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A. Invitation to Selectmen from Orleans to participate in 4"' of July parade
B. Resignation from Marc Fontaine for the Golf Commission
C. Resignation from Elliott Carr for the Community Preservation Committee
D. Update on legal review of Board of Health proposed regulations to restrict the
sale and use of tobacco products
E. Copy of letter to MA DEP from Jim & Suzanne Bergeron, re; Breakwater project
F. Copy of letter to Mr. Joel Richards from Victor Staley, re; order of demolition for
19 Muskrat Lane
G. PRIM Board April 2015 update
H. PRIM April 2015 account statement
I. FY16 Veteran's Services assessment
J. April 23, 2015 Recycling Commission meeting minutes
K. Copy of letter to MA DEP from Beverly Biondi, re; Breakwater project
FYI--June 1, 2015
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Orleans 2015 Fourth of July Celebration
May 23, 2015 ,
Brewster Selectboard 00000
Brewster Town Off ices
2189 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Dear Brewster Selectboard,
The Orleans 4t" of July Celebration Committee would like to
invite you to participate in the Orleans 4t" of July Parade to be
held at 10:OOAM on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Your service to your
community is greatly appreciated and we would be honored if you
would accept this invitation. Should you choose to participate you
should arrive at the Orleans Elementary School by 9:30am.
Thank you for considering this request. We will contact you soon
as to your decision.
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Orleans 4th of July Celebration Committee ;,.;; ISI ("11
ane Peno, Co Chair
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J, Marc Fontaine
357 Blueberry Pond Drive
Brewster, MA 02631
Board of Selectmen:
Please use this correspondence as my resignation from the Golf Commission effective June 30, 2015.
Respectfully,
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. Marc Fontaine
cc:Anne O'Connell
Mark O'Brien
Susan Broderick
From: Elizabeth Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 5:06 PM
To: Pat Hughes; Susan Broderick
Subject: FW: Community Preservation Committee
From: Paul Ruchinskas rmailtomiruch@comcast.net)
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 6:59 PM
To: Elizabeth Taylor; Jeanne Boehm
Subject: Fwd: Community Preservation Committee
FYI.
Begin forwarded inessage:
From: "Elliott Carr"<e11iottcarr007 cc.amaiLcom>
Date:April 23, 2015 1:27:15 PM EDT
To: "Charles Sumner"<CSUM NERna.brewster-mamov>,"'Paul Ruchinskas"' <oiruch ftomcast.net>, "Donna Moberg"
<dmob e raOtown.b rewste r.ma.u s>
Subject: Community Preservation Committee
Charlie—After serving, I believe since the inception of the Community Preservation Committee, the time has
come for me to resign and make way for a new member with fresh ideas.
I have enjoyed my service on the Committee and believe the CPC has in fact lived up to its purpose by
undertaking many purchases which have in fact "preserved" facets of the Town's character we all treasure.
It has been a pleasure working with so many wonderful people.
Elliott
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Sarah A.Turano-Flores
Direct Line: (508)790-5477
Fax: (508)771-8079
E-mail: sturano-florcs@nutter.com
May 18, 2015
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Nance Ellis Ice
Health Director
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Re: Review of Brewster Rej2ulations Restrictinp-the Sale and Use of Tobacco.
Products &Nicotine Delivery Products
Dear Ms. Ice:
In late 2013, we were asked to review proposed Board of Health Regulations to govern
the Sale and Use of Tobacco Products &Nicotine Delivery Products ("Regulations"), which
would replace existing regulations adopted on July 12, 2012. By letter dated January 6, 2014, we
concluded that the Board of Health has the authority to adopt regulations of the type proposed in
the draft Regulations, except that the Regulations cannot limit the sale of cigarette rolling papers
in a manner stricter than set forth in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 270, Section 6A. We
also provided suggested edits to the draft Regulations. At the time, however, the Board decided
to postpone Ru-ther action until after the courts weighed in on the constitutionality of such
Regulations. At its meeting on March 18, 2014, the Board voted to table the proposed
Regulations and revisit the issue in March of 2015. The Board has asked us to provide an update
as to the status of similar regulations that have passed in Massachusetts and throughout the
United States.
Since January of last year, the issue of raising the minimum age to purchase cigarettes
and other tobacco products has received national attention. Last spring, Colorado and
Washington made headlines when attempting to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco to
21. While the proposal in Colorado was ultimately rejected, Washington is still considering the
legislation. Likewise, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. are considering similar bills proposed
earlier this year, and Hawaii is currently considering a sweeping proposal that will raise the
minimum smoking age to 21.
While no state-wide increase to the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products has
gone into effect yet, as of April 24, 2015, 64 localities in 7 states have raised the minimum legal
sale age for tobacco products to 21. See Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids fact sheet, attached
for your reference. According to the fact sheet, the majority of the municipalities are located in
Massachusetts, including the Town of Yarmouth. No other Cape municipality has passed a
similar measure.
NUTTER MCCLENNEN & FISH LLP e ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1471 Iyannough Road ^ P.O. Box 1630 - Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601-1630, 508-790-5400 � Fax: 508-771-8079
www.nutter.com
Nancy Ellis Ice 1461
May 18, 2015
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Notably, these regulations increasing the minimum age to purchase tobacco products
have not yet been challenged on constitutional grounds (but they can be challenged at any time).
An example of a health regulation that was recently invalidated on constitutional grounds is the
New York City regulation that prohibited the sale of more than 16 ounces of soda. In that case,
the court found that the regulation violated the principle of separation of powers and that the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene had exceeded the scope of its regulatory authority.
