
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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.
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(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 th e 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 discuss ion 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 meet ing. If used during the meeting, such documents shall
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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
June 13, 2022
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
Memo
To: Brewster Select Board
From: Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant
Date: August 16, 2022
RE: Feedback from Board and Committee Chairs on Remote Participation Policy
At the June 13, 2022, the Select Board approved an amendment to the Remote Participation Policy and
has requested feedback from board and committee chairs on the policy. The following feedback was
provided to Town Administration for review.
Madalyn Hillis-Dineen- that if the town wants to require people to attend in person meetings, 75% of
the time, then they should upgrade the ventilation system in the meeting rooms and provide air
purification, regularly clean the a/c vents, etc.
George Boyd- I believe every on the BHC finds zoom a lot more convenient. in the interim when we
thought we had to meet in person three tries at different dates and times proved unsuccessful and very
frustrating for me as the chair.
I do believe we should meet occasionally all in person but no more than a third of the time
Pete Dahl: The policy as presented is pretty complete and I agree with it. My only concern is with
members of the public who view the proceedings can only see the members of the committee and
anyone allowed to join as panelists. I would ask that members of the public be allow to see all those
who are attending the meeting. Knowing who is there and relative numbers of people concerned give
those attending a better picture of the meetings importance overall and replicates a better feeling of a
real meeting. Please let me know if this feature this feature is available on Zoom Webinar.
Doug Wilcock: I have no comments about the remote participation policy. The policy seems well
thought out and as workable as can be achieved, given the constraints that we have to work under
(Covid continuing, for example).
Clare O’Connor: This may seem silly, but the use of the words public body can be confusing. I'm
assuming this means Town committees or councils, if you were to add a phrase that defines it, then it
would be clearer.
Annette Graczewksi – Board Members suggested that there be consideration for continued remote
participation by the public even after the meetings return to fully in-person, to expand access to
members of the public who may not otherwise be able to attend in person.
Hal Minis- looks fine and provides clear guidance on how to handle hybrid meetings.
Meg Morris- in reviewing this policy, and if I'm reading it right, it seems that it's a little onerous because
of the necessity of having a quorum of the members physically in the room (including the requirement
of the chair or alternate if the chain can't make it) physically in the room. Frankly, this hybrid system of
conducting meetings is difficult on the chair and results in a less open and productive meeting, at least
with respect to the Recycling Commission. It would be much preferred to either have totally in-person
or totally virtual; either way is more easily handled. Thank you for allowing me to make comments.
Anne O’Connell – Golf Commission has no issues or questions about the Remote Participation Policy.
Honey Pivirotto – Looks quite reasonable.
Amanda Bebrin- As a new Chair to a new committee, it's hard for me to give as robust of input as I'd
like, and I think there are merits both to meeting in person and staying fully remote (hybrid seems to be
the worst of both worlds).
Since the BPPC is a large group, being fully remote is easier logistically to have everyone seen and heard
on-screen. Once we get into our work with the consultant, I think it would also be easier to have their
findings on the computer screen, versus on the TV in the meeting room.
However, Zoom does obfuscate who is a voting member of the committee and who is a liaison. I think
meeting in person, especially over the winter, so the community can see that our members are here
year-round is important to give the planning process credibility with the residents.
If the public is going to continue to participate remotely, or if we have to keep the option for them to
participate remotely, I wonder if it's easier for our committee specifically to stay fully remote -- in the
interest of reducing time lost to technical difficulties and allowing as much community participation as
possible.
I know I'm not the Chair of the Planning Board (but I am the Vice Chair...) and I think it's much more
important for the PB to meet in person and have residents know that the members of their regulatory
board are here full time or for the majority of the year -- PB is not a role that someone can do from
somewhere else, as site visits are an important part of what we do. It's a regulatory board that makes
tangible decisions for the town, so the people serving should really be living here.
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Agenda Item #16- For Your Information (FYIs)
1.Department of Housing & Community Development appointed to the state
seat on the Brewster Housing Authority’s Board.
2.Health & Human Services Committee request for applications for FY2024
Funding for Human Service Agencies
3.Homeless Prevention Council Statistical Report – FY22 HHS Grant (3rd & 4th
quarter)
4.Suicide Prevention Summit Flyer
5.Friends of Brewster Elders September Newsletter
6.Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Public Hearing Advertisement
7.CDBG September Report
8.Millstone Community Housing Project Eligibility Letter
9.Appointment to Recycling Commission – Patricia Semple
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING &COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Charles D. Baker, Governor Karyn E. Polito, Lieutenant Governor Jennifer D. Maddox, Undersecretary
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 www.mass.gov/dhcd
Boston, Massachusetts 02114 617.573.1100
August 19, 2022
The Honorable Timothy R. Whelan
State House, Room 542
Boston, MA 02133
Dear Representative Whelan:
I am writing to inform you that Stephen L. Ferris has been appointed to the state seat on the Brewster
As a board member, Mr. Ferris will be responsible for establishing and monitoring the achievement of
goals for the authority as well as establishing policy. Furthermore, he will be responsible for ensuring the
integrity of the authority, advocating for the low-income housing, maintaining good community relations,
supporting tenant participation in the administration of public housing, and ensuring adherence to the rules
and
Please join me in wishing Mr. Ferris continued success in fulfilling his responsibility to protect and
expand the supply of affordable housing in the Commonwealth.
Sincerely,
Jennifer D. Maddox
Undersecretary
!IIHPC
HOMELESS PREVENTION COUNCIL
Celebrating 30 Years of Serving Our Neighbors in Need
August 24, 2022
Town of Brewster
Town Accountant
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
STATISTICAL REPORT FOR SERVICES RENDERED
3rd & 4th QUARTER REPORT OF FISCAL YEAR 2022
JANUARY 01, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2022
Total number of Cases in BREWSTER: 48
Total number of Families: 23
Total number of Singles: 24
Total number of Children: 29
Total number of Adults: 52
Total number of Seniors 60+: 18
TOTAL HELPED: 99
Total unduplicated number of all individuals about whom
one of more characteristics were obtained= total helped
Thank you for your partnership and please contact us with any questions.
