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Town of Brewster
2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
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Pond Property Planning Committee Meeting Agenda
2198 Main Street
March 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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Members:
Cindy Bingham,
Select Board
Kari Hoffmann,
Select Board
Elizabeth Taylor,
Open Space
Paul Ruchinskas,
Housing Trust
Cynthia Baran, Vice
Chair- Water
Commissioners
Chris Williams, Nat.
Resources Comm.
Al Ryone,
Recreation
Commission
Chair Doug
Wilcock, At Large
Jan Crocker, At
Large
Steve Ferris, Clerk
At Large
Katie Gregoire, At
Large
Town Staff:
Assistant Town
Manager
Donna Kalinick
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 Pond Property
Committee 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 Pond Property Committee is unable to reply but may add items presented to a future
agenda.
6. Reed Hilderbrand Consulting Team Update, Continued Brainstorming Exercise
a. MA Audubon potential proposed programming
7. Video
a. Final Cut and possible vote
b. Distribution of Video, including possible vote on press release
8. Short Term Uses of Property
a. Possible vote to proceed with temporary/ pop-up/ traveling signs as well as
requesting a building side sign at Bay Parcel.
b. Canoe/ Kayak trip with Audubon and Recreation sponsorship for 6/3 with 6/4
rain date.
c. Spring programs update
d. Guided walk working group report update.
9. Ch. 91 License Update
10. Membership Update
11. Report from Quarterly Meeting of Bay and Pond Committees
12. FYIs
13. Approval of Minutes from February 1, 2023
14. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
15. Next Meeting: April 5, 2023 at 4:00PM in person
16. Adjournment
Date Posted: Date Revised: Received by Town Clerk:
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Mass Audubon congratulates the Town of Brewster on the acquisition of the Cape Cod Sea
Camps properties on Long Pond and on Cape Cod Bay. We look forward to deepening our
relationship with Brewster in support of these special places and, in
partnership with the Brewster Conservation Trust, protect the Long Pond parcel for the benefit
of the community including open space for wildlife, nature-based public recreation,
and environmental education programming.
The purpose of this Educational Program Proposal is to provide a snapshot of what types of
programming could be offered on the Sea Camps properties by Mass Audubon for the benefit
of the community. While not comprehensive, we hope it will also serve as a reference
document for potential activities on the property that may operate in harmony with other uses
and activities of the land. It is not intended to serve in opposition to any other uses of the
property.
About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon protects more than 40,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds
and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. As Massachusetts’ largest nature
conservation nonprofit, we welcome more than a half million visitors a year to our wildlife
sanctuaries and 20 nature centers across the state which includes two nature centers (Wellfleet
Bay and Long Pasture) and six wildlife sanctuaries across the Cape Cod region. We are also
a nationally recognized environmental education leader, offering camps, school, and adult
programs that engage over 225,000 kids and adults outdoors every year.
On the Cape, our education programming includes deep dives into natural history for adult
learners, community events, public lectures, family programs, a nature preschool, and a
summer day camp. Mass Audubon Cape Cod educators also work closely with school districts
from Provincetown to Falmouth to provide high quality nature-based environmental education,
connecting students and teachers to local habitats and wildlife, as well as conservation and
climate change initiatives. Much of our programming is offered free-of-charge to local
schools, while discounts and financial aid offer Cape residents access to high quality day camp
programming during the summer months.
Community engagement and inclusive access to nature are both important objectives of Mass
Audubon’s Action Agenda that are also echoed in the Town of Brewster’s early vision for the
Cape Cod Sea Camps parcels. These objectives will drive the design and implementation of
programs that meet the needs of Brewster community members of all ages, backgrounds and
abilities.
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Mass Audubon and Brewster
Mass Audubon Cape Cod has deep roots working within Brewster. The education team has
engaged Brewster school children in multi-session programming for over 25 years by
offering natural history and environmental education classroom lessons and field trips.