See New York Statewide Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Cottntterce v New York City Dept. of
Health &. 11ental Hygiene, 23 NY3d 681 (2014). As set forth in our previous letter, however,
there is extensive case law involving the general authority of Massachusetts local boards of
health to promulgate regulations governing the sale and use of tobacco. See, e.g., Atnerican
Lithuanian Naturalization Club v. Bd. of Health of Athol, 446 Mass. 310 (2006); Tri-Nel
Management, Inc. v. Bd. of Health of Barnstable, 433 Mass. 217 (2001); Take Five Vending, Ltd.
v. Torun ofProvincetown, 415 Mass. 701 (1993). Massachusetts is not alone in this regard.
Courts nationwide have addressed constitutional challenges to health regulations and found them
to be constithrtional. See American Lithuanian Naturalization Club, supra; Plescia v. Prince
George's County, 2008 WL 8218099 (Md.Cir.Ct.) (Trial Order) (where, in 2008, a county
ordinance in Maryland that prohibited the sale of cigars in packages of less than five was
challenged in court on four grounds: (1) Violation of the Home Rule Amendment to the State
Constitution; (2) Preemption under Maryland law; (3) Violation of due process rights; and (4)
Denial of equal protection under the laws; all of these arguments were rejected by the trial court
in its decision upholding the ordinance as a lawfirl exercise of authority).
Ultimately, we remain of the opinion that the passage of such a regulation would be
authorized by Massachusetts General Laws, and would also be constitutional under the
Massachusetts and United States Constitution.Nevertheless, the status quo has not changed since
the Board last reviewed this issue. Courts have still not weighed in on the issue and
municipalities on Cape have been slow to adopt"under 21" regulations. Thus, in weighing its
decision as to whether to pass the regulation at this time, the risk benefit analysis rernains the
same. Although preventing young persons under the age of 21 from purchasing cigarettes is
undoubtedly a benefit to the public health, the benefit is somewhat limited at present because
neighboring towns have yet to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products, and
therefore Brewster youth can still purchase cigarettes relatively easily. Moreover, because the
Courts have yet to weigh in on the issue, we cannot say the situation has changed since the last
time the Board reviewed the matter and decided to wait to see whether similar regulations would
be upheld on constitutional grounds, or until adjacent municipalities pass similar regulations.
Nancy Ellis Ice
May 18, 2015
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This concludes our update regarding this issue. Please do not hesitate to contact me
should you have any further questions. Thank you.
Sincerely,
1
Sarah A. Turano-Flores
cc: Lemuel Skidmore, Chair, Board of Health
Charles L. Sumner, Town Administrator
Board of Health
Board of Selectmen
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LOCALITIES THAT HAVE RAISED THE MINIMUM LEGAL SALE AGE
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As of April 24, 2015, at least 64 localities in 7 states have raised the minimum legal sale age for tobacco
products to 21.
1 Healdsburg CA 33 Montague MA
2 Hawaii County HI 34 Needham MA
3 Evanston IL 35 Newton MA
4 Acton MA 36 Norwood MA
5 Andover MA 37 Reading MA
6 Arlington MA 38 Salem MA
7 Ashland MA 39 Saugus MA
8 Belmont MA 40 Scituate MA
9 Braintree MA 41 Sharon MA
10 Bridgewater MA 42 Sherborn MA
11 Brimfield MA 43 Southboro MA
12 Brookline MA 44 South Hadley MA
13 Cambridge MA 45 Stoneham MA
14 Canton MA 46 Wakefield MA
15 Concord MA 47 Waltham MA
16 Dedham MA 48 Watertown MA
17 Dover MA 49 Wayland MA
18 Duxbury MA 50 Wellesley MA
19 Foxboro MA 51 Westford MA
20 Framingham MA 52 Westwood MA
21 Greenfield MA 53 Winchester MA
22 Hatfield MA 54 Yarmouth MA
23 Hudson MA 55 Columbia MO
24 Hull MA 56 Bogota NJ
25 Lanesborough MA 57 Englewood NJ
26 Lawrence MA 58 Sayreville NJ
27 Leverett MA 59 Teaneck NJ
28 Lincoln MA 60 Princeton NJ
29 Malden MA 61 Highland Park NJ
30 Medway MA 62 Garfield NJ
31 Melrose MA 63 New York City NY
32 Milton MA 64 Suffolk County NY
1400 1 Street NW• Suite 1200 • Washington, DC 20005
Phone (202) 296-5469 • Fax(202) 296-5427 • www.tobaccafreekids.org
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Jim and Suzanne Bergeron
61The Tides Court
Brewster, MA 02631
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Cell phone:410.913.0973
Email address: iI)ergerai7@ft.newyorklife.corrn
May 18, 2015
Mr.James Mahala
Massachusetts DEP
Southeast Regional Office
20 Riverside Drive,
Lakeville, MA 02347
Dear Mr. Mahala:
As homeowners whose property abuts the Breakwater-Landing parking lot, we would like to express our
opposition to the proposed artificial dune construction on that site. Over the past S years of property
ownership we have seen storms come and go each year. Sometimes there is a lot of beach erosion and
sometimes the parking lot has held up with little help from the Town. It does not seem that the
construction of this artificial dune will have much lasting effect improving the current size and
enjoyment of the public beach at Breakwater Landing.
What we do see as a result of the addition of this dune is a severely limited access to the Bay view being
enjoyed by many year round Town residents who drive to the Landing in all sorts of weather to view the
Bay while they eat their breakfast or lunch or just have their morning coffee from the warmth and
protection of their vehicles.These include tradesmen, residents living inland from the Bay and elderly
retirees with limited mobility. It would be a shame for these people to lose this enjoyment on the hope
that beach erosion will be significantly changed from what it is now.There is no proof that this resiliency
project will be better than what we have now.