Contacts:
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Bridget Dickson / Operations & Finance Officer- accountinq hpccapecod.orq
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Administrative Assistant
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14 Old Tote Road PO Box 828 Orleans, MA 02653 • Phone: (508) 255-9667 • Fax: (508) 255-4928
Homeless Prevention Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. Federal Tax ID Number 04-3104858.
Household Characteristics Report
Town of Brewster Q3 and Q4
Created from Report #369
100% Poverty Fain Size 1: $13,590.00 Fam Size 2: $18,310.00. Age Calculated as of: 6/30/2022
A. Total unduplicated number of all INDIVIDUALS about whom ONE OR MORE characteristics were obtained: 99
B. Total unduplicated number of all HOUSEHOLDS about whom ONE OR MORE characteristics were obtained: 48
C: INDIVIDUAL LEVEL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Gender
Number of Individuals
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Male
Female
Other
Unknown/not reported
TOTAL (auto calculated)
40
59
0
0
99
2. Age
Number of Individuals
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
J.
k.
1.
0-5
6-13
14 - 17
18-24
25 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 74
75+
Unknown/not reported
TOTAL (auto calculated)
11
12
6
9
33
4
6
4
10
4
0
99
3. Education Levels
Number of Individuals
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Grades 0 - 8
Grades 9-12/Non-Graduate
High School Graduate
12 grade + Some Post -
Secondary
2 or 4 years College Graduate
Graduate of other post-
secondary school
GED/Equivalency Diploma
Unknown/not reported
TOTAL (auto calculated)
[ages 14-24] [ages 25+]
4 0
4 0
6 29
1 7
0
0
0
0
15
5. Health Continued
Health Insurance Sources
c.1 Medicaid
c.2 Medicare
c.3 State Childrens Health Insurance Program
c,4 State Health Insurance for Adults
c.5 Military Health Care
c.6 Direct -Purchase
c.7 Employment Based
c.8. Unknown/not reported
c.9. TOTAL (auto calculated)
62
18
1
0
0
12
1
5
99
6. Ethnicity/Race Number of Individuals
a. Ethnicity
a.1 Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origins
a.2 Not Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origins
a.3 Unknown/not reported
a.4 TOTAL (auto calculated)
b. Race
b.1 American Indian or Alaska Native
b.2 Asian
b.3 Black or African American
b.4 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
b.5 White
b.6 Other
b.7 Multi -race (two or more of the above)
b.8 Unknown/not reported
b.9 TOTAL (auto calculated)
13
83
3
99
0
0
4
3
76
0
13
3
99
13 7. Military Status
0
11
1
61
4. Disconnected
Number of Individuals
a. Youth ages 14-24 who are neither
working or in school
1
5. Health Number of Individuals
Yes No
a. Disabling Condition 21 74
b. Health Insurance* 94 2
*If an individual reported that they had health Insurance
please identify the source of health insurance below.
Unknown
4
3
Number of Individuals
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Veteran
Active Military
Never Served in the Military
Unknown/not reported
TOTAL (auto calculated)
0
69
0
70
8. Work Status (Individuals 18+) Number of Individuals
a. Employment Full -Time 17
b. Employment Part -Time 9
c. Migrant or Seasonal Farm Worker
d. Unemployed (Short-Teim, 6 months or less) 8
e. Unemployed (Long -Term, more than 8
6 months)
f. Unemployed (Not in labor force) 20
g. Retired 8
h. Unknown/not reported 0
i. TOTAL (auto calculated)
0
70
Suicide Prevention Summit
1$
CREATING HoPE
THROUGH ACTION
Sept 16, 2022
The Summit will feature presentations from leading organizations who will share global best practice knowl-
edge, insights and skills on suicide prevention. It will foster connections and partnerships to help give commu-
nities the necessary information and tools to raise awareness, promote education, and increase action to
reduce suicides. This is a must -not miss, in person event for individuals who work in suicide prevention and
mental health.
Dr. Maura Weir, Suicidologist, Director of Wellness and Counseling,
Cape Cod Community College
Craig Miller, Keynote Speaker, Author of "This is How It Feels: a
memoir of attempting suicide and finding life"
Dr. Jeanie Tietjen, Founder and Director for the Institute for
Trauma, Adversity, and Resilience in Higher Education "Naming the
Urgency: How Trauma and Adversity Impact Academic Resilience
in Community Colleges"
Dr. Kim Mead -Walters, Co -Founder and Executive Director and
Kathleen Shine O'Brien, LMHC, Sharing Kindness, "Navigating
Teen Suicide Loss: Through Hope, Prevention and Grief Support"
Joanna Bridger, LICSW, Director of Safety, Hope and Healing and
Consulting and Co -Director of the Working with Grief Division of
the Support after Death by Overdose (SADOD) Program, "The
Intersection Between Opioid Use and Suicide"
Sara Gaer, Master's Level Clinician, "Beyond the Medical Model:
Soul Exhaustion and Soul Care"
Self Care Workshop, Laughter Yoga, presented by
Let's Laugh Today
Register here:
There are limited places available,
so please register early to secure
your spot.
https://hope-through-action.eventbrite.com
CEU's will be available.
If you have any questions about the event,
please email capeandislandspc@gmail.com.