In recent years, Mass Audubon has conducted increasing amounts of environmental
programming in Brewster. In particular, we already have had a strong partnership with the
Brewster schools and Brewster Conservation Trust. We work with the town’s teachers, science
coordinator, and administrators to provide free classroom lessons for all the students at both
Stony Brook and Eddy Elementary, complemented by outdoor field investigations in the
schoolyards and on Brewster Conservation Trust owned parcels.
Brewster’s beautiful beaches and open space have also been destinations for Mass Audubon’s
adult field trips and college workshops focusing on everything from birds to sea turtles to
coastal erosion and freshwater wetlands, as well as guided kayak trips on the local ponds. Many
Brewster children also attend the summer day camp held at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife
Sanctuary. The Cape Cod Sea Camps parcels offer the exciting potential to host a similar style
nature camp for local children.
Our staff are also part of the Brewster community as residents whose children attend Stony and
Eddy Elementary schools, participate in Brewster Recreation Department and walk our beloved
nature trails maintained by the Town and Brewster Conservation Trust. For example, the
current Education Manager for the Cape Region grew up in West Brewster, attended Brewster
and Nauset schools and has now returned to Brewster to raise her sons and lead the
educational initiatives in Mass Audubon’s Cape Cod Region. Brewster is more than just where
we offer programs to different audiences, it is our home and our community.
Nature-based Recreation and Education Opportunities
The Sea Camps parcels are valuable in so many ways—including the opportunities they afford
for all ages to engage with the natural world through exploration and learning about the unique
natural habitats of Cape Cod. Below is a description of possible programming Mass
Audubon could deliver, along with the simple infrastructure needs to make it possible.
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While we focus primarily upon the Long Pond parcel in this document, we do recognize the
tremendous opportunities and potential for partnerships at the Bay parcel, as well. We
welcome an opportunity to be a part of and support your community’s vision for both sites. In
regards to Long Pond, the area of that parcel that is of interest for Mass Audubon programming
is the south west corner of the property (see red circle area in Photo 2), loosely defined as from
the smaller beach by the existing lifeguard stand along the shore to the rustic American Camp
Association (ACA) accredited cabins and nearby fire pit.
This area was previously accredited by ACA for CCSC’s use in camp, making it an ideal setting for
Mass Audubon programming and separating it from the larger swimming beach.
With the programming rights to use this area for educational programming during the months
of July and August and less frequent use in the offseason, we hope to provide nature-based
programs to a wide audience based on existing fee-based structures that include reduced rates
and financial aid for local children.
In addition, the Bay parcel provides many other opportunities for group and adult programs
such as Mass Audubon’s Cape Cod Natural History Conference as well as buildings and facilities
designed for ACA accredited camp which could quickly and easily be fitted for a Mass Audubon
Day Camp.
Photo 1 Long Pond Parcel Photo 2 Area of Program Interest
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Natural History Programs
Long Pond Parcel
With rights to use the above-mentioned area of the property (red circle in Photo 2)
and the minimal investment of a small trail network, portable toilets, annual road grading, and
limited parking access, Mass Audubon educators could use the Long Pond parcel for birding and
other natural history walks as well as part of our multi day adult field school and naturalist
certificate programs focused on natural history and conservation topics for residents and non-
residents.
With use of the existing kayak racks adjacent to the ACA cabins, Mass Audubon could offer
guided kayaking and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) programs during the summer and shoulder
seasons. These programs utilize watercraft to observe and study birds, ecology, conservation
and natural history of the area.
Bay Parcel
Given the infrastructure at the bayside parcel, we can envision many uses that would enhance
community engagement including a small, volunteer-run nature center designed for all ages. If
existing dorm bunkhouses are maintained by the town, Mass Audubon’s off Cape (and some
local) school, college and group audiences could make use of these for fee based overnight
housing. If meeting space is maintained by the town, Mass Audubon Educators could host
workshops, lectures and events such as the Cape Cod Natural History Conference.