The local bylaw is supposed to promote "aesthetics"defined as"the natural scenery and appearance of
any resource area visually accessible to the public."The public comment was to the effect that beach
visitation by vehicle was an activity long enjoyed by people of the Town, including those who are
challenged; the local bylaw is supposed to promote historic values. Historically, those people with
limited mobility have enjoyed the right to view the beach and Bay at Breakwater parking lot.The
construction of this artificial dune will change all that.
Because there are no guarantees that this will solve the erosion probiems and it has been stated that
the new dune will have to be maintained,to what extent and additional cost remains unknown,we
question the need to move forward with this project at all.
Thank you for considering our objections.
Respectively yours,
Jirh and Suzanne Berger n
Cc: Chris Miller
Conservation Commission
Board of Selectmen
Duane P Landreth, Esq.
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May 20, 2015
Mr, Joel L. Richards, Trustee Caliber Mortgage Company
Cordins Trust Customer Service
6114 LaSalle Avenue #494 13801 Wireless Way
Oakland, CA 94611 Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Re: 19 Muskrat Lane, Identified on Assessors Map 103 Lot 9 (Former Map 9 Lot 3)
Dear Mr, Richards:
On February 3, 2015 1 sent you an order pursuant to Massachusetts State Building Code Section 116 to make
the building, located on your property noted above, safe by removing the severely damaged portion and
securing the remainder of the building, To date you have taken no corrective action relative to your damaged
property and therefore I must consider this a refusal to act upon the February 3, 2015 order to make this
building safe.
Accordingly I have appointed a Board of Survey pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143 Section
8 to conduct a survey of your property noted above and to develop a written report of their findings. Attached
please find a copy of the Board of Survey's report on the remains of the building on your property noted above.
After a detailed analysis of the precarious nature of the remainder of this building relative in its location to a
public beach and abutting properties, the Board of Survey recommends the immediate and complete removal
of this building.
Based upon this report I hereby order you to cause the complete demolition of this building, remove all
resulting debris and bring this lot to a level and uniform grade. This so ordered work shall be completed by
May 29, 2015 or action will be initiated as described in Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143 Section 9. If
the Town of Brewster takes action to demolish this unsafe building the costs and charges incurred shall
constitute a debt due the Town of Brewster. Furthermore, if you fail to act by the May 29, 2015 date you may
be levied fines as outlined in both Massachusetts General Law Chapter 143 Section 9 and the Brewster Zoning
Bylaw Article X. Person(s) performing the demolition work shall obtain a demolition permit from the Building
Department and receive work authority from the Brewster Conservation Commission. The contact person for
the Conservation Commission is James Gallagher, Conservation Administrator at 508-896-3701 Ext. 1124 and
jgallagher@ brewster-ma.gov.
I would urge you to take corrective action prior to May 29, 2015 for the sake of public safety.
Sinc rely,
Victor E. Staley
Building Commissioner
Enclosure Sent via Regular and Certified Mail
cc: Board of Selectmen Jim Gallagher, Conservation Administrator
Charles Sumner, Town Administrator Chris Miller, Natural Resources Director
Robert Moran, Fire Chief
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1657 Main Street
�^ Brewster, MA 02631
Phone 508-896-7018 Fax 50$-8960-5-yV��i Rvone��
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TO: Building Commissioner Victor Staley
FROM; Fire Chief Moran
DATE: May 11, 2615 '
RE: 19 Muskrat Lane Parcel ID 163-9-0 B�UI 1LDM rr
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On April 29, 2015 1 visited the above identified property as a member of the Brewster Board of
Survey to determine the structural stability of the dwelling and existing hazardous conditions at
the property. Other individuals present included Building Commissioner Victor Staley, Fire
Prevention Captain Peter Rubel, Brewster resident Elbert Ulshoeffer (Board of Survey member)
and Don Poole a licensed surveyor and Board of Survey member. As the chosen Chairman I am
submitting the following report on the conditions found.
Introduction
The structure in question is a one-story wood frame private dwelling constructed in 1965 on a
coastal dune on Cape Cod Bay. The foundation and first floor is constructed of concrete. The
first floor and roof is legacy type wood frame construction. The interior walls are covered by
sheetrock. There is no basement. A one-story wood frame "annex" building constructed in 1977
is attached to the main structure by a wood frame portico.
Findings
Over the past several years extensive beach erosion from acute winter storms has resulted in
significant damage including the substantial loss of sand to the coastal dune on which the
building sits. This has caused the north facing concrete foundation and first floor to collapse
leaving the wood frame walls, supporting structural members, and roof in a "free standing" or
cantilevered position above the beach. The remainder of the main dwelling(approximately
50%) is open to the elements and unsecured. Additional existing hazards at the site include
broken glass, broken windows, and debris including furniture present on the interior of the
structure. Based on the site survey it is apparent the structural stability of the main building and
annex along with the other identified hazards have created and support an extremely
dangerous community safety and liability issue that requires immediate remedy. Other site
findings include:
* The property lies totally within the Special Flood Hazard Zone VE (Elevation = 15) and
the marsh/swamp directly to the south is Zone AE (Elevation = 13). VE Zones are
described as "Areas subject to inundation by the 1 percent annual chance flood event
with additional hazards due to storm induced velocity wave action". It is typical that
structures built within a VE zone be elevated above the potential storm surge
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elevation. Research into this particular lot shows that the slab elevation of the
structure is below the VE elevation of 15. See FEMA FIRM panel 418 of 875, Barnstable
County MA, Brewster#25003 0418 J.