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CAPE COD
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
Student Wellness
Cape & Islands
Suicide Prevention
Coalition
Education Action Awareness
Cape Cod Neighborhood
Support Coalition
VOLUME 7
NEWS FROM THE
FRIENDS OF
BREWSTER ELDERS
ISSUE 48 SEPTEMBER 2022
President's Corner
— Marilyn Dearborn
Now that our summer visitors are heading back "over the
bridge," roads will not be as crowded, it will be easier to make a "left
hand turn," and restaurants will not have such long lines. Take a few
minutes to enjoy Cape Cod at its best. Soon enough leaves will fall,
and we will all be outside raking!
I am hoping to see many of you at our "Taste of Crosby ,erviNN
Mansion" on September 18th from 3-5 PM. Tickets are $10 each and
entitle you to two glasses of wine or beer and some wonderful appetizers. You can still purchase your
tickets at the Sea Captains' Thrift Shop, Monday through Saturday, 10AM — 4PM. Join us - catch up with
old friends and meet some new ones.
We have plans in place to offer a couple of trips to the Cape Cod Symphony in Hyannis in both
October and December. In conjunction with the COA, we have a limited number of tickets for the Octo-
ber 16th presentation of Bravo Broadway at 3 PM (see info p.2). Complete details will follow in Octo-
ber's newsletter. The November newsletter will provide information regarding the Christmas program.
Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon of wonderful music on either — or both -- occasions.
Transportation will be provided.
We also hope to reinstate our Christmas Luncheon at Old Yarmouth Inn. More information will
follow once plans are firmly in place. Enjoy September on Cape Cod!
If you have the time and the desire to help, please contact Marilyn Dearborn @ 508-385-2881
2022 FOBE Board Members
Donna Bowie, Thrift Shop •:• Suzanne Dean :• Marilyn Dearborn, President
Ronnie Dickens :• Helga Dyer :• Elizabeth "Sam" Gardiner, Secretary
Jane Hester, Treasurer •:• Jim King, Website + Kathy Macdonald, Membership
Jeanne Morcone + Meg Morris, Newsletter + Joyce O'Neil Linda Wood
Open monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 9:30 AM, Brewster Bible Alliance Church, Rte. 6A.
www.friendsofbrewsterelders.org ❖ email brewsterfriends@gmail.com ❖ visit our Facebook pages
There's Still Time to Purchase Your Tickets at Sea Captains' Thrift Shop
Information & Payment Needed by September 9th
Hosted by the Friends of Brewster Elders!
We hope that you'll come and meet the Friends' Board of Directors as well as your neighbors,
old and new, as we wind down from the summer season while enjoying good drinks, good
appetizers & good company at Brewster's most famous historic mansion
Sunday, September 18th 3-5 p.m. at 163 Crosby Lane.
There will be a Silent Auction and Door Prizes too!
OMG! LOL! LMK! JK!
Yikes, what kind of gibberish is this? Has the editor gone nuts (again)? IDK. For anyone who has the ability
to text, you've probably come across these initials in texts with the younger crowd. While most of us are
familiar with some abbreviations, here's a few more that you may come across:
[�ravc [?roadway:
We're happy to announce that we've secured
twenty seats for Bravo Broadway on Sunday,
October 16th at 3 PM. Thanks to the COA, we've
got transportation, too! What teamwork! We're
sure you'll enjoy music from classics such as:
My Fair Lady
Girl Crazy
The Music Man
Les Miserables
Hairspray
Chicago
Cabaret
Sweeney Todd
Little Shop of Horrors
Dear Evan Hansen
Wicked
The Phantom of the Opera
Tickets through this FOBE/COA program will go
on sale in the October FOBE newsletter which will
include transportation information as well.
Broadway on a Sunday afternoon without the
hassle of traveling to New York City? Life is good!
YOLO: you only live once
HMU: hit me up (call me)
NBD: no big deal
BTW: by the way
TBH: to be honest
NVM: never mind
IRL: in real life (probably
expressed with sarcasm)
TMI: way, way too much
information
TLDR: too long to read
JK: just kidding
LOL: laugh out loud funny
IMHO: in my humble
opinion, shortened some-
times to IMO if you want
to be snarky LOL
Want to know more?
Reader's Digest spells
them out in 35 Textinq
Abbreviations ( Text Ab-
breviations and How to
Use Them (rd.com)
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THRIFT
SEA CAPTAINS'
THRIFT SHOP
66 HARWICH ROAD
(508) 896-8180
Cr
If in doubt about purchasing or
donating, please call first.
OPEN MON - SAT, 10 AM - 4 PM
Donation Day is Tuesday
We Don't Accept Credit Cards...Sorry!
UNCLE! Had enough? As we endure these lingering, hot, humid, summer days, it's difficult to think about the months
ahead. Just the thought of woolens, turtlenecks and cords is enough to turn up the A/C! Therefore, I hesitate to mention
that all of these items and more are now available at Sea Captains' Thrift for savvy, thinking -
ahead shoppers.
Sea Captains' is no longer accepting summer clothing (no exceptions) and Tuesday's do-
nation days will accept ONLY FALL/WINTER clothing and accessories. So check your closets
for CLEAN, CURRENT & COMPLETE items for donations. Housewares and small furniture are
still very acceptable, too, and should be CLEAN & COMPLETE.
Current books are in demand and keeping the shelves stocked is a challenge. Your book
donations are always welcome...any day. Spread the word; WE NEED BOOKS!
Tickets for "A Taste of Crosby Mansion" on September 18 are available at Sea Captains'
from 10-4 every day; just $10 each. Come join the fun!
Do you have 3 hours (out of 168 hrs.) per week to give to Sea Captains' and, in turn, your community? Come join our
happy band. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed.
Summer of 2022 has been very successful and we have met so many wonderful visitors from near and far. Their gener-
ous support enables FOBE to fulfill its mission and engage Brewster's seniors through social events during the year.