Nature Day Camps
For more than 60 years, Mass Audubon camps have provided children with a memorable
summer experience at 18 camps across the state. At Mass Audubon's summer camp programs,
children spend time outdoors, discover the natural world, meet new friends, play
noncompetitive games and have fun! All our camps are American Camp Association (ACA)
Accredited as leaders in the camp industry. As illustrated by the discounts and financial aid
offered Cape residents for our day camp in Wellfleet, we are committed to making high
quality camp programming accessible for local families financially and by working with local
partners.
Photo 3. Kayak rack and smaller Long Pond
beach adjacent to ACA cabins
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Long Pond Parcel
With rights to use a small section of the property (red circle photo 2), the ability to self-contain
that specific area of the property to maintain ACA security and safety standards for campers,
and an approved parent pick up and drop off area, Mass
Audubon could utilize the four existing accredited cabins (photo 4) to
meet ACA facility requirements for a 30-camper summer day program focused on natural
history and nature play. Mass Audubon is interested in working further with Brewster
Recreation to provide complimentary programming to the Brewster Rec Summer Program
(example: afternoon session at Long Pond bused from Brewster Rec at end of morning
programming).
The ability to use the existing lifeguard stand of the
smaller beach (see photo 4) and potentially some of the
existing dock structures would allow the camp to have
a limited waterfront program in addition to nature
programming.
Based on previous use by the Cape Cod Sea Camps (CCSC),
Mass Audubon could explore the possibility of
providing rustic, seasonal housing accommodations for
a camp director in one of the existing structures. These
uses could be established with limited off grid green
energy (small refrigerator for medicines, laptop for camp
documents etc.), trucking in potable water, porta potties
and satellite phones as established by CCSC use prior.
If the town were to consider bringing in water, phone or electricity to the adjacent beach area
Mass Audubon could make use of those amenities for this section of the property. Shoulder
season use of the ACA cabin area could include family fireside programs, teen camping trips and
adult programming warm up space.
See Figure 1 below for a sample of how a summer program schedule might play out at the Long
Pond parcel.
Photo 4. Life guard stand at smaller
Long Pond beach
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Figure 1: Sample Summer Program Calendar for Long Pond Program Area
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00-3:00
Day Camp
9:00-3:00
Day Camp
9:00-3:00
Day Camp
9:00-3:00
Day Camp
7:00pm
Family
Fireside
9:00-3:00
Day Camp
6:00pm
Afternoon
bird watch
by Kayak
7-9:00am
Sunrise Bird
Watch SUP
6:00pm
Afternoon
bird watch
by Kayak
7-9:00am
Sunrise Bird
Watch by
SUP
Bay Parcel
Based on the existing American Camp Association structures as well as seasonal onsite staff
housing, Mass Audubon educators could run a small to medium day camp focused on natural
history and nature free play out of the bay campus with minimal modifications as the entirety
of the site was established to be ACA accredited. In the event that Brewster Recreation moves
to the property, we would be excited to work with them to either coexist and/or to provide
science and nature instruction to the Brewster Rec Summer Program model.
Photos 5. Photo 6. American Camp Association Accredited Cabins at Long Pond Parcel
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Partnership Programs in the Community
Long Pond Parcel
With the maintenance of a bus turn around, Mass Audubon educators can begin to bring
Stonybrook and Eddy School students as an additional field trip to study the natural history of
kettle ponds (Long Pond is a kettle pond—a globally rare ecosystem) and conservation success
stories. Mass Audubon already has a strong presence in both schools but time and grant
funding would be needed to bus the students to this location.
Mass Audubon can use
this opportunity to strengthen its
connection with the Brewster community
by developing adult programming in
collaboration with current and new potential
partners (Brewster Conservation
Trust, Association to Preserve Cape
Cod, Brewster Ponds Coalition, and the Cape
Cod Museum of Natural History). These
programs would provide in depth and fun
educational opportunities for adult residents
on Brewster specific natural history,
pond ecology and other conservation topics.