® AE Zones are describes as "Areas subject to inundation by the 1 percent annual chance
flood event." This indicates that the property not only lies completely within a VE Zone,
but is virtually surrounded by flood plains. Based on the structures northern exposure
to Cape Cod Bay it is certain future storms will cause further damage to the structure,
foundation, and surrounding property.
® The structure is built on a coastal dune. Coastal dunes, by their nature and migratory
geological events move and are an unstable base for any dwelling.
® Utilities including electric, septic, and plumbing are non-functioning.
® Evidence found at the site shows intrusion of interior of the structure by pedestrian
traffic and other unknown occupants.
4 Due to storm erosion the septic system located just east of the structure is exposed
creating a secondary hazardous condition.
Recommendation
It is the opinion of this Board of Survey that any additional erosion, wind damage, storm surges,
and water intrusion that occur on or in the property will cause further damage to the dwelling
including the total collapse of the main structure and attached annex. It is certain that this
additional collapse will result in the spread of a debris field onto the beach and into Cape Cod
Bay which will seriously compromise public safety on land and in the adjacent navigable waters.
In addition, the current unsecured condition of the structure offers easy entry and use by
pedestrians which significantly enhances the potential for further destruction of property,
increases the likelihood of injuries, and escalates the probability of a fire or other serious event
occurring at the site.
Based on the above noted facts and the technical expertise and experience of this Board of
Survey it is our opinion that the seriously compromised condition of the structure poses a
significant safety hazard and liability issue for the Town of Brewster and surrounding abutters
and therefore recommend the immediate razing and removal of the structure.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hf,rnnisnk�
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5/12/2015 Municipal Lien Certificate a V
Orlans Moran
P. O. Box 5041 1,14, KI,
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Troy,M1 48007-5041 %Wflulu/
I Certify from available information that all taxes,assessments, and charges, now payable that constitute liens as of the date of
this certificate on the Darcel of real estate specified in vour application received on 5/7/2015 are listed below:
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Parcel Identifier 103-9-0 Assessed Owner RICHARDS JOEL L TRUSTEE
Account 8917 Additional Owner CORDIUS TRUST
Location of Property 19 MUSKRAT LANE Supposed Present Owner
Legal Reference Book 24454
Acreage 30400 Square Feet Page 234
Deed Date 3/31/2010
VALUATION
FY Residential Rate1 Open Space Rate 2 Commercial Rate 3 Industrial Rate 4 Exempt
2015 1,465,700 8.26 0 0.00 0 8.26 0 8.26 0
ASSESSMENT
2015 1st 2015 2nd FY 2014 FY 2013
Half Half
Actual Tax $6,053.34 $6,053.34 $12,027.05 $11,628.94
Actual Other Land Tax $181.60 $181.60 $360.81 $348.87
Road Bett $914.67 $914.67 $914.67
Road Bett CI $503.07 $548.80 $594.53
Water Lien $283.69
Water Chg $50.00
Interest To Date $639.89 $98.05 $2,763.75 $0.00
Charges and Fees $20.00 $20.00
Credits $13,507.01
Interest Credit $557.14
Per Diem $2.94 $2.39 $5.44 $0.00
Balance Due $8,292.57 $6,332.99 $16,968.77 $0.00
Property Tax Interest Per Diem $10.77
Committed Tax Balance $31,594.33
Interest from October 1st to be added to any Apportioned
Betterment(Call 508-896-3701 x1137 for payoff)
ROAD BETTERMENT BALANCE $9146.65
Please contact Brewster Water Department @(508) 896-5454 for
outstanding Water Bills.
Real Estate Taxes subject to the Community Preservation Act under MGL CH44b 1st Half Real Estate Tax Due 11/5114 and
2nd Half Tax Due 5/1/15
All of the amounts listed above are to be paid to the Collector. I have no knowledge of any other lien outstanding.
INFORMATION ON THIS CERTIFICATE IS COMPLETE AbOF 5/1212015
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RE: state of DonaE ummerfeld;Elizabeth KuEnmerfeld
l9 Muskrat Lane,Brewster, MA 02631
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is to request that your office prepare a Municipal Lien Certificate witl espect to the foreclosure
proceedings of property owned by Donald Kummerfeld and lizabe KmFeld at 19 Muskrat Lane,
Brewster,MA 02631.This property is located at Parcel JA 7r-0.