Thank you to all our fabulous volunteers for their continuing commitment to Sea Captains'. The summer is a time
when scheduling is a challenge and personnel flexibility is key. Yay, TEAM and stay cool!! Donna Bowie, Manager
Let's Play 10 Question Trivia!
1. Who was the British fashion designer that invented the miniskirt in 1964 (and did you wear one?)?
2. Who did Russia imprison in 1960 for using a U-2 plane for spying (was he ever released?)?
3. Who landed at 17 Cherry Tree Lane?
4. What famous actor starred in Lilies of the Field (one of my all-time favorite movies!)?
5. What famous 1950's TV cowboy was really named Leonard Slye (need a hint?)?
6. Who published the important anti -war novel Catch -22 in 1961 (did you read it?)?
7. Who was President of the United States from 1953 to 1961?
8. Who did Fidel Castro overthrow in 1959 to became dictator of Cuba (did I tell you I lived there then?)?
9. Who played the role of Norman Bates the 1960 horror movie Psycho (it's still scary!)?
10. Who was the first African -American named as a Supreme Court Justice in 1967?
Bring your answers when you come toA Taste of Crosby Mansion. We'll see who answered them all
correctly and have a prize drawing if there are lots of equally smart trivialists here in Brewster!
Source: icebreakerideas.com
Membership Notes
Have you reached out to your neighbors yet
to ask if they'd be interested in joining? There are
no required meetings and you'll get one newsletter
a month either as a USPS mail piece or by email --
your choice! As you can see, we're planning more
social events, most of which have discounted pric-
ing for those with a $10 annual membership. In fact,
why not invite them or even treat them to our social
event: A Taste of Crosby Mansion? It's one event
where you won't need membership. If everyone just
signed up one more member....WOW!
Membership Questions? Contact
Kathy Macdonaldkhelenmack(a�comcast.net
Have You Heard This One?
told my physical therapist that I broke my arm in
two places. He told me to stop going to those places.
What did the swordfish say to the marlin? You're
looking sharp.
Two windmills are standing in a wind farm. One
asks, "What's your favorite kind of music?" The
other says, "I'm a big metal fan."
• September 2nd, join your
FOBE & COA pals at the FOBE/
COA's BBQ from 11:30 (doors
open, meal at noon) to 2:00.
Tickets are $5.00 and limited to
50 people. See more details in
the COA's Bayside Chatter news-
letter for September/October
September Mondays: Bocce at the COA 4-5:30 PM
September 18, 3-5 PM, join us at our fall event
"A Taste of Crosby Mansion." Tickets are available
at Sea Captains' Thrift Shop
Fall Surprise - Mystery solved! We're headed to
Bravo Broadway on October 16th. See notice on
page 2. Sign-up details and more information in the
October newsletter.
December, we'll be heading down to attend the
Cape Cod Symphony's Annual "Holiday on the
Cape" event. Details to follow.
Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There's no menu —you get what you deserve.
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2198 Main Street
Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898
(508) 896-3701
FAX (508) 896-8089
PUBLIC HEARING
BREWSTER COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (CPC)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 AT 5:00 PM
The Brewster Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will hold a Virtual Public Hearing
on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to provide and
gather information on the community preservation needs and possibilities in the areas of
community housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation. The CPC resources of
the Town of Brewster will be reviewed, and the information gathered at the hearing will be
useful in assessing any funding applications that the CPC may be recommending to the
voters at the May 2023 Annual Town Meeting.
All interested parties are invited to attend and questions and comments are welcome.
Information to join the virtual hearing will be provided on the posted agenda at
www.brewster-ma.gov. Look under CALENDAR and click on the meeting to be taken to the
agenda.
Faythe Ellis, Chair
Community Preservation Committee
Posted: By:
Community Preservation
Committee
TO: Donna Kalinick, Jill Scalise, Peter Lombardi, Town of Brewster
FROM: Cassie Boyd Marsh, Bailey Boyd Associates, Inc.
DATE: September 2, 2022
RE: FY21 Brewster CDBG Program Monthly Update
All phases of the program made steady progress this month, with no problems to report.
Administration:
Administration continues to go well, funds are moving steadily and our interactions with
DHCD staff have been positive.
Housing Rehabilitation:
The HR program is currently working with 10 homeowners, who are moving through the
early phases of the process. 5 projects have been approved and are going out to bid for
contractors, while the other 5 are working with program staff to complete their
applications.
2 of the approved projects will be septic replacements, including the first I/A (Innovative
Alternatives) septic for the Brewster program. We are seeing a rise in these designs in
other communities, and are fortunate to have strong relationships with local civil
engineers.
The program will also be doing more outreach this fall, both to households that
previously completed pre-applications and to the community at large.
Childcare Subsidy Program:
The Childcare program continues to move forward, with 11 applications in hand at
month’s end. One of those applications was determined to be over income, and another
2 have not responded to our attempts at follow ups via phone & email. We’ll continue
attempting to reach those families. 5 applications have been approved, 6 children in
total, and 3 additional applications are working with us now to gather the necessary
documentation. We’re hopeful they’ll be approved soon. As fall arrives, we expect to
continue seeing new applications from families in need of assistance during the school
year- this includes before & after school care for school aged children, as well as
daycare & preschool for younger kids.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Charles D. Baker, Governor • Karyn E. Polito, Lt. Governor • Jennifer D. Maddox, Undersecretary
August 17, 2022
Cory Fellows
Vice President, Real Estate Development
Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc.
2 Oliver Street, Suite 500
Boston, MA 02109
cfellows@poha.org
David Quinn
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
460 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
dquinn@haconcapecod.org
(sent via electronic mail)
Re: Millstone Road, Brewster MA (fka 0 Millstone Road) — Project Eligibility Letter
Dear Mr. Fellows and Mr. Quinn:
We are pleased to inform you that your application for project eligibility determination for the proposed
Millstone Road housing project located in Brewster, Massachusetts, has been approved under the Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The property is located at street number to be assigned on
Millstone Road in Brewster, Massachusetts. This approval indicates that the proposed plan is for 45
newly constructed affordable rental units, of which 35 will be affordable at no more than 60% of area
median income, and 10 will be workforce units affordable at no more than 80% of area median income.