We could also reach out to current and
potential local partners about the ability to add
value to their work by running programming with their audiences at this location. Examples
include Brewster Recreation department outdoor club and vacation week camps, Brewster
Pond Coalition school programming and Nauset Youth Alliance afterschool care for local
students.
While not an exhaustive list, this document outlines many of the exciting programming
opportunities and tangible benefits to the community that Mass Audubon expertise and
experience could bring to these Brewster Town Properties. We look forward to working with
municipal leaders, town residents, and volunteer committees as they determine how best to
make Brewster’s vision for the Cape Cod Sea Camps properties a reality.
Photo 7. Fire pit adjacent to ACA cabin area
208 S. Great Road · Lincoln, MA 01773 · 781-259-9500 · fax 781-259-8899 · massaudubon.org
September 28, 2022
Mr. Peter Lombardi, Town Administrator
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Peter,
On behalf of Mass Audubon, I am providing this letter reiterating our pledge of $1.5 million to
support the Town of Brewster in the protection of the Long Pond parcel of the former Cape Cod
Sea Camps.
I am also pleased to share that Mass Audubon now has raised all of the $1.5 million pledged
towards this project.
Conservation of this property remains a high priority for Mass Audubon due to it being one of
the largest remaining undeveloped properties on the Cape. It is ecologically significant with a
section of coastal plain pond shoreline being a globally rare ecosystem. This land is also within
the Zone 2 drinking water protection zone for three different public drinking water wells, and is
thus very important to protecting the town of Brewster’s drinking water.
In exchange for this pledge, Mass Audubon expects the following:
• Holding a joint (co-held) Conservation Restriction (CR) with the Brewster Conservation
Trust that protects the land’s natural conservation values.
• Inclusion of affirmative rights in that CR for Mass Audubon to host educational programs
for the public and schoolchildren, as well as a nature camp for children.
The above stipulations are stated with the understanding that the Town is considering multiple
other uses for the land such as affordable housing or active recreation. We recognize that the
Town of Brewster has other urgent needs such as the very real affordable housing crisis. Other
uses like these can be accommodated in a complementary way such that they do not significantly
diminish the land’s conservation values.
We also respect that the Town is going through an extensive public master planning process and
that the Town cannot commit to the above contingencies until that process is complete.
Given this, we would anticipate that the transfer of funds from Mass Audubon to the Town
would occur after these above stipulations are assured. We would thus plan to make the transfer
208 S. Great Road · Lincoln, MA 01773 · 781-259-9500 · fax 781-259-8899 · massaudubon.org
of funds to the Town for this project at the recording of a CR with affirmative rights to Mass
Audubon as previously described.
We remain enthusiastic supporters of conservation of this land and look forward to seeing the
results of the Town’s master planning process.
Sincerely,
David J. O’Neill
President
Mass Audubon
C: 202-365-3703
doneill@massaudubon.org
cc: Amy Henderson, Brewster Conservation Trust
DRAFT – Town Webpage Update of PPPC activities and video (a QR code on the
video and public displays will take you to the Town Webpage entitled “Cape Cod
Sea Camps Properties”)
The Town is currently facilitating a public engagement process inviting input from all
residents about potential future uses. To this end, the Select Board created two new
advisory committees, consisting of 11 Brewster residents with diverse backgrounds. These
committees are responsible for identifying existing conditions; developing short-term public
access plans; assembling a public engagement strategy to ensure broad community input;
identifying and evaluating potential partner organizations; and developing comprehensive
long-term plans for Town Meeting consideration.
The landscape architect firm Reed Hilderbrand was hired in November 2022 to provide
expert support and design guidance to the committees as the Town plans future uses of the
properties.