Enclosed please fund our check in the amount of$25.00 to cover the fee for the Cei-tificate together
with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for forwarding to our office.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter,please do not hesitate to call.Kk n
Very truly yours,nA
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(SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT
(SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 001710
ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Joel L. Richards as Trustee of Cordius Trust and to all persons entitled to the benefit
of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C. App, §501 et seq.: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for
LSF8 Master Participation Trust, claiming to have an Interest in a Mortgage covering real property in
Brewster, numbered 19 Muskrat Lane, given by Donald Kummerfeld and Elizabeth Kummerfeld to Town and
Country Credit Corp., dated March 25, 2004, and recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in
Book 18388, Page 337, and now held by plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint
for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been,
In the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that
basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton
Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 1, 2015 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are
entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of this Court on April 16, 2015
Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 5/2/15
Appeared in: Cape Cort Times on Friday, 05/01/2015
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Market Snapshot for April 2015
Economic data was mostly negative in April: U.S.Gross Long Treasury rates rose in April,driving prices down:
Domestic Product(GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 30-year yields rose 20 basis points(bps)to 2.74%;10-year
0.2% in 1Q15, versus 2.2% at the end of 2014, well below yields rose 11 bps to 2.03%,and 2-and 5-year yields were 1
economists' expectation of 1.0%. PMI's (Purchasing and 6 bps higher, respectively. (Price and yield move in the
Managers Index) fell across the globe (Japan, China, Euro opposite direction.) I
are), while US PM1 remained unchanged at 51.5. Consumer The 20+ Year STRIPS Index returned -S.6% in April,
3 confidence fell to 95.2 in April versus 101.4 last month.The however, since PRIM's initial funding in April of 2014, the
Conference Board Leading Economic index (LEI) attributed 20+ Year STRIPS portfolio returned 27%, while the Barclays
this decline to underwhelming performance of the labor Capital Aggregate Bond Index returned 4.5%over the same
market and a bearish short-term outlook by investors. period. Recent STRIPS underperformance may be due to
Unemployment remained unchanged at 5.5%, as jobless profit taking and a reversal of January rally because of the
claims in the U.S. fell by 34,000 to 262,000,the lowest level oil selloff. Another reason may be, as the Fed reiterates its
in 15 years. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 126,000 in April, desire to be patient and data-dependent in rising
but far below the expected increase of 245,000 and the 12- interrelate rates, investors are shifting into other risky
month average of 269,000. The Federal Reserve attributed assets within fixed at the expense of long treasuries,
the slow economic growth through the winter to transitory High yield bonds gained 1.2%in April, while investment
factors, and reiterated that any interest rate hikes would grade credit posted -0.6% for the month. U.S. Dollar
continue to be data dependent. denominated emerging market debt (EMD) gained 2.0% in
U.S. equities were mixed in April. Large capitalization April, as spread tightening more than offset the movement
stocks (large caps)were up almost 1%, outperforming small in Treasury rates. EMD local was the top performing fixed
caps, which returned -2.6%. Oil prices surged to $59.63 a income asset in April, up 2.9%.
barrel (up 25% in April), as U.S. oil inventories rose lower
than expected and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran 1PRIT FUND ASSETS, $62,342,158,0001
nuclear deal continued to support higher prices. The U.S.
dollar (USD) stabilized in April, remaining flat versus major PRIT Core Fund Recap-April 30,2015
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Developed International Equities rose 4.2%in April due ,PRtT core Total 1.01% 3.73% 8.63%
to positive economic data out of the Eurozone and U.S Equityn WWW W 0.23% 2,08% 12,01%
promising corporate earnings. Japanese equities gamed International Equity /0 4.23% 9.49 3._01%
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3.5% in April, as shares continued to benefit from the Bank W Emerging Markets Equity 6.9590 733% 6.03%
Core Fixed of Japan's BOJ quantities easingQE policies, and ^Public Value nAdded F**come 2.16% 1,00%
60% 10.32/oF
economic reforms focusingon shareholder value and return Total Value Added Fl 1.68% 1.69/0 1.23/0
of equity. Pnvate _. .. .
Equity M7% 3.99% 13.99%
Emerging Markets (EM) Equities rose 7.7% in April, as Core Real Estate -0.03% 3,30% 13 38%
Brazilian equities rallied, up 16.8%, and the nation's Timber/Natural Resources -M1.61s%___..-0.04% _ i.80% �
currency (the Real) appreciated 6.6%. Russian equities Hedge Funds(net) -0.09 % 3.03% 5.7i%
soared 17.3%, as oil prices rose meaningfully and the Ruble Portfolio Com_pletio_n Strat.(net) -6.09% -2,24% N/A
appreciated 12.7%. The Chinese bull market run continued, Returns are gro1.ss of fees unless otherwise noted. Timber/-Natural
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Paul Todisco-(617)946-8423
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Pension Reserves Investment Management Board
84 State Street,Suite 250 Deborah B.Goldberg,Treasurer and Receiver General,Ghair
Boston,Massachusetts 02109 Michael G.Trotsky,CFA,Executive Director
Town of Brewster
State Retirees Benefits Trust Fund
April 01,2015 to April 30,20I5
Month To Date Fiscal Year To Date Calendar Year To Date
Your beginning net asset value for the period was: 1,228,644.02 1,161,457.11 1,197,768.66
Your change in investment value for the period was: 12,420.00 54,606.91 43,295.36
Your exchanges from(to)the Cash Fund for the period were: 0.00 25,000.00 0.00
Your ending net asset value for the period was: 1,241,064.02 1,24I,064.02 1,241,064.02
Net Chance in Investment Value represents the net change through investment activities as follows:
Gross Investment Income: 3,047.03 23,535.57 9,869.80
Less Management I=: (147.81) (5,203.49) (1.753.43)
Net Investment Income: 2,899.22 18,632.08 8,116.37
Net Fund Unrealized Gaias/Losses: 4,432.72 (4,632.75) 16,893.28
Net Fund Realized Gains/Losses: 5,OS8.06 40,607.58 18.285.71
Net Change in Investment Value as Above: 12,420.00 54,606.9I 43,295-36
As of April 30,2015 the net asset value of your investment in the SRBT Fund was: $1,241,064.02
If you have any questions regarding your statement,please contact your Senior Client Services Officer Paul Todisco(617)946-8423.
A detailed statement ofyour account is attached to this summary sheet.
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Pension Reserves Investment Management Board
84 State Street,Suite 250 Deborah B.Goldberg,Treasurer and Receiver General,Chair
Boston,Massachusetts 02109 Michael G.Trotsky,CFA,Executive Director
Town of Brewster
Cash Investment
April 01,2015 to April 30,2015
Month To Date Fiscal Year To Date Calendar Year To Date
Your beginning net asset value for the period was: 0.00 0.00 0.00
Your investment income for the period was: 0.00 0.00 0.00
Your total contributions for the period were: 0.00 25,000.00 0.00
Your total redemptions for the period were: 0.00 0.00 0.00
Your total exchanges for the period were: 0.00 (25,000,00) 0.00
Your state appropriations for the period were: 0.00 0.00 0.00
Your ending net asset value for the period was: 0.00 0.00 0.00
As of April 30,2015 the net asset value of your investment in the Cash Fund was: 50.00
If you have any questions regarding your statement,please contact your Senior Client Services Officer Paul Todisco(617)946-8423.