The rental structure as described in the application is generally consistent with the standards for affordable
housing to be included in the community's Chapter 40B affordable housing stock. This approval does not
constitute a guarantee that LIHTC funds will be allocated to the Millstone Road housing project. It does
create a presumption of fundability under 760 CMR 56.04 and allows Preservation of Affordable Housing,
Inc. with Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) to apply to the Town of Brewster Zoning Board of
Appeals for a comprehensive permit. The sponsor should note that a One Stop submission for funding
must conform to all Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) program limits and
requirements in effect at the time of submission. However, in the event of a lender foreclosure, the
affordability requirement shall be the Chapter 40B minimum of 25% of the units affordable to households
with incomes up to 80% of area median income.
As part of the review process, DHCD has made the following findings:
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300 www.mass.govidhcd
Boston, Massachusetts 02114 617.573.1100
1. The proposed project appears generally eligible under the requirements of the Low Income
Housing Tax Credit program.
2. DHCD has performed an on -site inspection of the proposed Millstone Road housing site and has
determined that the proposed site is an appropriate location for the project. (July 7, 2022, RFW &
ND of DHCD, David Quinn of HAC, & Jill Scalise of the Town of Brewster)
3. The proposed housing design is appropriate for the site. It proposes 45 units designed as Cape -
style Manor House duplexes. We note that the site and design will need to meet applicable
accessibility standards.
4. The proposed project appears financially feasible in the context of the Brewster housing market.
The proposal includes one, two & three bedroom units for households earning less than 80% of
area median income.
5. The initial proforma for the project appears financially feasible and consistent with the
requirements for cost examination and limitations on profits on the basis of estimated development
and operating costs. Please note again that a One Stop+ submission for funding for this project
must conform to all DHCD program limits and requirements in effect at the time of submission.
6. The initial proforma does not include any acquisition cost, so no appraisal has been commissioned.
The Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program Guidelines state that the allowable acquisition
value of a site with a comprehensive permit must be equal to or less than the value under pre-
existing zoning, plus reasonable carrying costs. If this project applies for funding under the Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit Program, the acquisition price in the proposed budget should reflect
these program guidelines.
7. The ownership entity will be a single -purpose entity controlled by the applicant subject to limited
dividend requirements and meets the general eligibility standards of the Low Income Housing Tax
Credit program. The applicant will need to demonstrate sufficient organizational capacity to
successfully develop the project under the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit program.
8. The applicant is has demonstrated site control through an intent of the Town of Brewster (owner of
the land) and developer to sign a land disposition agreement and enter into a ground lease
agreement.
9. DHCD received comments from the Town of Brewster in support of the project.
The proposed Millstone Road housing project will have to comply with all state and local codes not
specifically exempted by a comprehensive permit. In applying for a comprehensive permit, the project
sponsor should identify all aspects of the proposal that will not comply with local requirements.
If a comprehensive permit is granted, construction of this project may not commence without DHCD's
issuance of final approval pursuant to 760 CMR 56.04 (7) and an award of LIHTC funds. This project
eligibility determination letter is not transferable to any other project sponsor or housing program without
the express written consent of DHCD. When construction is complete, a Chapter 40B cost certification
and an executed and recorded 40B regulatory agreement in compliance with DHCD's requirements
pertaining to Chapter 40B must be submitted and approved by DHCD prior to the release of a Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit form 8609.
This letter shall expire two years from this date, or on August 17, 2024, unless a comprehensive permit
has been issued.
We congratulate you on your efforts to work with the Town of Brewster to increase its supply of
affordable housing. If you have any questions as you proceed with the project, please feel free to call or
email Rebecca Frawley Wachtel at (617) 573-1318 or at Rebecca.Frawley@mass.gov.
Since
Catherine Racer
Director
cc: David Whitney, Chair, Select Board, Town of Brewster (dwhitnev(brewster-ma.gov)
Jill Scalise, Town of Brewster (jwertz-scalise@brewster-ma.gov)
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program
Department of Housing & Community Development
100 Cambridge Street, 3`d Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Attn: Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Director of Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program
Re: Millstone Road Community Housing
45 -Unit Rental 406 Project - PEL Application
0 Millstone Road, Brewster, MA 02631
Dear Ms. Wachtel:
Office of:
Select Board
Town Administrator
On behalf of the Town of Brewster Select Board, I am very pleased to send you this Letter of
Support for the above -referenced Chapter 40B Low -Income Housing Tax Credit program project. At its
meeting on August 8, 2022, the Select Board voted to endorse this project which will have 45 affordable
rental units and to issue this Letter of Support.
The Select Board supports the Applicant's proposed unit mix of 15 one -bedroom units, 25 two -
bedroom units, and 5 three -bedroom units, which reflects the significant need for family housing in
Brewster. All units will be priced so that housing costs do not exceed 30% of the gross income of
households that are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income and meet state standards for inclusion
on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI).
Brewster has not met the state's 10% mandate for affordable housing in the Town. According to
the July 2022 Massachusetts Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI), Brewster has 297 permanently
restricted affordable housing units, comprising 6.2% of its housing stock. Although the Town currently
has a certified Housing Production Plan, at least 183 additional affordable units are needed to meet the
Commonwealth's minimum goal of 10% housing affordability. Applications greatly outpaced available
units for two recent affordable unit lotteries in Brewster. Cape Cod has long wait lists for available
homes, and local businesses are challenged in hiring employees due to this low housing supply. This
POAH/HAC project is a significant step toward meeting the critical need for adequate housing supply
that will retain and attract a workforce as well as support youth, families, and seniors for an inclusive
future for Brewster. Permanent year-round housing is key to sustaining the economy in Brewster and
ensuring the town as a great community to live and work.