The Pond Property Planning Committee (PPPC) has been meeting monthly since April 2022. The
Committee has been discussing opportunities for future public access to the property. Currently, there
is unfortunately no formal parking on the property. The former Cape Cod Sea Camps transported kids
to the site via bus during camp season. While safe and appropriate access is being determined, the PPPC
is debuting a new video, “Introducing the Pond Property” providing a virtual tour of the beautiful 66-
acre parcel from Route 137 to the shores of Long Pond. You can view the video here.
The Brewster Recreation Department in partnership with Mass Audubon will be offering kayak tours to
the shore of the Pond Property on June 3rd, rain date June 4th. Space is limited and registration is
required. Please go to the Brewster Recreation Department page for more information. Additional low
impact activities are being planned.
The Pond Property Planning Committee looks forward to the public engagement workshops which will
be held in Spring 2023 in partnership with the Reed Hilderbrand team. We welcome comments or
questions about the property to PPPC@brewster-ma.gov
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Donna Kalinick
From:Doug <dougw_96@comcast.net>
Sent:Monday, February 20, 2023 4:25 PM
To:Donna Kalinick; Cindy Baran
Subject:Fwd: APCC's Natural Resources Assessment Report
Hi, Donna. Elizabeth sent this to me and I am forwarding it along so that it can be included in the FYI part of the agenda.
Thanks,
Doug
Begin forwarded message:
From: Elizabeth Taylor <etaylor@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: APCC's Natural Resources Assessment Report
Date: February 17, 2023 at 5:19:02 PM EST
To: Doug Wilcock <dougw_96@comcast.net>
Hi Doug,
Don Keeran just sent this to me from APCC.
Have a great weekend!
elizabeth
Sent on my Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
APCC’s New Report Issues an Urgent Call for Increased Protections of
Natural Resources
Historic development patterns on Cape Cod have fragmented and diminished critical
habitats, impacted drinking water supplies, and degraded freshwater and marine water
quality. If Cape Cod continues to follow existing growth trends, the Cape’s environmental
problems will only get worse.
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Hanging in the Balance: An Urgent Call for
Protecting Cape Cod’s Natural Resources is
a report by APCC that provides a
comprehensive analysis of key natural
resources on Cape Cod. The report examines
past and present impacts to natural resources,
current threats, case studies, and
recommended actions that promote
protection, preservation and restoration of the
region’s most important resource areas.
Our marine waters, freshwater ponds and wetlands, groundwater, iconic natural
landscapes and critical habitats are still under assault by the same land use practices that
have failed us in the past. With only an estimated 14 percent of the Cape’s land
remaining as undeveloped and unprotected, the actions we take now to protect what we
have left will decide what kind of Cape Cod our future generations will inherit. It’s
imperative that we protect our remaining natural resource areas and seriously rethink
where and how we choose to grow.
Technical assistance in preparing the report was provided by Horsley Witten Group. The report is
an accompaniment to Grow Smart Cape Cod, a project by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod
and the Housing Assistance Corporation that identifies areas where natural resource protection
are a priority and areas most suitable for housing production. Funding was provided by
Barnstable County and its Economic Development Council License Plate Grant Program through
the Cape Cod Commission.
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Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Office of:
Select Board
Town Manager
MINUTES OF THE POND PROPERTY PLANNING COMMITTEE
DATE: February 1, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm
PLACE: Remote Participation
PARTICIPANTS: Chair Doug Wilcock, Cindy Bingham, Kari Hoffmann, Elizabeth Taylor, Cynthia Baran, Chris
Williams, Jan Crocker, Steve Ferris, Donna Kalinick, Amy Henderson, Ann Weirich, Tino Kamarck, Melissa
Lowe; Reed Hilderbrand Representatives: Elizabeth Randall, Madeleine Aronson
Mike Gradone joined the meeting at 4:30pm
ABSENT: Katie Gregoire
Call to Order, Declaration of a Quorum, Meeting Participation Statement, and Recording Statement
Chair Wilcock called the meeting to order at 4:00pm and declared a quorum. Chair Wilcock read the meeting
and recording statements.