.4 detailed statement ojv0ur account is attached to this summary sheet.
Pension Reserves Investment Management Board
84 State Street,Suite 250 Deborah B.Goldberg,Treasurer and Receiver General,Chair
Boston,Massachusetts 02109 Michael G.Trotsky,CFA,Executive Director
PHTF90200002 Town of Brewster
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Investment.Detail
SRBT-BREWSTER 04130/2015
Investments Units Of Participation Cost Price Market Value Unrealized GainlLoss
8,360.437 HCST OPEB MASTER TRUST 1,223,949.07 148.4449 1,241,064.02 17,114.95
Total Investment: 1,223,949.07 1,241,064.02 17,114.95
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Pension Reserves Investment Management Board
84 State Street,Suite 250 Deborah B.Goldberg,Treasurer and Receiver General,Chair
Boston,Massachusetts 02109 Michael G.Trotsky,CFA,Executive Director
PHTF90200002 Town of Brewster
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Statement of Chance In Net Assets
SRBT-BREWSTER 04/30/2015
Current Period Fiscal Year Year To Date
04/01/2015 04/30/2015 07/01/2014 04/30/2015 01/01/2015 0413012015
NET ASSETS-BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,228,644.02 1,161,457.11 1,197,768.66
DISBURSEMENTS:
CASH FUND EXCHANGES
0.00 25,000,00 0.00
RECEIPTS:
CONTRIBUTIONS:
PARTICIPANTS 0.00 25,000.00 0.00
INVESTMENT INCOME:
UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS-INVESTMENT 4,432.72 -4,632.75 16,893.28
MASTER TRUST ALLOCATED EXPENSES
-31.98 -919-06 -320.54
MASTER TRUST CHANGE IN REALIZED GIL
5,088.06 40,607.58 18,285.71
MASTER TRUST INVESTMENT INCOME
3,047.03 23,835.57 9,869.80
MT ALL INVESTMENT MANAGER FEES
-115.83 -4,284.43 -1,432.89
UNIT EXCHANGES
0.00 25,000.00 0.00
Total Receipts 12,420.00 104,606.91 43,295.36
Total Disbursements: 0.00 25,000.00 0.00
Net Assets-End of Period: 1,241,064.02 1,241,064.02 1,241,064.02
STATEMENT EXPLANATION
Below you will find a description of each item posted to your statement_
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Summary of Account Activity; A summary statement produced for your investment in the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund(SRBTF)includes both month-to-
date and fiscal year-to-date information.This statement is also furnished to the Public Employee Retirement Administration
Commission(PERAC).
Your beginning net asset value for the period: The total balance of your investment as of the opening date of the statement period.
Your chance in investment value for the period: The total increase or decrease in your investment includes net investment income,realized gains or losses.and unrealized gains
or losses.
Your total exchanges from(to)cash fund: Movement of funds occurring on the first business day of each month between your Cash Fund and Capita[Account(SRBTF)-
Your ending net asset value for the period: The total balance of your investment as of the closing date of the statement period.
Gross investment income: Represents your allocable share of the SRBTF's income associated with securities and other investments(i.c.real estate),except
for realized and unrealized gains or losses.It is principally interest,dividends,real estate income,and private equity income.
Management fees: Represents your allocable share of the SRBTF's expenses related to PRIM's investment advisors,consultants,custodian and
operations expenses.
Net investment income: Represents your allocable share of the SRBTF's gross investment income.less Management Fees.
Net fund unrealized gains/losses: Represents your allocable share of the SRBTF's increase or decrease in value,attributed to a change in value of securities or
other investments held in the PRIT Fund.relative to original cost.These gains or losses are unrealized"because the investments
have not yet been sold.
Net fund realized gains/losscs: Represents your allocable share of the SRBTF's increase or decrease in value attributed to the PRIT Fund's sale of securities or
other investments(i.e.real estate property).Whether you"realize"a gain or loss depends upon the price at which the investment
was sold in relation to its original purchase price.
CASH FUND
Your beginning net asset value for the period: The total balance of your investment as of the opening date of the statement period.
Your investment income for the period: Interest earned for the period.
Your total contributions for the period: Sum of all funds(i.e.wires and/or checks)sent into your SRBTF account during the statement period.Cash contributed any
day during the month except the first business day will remain in your Cash Fund until the first business day of the following
month,when it will then be exchanged into the General Allocation Account(SRBTF).
Your total redemptions for the period: Sum of all funds sent by wire from the PRIT Fund's custodian bank to your government entity during the statement period_A
redemption made be made at any time throughout the month as long as your Cash Fund balance equals or exceeds the amount
you wish to redeem.
Your ending net asset value for the period: The total balance of your investment as of the closing date of the statement period.
If you have any questions about this statement,please call your Senior Client Service Officer, Paul Todisco(617) 946-8423.
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P.O.Box 429,Hyamsis,MA 02601-0429
TEL.(508)778-8740 or 1-888-778-8701
FAX(508)778-8745
EDWARD F.MERIGAN SCOTT F.DUTRA
Director and Service Officer Assistant Director and
Service Officer
District Department of Veterans' Services
FY-2016
District Assessment
May 13, 2015
Lisa Souve, Town Accountant
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster,MA 02631
Dear Ms. Souve:
The District Department of Veterans' Services held their Annual Meeting on January 15, 2015 and the
Board approved the amount of$480,216.71 as the FY 2016 Administrative budget.
Based on the Department of Revenue's equalized valuation, the Town of Brewster's share is 5.11%.