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Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
responded to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (AHT)
seeking a developer to design, permit, construct, and operate affordable rental housing at 0 Millstone
Road, a property owned by the Town of Brewster. After a thorough review process, the Town voted to
accept the proposal by POAH and HAC and designated them as developers on April 5, 2022. The Board
appreciates the Applicant's efforts to craft a project that aligns with the comparative criteria outlined in
the RFP. The Applicants have shown a solid track record with developing similar affordable housing
projects and committing to long-term ownership and management. The development prioritizes
sustainable site development by creating a compact community, preserving a maximum amount of
existing native landscape, and aiming for net zero energy.
We believe that Brewster will benefit from the addition of high -quality rental units which are
greatly needed in our Town. Therefore, we lend our support and urge you to approve this Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit Project Eligibility Application. Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
David Whitney
Select Board Chair
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FINAL Select Bd Appt Policy; version Oct. 28
Appendix B
Town of Brewster
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT APPLICATION
APPLICANT DIRECTIONS:
Thank you for your interest in serving Brewster. The Town aims to match applicants
with committee service best aligned to your skills and interests as well as the
committee’s needs.
The Town may consider the information in this application, any supplemental
information, and any other publicly available information. An appointment to any
committee, board or commission is at the discretion of the Select Board.
Please complete this form online, or on paper, and submit a résumé if desired to
Erika Mawn, Town Administrator’s Executive Assistant:
o Email: EMawn@Brewster-MA.gov
o Mail: Erika Mawn, 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631, or
o In person: Town Administrator’s Office or drop-box outside Town Hall.
After your application materials are received, you’ll be contacted regarding next
steps. Vacancies will be filled by applicants deemed best qualified to serve in a
particular capacity, which discretion lies solely with the appointing authority.
Submitting this form does not guarantee appointment.
1. Applicant name:
2. Address:
3. Phone Numbers: Home: Cell:
4. Email:
5. This is an application for: Full member status Alternate status
6. Are you a full-time Brewster resident? Yes No
7. Years you’ve lived in Brewster:
8. Are you registered to vote in Brewster? Yes No
9. Committees you are interested in serving on in order of preference:
a.
b.
c.
NOTE: You may attach a résumé or CV instead of completing items 10-14.
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10. EDUCATION. List schools attended, degrees/diplomas/certificates received,
and date of completion.
Name of School
Degree/Diplomas
Certificates
Date of
Completion
11. OCCUPATION: ______________________________________________________
Active Retired Not currently working
12. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. List employers, job titles and dates of
employment for at least previous 3 years.
Name of Employer Job Title Dates of
Employment
13. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. List any Town of Brewster or other government
volunteer, elected, or appointed positions you now hold or have held.
14. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. List all civic, non-profit, or other organizations that
you belong to or have belonged to in the previous 5 years:
a. Organizations and dates:
15. GOALS: Please explain why you’d like to serve on a particular committee.
16. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Please list any experience, achievements, skills, or
interests you have that would assist you to serve effectively on the committee
you wish to serve on.
17. TOWN EMPLOYMENT: Are you or any member of your immediate family
employed by or receiving financial consideration from the Town of Brewster?
Yes No
18. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Do any of your activities or relationships present
the possibility or probability of a conflict of interest if you are appointed?(Does
not automatically disqualify but may need to be disclosed) Yes No
19. LOCAL REFERENCES: Please provide the names and contact information for
references (Brewster residents preferred):
20. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Please add any additional information you’d like.
a. Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to you:
b. Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to you:
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20. SIGNATURE. By signing below, you state that you understand and agree.
My completion of this form does not guarantee my appointment and my
application will be kept on file for two (2) years.
If appointed to a position, I will be considered a Municipal Employee under
MGL Ch. 268A and will be subject to:
Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Law, MGL Ch. 268A;
Massachusetts Financial Disclosure Law, MGL Ch. 268B;
Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, MGL Ch. 30A, Sections 18-25, and the
implementing regulations, 940 CMR 29.00;
Massachusetts Public Records Law, MGL Ch. 66, and the implementing
regulations, 950 CMR 32.00;
Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law, MGL Ch. 55; and
Brewster Charter, when in force, and Town bylaws, and all other applicable
federal, state, and local laws or regulations.
If appointed, I must be sworn in by the Town Clerk before serving, and I will
complete State Conflict of Interest training after appointment, as well as
any other certifications required by law.
When submitted, I understand that this form becomes a public document.
Signature: Date:
Patricia Semple
67 Rosemary Lane
Brewster MA 02631
EXPERIENCE
September 2016 to present
Responsible for the immediate personal needs of two adult family members and
caregiver to others.
Co-Founder of Senate Circle (www.senatecircle.org), an all-volunteer group that
supports candidacies of selected individuals running for US Senate.
Volunteer with Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Active member of Rosemary Lane & Tracy Lane neighborhood association.
Active member of Cape Cod Covenant Church.
Member/supporter of Cape Cod Natural History Museum, Brewster Ladies Library,
NAMI Massachusetts, WCAI public radio, Mass Audubon, and various local theatrical
and musical venues.
October 2008 to June 2016: Director of Library Services, Bullis School, Potomac, MD 20854.
Upper School: Taught information literacy and academic research skills to all grades in
all subject areas. Special focus on 10th and 11th grade projects for National History Day,
12th grade English final paper, and senior capstone projects in Signature Programs
(STEM, Humanities & Global Studies, etc.). Promoted reading through book talks and
online finding aids, met with students individually as needed, used chat services to meet
their needs when school not in session. Maintained extensive website for student use.