Public Announcements and Comment
None
Reed Hilderbrand Consulting Team Update, Short Brainstorming Exercise, and potential forum discussion
Elizabeth Randall provided an update in which she stated that site analysis is in full swing, and they have
started to gather the ecological assessments. Additionally, building analysis and inventory for both parcels
has begun. There continues to be a review of programming and the continuation of the discovery process,
gathering and casting as broad a net as possible to be sure that when we get into planning, we have a good
base.
Madeleine Aronson presented a brainstorming list:
• Waterfront
o Beach Access, Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing/SUP, Sailing and Boat Storage
▪ Members of the committee shared their feedback and provided comments.
• Passive Recreation and Conservation
o Walking trails (potentially connect to Long Pond Woodlands), Educational trails and signage,
Biking (general access and/or biking trails), conservation areas, and suggested Audubon
programs.
▪ It was suggested that a Conservation Restriction should be listed.
• Building Program
o Seasonal camp housing, storage, nature center
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Office of:
Select Board
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• Housing
o Affordable community housing, municipal housing (policemen, firemen, etc.), seasonal
workforce housing
• Other
o Long term integrated water management, cell tower on Municipal land
Ms. Randall from Reed Hilderbrand noted that this is a documentation of all possibilities and as we continue
through the process the list will be edited and reduced. Members shared additional ideas for potential
programming. All items on this list will be evaluated and determined if and where these programs are best
suited. Ms. Kalinick noted that the authority to determine the Conservation Restriction is with the Brewster
Select Board.
• Potential Program – Other Potentials
o Town Managed
▪ Picnic area/ boat mooring or launch/ connection to other points on Long Pond/ Cross
Country Skiing/Snow Shoeing
o Partner Managed
▪ Brewster Recreation Department/ Cultural Council/MA Audubon/Brewster
Conservation Trust/ Association to Preserve Cape Cod/ Brewster Ponds Coalition/
Habitat for Humanity/Cape Cod Museum of Natural History/ Nauset Youth Alliance/
Schools/ University/Research Partnerships
o Potential Interim Uses
▪ Guided kayak trips and ecology trips/ Plein Air painting on site/ Kids’ nature art event/
Interim use partnerships/ trail walks/Recreation Department/ Educational programs
Ms. Randall shared that in the long-term scenario, we will be complying with the current regulatory
environment and not proposing to build in the wetland buffer. Member Hoffmann noted that all potential
uses are in a controlled environment.
Ms. Randall reviewed next steps, which will be to determine the first public in person community forum
where various findings and information will be shared about the existing sites and conditions. The
Committees will review this information before the public forum.
Video
a. Fourth Cut (presented by Kari Hoffmann and Jan Crocker)
The video was played for the Committee, who then provided their feedback, suggestions, and
comments on the video. It was suggested that the Committee members names and a committee
email address will be added to the video.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Short Term Uses of Property
a. Possible vote to proceed with temporary/ pop-up/ traveling signs as well as requesting a building
side sign at Bay Parcel
Member Williams noted that we are now looking at mobile, short-term exhibits. A 3-panel tabletop
exhibit with content that has already been approved by the Committee. Member Williams suggests
that two of these are created. Assign one to the Town Hall and/or Library and the other for different
events. For a temporary display at the Bay property is to purchase 3x4 banners, this idea will be
presented to the Bay Property Planning Committee. The total costs for these exhibits should be
under $2,000. Member Williams noted that he will coordinate with the consultants to make sure we
are heading in the right direction in communicating with the public.
Member Williams moved to negate the vote previously taken to provide a permanent wayside exhibit.
Member Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Member Bingham-yes, Member Hoffmann-yes,
Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes, Member Williams-yes, Member Crocker-yes, Chair Wilcock-yes. The
vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
Member Williams moved to create two mobile tabletop exhibits and one temporary outside display to
promote the Pond Property. Member Baran second. A roll call vote was taken. Member Bingham-yes,
Member Hoffmann-yes, Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes, Member Williams-yes, Member Crocker-
yes, Chair Wilcock-yes. The vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
b. Canoe / Kayak trip- Vote to approve canoe/kayak trip with Audubon and Recreation sponsorship
for 6/3 with 6/4 rain date
Mike Gradone reviewed the canoe/kayak trip details. Registration details will be available on the
Recreation Department website in the next two weeks.
Member Williams moved to approve the canoe/kayak trip with Audubon and Recreation sponsorship with
for June 3rd with June 4th rain date. Member Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Member Bingham-
yes, Member Hoffmann-yes, Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes, Member Williams-yes, Member
Crocker-yes, Chair Wilcock-yes. The vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
c. Spring programs- Vote to approve use of pond property as part of Recreation Department Spring
vacation program
Mike Gradone noted the plan is to partner with Mass Audubon for April vacation for an educational
program. Children will be on the Bay property one day and the Pond property on another day. The
Council on Aging will be providing a van to shuttle the children.
Chair Wilcock moved to approve the Spring School vacation program. Member Bingham second. A roll call
vote was taken. Member Bingham-yes, Member Hoffmann-yes, Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes,
Member Williams-yes, Member Crocker-yes, Chair Wilcock-yes. The vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
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Office of:
Select Board
Town Manager
d. Guided walk working group report update
Member Baran shared the following updates:
o Request for use of the Council on Aging vans.
o Possibility to have the guide on the bus to provide background of the property.
o Recreation will sponsor the walks and set up the registration.
o Schedule will be to have some walks in late Spring/early Summer and/or Summer into early
Fall on Saturdays with two trips a day.
o Looking to have potential specific targeted walks with different age groups and topics. Group
size should be kept to 15-20. The working group will reach out to partners for guide
volunteers.
o Working group will need to meet on site to determine trail routes and lengths.
Draft copy of PPPC Town report- Possible vote on report, subject to editing.
Chair Wilcock recommended one small edit on the draft copy.
Member Hoffmann moved to approve the draft copy of the Pond Property Planning Committee’s Town
Report with any edits. Member Bingham second. A roll call vote was taken. Member Bingham-yes, Member
Hoffmann-yes, Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes, Member Williams-yes, Member Crocker-yes, Chair
Wilcock-yes. The vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
Discussion on description of property as parcel/ property
Chair Wilcock noted that the charge that the Select Board approved was the Pond Property.
Membership Update
Chair Wilcock noted that Paul Ruchinskas is resigning from the committee and Hal Minis is resigning as a
liaison from the Vision Planning Committee. Chair Wilcock thanked them for their work on this committee
and their work for the Town.
FYIs
Chair Wilcock noted the two following items.
• Housing Assistance and APCC made a presentation to the Select Board, no action was taken. Will not
be part of the discovery or the planning process. Additional information is in the packet.
• Online Ethics training needs to be completed.
Approval of Minutes from January 4, 2023
Chair Wilcock noted one small grammar mistake. Member Bingham moved to accept the minutes for
January 4, 2023 as amended. Member Williams second. A roll call vote was taken. Member Bingham-yes,
Member Hoffmann-yes, Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes, Member Williams-yes, Member Crocker-
yes, Chair Wilcock-yes. The vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
www.brewster-ma.gov
PPPC 2.01.23 www.brewster-ma.gov Page 5 of 5
Office of:
Select Board
Town Manager
Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
None
Next Meetings
March 1, 2023 at 4:00pm in person
Adjournment
Member Bingham moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:06pm. Member Baran second. A roll call vote was
taken. Member Bingham-yes, Member Hoffmann-yes, Member Taylor- yes, Member Baran-yes, Member
Williams-yes, Member Crocker-yes, Chair Wilcock-yes. The vote was 7-Yes, 0-No.
Respectfully submitted by
Erika Mawn, Executive Assistant to Town Administration
Approved on:
Accompanying Documents in the Public Packet: Agenda, draft town report, committee charge, brainstorming information, facility use
form, resignation letters