The Town of Brewster's FY 2016 District Assessment is $ 24,539.07
Please remit by July 1, 2015 the amount of$ 24,539.07 .
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at 508-778-8740.
Sincerely yours,
Edward . N rigan
Director and Service Officer
cc: Charles Sumner, Town Administrator
Lisa Vitale, Town Treasurer
Recycling Commission
April 23, 2015
Present: Chairman Morris; Chris Miller- Interim DPW Director; DPW Foreman
James Jones; TS Equipment Operator James DeWitt; Bill Barnstead- Member;
Joe Prevost; Peter Johnson- Brewster Conservation Trust Liaison, John
Cunningham-Vice Chairman-Member, Karen Halloran- DPW Administrator, Jillian
Douglass-Assistant Town Administrator,
Absent: Brenda Locke-Member; Anne Dugan, BOH Liaison
1. Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 4:05pm.
2. Correspondence — None
3. Approval of Minutes- J Provost moved that the Commission vote to
approve the minutes of the 3/12/15 meeting. J Cunningham seconded
the motion. The Commission voted to accept them.
4. The Chair asked the Commission to take agenda item 7 " Preliminary
review and discussion of Plastic Bag Ban concept and language" out of
sequence. She directed members to the draft bylaw A Dugan had
developed.
She expressed a desire to have the Commission focus more on
education and to talk more with Brewster businesses which would be
directly affected by this ban. It was noted that there are so few
retailers in Brewster, that perhaps the imposition's negative impacts
and inconvenience would exceed the possible positive effects. C Miller
noted that an alternative might be to have retailers voluntarily impose
a $0.05/bag fee to customers who do not bring their own bags or
containers for their purchases, This provides a bag deterrent, but still
allows for convenience.
P Johnson stated that he did not feel the draft or the concept are
ready for presentation to the Fall 2015 Town Meeting,
J Jones noted that Provincetown and Falmouth have implemented bag
bans, but it is too early to tell how effective their programs have been.
He asked how a ban would be enforced. Chairman Morris stated that it
is currently envisioned that the Health Agent would enforce this. She
noted that she liked the bag surcharge idea better. J Douglass stated
that she does not support the concept of a bag ban, but noted that a
per-bag charge was more consistent with the unit pricing concept of
PAYT,
3 Cunningham stated that he did not support the draft as written and
would prefer to allow the Town more time to fully absorb the PAYT
experience, He noted that public opinion is still somewhat negative and
"even if we pick the right time, there's a lot to this."
Chairman Morris stated that she would let A Dugan know that the
Commission does not support the draft as currently proposed.
B Barnstead questioned whether it would be possible to "float the idea
as a non-binding referendum". Chairman Morris stated that she felt
More public hearings combined with outreach and education would
reveal public opinion. It would also help to reveal the impact that this
policy would have.
3 Jones noted that the shortage of PAYT bags at local retailers had
sent a ripple of negative attitude towards PAYT. 3 Douglass noted that
the shortage had occurred at 2 or 3 retailers, who had run out of
certain sizes during February and March, She noted that the shortage
may have been related to winter storm transportation problems rather
than any process issues. She suggested that it may be a good time to
ask Waste Zero to remind retailers to place orders now in advance of
Memorial Day, in anticipation of seasonal population influx and Spring
Clean-Ups,
5. PAYT Status/ Quarterly Updates — Chairman Morris noted that the
Brewster Chamber had issued a PAYT update in their Newsletter. She
noted that D Quinn had submitted a grant application for a Styrofoam
Densifier for KAM Electric in Hyannis. She referred members to the
draft quarterly report submitted by D Quinn and K Halloran. She asked
members if they felt the BOS needed detailed info on bag sales. 3
Douglass noted that while the BOS probably doesn't, this info would be
relevant to the Administrative staff in monitoring which of the 3 bag
sizes sells most frequently, and at what volume, at which times of
year. These numbers become an indicator of usage for year-round an
seasonal households.
Chairman Morris thought that the trash tonnage bar chart could be
reduced. She also felt the entire report should be shortened and
edited, 3 Cunningham indicated that a I-page summary would be
best. Chairman Morris stated that she would work with D Quinn and
bring the report back with her edits.
B Barnstead asked if the marked reduction in volume would allow the
DPW to reduce the TS/RC hours for winter 2016. C Miller stated that
he felt safe recommending a trial closure on Mondays or Thursdays in
January and February for 2016. J Jones noted that doing so would
save a lot on electricity usage. C Miller noted that it would greatly save
on the DPW's overtime.
Chairman Morris asked if deliveries were being taken to Yarmouth yet.
J Jones reported that Towns are not being allowed to just dump in
Yarmouth; We are forced to leave our containers there and this makes
it very difficult to schedule or plan. C Miller noted that C Sumner has
been talking with COVANTA. J Jones stated that the Town needs to
know of an alternate back-up location. C Miller asked if having more
containers would solve the problem. J Jones noted that may be a more
costly solution to the Town than just hauling to a further location.
6. Status of discussion with CHAMPS House and Boy Scouts re: materials
collected at the BRC by each group — J Douglass circulated copies of a
memo, describing what was actually being requested, by whom, and
the agreed upon solution. In summary, the 2 groups have agreed to
return to the prior arrangement with the Scouts providing the
collection building and all of the labor to sort the glass into toters
provided by and pick-up by CHAMPS. The Scouts would re-coup $1.00
per toter, and CHAMPS would retain $2.60 per toter to cover their
activities. J Douglass noted that she may ask the 2 entities to formally
agree to accept the arrangement.
P Johnson reported that the BCT has 2 Open Space purchases on the
May 0' Town Meeting Warrant and is pursuing use of the Hay
Property off Red Top Road as a new BCT office and nature center.
7. Liaison Reports — J Douglass reported that she had asked to schedule
a meeting of the Swap Shop volunteers before they re-opened, but A
Lasorsa said that most of the volunteers were away. He had scheduled
his available staff to re-open April 1St. She stressed that she intended
to schedule the meeting so that all interested parties (DPW, Swap
Shop and Recycling Committee members) could all openly discuss
procedures and preferences. J DeWitt stated that the yellow hoppers
were weighing-in at about 500 to 700 pounds per month, or about 12
to 15 tons /year. J Provost stated that this indicates that the Swap
Shop volunteers are accepting items that they shouldn't. J Douglass
noted that given the volume of traffic and the level of activity she
observed during the summer, it would be unreasonable to expect a
single individual volunteer to be able to monitor all of the Swap Shop
patrons. She felt that in order to monitor and control what is being
dropped off, it would require multiple volunteers per shift to assist
people. J Provost felt volunteers needed more training and willingness
to turn items away. It was stressed that volunteers need to understand
that acceptance of unusable items allows Swap Shop patrons to by-
pass disposal costs and to push their disposal costs into Transfer
Station over-head, driving up user-vehicle permit prices. J Douglass
noted that while training is always useful, the sneer volume of traffic
demands a greater level of staffing. It was suggested that Swap Shop
hours be restricted to weekends only, to allow for better staffing. J
Douglass noted that the popularity of the Swap Shop might just
warrant more volunteers. J Provost stated that the Swap Shop had
difficulty attracting and keeping volunteers. Members asked J Douglass
to continue to press for a meeting and to notify them of the date.
J Jones reported that the Integrated Paper Recycling's compactors are
still on site. J Douglas stated that she had drafted a letter to be sent
by certified mail asking them to remove the compactors within 30
days,
J DeWitt suggested that the Commission should ask the Selectmen to
issue free beach parking permits to the Commission's beach trash
monitors, so that they can park at the beaches while monitoring trash.
8. Next Meeting — the next meeting was set for Thursday May 14L�', 2015
at 4:05pm at the DPW.
9. J Cunningham motioned to adjourn, seconded by Bill Barnstead and
voted unanimously at 5: 27PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jillian Douglass
Assistant Town Administrator
Approved 4-Yes, 0-No, 1-Abstain 05.14.2015
May 15, 2015
Mr. James Mahala
Mass DEP
20 Riverside Dr,
Lakeville, Ma. 02347
Dear Mr. Mahala:
I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the Breakwater Beach Resiliency Project in
Brewster, Ma. I understand that there is a trend to put forward experimental storm management
projects along the Massachusetts coast due to erosion issues. I feel that this is not the
appropriate site for such an elaborate and experimental project. The reasons are many.
First, this particular parking lot, compared to others in our town, does not need such a radical
and extensive change, It is a long, deep parking lot that does not collect a lot of water during
storms, and does not have extensive damage to the parking lot during our severe winters. The
small dune and the fence that the town erected last year did a fine job this winter, and all that
was needed after this severe winter was some moderate replenishing of the existing dune.
Further down the beach to the east, each year, the neighbors spend thousands and thousands
of dollars putting in steep, tall dunes, with new beach grass, and each winter the dune is
completely wiped out, along with the beach grass. It proves futile to try to keep such a tall dune
in place. This is an example of an artificial dune that just does not work. We believe that the
same will happen at Breakwater Beach.
The town has argued that there is needed storm water management at the parking lot because
our shellfish are being polluted due to run off on the parking lot. In fact, our shellfish are being
polluted due to a very large outfall pipe on the other side of the parking lot that spews water into
the bay, every day, all year long. This collected water comes from the streets of Brewster,
collecting water from fertilized yards, possibly septic run off, etc. We neighbors have called the
Health Department for several years, asking them to help clean up this situation. He have had
no help. In a public hearing, I queried the Natural Resource Dept. about the quality of the water
in the outfall pipe, and was told that they did not know what the quality was. This seems to me
a much larger public health and environmental threat than some small puddles that accumulate
on the existing lot if and when we have an occasional storm.
This project was mismanaged from the beginning. A contingent of the CZM awarded grant
was that the town involve large public input. Instead, the town spent 15 months meeting with
Horsley Whitten engineers, choosing one of three designs that Horlsey presented them. Fifteen
months later, when they had their plans intact, they alerted the townspeople that we could have
public input. By then the town had already spent $50,000 on their favored design, and
throughout our public hearing meetings it was obvious that they had no intention of
compromising with another plan. At one meeting, Anne, the Horsely Whitten engineer, gave a
power point presentation to the townspeople, showing us the three initial designs she had
offered the town. One of them called for widening the parking lot and saving a memorial park.
She said it was a good and doable design. It was very much like the design that the neighbors
all favor and would stili like to see built. However when it came time for the Selectmen to vote
for or against the project, our Natural Resource Director decided to tell the Selectmen that it
would not be possible to widen the lot, that his favored design was the only option available.
Lastly, the towns favored design discriminates against the elderly who will not be able to enjoy
the beach. The plans are to put in a summer wheelchair ramp only, and to build a huge dune
that obstructs the water view that is enjoyed by many. This plan is geared toward the summer
tourists and younger beach goers. Here on Cape Cod there is a large senior citizen population,
and we are sure there could be a compromise so that erosion can be dealt with while keeping
our beach accessible to all residents.
We ask that you consider that there are other, better options to deal with environmental issues
regarding this particular beach and parking lot.
Sincerely,
Beverly Biondi
86 The Tides Ct
Brewster, Ma. 02631
cc: Chris Miller