Supervised and scheduled faculty use of the library space and the students in it.
Attended faculty meetings and served on various committees as needed. Took
advantage of all available professional development activities.
Middle School: Taught information literacy and academic research skills to all grades in
all subject areas. Special focus on 7th grade project in Ancient History classes and all
grades for sustained silent reading program. Maintained webpages as needed to
support student research efforts.
Awarded a Parent Association grant that allowed purchase of Kindles and e-books for
student borrowing.
Technology: Prior to hiring of Help Desk staff person, served as de facto technical
support to students using PCs and Macs.
Responsible for entire library budget of $40,000 and oversight of Lower & Middle School
Librarian.
November 2006 to 2008: Electronic Resources Librarian, Rockville Campus Library,
Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850.
Electronic Resources: Assist with developing the College’s electronic resources by
helping to identify, test, and recommend e-resources for purchase; offer e-resource
training to campus librarians and library staff.
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Reference: Assist students and faculty in access and use of print and online resources,
both at the traditional reference desk and through AskUsNow, Maryland’s 24/7 IM
library reference service.
Instruction: Teach 20-30 classes per year, create and maintain online course pages for
most classes, meet with students outside of class.
Acquisitions: Reference, English Literature, Foreign Literature, Psychology, Education,
Political Science, Economics. Budget for FY2009 was $25K.
Committees: Electronic Resources, Web Design, Behavioral Mapping, and various search
committees.
Personal Initiatives: Overseeing the conversion of the library’s static webpages to a
Web2.0 format (LibGuides).
Awards: Staff Outstanding Service Award 2008; OIT Employee of the Year Finalist in
2007, 2005, 2003; Make It Happen! Grant Award in 2006; Office of Instruction
Technology (OIT) Customer Care Finalist in 2006; College Merit Award in 2004.
January 2002 to November 2006: Instruction Librarian, Rockville Campus Library, Montgomery
College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850.
Reference: Assist students and faculty in access and use of print and online resources,
both at the traditional reference desk and through AskUsNow, Maryland’s 24/7 IM
library reference service.
Instruction: Schedule classes, assign librarians, maintain statistics, write and edit
handouts, provide classroom support, conduct workshops for faculty, develop outreach
programs, design instructional material, support other librarians. As instructor, teach
100-120 classes a year, create and maintain online course pages for most classes, create
and cultivate collection of suitable websites for student research, meet with students
outside of class.
Acquisitions: English & Foreign Literature, Psychology, Education, Political Science,
Economics. Annual budget ranges from $12-18K.
Committees: College-wide Middle States Self-Study Work Group; Library committees
include Voyager OPAC, Information Literacy, Electronic Resources (temporarily), Web
Usability, Publications, and various search committees.
General library responsibilities: Review databases for purchase, weed collection,
ancillary duties.
Personal Initiatives: Highlights include converting text-based workbook for EN101
students to a series of video tutorials using Camtasia software; spearheading major
effort to customize interface and usability of library’s online catalog (Voyager); creating
90+ webpages for use of colleagues and students; designing and conducting survey of
English faculty regarding information literacy; designing and implementing survey of
instruction librarians at 20 transfer institutions; creating 109-page website for student
research needs; piloting successful program of online course pages.
College-wide Activities: Active in College’s Mentoring Program; lead workshops for CTL,
IT, and on Professional Days; deliver presentations to administration; contribute to work
of College’s nationally acclaimed Paul Peck Institute Jeffersonian Café; volunteer at
College functions, including Commencements, as needed.
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March 2001 to July 2001: Broadcast Librarian, National Public Radio (NPR), 635 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Temporary position. Cataloged shows such as All Things
Considered and Fresh Air and helped maintain audio library of CD-ROMs and reel-to-reel tapes.
July 2000 to January 2001: Technical Linguist, AnswerLogic, 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 600,
Washington, DC, 20036. Built online lexicon with team of linguists for privately-held technology
company; software interface relied on natural language processing technologies to generate
complete answers to users’ questions. Specialized in information technology and
telecommunications terminology. Position eliminated as result of downsizing.
September 1998 to June 2000: Digital Librarian, The Maryland Electronic Community (MELC)
of the Baltimore Electronic Community Project (BLC), 4120G Hornbake South, The University
of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Graduate assistantship. Responsible for acquiring,
indexing, and cataloguing material (especially video) for digital library used by teachers to
construct online lessons. Conducted workshops, contributed to design of cataloging interface,
and presented paper at national conference.
August 1995 to September 1998: Assistant Editor, MultiMedia Schools, 2809 Brandywine
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Wrote the “TitleWatch” column; selected software for
review; assigned reviewers; edited text; proofread feature articles; reviewed galley proofs for
feature stories. Work appeared in each issue of the printed publication and online at
<www.infotoday.com/MMSchools>.
August 1991 to November 1995: English Composition Assistant, Quince Orchard High School,
15800 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Taught classes on the research process;
shared responsibility of managing computer lab; evaluated student compositions for syntax,
usage, and content. Coach of the school’s It’s Academic! Team and participant in school’s
mentoring program.
December 1982 to August 1991: Stayed at home with my children. Participated in countless
volunteer efforts in local school system, neighborhood, and community. Served on association
boards, presented testimony, produced directories and newsletters, coordinated large events.
January 1981 to December 1982: Research Assistant, American Institutes for Research, 1055
Thomas Jefferson Street, Washington, DC 20007. Collected and analyzed data for Youth
Advocacy Project; wrote proposals; listed as an author on two different research reports.
September 1979 to January 1981: Staff Assistant, Office of the Vice President, The White
House, Washington, DC. Assigned to Vice President Mondale’s Scheduling Office. Fielded
inquiries from the public; coordinated staff communications when the VP was traveling; wrote
responses to constituent mail in the areas of scheduling, education, veterans issues, and health.
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EDUCATION
Master of Library Science (MLS) in May 2000 from the College of Information Studies, The
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.
Graduated first in class and was faculty choice for Student Speaker at Commencement in May
2000.
Electives: Classification Theory / Database Design / Indexing Languages and Thesauri
Construction / Multimedia Information Services / Information Retrieval on the Internet / Field
Study at National Public Radio / Information Technology Policy / Regular member of not-for-
credit Digital Library Reading Group
BA with Honors in Political Science in 1979 from Barnard College (Columbia University), 2001
Broadway, New York City, NY 10027.
Select Professional Development Opportunities
American Library Association Annual Conference (Las Vegas, summer 2013)
Ex Libris Technical Seminar & Conference (Long Beach CA, July 2008)
American Library Association Annual Conference (Anaheim CA, June 2008)
Computers In Libraries Conference (Washington DC, April 2008)
Endeavour EndUser2007 Conference (Chicago, Spring 2007)
AskUsNow Training: Maryland’s 24/7 IM Reference Service (July 2006)
Endeavour EndUser2006 Conference (Chicago, Spring 2006)
CA273 Advanced Web Site Development (3.0 credit course, Spring 2005)
CAPCON training entitled “Delivering Training with Confidence” (Spring 2005)
ALA/LAMA Research Institute “Incorporating Outcomes into Library Measurement and
Assessment” (Fall 2005)
OCLC/CAPCON “Writing for the Web” (Fall 2005)
Congress of Library Directors, “Assessing Information Literacy” (Spring 2005)
“Accessible Web Pages: Designing Web Pages for Users With Special Needs (Fall 2004)
CA272 Web Site Development with XHTML (3.0 credit course, Summer 2004)
“Web Search University” Conference, Washington, DC (Fall 2003)
PUBLICATIONS
Semple, Patricia. “It’s Never to Late to Flip!” Internet@Schools vol. 20, no. 1. Jan./Feb. 2013.
Also online at <http://www.internetatschools.com/Archives/3662-Jan-Feb-2013.htm>.
Semple, Patricia. “Book Review: Research Within the Disciplines: Foundations for Reference and
Library Instruction. By Keerean, Peggy, et al.” Public Services Quarterly.
Semple, Patricia. “Book Review: Theories of Information Behavior, Ed. Karen E. Fisher” Public
Services Quarterly 2:4 (2006): 87-88.
EN101 Library Skills Workbook. Montgomery College, Rockville, MD. 2002-2006
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Semple, P., B. Allen, and A. Rose. “Developing An Educational Multimedia Digital Library:
Content Preparation, Indexing, And Usage.” Presented at EdMedia Conference 2000 in
Montreal, Canada, on June 30, 2000. <www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/>
Semple, Patricia P. “TitleWatch” Columns. MultiMedia Schools. Issues from January 1996 to
September 1998. <www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/MMStocs/MMStitletoc.html>
Semple, Patricia. “Product Review: Grammar for the Real World.” MultiMedia Schools, vol. 6, no.
2 (March /April 1999). pp. 62-63.
<www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/MMStocs/mar99toc.htm>
Semple, Patricia. “Product Review: Make a Masterpiece.” MultiMedia Schools, vol. 6, no. 1
(January/February 1999). <www.infotoday.com/MMSchools/MMStocs/jan99toc.htm>
Cohen, Larry J., Patricia P. Semple, and Robert E. Crew, Jr. “Assigned Counsel Versus Public
Defender Systems in Virginia: A Comparison of Relative Benefits.” The Defense Counsel.
Ed William F. McDonald. Beverly Hills, CA: SAGE Publications, 1983.
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL
Bullis Parent Association Grant, 2010
Montgomery College Staff Outstanding Service Award, 2008
OIT Employee of the Year Finalist, 2007
Make It Happen! Innovation Grant Recipient, Montgomery College, 2006
OIT Customer Care Award Finalist, Montgomery College, 2006
OIT Employee of the Year Finalist, Montgomery College, 2005
Merit Award, Montgomery College, 2004
OIT Customer Care Award, Montgomery College, 2003
OIT Employee of the Year Nomination, Montgomery College, 2003
Beta Phi Mu, National Honor Society for Librarians, 2000 to 2016
American Library Association, 2008 to 2015
Maryland Library Association, 2004 to 2006
Election Judge, Montgomery County Board of Elections, 2004 to 2018
National Scrabble Association, Intermediate Rank, 1994-1996
Chevy Chase Scrabble Club, member 2000-2015
National Alliance for Mental Illness, Certified Teacher of Family-To-Family classes, 2014 to 2017
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Appendix C
SELECT BOARD COMMITTEE APPLICATION SCREENING FORM
Applicant Name Requested Committee
1. TOWN CLERK REVIEW
a. Applicant is a registered Brewster voter: Yes No
b. Date confirmed
2. SELECT BOARD LIAISON RECOMMENDATION TO SELECT BOARD
a. Select Board Liaison Applicant Interview:
i. Interviewer name (Select Board Liaison):
ii. Interview date:
b. Select Board Liaison Consultation with Committee Chair:
iii. Committee Chair name:
iv. Consultation date:
v. Did Committee Chair also interview applicant? Yes No
c. Was at least 1 Brewster reference contacted: Yes No N/A
d. Select Board Liaison Recommendation:
i. Recommend appointment.
ii. Recommend appointment to other committee that is a better fit for
applicant qualifications.
iii. Recommend holding application for future opening.
iv. Not recommended.
3. SELECT BOARD ACTION
a. At a Select Board meeting held , the Applicant was appointed to
for a term ending year term.
4. NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTEE AND TOWN CLERK
a. Date notification of appointment sent to appointee and Town Clerk: