HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015 Town ReportTOWN OF BREWSTER
ANNUAL TOWN REPORTS
For the period ending
December 31, 2015
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTED OFFICIALS 2015
RREPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
First Barnstable District
Timothy Whelan (R)
State House, Rm 39
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-2014
Timothy.Whelan@mahouse.gov
RREPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT
Fourth Barnstable District
Sarah K. Peake (D)
State House, Rm 163
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-2040 fax: 617-722-2239
Sarah.peake@mahouse.gov
District Office: 508-487-5694
SSENATOR IN GENERAL COURT
Cape & Islands District
Daniel A.Wolf (D)
State House, Rm. 405
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-1570 fax: 617-722-1271
Daniel.wolf@masenate.gov
RREPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
Ninth District
William R. Keating (D)
315 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-3111
www.house.gov/keating
297 North St. Suite 312
Hyannis, MA 02601
508-771-0666
SSENATOR IN CONGRESS
Ninth District
Elizabeth Warren (D)
317 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-224-4543
http://www.warren.senate.gov/?p=email_senator
2400 JFK Federal Building
15 New Sudbury Street
Boston, MA 02203 Phone: (617)-565-3170
SSENATOR IN CONGRESS
Ninth District
Edward J. Markey (D)
218 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2742
http://www.markey.senate.gov/
10 Causeway Street, Suite 559
Boston, MA 02222
Phone: (617) 565-8519
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GGOVERNOR
Charlie Baker (R)
State House, Rm 280
Boston, MA 02133
617-725-4005
888-870-7770 (in state)
www.mass.gov
AATTORNEY GENERAL
Maura Healey
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
617-727-2200
www.mass.gov/ago
ago@state.ma.us
SSECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
William Francis Galvin (D)
One Ashburton Place, Rm 1611
Boston, MA 02108
1-800-392-6090
http://www.sec.state.ma.us
cis@sec.state.ma.us
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TTOWN OF BREWSTER
EELECTED OFFICIALS
TERM
EXPIRES
22015
Board of Selectmen
3 Year Term Five
Members
Peter G. Norton Clerk 2018
Patricia Hughes Vice-Chairman 2016
Benjamin deRuyter Chairman 2016
James W. Foley 2018
John T. Dickson 2017
Board of Health
3 Year Term Five
Members
Mary W. Chaffee 2017
Joseph Robert Ford 2016
Lemuel Skidmore Chairman 2016
Annie Dugan Vice-Chairman 2017
Carmen Scherzo 2018
Brewster Housing Authority
5 Year Term Five
Members
Mary E. Haynes 2017
Brian D. Harrison 2016
Leonard V. Avery 2019
Barbara Burgo 2020
Robert H. Hooper Chairman
Brewster School Committee
3 Year Term Five
Members
Lori Gilmore 2016
Jessica Larsen 2018
David Telman 2016
Claire Gradone 2017
Marie Enochty 2017
Moderator
One Year Term One Member
Stephen L. Doyle 2016
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Constable
One Year Term One Member
Roland W. Bassett Jr 2016
Brewster Old Kings Highway Regional
Historic District Elected
4 Year Term 4 Members
Patricia Busch 2019
Lawrence Houghton 2017
Donald C. Arthur 2016
James Trabulsie 2019
John Halvorson Chairman, Appt. by BOS 2014
Recreation Commission
3 Year Term Five
Members
Roland W. Bassett, Jr. Chairman 2017
George A. Bausch 2017
Allen J. Ryone 2016
Thomas Wingard, Jr. 2018
Sherrie McCullough 2016
Planning Board
5 Year Term Seven
Members
Elizabeth Taylor 2020
Richard J. Judd, Jr. Chairman 2017
Kari Sue Hoffmann 2020
Nicholas deRuyter Resigned 12/2015 2019
Scott F. Collum 2018
William Crane Hoag 2017
Jason Klump Vice-Chairman 2016
Nauset Regional School District Committee
3 Year Term
Four
Brewster
Members
Edward S. Lewis 2016
John M. O’Reilly 2017
Tracy Vanderschmidt 2018
Susan Skidmore 2016
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APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS
Charles L. Sumner (retired October 31st) ............................... Town Administrator
Micheal Embury .................................................................. Town Administrator
Jillian D. Douglass ................................................ Assistant Town Administrator
Sarah Turano-Flores ..................................................................... Town Counsel
Richard Koch ................................................................................... Police Chief
Patrick Ellis ............................................. Superintendent, Dept. of Public Works
Lisa Souve ................................................................................ Finance Director
David Tately.............................................................................. Deputy Assessor
Nancy Ellis Ice ............................................................................ Health Director
Sherrie McCullough ..................................................... Assistant Health Director
Lynda J. Brogden-Burns ..................................................... Inspector of Animals
Denise Rego ............................................................... Director, Council on Aging
Mark O’Brien ................................. Director of Operations, Captains Golf Course
Peter Ervin.............................................................. Superintendent, Golf Course
Lisa Vitale ................................................................... Town Treasurer/Collector
Robert Moran .................................. Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
Paul Anderson ............................................. Superintendent, Water Department
James Gallagher ........................ Conservation Admin./Natural Resources Officer
Ellen Ojala ............................................................................ Recreation Director
Victor Staley ................................................................. Building & Zoning Agent
Roland Bassett, Jr. ................................................................... Wiring Inspector
Scott VanRyswood ........................................ Gas Inspector /Plumbing Inspector
Christopher Miller ................................................. Director of Natural Resources
Kathleen Lambert ....................................... Information Technology Coordinator
Susan Leven ................................................................................. Town Planner
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Committee/Board First Name Last Name Expiration Date Notes
Arthur Stewart 6/30/2016
Paul Kearney 6/30/2016 Alternate
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REPORT OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
This past year of 2015 was keenly focused
on a wide variety of capital improvement pro-
jects and a robust debate over the future of
several municipal facilities, primarily con-
centrated on the construction of a new Fire
and Rescue Station, planning and improve-
ments to our public beaches and landings
and a renewed investment in the Town’s
roadway network.
The largest and most significant matter on
the 2015 Annual Town Meeting warrant was
a request for a long term borrowing authori-
zation in the amount of $10 million for a
multi-year public roads improvement plan.
This proposal evolved from a study commis-
sioned by the Board of Selectmen for a com-
prehensive pavement management plan,
which was completed in January of 2015.
The study’s findings revealed a dire need to
make major investments over the next 5
years in the Town’s roadway infrastructure.
Essentially we were not investing adequate
resources on this critical resource, which
without enhanced public investment, would
have resulted in an escalating deterioration
of roads throughout the community. This
plan was presented at the 2015 Annual
Town Meeting and the Annual Town Election
as a Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion, and
was overwhelming approved by voters. Uti-
lizing monies from this appropriation, the
Town undertook a series of pavement pro-
jects mainly in West Brewster. In addition,
we issued a contract for the rehabilitation of
Underpass and Snow Road; this work will
commence in the Spring of 2016.
The Town has been engaged in a planning
process to evaluate the Fire and Rescue De-
partment’s facility needs since 2001. While
this study has evolved over a long period of
time, it essentially included an analysis of
one approach that would allow for the reno-
vation and expansion of the existing facility,
and an alternative that would result in the
demolition of the existing facility and the
construction of a new station on the existing
site. In May of 2014, we presented a plan
that included this second approach, which
was narrowly defeated by voters. The Board
of Selectmen and the Finance Committee
held a series of public workshops through-
out the winter of 2015 to re-evaluate a series
of alternatives that again included a renova-
tion and expansion of the existing facility, as
well as, the construction of a new facility.
While this process again demonstrated that
new construction was the more beneficial
from a cost and efficiency perspective, we did
make a series of programmatic changes that
resulted in a smaller and more cost effective
solution.
Additionally, this citizen engagement pro-
cess clearly revealed that the community
had severe reservations about demolishing
the existing Fire and Rescue building. There
was also a recognition that the Department
of Natural Resources’ facility was in ex-
tremely poor condition. The Board of Select-
men made a policy decision to save the ex-
isting fire structure largely for use by the De-
partment of Natural Resources, and to build
a new Fire and Rescue Station behind the
existing facility. This revised plan in the
amount of $13 million was approved by vot-
ers by means of a Debt Exclusion at the No-
vember 2015 Special Town Meeting and Spe-
cial Town Election. The design and bidding
process will continue through the summer of
2016 followed by construction commencing
in the fall of 2016.
The Town, due to the efforts of our Director
of Natural Resources, Chris Miller, received
a grant in the amount of $155,000 from the
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management
Agency to study and address coastal resili-
ency. This grant was used to develop a plan
to relocate and reconstruct the existing
parking lot at Breakwater Beach. The project
incorporated a “coastal retreat” design,
which is intended to bring public infrastruc-
ture out of velocity/flood zones and integrate
softer, topographical features and vegeta-
tion, to reduce the natural erosion impacts
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of storm surges and run-off. While the de-
sign managed to preserve 57 beach parking
spots and included a man-made protective
dune and improved handicapped access, it
sparked far more public debate than antici-
pated.
In July of 2015, opponents to the Breakwa-
ter Beach project submitted a petition to the
Board of Selectmen calling for a Special
Town Meeting seeking a moratorium on all
public construction projects within 1-mile of
any beach or landing that would not be lifted
until a comprehensive beach access plan
was produced. The Board of Selectmen, as
required by law, posted a warrant for a Spe-
cial Town Meeting on September 2, 2015.
The Board of Selectmen, along with staff,
had already been working on a series of
beach and landing initiatives that would
have been delayed had the moratorium been
approved. Therefore, the Board of Selectmen
included a comprehensive article that in-
cluded a series of funding requests for nine
beach and landing capital projects that had
been in the planning and permitting process
for a number of years.
Upon further review Town Counsel opined
that the citizens petition was legally deficient
and non-binding. Nevertheless, the Board of
Selectmen worked with the petitioners to
modify the article on town meeting floor to
simply advise the Board of Selectmen to im-
plement a collaborative, community based
process in order to foster public engagement,
conduct focused inquiry, and develop a
beach access plan. This amended article
was adopted at Town Meeting. In addition,
all nine of the Board of Selectmen’s beach
and landing projects were approved by the
voters. These various construction improve-
ments will move forward in the fall of 2015
and spring of 2016.
In order to improve the citizen engagement
process Chris Miller, our Director of Natural
Resources received another grant from the
Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management
Agency. These funds will be used to hire a
professional facilitator to coordinate and
conduct meetings intended to better define,
categorize and identify resources and user
groups, to ensure that resultant plans in-
clude multiple interests and optimize mu-
tual public benefits.
I worked closely with Selectmen Ben deRuy-
ter and Pat Hughes, on the collective bar-
gaining negotiation processes with the
Town’s four different bargaining units, those
being the International Association of Fire-
fighters, International Brotherhood of Police
Officers, Service Employees International
Union and the Office and Professional Em-
ployees International Union. After many
meetings and a great deal of discussions and
compromise, we did agree to a series of two-
year agreements with our various units,
which were all approved at the 2015 Annual
Town Meeting. In addition, the Library Trus-
tees also completed negotiations with their
staff on terms largely similar to those
adopted with the other town bargaining
units.
The Town had been working cooperatively
with the Massachusetts Highway Depart-
ment over the past several years on a plan to
rehabilitate Route 6A in its entirety. This
plan includes the repaving of the roadway,
as well as the installation of new subsurface
drainage throughout. Also of importance,
the pedestrian sidewalks will be repaired
and substantively expanded along this im-
portant corridor. In advance of this afore-
mentioned effort, the Brewster Water De-
partment replaced all of the water services
along the roadway network; and National
Grid upgraded the natural gas distribution
system as well. Work started in the Septem-
ber of 2015 and should be completed in the
fall of 2016.
Additional capital improvement projects in-
cluded the pavement of the access road to
public water well no. 3 on Freemans Way,
the reconstruction of the little league ball
fields also on Freemans Way, and comple-
tion of the Phase III of the Stony Brook
School Window Replacement Program.
1919
The Brewster Ladies Library Association is a
separate not for profit organization that re-
ceives approximately 75% of their funding
from the Town. The building and property is
owned by the Town and leased to the Asso-
ciation. The Town and the Trustees recently
updated and renewed the building lease doc-
ument for an additional 20-year period. On
a related note, The Town was approached by
representatives of the Brewster Baptist
Church regarding the possibility of entering
into an agreement with the Town and Library
for additional parking. This concept would
allow the Town’s use of some Church land
directly abutting the library parking lot for
the purpose of providing the Library with di-
rect access to the Church’s parking lot as
well as the addition of more parking spaces.
Funding for this project was authorized in
May of 2015. Construction is planned in the
Spring of 2016.
The Town of Brewster has approximately
100 miles of roads that are privately owned
and maintained. The Town has a bylaw that
allows us to assist homeowners on private
roads to repair and repave their neighbor-
hood road system. This past year Moss
Lane, Commons Way, Magnet Way and
Tower Hill Circle were all improved through
this mechanism. The homeowners are re-
sponsible to repay the town for the cost of
the work through a betterment assessment
over a 20-year period.
On the personnel front, I am pleased to in-
form you that Patrick Ellis was hired to serve
as our new Superintendent of Public Works.
Fire Rescue Captain Don LaBonte retired
from 29 years of service and Chris Flavell
was promoted to Captain in his place. The
Selectmen renewed the employment con-
tract with Mark O’Brien, our Director of Golf.
After over 29 years of service as Town Ad-
ministrator, I submitted my notice of retire-
ment affective October 31, 2015. Michael
Embury was engaged by the Board of Select-
men effective November 1, 2015. Michael
comes to us from North Kingstown Rhode Is-
land, by way of prior service as Town Man-
ager to the Towns of Middletown. Rhode Is-
land and Rockland, Massachusetts.
As always, I would like to recognize the ded-
icated efforts of all of our hundreds of volun-
teer board and committee members, who do-
nate so much of their time, energy, and
unique abilities to make our Town the ex-
traordinary and wonderful place that it is. In
closing I would simply like to express my ap-
preciation for all the support that I have re-
ceived from all of members of the Board of
Selectman and staff over the past 29 years.
Gratefully submitted,
Charles L. Sumner,
Town Administrator
2020
REPORT OF THE TOWN ACCOUNTANT
I hereby submit my Annual Report for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015, in compli-
ance with Chapter 41, Section 61 of the Gen-
eral Laws of Massachusetts.
The General Fund and Water Fund expendi-
tures are detailed. Special Funds are by ac-
count name and with June 30, 2015 bal-
ances.
Many thanks are extended to the Board of
Selectmen, Mr. Charles Sumner, Town Ad-
ministrator, along with his staff.
A special thank you to the Assistant Town
Accountant, Mrs. Ann Christen for 27 years
of dedicated and dependable service. To all
departments for their support, knowledge
and cooperation, I extend my appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Souve
Finance Director/Town Accountant
2121
Net YTD DEPARTMENT Budget Transfers Avail. Budget Revenues Expended Ending BalanceWages - Elected Official300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00MODERATOR300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00Wages - Full Time55,186.00 0.00 55,186.00 0.00 55,185.84 0.16Wages - Overtime1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,496.81 3.19WAGES56,686.00 0.00 56,686.00 0.00 56,682.65 3.35Wages - Elected Officials8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00WAGES - ELECTED OFFICIALS8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00Educational Reimbursement Tuition1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 365.00 635.00EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 365.00 635.00Professional Services0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00Employee Physicals2,750.00 0.00 2,750.00 0.00 2,387.00 363.00Medical Indemnity100.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00Legal Classified Advertising10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 9,993.40 6.60Town Meeting Expenses8,750.00 0.00 8,750.00 0.00 8,686.59 63.41Printing Expense0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 41.58 1,958.42Supplies1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 896.28 303.72Pleasant Bay Assessment11,237.00 0.00 11,237.00 0.00 11,237.00 0.00Meetings695.000.00 695.00 150.00 750.00 95.00Lodging1,098.00 0.00 1,098.00 0.00 1,066.25 31.75Meals550.00 0.00 550.00 0.00 235.60 314.40Mileage800.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 395.50 404.50
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DuesMembershipsSubscriptions2,300.00 0.00 2,300.00 0.00 2,338.00 -38.00GENERAL EXPENSES39,480.00 32,000.00 71,480.00 150.00 68,027.20 3,602.80SELECTMEN105,166.00 32,000.00 137,166.00 150.00 133,074.85 4,241.15County Tax Assessment1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00GREENHEAD FLY ASSESSMENT1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00 1,250.00 0.00Wages - Full Time282,649.00 0.00 282,649.00 0.00 282,647.92 1.08Wages - Temp Seasonal12,755.00 0.00 12,755.00 0.00 12,100.12 654.88Town Admin - Overtime1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 1,189.69 10.31Wages - Longevity4,350.00 0.00 4,350.00 0.00 4,350.00 0.00WAGES300,954.00 0.00 300,954.00 0.00 300,287.73 666.27Permits4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 3,672.85 827.15Meetings220.00 0.00 220.00 0.00 535.00 -315.00Lodging434.00 0.00 434.00 0.00 620.60 -186.60Meals150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 134.17 15.83Mileage4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 4,414.85 85.15DuesMembershipsSubscriptions450.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 426.20 23.80GENERAL EXPENSES10,254.00 0.00 10,254.00 0.00 9,803.67 450.33TOWN ADMINISTRATOR311,208.00 0.00 311,208.00 0.00 310,091.40 1,116.60Wages - Part Time4,500.00 1,500.00 6,000.00 0.00 5,382.40 617.60Other ChargesExpenditures500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 219.75 280.25FINANCE COMMITTEE5,000.00 1,500.00 6,500.00 0.00 5,602.15 897.85
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Other ChargesExpenditures101,270.00 -98,095.00 3,175.00 0.00 0.00 3,175.00RESERVE FUND101,270.00 -98,095.00 3,175.00 0.00 0.00 3,175.00Wages - Full Time162,017.00 0.00 162,017.00 0.00 162,016.33 0.67Wages - Longevity4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00WAGES166,517.00 0.00 166,517.00 0.00 166,516.33 0.67ProfessionalTechnical25,500.000.00 25,500.00 0.00 22,000.00 3,500.00AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS25,500.000.00 25,500.00 0.00 22,000.00 3,500.00Supplies625.000.00625.00 0.00 1,175.54 -550.54Computer Supplies225.000.00225.00 0.00270.97 -45.97Meetings400.000.00400.00 0.000.00 400.00Meals190.000.00190.00 0.00146.8643.14Mileage250.000.00250.00 0.0090.38 159.62DuesMembershipsSubscriptions115.000.00115.00 0.00115.000.00GENERAL EXPENSES1,805.000.001,805.00 0.00 1,798.756.25ACCOUNTANT193,822.000.00 193,822.00 0.00 190,315.08 3,506.92Wages - Full Time120,796.000.00 120,796.00 0.00 120,795.660.34Wages - Longevity1,800.000.001,800.00 0.00 1,800.000.00WAGES122,596.000.00 122,596.00 0.00 122,595.660.34Professional Expense750.000.00750.00 0.00470.00 280.00ProfessionalTechnical500.000.00500.00 0.00217.99 282.01Supplies450.000.00450.00 0.00319.57 130.43Mileage250.000.00250.00 0.000.00 250.00
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DuesMembershipsSubscriptions450.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 230.00 220.00GENERAL EXPENSES2,400.00 0.00 2,400.00 0.00 1,237.56 1,162.44ASSESSOR124,996.00 0.00 124,996.00 0.00 123,833.22 1,162.78Wages - Full Time213,836.00 0.00 213,836.00 0.00 204,571.21 9,264.79Wages - Longevity2,550.00 0.00 2,550.00 0.00 2,550.00 0.00WAGES216,386.00 0.00 216,386.00 0.00 207,121.21 9,264.79R M Office or Equipment600.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 393.25 206.75Printing8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 5,347.89 2,652.11Tax Title10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 6,906.78 3,093.22Bond Registration3,300.00 0.00 3,300.00 0.00 3,354.94 -54.94Supplies1,400.00 0.00 1,400.00 0.00 676.84 723.16Meetings500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 438.00 62.00Lodging750.00 0.00 750.00 0.00 390.96 359.04Meals150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00Mileage800.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 702.92 97.08DuesMembershipsSubscriptions335.00 0.00 335.00 0.00 295.00 40.00Office Equipment100.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.91 -0.91Interest250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00GENERAL EXPENSES26,185.00 0.00 26,185.00 0.00 18,607.49 7,577.51TREASURER/COLLECTOR242,571.00 0.00 242,571.00 0.00 225,728.70 16,842.30ProfessionalLabor20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 46,605.35 -26,605.35ProfessionalTown140,000.00 37,595.00 177,595.00 0.00 150,989.65 26,605.35LEGAL EXPENSES160,000.00 37,595.00 197,595.00 0.00 197,595.00 0.00
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Wages - Full Time85,794.00 0.00 85,794.00 0.00 85,793.89 0.11Longevity1,050.00 0.00 1,050.00 0.00 1,050.00 0.00WAGES86,844.00 0.00 86,844.00 0.00 86,843.89 0.11Contracted Services67,229.00 0.00 67,229.00 0.00 67,234.82 -5.82Computer Supplies6,500.00 0.00 6,500.00 0.00 6,721.44 -221.44Internet Services1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 717.34 282.66EXPENSES74,729.00 0.00 74,729.00 0.00 74,673.60 55.40INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY161,573.00 0.00 161,573.00 0.00 161,517.49 55.51Wages - Full Time110,458.00 0.00 110,458.00 0.00 110,457.57 0.43Wages - Longevity1,050.00 0.00 1,050.00 0.00 1,050.00 0.00Wages - Part Time - Elections16,075.00 0.00 16,075.00 0.00 11,311.40 4,763.60Wages - Part Time - Registrars8,500.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00 7,448.68 1,051.32WAGES136,083.00 0.00 136,083.00 0.00 130,267.65 5,815.35ProfessionalTechnical1,600.00 0.00 1,600.00 0.00 1,295.29 304.71Printing2,550.00 0.00 2,550.00 0.00 3,655.94 -1,105.94Purchased Services14,550.00 0.00 14,550.00 0.00 11,786.28 2,763.72Supplies1,700.00 0.00 1,700.00 0.00 1,478.06 221.94Postage1,920.00 0.00 1,920.00 0.00 2,234.57 -314.57Food Supplies2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 1,795.96 204.04Archivist Expense500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 521.49 -21.49Meetings900.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 135.62 764.38DuesMembershipsSubscriptions430.00 0.00 430.00 0.00 395.00 35.00GENERAL EXPENSES 26,150.00 0.00 26,150.00 0.00 23,298.21 2,851.79TOWN CLERK/ELECTIONS/REGISTRARS 162,233.00 0.00 162,233.00 0.00 153,565.86 8,667.14
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Wages - Full Time133,259.00 0.00 133,259.00 0.00 131,579.45 1,679.55Wages - Part Time21,743.00 0.00 21,743.00 0.00 20,185.20 1,557.80Wages - Overtime2,300.00 0.00 2,300.00 0.00 1,498.83 801.17Wages - Longevity150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 150.00 0.00WAGES157,452.00 0.00 157,452.00 0.00 153,413.48 4,038.52Tuition-Education300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00Printing500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00Supplies700.00 0.00 700.00 0.00 672.28 27.72Meetings280.00 0.00 280.00 0.00 564.00 -284.00Mileage500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00DuesMembershipsSubscriptions710.00 0.00 710.00 0.00 720.00 -10.00GENERAL EXPENSES2,990.00 0.00 2,990.00 0.00 1,956.28 1,033.72PLANNING160,442.00 0.00 160,442.00 0.00 155,369.76 5,072.24Wages - Full Time94,540.00 0.00 94,540.00 0.00 94,540.00 0.00Wages - Longevity1,350.00 0.00 1,350.00 0.00 1,350.00 0.00WAGES95,890.00 0.00 95,890.00 0.00 95,890.00 0.00Clothing Allowance800.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 972.20 -172.20Alarm Maintenance1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,248.50 -248.50Rentals and Leases4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 3,377.50 622.50Custodial Supplies1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,595.63 -95.63Elevator MaintInspect2,000.00 4,300.00 6,300.00 0.00 5,938.39 361.61Bldg Equip7,000.00 0.00 7,000.00 0.00 7,031.27 -31.27GENERAL EXPENSES16,300.00 4,300.00 20,600.00 0.00 20,163.49 436.51
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TOWN OFFICE MAINTENANCE112,190.00 4,300.00 116,490.00 0.00 116,053.49 436.51Other ChargesExpenditures500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 389.00 111.00DRUMMER BOY MUSEUM500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 389.00 111.00Other ChargesExpenditures3,800.00 0.00 3,800.00 0.00 3,800.00 0.00TOWN REPORT3,800.00 0.00 3,800.00 0.00 3,800.00 0.00Debt-Road Bttmt-Principal130,000.00 0.00 130,000.00 0.00 130,000.00 0.00Debt - Road Bttmt - Interest17,057.00 0.00 17,057.00 0.00 17,056.25 0.75Debt - Water Bttmt - Principal5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00Debt - Water Bttmt - Interest1,840.00 0.00 1,840.00 0.00 1,840.00 0.00Debt - Bond Issue - Town - Principal1,479,925.00 0.00 1,479,925.00 0.00 1,479,925.00 0.00Debt - Bond Issue - Town - Interest373,571.00 9,286.00 382,857.00 0.00 382,857.03 -0.03Debt - Bond Issue - Water - Principal315,000.00 0.00 315,000.00 0.00 315,000.00 0.00Debt - Bond Issue - Water - Interest131,630.000.00 131,630.00 0.00 131,630.000.00Repayment of Temporary Loans289,376.000.00 289,376.00 0.00 289,371.394.61DEBT SERVICE2,743,399.00 9,286.00 2,752,685.00 0.00 2,752,679.675.33Unemployment Insurance78,000.000.00 78,000.00 0.00 103,194.68 -25,194.68Group Insurance2,824,159.00 -7,200.00 2,816,959.00 0.00 2,783,943.52 33,015.48Medicare TaxTown Share195,000.000.00 195,000.00 0.00 196,679.02 -1,679.02FRINGE BENEFITS3,097,159.00 -7,200.00 3,089,959.00 0.00 3,083,817.22 6,141.78State Liability238.000.00238.00 0.00237.200.80RetirementBarnstable County1,885,218.000.00 1,885,218.00 0.00 1,885,218.000.00Deferred Comp - Town Administrator5,000.000.005,000.00 0.00 5,000.000.00OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits)25,000.000.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.000.0028
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RETIREMENT/PENSION1,915,456.00 0.00 1,915,456.00 0.00 1,915,455.20 0.80Diesel Fuel102,900.00 0.00 102,900.00 0.00 100,801.01 2,098.99Heating Fuel - Natural Resources1,158.00 0.00 1,158.00 0.00 823.53 334.47Heating Fuel - Landfill2,160.00 0.00 2,160.00 0.00 1,557.10 602.90Heating Fuel - Old Town Hall COA5,170.00 0.00 5,170.00 0.00 7,475.20 -2,305.20Electricity - Town Hall12,621.00 2,490.00 15,111.00 0.00 15,567.84 -456.84Electricity - Drummer Boy345.00 0.00 345.00 0.00 288.20 56.80Electricity - Police Dept42,135.00 8,312.00 50,447.00 0.00 36,653.36 13,793.64Electricity - Fire Station21,614.00 4,264.00 25,878.00 299.07 21,742.79 4,434.28Electricity - Natural Resources1,292.00 255.00 1,547.00 0.00 1,180.92 366.08Electricity - DPW16,298.00 3,215.00 19,513.00 0.00 17,428.87 2,084.13Electricity - DPW - Traffic Signals385.00 0.00 385.00 0.00 388.74 -3.74Electricity - DPW Recreation Electricity994.00 196.00 1,190.00 0.00 1,928.18 -738.18Electricity - Old Town Hall COA3,826.00 755.00 4,581.00 0.00 3,363.21 1,217.79Electricity - Ladies Library24,397.00 4,812.00 29,209.00 0.00 27,795.70 1,413.30Electricity - Old Mill Sites160.00 0.00 160.00 0.00 228.02 -68.02Electricity - Satucket Rd - Tree80.00 0.00 80.00 0.00 105.64 -25.64CVEC PV solar installation electricity char0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,426.12 -1,426.12Utilities expense - trans from town meeting0.00 14,916.00 14,916.00 0.000.00 14,916.00Gasoline130,000.000.00 130,000.00 0.00 120,257.32 9,742.68Natural Gas - Police Station22,000.000.00 22,000.00 0.00 20,301.44 1,698.56Natural Gas - Fire Station13,900.000.00 13,900.00 1,586.57 12,894.44 2,592.13Natural Gas - Office/Garage7,300.000.007,300.00 0.00 5,918.06 1,381.94Natural Gas - Town Hall5,000.000.005,000.00 0.00 6,439.86 -1,439.86CommunicationTelephone65,000.000.00 65,000.00 0.00 65,367.58 -367.58Postage30,000.000.00 30,000.00 0.00 28,372.71 1,627.29System Repairs2,800.000.002,800.00 0.00 2,117.42 682.58UTILITIES511,535.00 39,215.00 550,750.00 1,885.64 500,423.26 52,212.38Boilers Machinery2,531.000.002,531.00 0.00 2,578.00 -47.00
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Boat Policy22,194.00 0.00 22,194.00 0.00 21,579.00 615.00Workers Compensation145,662.00 0.00 145,662.00 0.00 148,124.00 -2,462.00Multiperil Property Liability41,507.00 0.00 41,507.00 0.00 41,917.00 -410.00Public Officials19,450.00 0.00 19,450.00 0.00 18,864.00 586.00Bonds - Various1,290.00 0.00 1,290.00 0.00 1,287.00 3.00Umbrella9,432.00 0.00 9,432.00 0.00 8,970.00 462.00Fleet Auto41,709.00 0.00 41,709.00 0.00 43,802.00 -2,093.00School Board Legal2,074.00 0.00 2,074.00 0.00 2,326.00 -252.00Fire Police Accident36,400.00 0.00 36,400.00 0.00 29,322.42 7,077.58Police Professional8,850.00 0.00 8,850.00 0.00 9,070.00 -220.00General Liability86,835.00 0.00 86,835.00 0.00 87,876.00 -1,041.00SavingsPolicy Adjustments-28,609.00 -20,000.00 -48,609.00 0.00 -49,957.41 1,348.41GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE389,325.00 -20,000.00 369,325.00 0.00 365,758.01 3,566.99Wages - Full Time1,985,238.00 -8,000.00 1,977,238.00 0.00 1,897,556.69 79,681.31Wages - Part Time17,500.00 0.00 17,500.00 0.00 22,611.16 -5,111.16Wages - Overtime169,600.00 0.00 169,600.00 0.00 174,877.62 -5,277.62Wages - Longevity25,050.00 0.00 25,050.00 0.00 24,750.00 300.00WAGES2,197,388.00 -8,000.00 2,189,388.00 0.00 2,119,795.47 69,592.53Wages - Elected Officials250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00WAGES - ELECTED OFFICIAL250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00Animal Control1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 0.00 126.18 1,173.82Clothing Allowance38,000.00 2,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 36,558.96 3,441.04R M Office or Equipment26,350.00 0.00 26,350.00 0.00 29,842.19 -3,492.19R M Building30,370.00 11,000.00 41,370.00 0.00 40,050.63 1,319.37R M Motor Vehicle14,000.00 0.00 14,000.00 0.00 14,277.09 -277.09Staff TrainingSeminars13,500.00 0.00 13,500.00 0.00 11,677.53 1,822.47Police Academy Fees100.00 3,000.00 3,100.00 0.00 6,000.00 -2,900.00
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Animal Rescue League - Kennel Expense4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00Administrative14,520.00 0.00 14,520.00 0.00 14,805.29 -285.29GENERAL EXPENSES142,140.00 16,000.00 158,140.00 0.00 157,337.87 802.13POLICE DEPARTMENT2,339,778.00 8,000.00 2,347,778.00 0.00 2,277,383.34 70,394.66Wages - Full Time1,027,525.00 0.00 1,027,525.00 0.00 1,031,082.15 -3,557.15Wages - Part Time - Call230,000.00 65,000.00 295,000.00 0.00 293,251.33 1,748.67Educational Stipends9,020.00 0.00 9,020.00 0.00 8,500.00 520.00Wages - Overtime340,838.00 0.00 340,838.00 0.00 301,643.87 39,194.13Wages - Longevity16,350.00 0.00 16,350.00 0.00 17,088.48 -738.48Wages - Holiday Pay43,600.00 0.00 43,600.00 0.00 27,341.70 16,258.30WAGES1,667,333.00 65,000.00 1,732,333.00 0.00 1,678,907.53 53,425.47Clothing Allowance24,500.00 0.00 24,500.00 10.00 24,386.89 123.11R M Office or Equipment47,000.00 0.00 47,000.00 0.00 46,654.38 345.62Breathing Apparatus Maint.6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00Hose Replacement5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00Radio Repair Replacement8,500.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00 7,524.79 975.21Tuition - Education5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00Medical Expense4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 5,807.65 -1,807.65Hardware2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 1,807.20 692.80Mileage500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00DuesMembershipsSubscriptions1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 0.00Additional Equipment3,500.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00 4,211.63 -711.63GENERAL EXPENSES107,800.00 0.00 107,800.00 10.00 107,692.54 117.46Station - Generator2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 1,046.95 953.05Station - R M Building25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 530.34 24,461.45 1,068.89Station Expense - Office Supplies4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 3,949.13 50.87
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Station - Computer Supplies7,990.00 0.00 7,990.00 0.00 7,861.09 128.91Station - General Operations5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,376.07 -376.07STATION EXPENSES43,990.00 0.00 43,990.00 530.34 42,694.69 1,825.65Rescue - Clothing Allowance4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 4,099.96 -99.96Rescue - R M Office or Equipment1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 966.51 33.49Rescue - Ambulance Maintenance12,000.00 0.00 12,000.00 0.00 11,735.97 264.03Rescue - ProfessionalTechnical2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,094.91 -94.91Rescue - Contracted Services18,600.00 0.00 18,600.00 0.00 18,594.70 5.30Rescue - Tuition-Education10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 9,838.64 161.36Rescue - Medical Supplies2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,051.76 -51.76Rescue - Medical and Surgical Supplies15,100.00 0.00 15,100.00 0.00 15,130.11 -30.11Rescue - Advanced Life Support Supplies28,000.00 0.00 28,000.00 0.00 28,052.53 -52.53Rescue - Administrative9,000.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.00RESCUE EXPENSES101,700.00 0.00 101,700.00 0.00 101,565.09 134.91FIRE DEPARTMENT1,920,823.00 65,000.00 1,985,823.00 540.34 1,930,859.85 55,503.49Wages - Full Time239,639.00 0.00 239,639.00 0.00 239,639.21 -0.21Wages - Part Time103,600.00 17,500.00 121,100.00 0.00 108,815.00 12,285.00Wages - Longevity2,850.00 0.00 2,850.00 0.00 2,850.00 0.00WAGES346,089.00 17,500.00 363,589.00 0.00 351,304.21 12,284.79Clothing Allowance685.00 0.00 685.00 0.00 676.86 8.14Printing900.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 795.00 105.00Supplies855.00 0.00 855.00 0.00 717.53 137.47Meetings2,250.00 0.00 2,250.00 0.00 1,230.00 1,020.00Lodging500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 682.14 -182.14Mileage300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 371.06 -71.06
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DuesMembershipsSubscriprions350.00 0.00 350.00 0.00 330.00 20.00GENERAL EXPENSES5,840.00 0.00 5,840.00 0.00 4,802.59 1,037.41BUILDING DEPARTMENT351,929.00 17,500.00 369,429.00 0.00 356,106.80 13,322.20Wages - Full Time230,870.00 -14,000.00 216,870.00 0.00 209,375.82 7,494.18Wages - Part Time1,539.000.001,539.00 0.00 1,482.0456.96Wages - Overtime4,000.000.004,000.00 0.00 3,351.39 648.61Wages - Longevity3,450.000.003,450.00 0.00 3,450.000.00WAGES239,859.00 -14,000.00 225,859.00 0.00 217,659.25 8,199.75R M Building2,000.000.002,000.00 0.00 1,833.00 167.00R M Boat2,000.000.002,000.00 0.00 2,207.14 -207.14Conservation Maintenance600.000.00600.00 0.00897.24 -297.24Environmental Monitoring6,500.000.006,500.00 0.00 1,300.00 5,200.00Printing500.000.00500.00 0.00434.0265.98Supplies6,800.000.006,800.00 0.00 6,885.89 -85.89Professional Supplies1,300.000.001,300.00 0.00984.25 315.75Environmental Monitoring - Golf2,700.000.002,700.00 0.00 2,768.78 -68.78Environmental Monitoring - Ponds5,200.000.005,200.00 0.00 5,785.44 -585.44Meetings800.000.00800.00 0.00583.00 217.00Mileage650.000.00650.00 0.00535.88 114.12Mooring Expenses1,500.000.001,500.00 0.00 1,475.2324.77DuesMembershipsSubscriptions1,400.000.001,400.00 0.00 1,085.00 315.00GENERAL EXPENSES31,950.000.00 31,950.00 0.00 26,774.87 5,175.13Shellfish Propagation - Other ChargesExpe12,000.000.00 12,000.00 0.00 12,000.000.00Shellfish Propagation - Oyster Program2,500.000.002,500.00 0.00 1,275.00 1,225.00SHELLFISH PROPAGATION14,500.000.00 14,500.00 0.00 13,275.00 1,225.00
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DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES286,309.00 -14,000.00 272,309.00 0.00 257,709.12 14,599.88Wages - Part Time2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00WAGES2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00Other ChargesExpenditures900.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 0.00 900.00GENERAL EXPENSES900.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 0.00 900.00ALEWIVES COMMITTEE3,400.00 0.00 3,400.00 0.00 0.00 3,400.00Stony Brook Elementary School Expenses3,558,714.00 43,066.00 3,601,780.00 240.00 3,294,050.86 307,969.14STONY BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3,558,714.00 43,066.00 3,601,780.00 240.00 3,294,050.86 307,969.14NRSD School Assessment9,337,699.00 0.00 9,337,699.00 0.00 9,337,699.00 0.00NAUSET REGIONAL ASSESSMENT9,337,699.00 0.00 9,337,699.00 0.00 9,337,699.00 0.00Cape Cod Tech - School Assessment734,873.00 0.00 734,873.00 0.00 734,873.00 0.00CAPE COD TECH ASSESSMENT734,873.00 0.00 734,873.00 0.00 734,873.00 0.00Eddy Elementary School Expenses3,322,585.000.00 3,322,585.00 0.00 3,001,540.44 321,044.56EDDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3,322,585.000.00 3,322,585.00 0.00 3,001,540.44 321,044.56Wages - Full Time906,557.000.00 906,557.00 0.00 880,033.33 26,523.67Wages - Part Time11,839.000.00 11,839.00 0.00 12,612.78 -773.78Wages - Seasonal11,520.000.00 11,520.00 0.00 10,745.00 775.00Wages - Overtime18,711.00 14,000.00 32,711.00 0.00 24,841.83 7,869.17
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Wages - Longevity14,370.00 0.00 14,370.00 0.00 13,880.00 490.00WAGES962,997.00 14,000.00 976,997.00 0.00 942,112.94 34,884.06Road Machinery - R M Equipment4,400.00 20,000.00 24,400.00 0.00 38,226.48 -13,826.48Road Machinery - Parts48,500.00 0.00 48,500.00 0.00 32,791.00 15,709.00Road Machinery - Lubricants7,000.00 0.00 7,000.00 0.00 7,638.58 -638.58Road Machinery - Additional Equipment1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 2,243.94 -1,243.94ROAD MACHINERY60,900.00 20,000.00 80,900.00 0.00 80,900.00 0.00SnowIce - Addtl Gross Overtime46,200.00 0.00 46,200.00 0.00 97,842.96 -51,642.96SnowIce - R M Equipment2,300.00 0.00 2,300.00 0.00 6,567.13 -4,267.13SnowIce - Rentals and Leases21,500.00 0.00 21,500.00 0.00 110,654.48 -89,154.48SnowIce - Salt Sand49,000.00 0.00 49,000.00 0.00 127,882.13 -78,882.13SnowIce - EquipmentSupplies10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 5,189.54 4,810.46SNOW & ICE CONTROL129,000.00 0.00 129,000.00 0.00 348,136.24 -219,136.24Clothing Allowance14,100.00 0.00 14,100.00 0.00 13,690.11 409.89AlarmCommunications324.00 0.00 324.00 0.00 878.50 -554.50R M Equipment1,750.00 0.00 1,750.00 0.00 805.92 944.08R M Building6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 9,127.73 -3,127.73R M Radio750.00 0.00 750.00 0.00 586.31 163.69Rentals and Leases97,212.00 0.00 97,212.00 0.00 107,096.59 -9,884.59Traffic ControlPolice Dept5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 2,398.47 2,601.53Traffic Markings33,188.00 0.00 33,188.00 0.00 2,154.22 31,033.78Traffic Sign Materials9,000.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.00 8,700.41 299.59Recreation Materials17,000.00 0.00 17,000.00 0.00 6,092.26 10,907.74ProfessionalTechnical6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 13,845.58 -7,845.58MedicalClinics600.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 8,854.12 -8,254.12Supression Control1,350.00 0.00 1,350.00 0.00 1,252.00 98.00Office Supplies2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,795.24 -795.24
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Custodial Supplies1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 0.00 1,219.19 80.81Tools6,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 0.00 6,683.87 -683.87R M Swap Shop300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 467.53 -167.53Unclassified Supplies5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 9,115.04 -4,115.04Mileage250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 119.61 130.39DuesMembershipsSubscriptions2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 3,345.59 -845.59Cemetery Expenses0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,180.58 -3,180.58Office Equipment500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 743.36 -243.36EquipmentNon-Registered6,500.00 0.00 6,500.00 0.00 3,606.29 2,893.71Safety Equipment4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 3,083.31 916.69ConstructionSuppliesMaterials33,925.00 0.00 33,925.00 0.00 20,269.73 13,655.27Vehicle Pool RM10,450.00 0.00 10,450.00 0.00 7,198.03 3,251.97GENERAL EXPENSES264,999.00 0.00 264,999.00 0.00 237,309.59 27,689.41Solid Waste Disposal - Capital Projects230,439.00 -20,000.00 210,439.00 0.00 167,842.13 42,596.87SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL230,439.00 -20,000.00 210,439.00 0.00 167,842.13 42,596.87DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS1,648,335.00 14,000.00 1,662,335.00 0.00 1,776,300.90 -113,965.90Street Lighting4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 784.34 4,627.84 156.50STREETLIGHTING EXPENSES4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 784.34 4,627.84 156.50Wages - Full time184,836.00 0.00 184,836.00 0.00 184,835.56 0.44Overtime250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 161.42 88.58Wages - Longevity4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 0.00WAGES189,886.00 0.00 189,886.00 0.00 189,796.98 89.02Visiting Nurse Association - Contracted Sv18,357.000.00 18,357.00 0.00 18,357.000.0036
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VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION18,357.00 0.00 18,357.00 0.00 18,357.00 0.00Clothing Allowance200.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 99.88 100.12R M Office or Equipment200.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 153.88 46.12Printing250.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 397.80 -147.80MedicalClinics500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00Supplies400.00 0.00 400.00 0.00 335.89 64.11Meetings400.00 0.00 400.00 0.00 918.00 -518.00Mileage700.00 0.00 700.00 0.00 584.68 115.32DuesMembershipsSubscriptions700.00 0.00 700.00 0.00 611.00 89.00Office Equipment500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 49.95 450.05GENERAL EXPENSES3,850.00 0.00 3,850.00 0.00 3,151.08 698.92BOARD OF HEALTH212,093.00 0.00 212,093.00 0.00 211,305.06 787.94Wages - Full Time137,995.00 0.00 137,995.00 0.00 137,994.70 0.30Wages - Part Time53,607.00 0.00 53,607.00 0.00 51,198.44 2,408.56Wages - Longevity600.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 600.00 0.00WAGES192,202.00 0.00 192,202.00 0.00 189,793.14 2,408.86R M Office or Equipment3,400.00 0.00 3,400.00 0.00 1,818.84 1,581.16Contract Services990.00 0.00 990.00 0.00 990.00 0.00Supplies1,800.00 0.00 1,800.00 0.00 2,456.25 -656.25Postage2,700.00 0.00 2,700.00 0.00 2,399.99 300.01Program Expenses10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 8,103.60 1,896.40Meetings1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 437.17 1,062.83Mileage2,734.00 0.00 2,734.00 0.00 2,088.53 645.47DuesMembershipsSubscriptions500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 254.40 245.60GENERAL EXPENSES23,624.00 0.00 23,624.00 0.00 18,548.78 5,075.22
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COUNCIL ON AGING215,826.00 0.00 215,826.00 0.00 208,341.92 7,484.08R M Building4,800.00 21,000.00 25,800.00 0.00 15,951.16 9,848.84Elevator Maintenance2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 1,122.97 877.03GENERAL EXPENSES6,800.00 21,000.00 27,800.00 0.00 17,074.13 10,725.87OLD TOWN HALL MAINT (COA)6,800.00 21,000.00 27,800.00 0.00 17,074.13 10,725.87Veterans Services Assessment24,243.00 0.00 24,243.00 0.00 24,242.87 0.13Veterans Benefits48,000.00 7,200.00 55,200.00 0.00 53,803.66 1,396.34GENERAL EXPENSES72,243.00 7,200.00 79,443.00 0.00 78,046.53 1,396.47VETERANS SERVICES72,243.00 7,200.00 79,443.00 0.00 78,046.53 1,396.47Wages - Full Time224,869.00 0.00 224,869.00 0.00 228,521.01 -3,652.01Wages - Part Time171,372.00 0.00 171,372.00 0.00 163,436.56 7,935.44Wages - Longevity4,875.00 0.00 4,875.00 0.00 5,625.00 -750.00Holiday Pay3,927.00 0.00 3,927.00 0.00 1,850.88 2,076.12Wages - Sunday Hours9,666.00 0.00 9,666.00 0.00 7,211.39 2,454.61WAGES414,709.00 0.00 414,709.00 0.00 406,644.84 8,064.16Natural Gas1,252.00 0.00 1,252.00 0.00 1,252.00 0.00Telephone1,400.00 0.00 1,400.00 0.00 1,332.51 67.49C.L.A.M.S.32,498.00 0.00 32,498.00 0.00 30,896.05 1,601.95R M Building7,000.00 5,000.00 12,000.00 0.00 13,074.98 -1,074.98Contracted Services7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 0.00 8,781.45 -1,281.45Postage490.00 0.00 490.00 0.00 245.00 245.00Custodial Supplies500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 480.90 19.10Library Supplies8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 7,633.37 366.63Mileage425.00 0.00 425.00 0.00 419.36 5.64
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Dues160.00 0.00 160.00 0.00 110.00 50.00Adult Books70,000.00 0.00 70,000.00 0.00 69,997.43 2.57GENERAL EXPENSES129,225.00 5,000.00 134,225.00 0.00 134,223.05 1.95BREWSTER LADIES LIBRARY543,934.00 5,000.00 548,934.00 0.00 540,867.89 8,066.11Wages - Full Time59,981.00 0.00 59,981.00 0.00 59,980.41 0.59Wages - Temp Seasonal49,626.00 0.00 49,626.00 0.00 49,029.75 596.25WAGES109,607.00 0.00 109,607.00 0.00 109,010.16 596.84Office Maintenance700.00 0.00 700.00 0.00 700.00 0.00R M Boat800.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 969.96 -169.96R M Ballfields300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 109.50 190.50Baseball1,600.00 0.00 1,600.00 0.00 1,600.00 0.00Seasonal Certifications625.00 0.00 625.00 0.00 380.00 245.00Skateboard Park500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00Meetings300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 620.80 -320.80Mileage300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 453.47 -153.47Public Rec - Playground1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 964.75 35.25Public Rec - Office300.00 0.00 300.00 0.00 416.40 -116.40Public Rec - Boys Youth Soccer1,800.00 0.00 1,800.00 0.00 1,800.00 0.00Public Rec - Boys Youth Basketball2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00Public Rec - Swim600.00 0.00 600.00 0.00 255.14 344.86Softball - Youth1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 0.00 1,300.00 0.00Advertising/Promotions500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 554.98 -54.98GENERAL EXPENSES12,625.00 0.00 12,625.00 0.00 12,625.00 0.00RECREATION122,232.00 0.00 122,232.00 0.00 121,635.16 596.84Wages - Full Time Maintenance516,663.00 0.00 516,663.00 0.00 507,654.76 9,008.24
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Wages - Part Time Maintenance244,052.00 0.00 244,052.00 0.00 234,480.28 9,571.72Wages - Full Time Administrative217,026.00 0.00 217,026.00 0.00 217,026.26 -0.26Wages - Part Time Administrative187,577.00 0.00 187,577.00 0.00 197,660.71 -10,083.71Wages - Overtime55,000.00 0.00 55,000.00 0.00 43,575.36 11,424.64Wages - Longevity16,478.00 0.00 16,478.00 0.00 17,297.02 -819.02WAGES1,236,796.00 0.00 1,236,796.00 0.00 1,217,694.39 19,101.61Clothing Allowance8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 8,189.41 -189.41OilGrease - Maint3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 47.50 4,293.70 -1,246.20Diesel Fuel - Maint19,980.00 0.00 19,980.00 0.00 21,251.58 -1,271.58Heating - Maint Bldg2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,203.66 296.34Gasoline - Maintenance15,750.00 0.00 15,750.00 0.00 13,176.23 2,573.77Electricity - Maintenance Bldg6,956.00 1,615.00 8,571.00 0.00 10,156.53 -1,585.53Electricity - Clubhouse31,266.00 7,260.00 38,526.00 0.00 39,324.09 -798.09Electricity - Irrigation Pump18,659.00 4,333.00 22,992.00 0.00 24,970.09 -1,978.09Heating - Clubhouse9,300.00 0.00 9,300.00 0.00 8,043.24 1,256.76R M Equipment78,000.00 33,152.00 111,152.00 0.00 78,697.13 32,454.87R M Irrigation Maintenance18,000.00 0.00 18,000.00 0.00 21,962.34 -3,962.34ProfessionalTechnical5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 2,535.00 2,465.00Phones - Maintenance720.00 0.00 720.00 0.00 631.84 88.16Phones - Clubhouse1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00 1,072.43 127.57Alarm - Maintenance1,100.00 0.00 1,100.00 0.00 1,109.65 -9.65Alarm - Clubhouse3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,949.18 -949.18Office Supplies8,500.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00 11,180.36 -2,680.36Score Cards3,600.00 0.00 3,600.00 0.00 3,353.88 246.12Golf Maintenance Supply8,500.00 0.00 8,500.00 0.00 7,193.75 1,306.25Range Supplies10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 5,750.13 4,249.87Computer Supplies5,600.00 0.00 5,600.00 0.00 6,819.83 -1,219.83Office Supplies - Maintenance500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 1,610.33 -1,110.33Custodial Supplies8,000.00 0.00 8,000.00 0.00 9,646.48 -1,646.48Rubbish RemovalSanitation7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 0.00 7,699.34 -199.34Seed Sod29,000.00 0.00 29,000.00 0.00 18,017.25 10,982.75
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Tee Green12,000.00 0.00 12,000.00 0.00 10,953.98 1,046.02Landscaping4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 0.00 3,817.50 682.50Topsoil Sand22,000.00 0.00 22,000.00 0.00 15,413.52 6,586.48Fertilizer80,000.00 0.00 80,000.00 0.00 59,749.98 20,250.02Fungicide142,000.00 0.00 142,000.00 0.00 132,726.23 9,273.77Insecticides23,000.00 0.00 23,000.00 0.00 14,076.52 8,923.48Misc. Wetting Agents Lime65,000.00 0.00 65,000.00 0.00 36,243.21 28,756.79Cart Lease118,000.00 0.00 118,000.00 0.00 116,064.89 1,935.11Clubhouse Furnishings Repair20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 27,162.33 -7,162.33Credit Card Expense41,000.00 0.00 41,000.00 0.00 42,267.83 -1,267.83In-State-Travel - Maintenance450.00 0.00 450.00 0.00 0.00 450.00MeetingsTravel - Maintenance1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 340.00 660.00MeetingsTravel - Administrative200.00 0.00 200.00 0.00 1,039.13 -839.13DuesSubscriptions - Maintenance1,520.00 0.00 1,520.00 0.00 1,639.00 -119.00DuesSubscriptions - Administrative2,300.00 0.00 2,300.00 110.00 2,340.00 70.00Clothing Allowance Administrative1,900.00 0.00 1,900.00 0.00 1,753.16 146.84Electricity - Driving Range3,378.00 785.00 4,163.00 0.00 3,860.19 302.81AdvertisingPromotions50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00 61,517.26 -11,517.26GENERAL EXPENSES891,879.00 47,145.00 939,024.00 157.50 843,802.18 95,379.32 GOLF 2,128,675.00 47,145.00 2,175,820.00 157.50 2,061,496.57 114,480.93Historical Assessment9,500.00 0.00 9,500.00 0.00 9,500.00 0.00HISTORICAL ASSESSMENT9,500.00 0.00 9,500.00 0.00 9,500.00 0.00Other ChargesExpenditures1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00MEMORIAL/VETERANS DAY1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00Other Property Related Services500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 533.00 -33.00Contract Services - Miller1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00
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Supplies2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 1,967.00 33.00GENERAL EXPENSES4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00OLD MILL SITE COMMITTEE4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00StateCty Assmt - County Tax Assessment286,166.00 0.00 286,166.00 0.00 282,755.00 3,411.00StateCty Assmts - Mosquito Control Proj C89,109.000.00 89,109.00 0.00 89,109.000.00StateCty Assmt - Air Pollution Control CH5,436.000.005,436.00 0.00 5,436.000.00StateCty Assmt - RMV-Nonrenewal Excise 7,260.000.007,260.00 0.00 7,260.000.00StateCty Assmt - School Choice Assmt94,114.000.00 94,114.00 0.00 154,273.00 -60,159.00StateCty Assmts - Regional Transit Auth C46,477.000.00 46,477.00 0.00 46,477.000.00ASSESSMENTS528,562.000.00 528,562.00 0.00 585,310.00 -56,748.00STATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS528,562.000.00 528,562.00 0.00 585,310.00 -56,748.00TOTAL EXPENDED GENERAL FUND 37,857,005.00 212,512.00 38,069,517.00 3,757.82 37,206,847.77 866,427.05
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GENERAL FUND FISCAL 2015
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NetYTD Acct.Water DepartmentAppropriation Transfers Avail. Budget Revenues Expended BalanceWages - Full Time$622,297.00 $0.00 $622,297.00 $0.00 $611,732.30 $10,564.70Standby Pay$13,000.00 $0.00 $13,000.00 $0.00 $13,250.00 -$250.00Wages - Overtime$50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $45,366.14 $4,633.86Wages - Longevity$4,650.00 $0.00 $4,650.00 $0.00 $4,650.00$0.00WAGES$689,947.00 $0.00 $689,947.00 $0.00 $674,998.44 $14,948.56Operating - PropaneNatural Gas$22,000.00 $0.00 $22,000.00 $0.00 $10,211.15 $11,788.85Operating - Electricity$110,000.00 $23,210.00 $133,210.00 $57.81 $125,360.74 $7,907.07Operating - R M Office or Equipment$73,000.00 $0.00 $73,000.00 $0.00 $81,086.44 -$8,086.44Operating - Professional Expense$40,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00 $125.00 $37,114.55 $3,010.45Operating - Supplies$13,000.00 $0.00 $13,000.00 $0.00 $18,985.41 -$5,985.41Operating - Postage$10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $8,023.44 $1,976.56Operating - Small Tools Equipment$90,000.00 $0.00 $90,000.00 $0.00 $63,434.81 $26,565.19Operating - Primary Assessment$5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $3,798.96 $1,201.04Operating - Mileage$700.00 $0.00$700.00 $0.00 $648.28 $51.72Operating - Scheduled System Maint.$29,000.00 $0.00 $29,000.00 $0.00 $41,325.43 -$12,325.43OPERATING EXPENSES$392,700.00 $23,210.00 $415,910.00 $182.81 $389,989.21 $26,103.60TOTAL EXPENDED WATER FUND$1,082,647.00 $23,210.00 $1,105,857.00 $182.81 $1,064,987.65 $41,052.16WATER FUND FISCAL 20154343
FY 2015
BREWSTER
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT BALANCE
June 30, 2015
School Lunch Program:
School Lunch $7,276.98
Highway Improvements:
Highway Projects-Chap 90 -$149,935.00
School Grants:
Stony Brook Elementary:
CC5 Educational Mini Grant $9.92
Garden Club Educational Grant $400.00
Big Yellow School Bus Grant $200.00
Gifts/Donations $5,890.64
Building Use/Grounds Fee $4,900.00
Jan Chase Rutz Grant $434.90
Building Rental - YMCA $1,745.94
Eddy Elementary:
CC5 Educational Mini Grant $1,953.56
Gifts/Donations $2,252.26
Unicycle Group $731.06
Friends of Pleasant Bay Grant - Habitat Science $1,207.74
Garden Club Education Grant $586.74
Total $20,312.76
CPA Fund
Gifts/Donations Open Space $200.00
A31 ATM 5/00 M45 L9 Land Acq $9,000.00
A5 STM 11/08 Fund Bal - Affordable Housing Pricebuydown $235,000.00
A5 STM Nov 2010 Historic - Headstone Repairs $5,574.03
A16 STM 11/13 Fund Bal - Brewster Woods $600,000.00
A16 STM 11/13 Fund Bal - Eddy Playground $5,299.55
A6 ATM 5/14 Historic/Reserve - Baptist Church Steeple $50,000.00
A7 STM 5/15 Housing - HECH Grant/Loan Program $118,000.00
A7 STM 5/15 Reserve: Cemetery Repairs/restorations/vault $86,350.00
A7 STM 5/15 Reserve/Historic - Captn Elijah Cobb House $100,000.00
A9 STM 11/14 Eldredge Property M26 L31 Notes Payable -$400,000.00
A9 STM 11/14 Eldredge Property M26 L31 Interest/Costs $15,935.00
A7 STM 5/15 Eldredge Property - Note Payoff - Open Space $140,000.00
A6 ATM 5/14 Reserve - Breakwater Beach Restoration Project $59,675.00
A6 ATM 5/14 Reserve - Recreation Fields - Renovations $19,296.21
Fund Balance Reserved: State Funds: Eldredge Property $260,000.00
Fund Balance - Open Space 50%$421,888.57
Fund Balance - Historic 10%$17,112.57
Fund Balance - Comm Housing 10%$46,035.16
Undesignated Fund Balance $1,023,158.78
Total $2,812,524.87
4444
ACCOUNT BALANCE
ACCOUNT NAME
Town Grants:
CC Commission $5,576.20
Pathways Grant - Barnstable County $1,300.78
Shellfish - Disease Testing/Bnstbl Cty $500.00
MIIA Grant - Security System $5,000.00
Cultural Council Grant $3,118.83
Cultural Council-Gifts/Donations/Interest $1,983.86
Wellness Grant $6.00
MTC Clean Energy Choice - Solar Panel $21,320.00
S.A.F.E. - Fire Grant $3,018.11
Senior S.A.F.E. Grant $2,795.00
Wildfire Training Grant - Fire $3,061.80
NIMS - Incident Management $2,184.09
MDU Training - Homeland Security $3,120.43
Firefighter Equipment Reimbursable Grant -$2,807.00
Punkhorn Land Management Grant - Natural Resources $306.19
Punkhorn Wildfire Mitigation Grant - Natural Resources $4,062.29
Punkhorn Parkland Fuel Resource Reduction Grant - Natl Res $3,415.49
NRCS - Freemans Pond Engineering & Construction ARRA $16,637.51
CCC Fishermans Alliance Grant - Natural Resources $5,000.00
Floating Upweller Refurbishment Grant - Natural Resources $677.68
Coastal Resilience Planning Grant - Natural Resources -$89,442.71
Municipal Waste Reduction Grant - DPW $698.40
Dept. of Elder Affairs - COA $0.00
Elder Services - Transportation Grant - COA $75.56
Samaritans - Transition Workshop Grant - COA $277.28
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Assistance Grant - COA $1,000.00
FY14 Municipal Equalization Grant $840.73
FY15 Nonresident Circulation Grant $4,217.38
FY15 Municipal Equalization Grant $1,413.92
FY15 Library Incentive Grant $6,513.95
FY08 Public Libraries Fund $1,400.21
Planning & Design Grant - Ladies Library $40,000.00
ARRA 319 Grant-PavingMillsite $79,263.26
Race To The Top Federal Grant - Elementary Schools $783.10
Septic Grant/Loan Payback $21,607.27
Total $148,925.61
4545
ACCOUNT BALANCE
ACCOUNT NAME
Town Special Revenue:
Gift-Open Space-Land Bank $393.00
Golf ProShop Revenue 5/99 $10,000.00
Gift - Pond Monitoring Program $2,663.11
Affordable Housing Fund $212.44
Gift - Windows $1,500.00
Gift - Sign $500.00
Gift - Memorial Fund - B. Mant $752.04
Gift - Christmas Tree - Herring Run $2,175.00
Foreclosure Properties/Conservation Trust $8,755.11
Appeals Board - Consultant $904.65
DARE Program $1,525.02
Gift - Police $680.00
Law Enforcement Trust $6,450.63
Insurance Reim under $20,000 -Police $684.61
Telecommunications Acct $147,612.85
Gift - Animal Welfare Kennel Costs $1,282.97
Ocean Edge-MEPA Section 61 $14,532.61
Gift-Conservation $7,252.31
Stony Brook Circuit Breaker State Funds $7,731.86
Gif t- Crosby Ramp $1,000.00
Gift - Crosby Linnell Landing State Property Development Plan $350.00
Gifts/Donations Crosby Mansion $21,978.36
Chap 53E 1/2 Crosby Mansion $42,572.16
STM Nov 2010 - Crosby Septic - Temp Note -$32,500.00
Gift - DPW - Wood for Swap Shop $95.93
Gift - CVEC - DEP re-use plan $919.35
COA - Gift Account $87,449.42
Gift - Podium for Ladies Library $73.04
Recreation Fund - 53 E 1/2 Acct $124,768.38
Recreation - Breakfast with Santa $528.00
Recreation - Bayside Skippers A $49.13
Recreation - Youth of the Year Scholarship $19,161.46
Gift-Old Mill Sites $10,101.82
Gift - Golf - Friends of the Captains $1,459.20
Gift - Junior Golf Day $3,032.25
Professional Development - Golf $1,274.69
Ouimet Scholarship Fund - Golf $2,025.00
Handicap Fee-Golf $37,810.00
Total $537,756.40
4646
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT BALANCE
Receipts Reserved:
Sale of Cemetery Lots $2,504.17
Municipal Waterways Fund $59,660.02
Cablevision Franchise Fee 8/06 $235,965.85
Wetland Protection Fund $32,333.39
Wetland Protection Fund - Consultant $22,388.25
Ambulance Receipts $815,019.77
Golf Receipts Reserved $984,196.14
Total $2,152,067.59
Capital Project:
A 9 S 10/88 DPW-Equipment $6,993.09
A 51 5/88 DPW-Garage/Office $2,566.31
Total $9,559.40
Capital Projects:
Land Acq A92 5/86 $3,071.86
Land Acq-Cove Rd 5/88 $15,000.00
Total $18,071.86
Capital Projects-Water Bttmts:
Water Bttmt-Maple Lane $1,952.28
A30 ATM 5/07 Fiddlers Lane Water Bttmt Int/Costs $540.00
Water Bttmt-Main Extensions 10/87 -$5,280.93
A30 ATM 5/06 Cranview Road Water Main Extension $74,437.33
A23 ATM 5/01 Slough Rd - Water Bttmt 63,380.27
A30 ATM 5/07 Fiddlers Lane Water Bttmt 11,101.61
A15 STM 11/00 Sears Rd Water Bttmt 4,398.89
Total $150,529.45
Special Revenue : Private Road Betterments
A33 ATM 5/09 Standish Heights PRB Improvements $45,102.13
A22 ATM 5/08 Beaver Muskrat PRB Improvements $16,888.24
A23 ATM 5/08 Old Valley Rd PRB Improvements $3,988.75
A25 ATM 5/11 Hazel Lane PRB Improvements 11,857.50
A3 STM 5/13 South Pond Dr PRB Engineering 1,360.00
A19 ATM 5/13 South Pond Dr PRB - Interest/Costs 2,500.00
A3 STM 5/14 Ebenezer Lane PRB - Engineering 45.00
A19 ATM 5/14 Ebenezer PRB - Interest/Costs 4,343.00
A3 STM 5/15 Moss, Commons, Magnet PRB - Engineering 2,000.00
A4 STM 5/15 Tower Hill Circle PRB - Engineering 15,000.00
A19 ATM 5/13 South Pond Dr PRB - Improvements -119,853.21
A15 ATM 5/14 Ebenezer PRB - Improvements -104,719.78
Total -$121,488.37
4747
Capital Project: Golf Course Improvements
A3 STM 11/13 Golf Course Improvements -$189,205.77
Capital Project: Rte 6A Water Infrastructure
A15 STM 11/14 Water Infrastructure - Interest/Costs $5,000.00
A15 STM 11/14 Water Infrastructure Upgrade -$507,735.59
Total -$502,735.59
Capital Project: Well # 3 Access Road Improvement
A5 STM 5/15 Well # 3 Access Road Improvements -$54,199.00
Total -$54,199.00
Capital Project: Landfill
A3 STM 11/14 Landfill Sampling Expense $117.00
A3 STM 11/13 Landfill Monitoring Expense $4,634.87
A5 STM 5/15 Landfill Monitoring Expense $40,000.00
Total $44,751.87
4848
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT BALANCE
Capital Project:
A5 STM 5/14 Eddy Roof & HVAC Replacement Project -$3,256,753.26
Expendable Trusts:
A22 STM 11/08 Insurance Reserve Fund Chap 40 S13 $76,129.28
A8 STM 11/13 Workers Comp Ch 40 S 13A $25,000.00
Pension Fund $117,476.81
OPEB/HSCB $1,226,255.15
Trust Fund Legislation -$2,917.92
Cemetery Trusts $116,385.77
Needy Sick Children $5,348.28
Irving D. Cummings $26,094.87
Nickerson Olmsted fund $1,646.86
C. Ellis Scholarship Fund $28,784.38
Conservation fund $11,036.13
Stabilization fund $2,054,490.57
Total $3,685,730.18
Nonexpendable Trusts:
Cemetery Funds $142,912.83
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT BALANCE
Agency Funds:
Due to Others - Performance Bonds $67,137.62
Firearms Records Trust $2,475.00
Special Details - Police $680.27
Special Details - Fire Dept $1,000.00
Due to Registry - Bttmt Release Fee $14.00
Total $71,306.89
4949
Report of the
COLLECTOR
The following amounts were paid to the Treasurer in FY 2015:
Year Amounts Totals
Real Estate (net of refunds)
2015 26,948,687.58$
2014 401,034.68$
2013 310.84$ 27,350,033.10$
Community Preservation Act (net of refunds)
2015 809,338.34$
2014 10,643.10$
2013 40.03$ 820,021.47$
Personal Property (net of refunds)
2015 348,835.78$
2014 1,572.91$
2013 376.75$
2012 93.80$
Prior Years 472.70$ 351,351.94$
Motor Vehicle Excise (net of refunds)
2015 1,168,599.25$
2014 170,067.44$
2013 7,389.12$
2012 2,454.91$
2011 593.13$
2010 274.16$
2009 254.17$
Prior Years 2,505.35$ 1,352,137.53$
Boat Excise (net of refunds)
2015 6,809.00$
Prior Years 419.00$ 7,228.00$
Liens
Apportioned Water Betterments 5,835.51$
Water Betterment Committed Interest 2,116.19$
Water Liens Added to Taxes 44,541.21$
Water Lien Charges Added to Taxes 3,500.00$
Apportioned Road Betterments 88,912.34$
Road Betterment Committed Interest 26,822.83$
Road Betterment Paid in Advance 10,922.72$
Road Betterment CI Paid in Advance 228.17$
Septic Betterment #2 Principal 7,637.00$
Septic Betterment #2 Committed Interest 3,785.55$ 194,301.52$
Other Miscellaneous
Municipal Lien Certificates 13,400.00$
Interest and Charges 148,990.84$ 162,390.84$
Grand Total 30,237,464.40$
5050
Year Amounts Total
Real Estate
2015 $402,659.73
2014 $1,240.91 $403,900.64
Community Preservation Act (Formerly Land Bank)
2015 $11,453.00
2014 $37.23 $11,490.23
Personal Property
2015 $3,705.74
2014 $376.72
2013 $536.57
2012 $170.60
2011 $146.91
2010 $13.02 $4,949.56
Apportioned Road Betterments & Committed Interest
2015 $1,129.29 $1,129.29
Apportioned Septic Betterment & Committed Interest # 2
2015 $0.00 $0.00
Apportioned Water Betterments/Committed Interest
2015 $0.00 $0.00
Water Liens
2015 $1,818.83
2014 $320.71 $2,139.54
Water Lien Charges
2015 $150.00
2014 $50.00 $200.00
Boat Excise
2015 $541.00
2014 $241.00
2013 $236.02
2012 $337.00
2011 $199.00
2010 $188.00
2009 $15.00
2006 $15.00 $1,772.02
Motor Vehicle Excise
2015 $68,351.22
2014 $17,671.60
2013 $5,306.50
2012 $4,495.42
2011 $4,917.93
2010 $5,296.49
2009 $3,963.15
2008 $5,588.47
2007 $3,591.26
2006 $3,599.38
2005 $3,570.66
2004 $3,514.50
2003 $3,802.20
2002 $3,398.65 $137,067.43
Grand Total $562,648.71
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa L. Vitale
Treasurer/Collector
51
OUTSTANDING TAXES AND LIENS AS OF 06/30/2015
51
Report of the
TREASURER
Cash as of July 1, 2014 22,315,106.01$
Receipts from Departments
Tax Collector 30,237,464.40$
Golf Course 3,672,659.56$
State Aid 4,603,347.32$
Water Department 2,469,506.92$
Other Departments/Sources 18,462,415.52$ 59,445,393.72$
Interest Earned
General Fund 20,231.15$
Trust & Special Funds 53,321.40$ 73,552.55$
Disbursements 58,716,742.25$
Cash as of June 30, 2015 23,117,310.03$
Tax Title/Deferral Balance as of July 1, 2014 459,589.55$
Total Payments
Redemptions 98,908.33$
Interest, Charges & Fees 65,336.13$ 164,244.46$
Accounts Foreclosed or Disclaimed/Vacated -$
Amounts Added
Additional Tax Title 121,997.23$
Addditional Deferrals 7,158.15$ 129,155.38$
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Tax Title Accounts 414,615.78$
Elderly Tax Deferrals 75,220.82$ 489,836.60$
5252
Kings Grant
Amount borrowed $307,000.00 on 09/01/2005 at 3.636967% interest.
State House Notes
Due 09/01/2006 $37,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2007 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2008 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2009 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2010 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2011 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2012 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2013 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2014 $30,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2015 $30,000.00
Baron's Way
Amount borrowed $170,000.00 on 09/01/2005 at 3.636967% interest.
State House Notes
Due 09/01/2006 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2007 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2008 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2009 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2010 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2011 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2012 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2013 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2014 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 09/01/2015 $15,000.00
Herringbrook Lane
Amount borrowed $125,000.00 on 06/15/2007 at 4.4858575% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2008 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2009 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2010 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2011 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2012 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $10,000.00
Road Betterment Assessment Program
5353
Fiddlers Lane
Amount borrowed $180,000.00 on 06/15/2007 at 4.4858575% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2008 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2009 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2010 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2011 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2012 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $20,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2017 $15,000.00
Muskrat & Beaver Lane
Amount borrowed $114,000.00 on 06/15/2008 at 3.958408% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2009 $19,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2010 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2011 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2012 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $10,000.00
Old Valley Road
Amount borrowed $142,000.00 on 06/15/2008 at 3.958408% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2009 $17,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2010 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2011 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2012 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $15,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $15,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $10,000.00
5454
Standish Heights
Amount borrowed $237,000.00 on 06/30/2011 at 3.836248% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2012 $27,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $25,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $25,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $25,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $25,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $25,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $25,000.00
Due 06/15/2019 $20,000.00
Due 06/15/2020 $20,000.00
Due 06/15/2021 $20,000.00
Hazel Lane
Amount borrowed $87,880.00 on 06/30/2011 at 3.836248% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2012 $12,880.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2019 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2020 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2021 $5,000.00
Prell Circle
Amount borrowed $67,331.00 on 06/15/2014 at 2.7989690% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2015 $12,331.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2019 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2020 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2021 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2022 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2023 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2024 $5,000.00
5555
Allen Drive
Amount borrowed $83,185.00 on 06/15/2014 at 2.7989690% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2015 $13,185.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2019 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2020 $10,000.00
Due 06/15/2021 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2022 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2023 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2024 $5,000.00
Water Betterment Assessment Program
Fiddlers Lane
Amount borrowed $96,000.00 on 06/15/2007 at 4.4858575% interest.
General Obligation Bond
Due 06/15/2008 $11,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2009 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2010 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2011 $10,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2012 $5,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2013 $5,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2014 $5,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2015 $5,000.00 Paid
Due 06/15/2016 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2017 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2018 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2019 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2020 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2021 $5,000.00
Due 06/15/2022 $5,000.00
5656
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #4 (SCHOOL/LIBRARY)
Refinanced on 03-15-07 at 4.000% interest to the year 2016
Interest paid this year 29,025.00$
Principal paid this year 465,000.00$
Balance due on loan 435,000.00$
Balance of interest 8,700.00$
SEPTIC LOAN BOND #1
Loan dated 09-14-98 for $197,403.08 at 0.00% interest to the year 2018
Interest paid this year -$
Principal paid this year 10,400.00$
Balance due on loan 62,200.00$
Balance of interest -$
GOLF COURSE BOND
Loan dated 06-15-98 for $9,870,000.00 at 4.74% interest to the year 2020
Refinanced on 03-15-07 at 4.000% interest to the year 2020
Interest paid this year 189,200.00$
Principal paid this year 595,000.00$
Balance due on loan 3,490,000.00$
Balance of interest 473,850.00$
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #5 (Police, Water Treatment, Telemetry)
Refinanced on 03-15-07 at 4.000% interest to the year 2020
Interest paid this year 88,800.00$
Principal paid this year 320,000.00$
Balance due on loan 1,580,000.00$
Balance of interest 207,600.00$
SEPTIC LOAN BOND #2
Interest paid this year -$
Principal paid this year 9,525.00$
Balance due on loan 90,000.00$
Balance of interest -$
BONDS (Fiscal 2015)
Loan dated 11-15-95 for $9,500,000.00 at 5.1493% interest to the year 2016
Loan dated 03-01-00 for $6,670,000.00 at 5.510993% interest to the year 2020
Loan dated 08-01-02 for $200,000.00 at 0.00% interest to the year 2022
5757
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #7
(Water Betterment-Slough Rd, Land Purchase-Jolly Whaler,
Road Betterments-Kings Grant & Barons Way)
Interest paid this year 34,020.00$
Principal paid this year 150,000.00$
Balance due on loan 795,000.00$
Balance of interest 130,113.75$
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #8
(Water Betterment-Fiddlers Lane, Land Purchase-BBJ,
Road Betterments-Herringbrook Lane & Fiddlers Lanes)
Interest paid this year 77,060.00$
Principal paid this year 160,000.00$
Balance due on loan 1,520,000.00$
Balance of interest 403,807.50$
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #9
(Water Department Facility, Road Betterments-Muskrat Lane/Beaver Road &
Old Valley Road)
Interest paid this year 77,960.00$
Principal paid this year 150,000.00$
Balance due on loan 1,665,000.00$
Balance of interest 468,910.00$
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #10
(Land Acquistion-Punkhorn, Road Betterments-Standish Heights & Hazel Lane)
Interest paid this year 28,032.50$
Principal paid this year 70,000.00$
Balance due on loan 715,000.00$
Balance of interest 202,650.00$
Loan dated 09-01-05 for $2,972,000.00 at 3.636967% interest to the year 2026
Loan dated 06-30-11 for $999,880.00 at 3.836248% interest to the year 2031
Loan dated 06-15-08 for $2,731,000.00 at 3.958408% interest to the year 2028
Loan dated 06-15-07 for $2,901,000.00 at 4.4858575% interest to the year 2027
5858
MULTI PURPOSE BOND #11
(Land Acquistion-Freemans Way, Road Betterments-Allen Drive & Prell Circle,
Water Pump Station and Water Main)
Interest paid this year 107,273.39$
Principal paid this year 199,113.00$
Balance due on loan 3,290,000.00$
Balance of interest 999,650.00$
Total Principal Paid in FY 2015: 2,129,038.00$
Total Interest Paid in FY 2015: 631,370.89$
Balance Due on Loans:13,642,200.00$
Balance Due on Interest:2,895,281.25$
Loan dated 06-15-14 for $3,489,113.00 at 2.7989690% interest to the year 2034
5959
Principal Balance Added to Interest BalanceFund NameAmount7/1/2014PrincipalEarned6/30/2015Foster Road Cemetery$13,000.00 230,461.72$ $1,300.00 461.97$ 232,223.69$ E. C. Ahlberg $300.00 1,366.89$ $0.00 2.73$ 1,369.62$ Homer P. Clark $1,000.00 4,720.31$ $0.00 9.45$ 4,729.76$ Alice Drown $200.00 910.74$ $0.00 1.82$ 912.56$ Samuel Hall $200.00 911.03$ $0.00 1.82$ 912.85$ Agnes Montgomery $200.00 910.74$ $0.00 1.82$ 912.56$ Frederick Nickerson $500.00 2,279.16$ $0.00 4.56$ 2,283.72$ Sears Cemetery $1,000.00 4,355.40$ $0.00 8.72$ 4,364.12$ Dean Sears $100.00 448.10$ $0.00 0.90$ 449.00$ Wm G. Sears $3,000.00 13,480.40$ $0.00 26.99$ 13,507.39$ Total$19,500.00 $259,844.49 $1,300.00 $520.78 $261,665.27Fiscal Year 2015 Trust & Investment AccountsTown Cemetery / Perpetual Care Accounts6060
Balance Withdrawn/ Added to Interest BalanceFund Name7/1/2014TransferredPrincipalEarned6/30/2015Affordable Housing12.41$ 0.03$ 12.44$ Arts Council Fund3,343.65$ 2,143.00$ 4,300.00$ 10.04$ 5,510.69$ Chester Ellis Scholarship 29,725.81$ 1,000.00$ 58.57$ 28,784.38$ Community Preservation 4,272,483.66$ 2,542,522.08$ 1,887,859.82$ 4,987.40$ 3,622,808.80$ Conservation Fund9,445.95$ 1,570.00$ 20.18$ 11,036.13$ Irving O. Cummings26,042.82$ 52.05$ 26,094.87$ Law Enforcement Trust7,606.06$ 2,818.74$ 2,436.90$ 15.89$ 7,240.11$ Needy Sick Children5,337.59$ 10.69$ 5,348.28$ Nickerson Olmstead1,643.21$ 3.65$ 1,646.86$ Pension Fund197,241.67$ 80,000.00$ 235.14$ 117,476.81$ Septic Grant21,564.10$ 43.17$ 21,607.27$ Stabilization Fund2,046,955.65$ 7,534.92$ 2,054,490.57$ OPEB Trust Fund1,161,457.11$ 25,000.00$ 39,798.04$ 1,226,255.15$ Totals7,782,859.69$ 2,628,483.82$ 1,921,166.72$ 52,769.77$ 7,128,312.36$ Fiscal Year 2015 Trust & Investment AccountsTrust Funds, Grants and Special Funds6161
Gross Pay
Department Employee Jan. - Dec. 2015
Accounting Christen, Ann 57,035.64
Souve, Lisa A 111,550.60
Assessor's Office Joseph, Sandra E 48,053.09
Tately, David H 76,238.46
Building Bassett Jr, Roland W 62,361.00
Contrastano, Doreen E 44,373.69
Deegan, Peter J 3,272.00
Leibowitz, Richard G 56,606.85
Levesque, Andrew M 354.00
Provos, Sara E 4,305.00
Staley, Victor E 98,369.01
Tero, Michelle M 47,966.90
Vanryswood, Scott F 54,316.00
Conservation/Natural Resources Burch, Ryan D 47,863.70
Gallagher, James M 61,921.49
McGee III, Samuel J 2,673.88
Miller, Christopher J 96,194.47
Spade, Carol 56,583.91
Sullivan Sr., John R 922.96
Council on Aging Dearborn, Marilyn A 17,220.00
Eskholme, Geralyn F 2,054.68
Gallant, June F 13,616.61
Johnson, Debra Ann 17,615.44
Locke, Brenda J 17,014.20
Pettengill, Peter A 39,223.46
Rego, Denise M 59,253.69
Williams, Robert C 12,852.12
Zeller, Lauren D 41,448.19
Dept of Public Works Bersin, Robert L 16,406.05
Davis, Scott A 51,153.43
Day, Jeffrey F 72,790.57
Dewitt, James W 63,619.52
Ellis, R. Patrick 63,707.78
Fay, David L 47,304.28
Fowler, Lauren J 21,383.88
Halloran, Karen Ann 57,258.49
Johngren, Dana C 62,231.21
Johnson, Kinsley R 59,239.21
Calendar Year 2015 Payroll Report
(Includes Overtime, Longevity, Police Special Detail)
6262
Jones, James M 76,855.39
Lombard IV, Charles J 62,149.01
Martin, Christopher M 12,197.50
Meyer, Fred Timothy 60,294.95
Pelletier, Joshua D 16,674.95
Pitta, Theresa M 11,235.54
Preston, Les R 15,512.86
Richards, Michael 51,451.67
Roy, John R 53,452.79
Santos, Scott A 33,677.01
Sears, Austin R 44,783.07
Ward, John A 62,401.29
Zona, Cassandra C 16,975.73
Elections Bartolomei, Barbara P 121.50
Bowen, Gloria P 63.00
Busch, Patricia W 126.00
Carr, Susan W 67.50
Carstanjen, Joan B 85.50
Clowry, Suzanne K 126.00
Courchesne, Jackalyn J 254.25
Finch, Elizabeth W 126.00
Franklin, Myles A 130.50
Gaughran, Robert A 184.50
Gerrish, Lisa E 123.75
Gradone, Claire A 22.50
Harbeck, Amy L 18.00
Johnson, Aline 58.50
Johnson, Eleanor R 121.50
Johnson, Peter R 126.00
Kaiser, Linda E 117.00
Kezer, Suzanne D 9.00
Kimberley, Cheryl M 18.00
Lahive, David K 193.50
Lahive, Marilyn L 247.50
Lemaitre, Anne F 117.00
Mannix, Gerard J 40.50
Mannix, Therese K 40.50
Mathison, Cynthia A 362.32
Menges, Julie S 58.50
Myers, Mary H 220.50
Nabywaniec, Mary Jo 63.00
Nixon, Jane P 126.00
Noering, Thomas W 63.00
Normand, Glenda J 126.00
6363
Oliver, Marjorie S 117.00
Quinn, David L 283.50
Rowe, Judith M 121.50
Ryone, Amie J 27.00
Ryone, Sharon L 192.85
Scheffer, Joan F 148.50
Scheffer, Peter R 63.00
Stanley, Patricia C 123.75
Swiniarski, Edward F 357.68
Taylor Jr, Donald C 111.48
Taylor, Elizabeth G 103.50
Ulshoeffer Jr, Elbert C 126.00
Wheeler, William O.63.00
Whitney, David C 444.28
Fire/Rescue Dept Avery, Ryan E 26,572.33
Battista, Joseph J 3,897.59
Brazil, Paul A 12,230.40
Cefalo, Glen Alan 83,434.45
Clarke, James M 2,797.32
Coulter, Cynthia 15,828.38
Cox, Joseph L 84,001.52
Dalmau, Anthony 110,263.39
Druckenbrod, Timothy F 15,192.91
Erving, Jeffrey D 6,405.56
Esty, Cheryl J 4,918.75
Flavell, Christopher H 82,538.90
Foakes, Chad T 77,808.88
Gerlach, Michael D 84,804.36
Goguen, Ron P 1,218.24
Hall, Dennis J 3,567.20
Handel, Amy L 50,857.60
Herrmann, Michael B 28,071.96
Hogg, Jared D 8,910.10
Hooper, Robert W 42,576.47
Johnson, Bretten S 2,575.50
Kapolis, John P 1,057.91
Kimball, Daniel W 62,339.44
Kraul, William P 3,333.41
Moran, Kevin R 14,897.15
Moran, Robert G 137,982.59
Muniz, Anthony P 480.76
Napolitano, Jennifer J 1,257.17
Osborn, Thomas M 78,265.71
Parker, Jeffery E 17,527.39
6464
Riker, Kirk 77,269.61
Romer, Scott W 6,988.30
Romme, Arthur 19,468.42
Romme, Diane M 10,674.36
Romme, William G 4,328.68
Rounseville, Amanda M 6,518.42
Rounseville, Kirk J 115,229.73
Rubel, Peter J 71,782.73
Schneeweiss, William B 5,530.75
Shaw, Jordan A 1,081.71
Stobbart Jr, Gary A 22,232.65
Sturtevant, Jeffrey J 89,026.47
Thompson-Mass, Aaron G 291.89
Tucker, Matthew M 96,302.38
Varley, Kevin J 109,642.73
Golf Maintenance Campbell II, Robert A 58,478.89
Capachione Jr., Joseph M 15,063.50
Conner, Steven H 57,828.79
Ervin, Peter E 80,578.60
Fasano, Peter J 16,094.71
Ferraguto, Peter M 23,281.37
Flynn, Thomas E 71,749.53
Foley, Douglas A 35,770.51
Greene, Jonathan A 57,897.22
Hook, Douglas R 8,651.00
Hough Jr, Gerald F 26,383.81
Jamieson, Randall K 15,038.27
Keaney, Cameron T 3,876.00
MacKinnon, Gregory D 49,339.22
Mackinaw, James K 30,152.15
Marston, Tyler W 5,541.00
Menges, Howard C 9,478.75
Nahas, Jonathan C 981.00
Nossek, Howard J 4,140.00
Pepin, Michael D 4,434.00
Polselli, Anthony 27,380.98
Ritchie, James 9,965.50
Salisbury, Robert C 49,766.93
Schwebach, Eric W 34,538.94
Wiggin, Dwight R 73,405.55
Wightman, John-Paul M 8,406.00
Golf Pro Shop Albert, Richard R 5,554.15
Aschettino, Michael M 3,646.15
Bellarosa, Donald R 1,878.90
6565
Boussy, Paul V 1,767.24
Brown, Michael J 4,464.20
Buckley, Charles D 3,296.58
Burke, William K 4,689.96
Byram, Kenneth A 2,990.70
Cahoon, Donald J 6,320.14
Carr, William F 6,192.58
Clifford, Kathleen M 2,991.91
Colborne, Leo V 2,544.04
Connolly, Patrick A 3,359.67
Davidson, James D 2,789.21
Davis, Dennis G 8,774.96
DeArmond, Ian C 2,262.43
Devine, James F 5,993.52
Dolan, Neil M 1,581.40
Donovan, Charles T 4,422.93
Doyle, Aodhan J 2,446.92
Doyle, Christopher GF 141.05
Doyle, Timothy C 9,287.61
Erikson, Gustav E 1,486.46
Fiorda, Vincent J 5,704.42
Goldstein, Brett I 707.96
Harvey, Kent C 2,818.34
Heineman, Timothy J 3,005.27
Holtman, Raymond R 2,900.88
Howell, Peter S 4,961.82
Knowles, Steven C 60,109.86
Koppel, Nathan H 2,019.70
Labonte, Donald E 7,131.19
Labonte, Tyler D 770.35
Lapierre, Paula S 1,820.63
Luciano, Joseph A 6,048.92
McCaffery, Matthew F 971.01
McGoldrick Jr, Francis J 6,303.88
McKenna, Brian R 1,082.68
Norris, John C 2,194.47
O'Brien, Mark T 104,086.22
Oliveto, Joseph J 6,626.67
Olivier, William M 4,112.20
Packett, James F 59,959.36
Queary, Darwin L 3,818.46
Rodrigues, Anthony 2,769.77
Rose, Glenn A 2,689.69
Scales, Vincent R 6,942.69
6666
Sullivan, George Mark 5,391.50
Tomasini, James P 2,218.74
Vesperman, Dorothy J 19,145.99
Wright Jr, Chester F 2,908.15
Health Department Ice, Nancy Ellis 89,142.54
Mason, Tamsin M 47,818.74
McCullough, Sherrie A 56,026.25
Miller, Judith E 520.59
Information Technology Lambert, Kathleen L 88,092.54
Library Burgess, Donna M 537.00
Cockcroft, Kathleen A 74,858.05
Fitsch, Estate of, Denise M 30,188.96
Gradone, Claire A 180.00
Gregson, Nina J 44,449.38
Howes, Angela L 18,139.99
Kadzik, Cynthia P 1,776.00
Kaufmann, Christine E 27,487.43
Lord, Christine A 816.00
McDonnell, Roberta A 4,858.42
Morganstein, Nori 48,702.86
Murphy, Cheryl J 2,160.00
Remillard, Kathleen A 57,670.54
Riley, Janice E 540.00
Sauter, Kimberly R 144.00
Stewart, Anne 1,458.00
Walsh, Wicke B 35,717.21
Welch, Rydell S 11,720.43
Willcox, Ellen A 37,003.10
Moderator Doyle, Stephen L 300.00
Old Mill Site Erickson, Douglas B 1,500.00
Planning Brady, Ana M 20,115.97
Leven, Susan M 93,815.74
Mooers, Marilyn A 21,618.25
Moore, Kelly C 17,483.20
Police Department Bausch, George A 125,616.07
(gross pay includes Special Detail Pay Brazil, Molly E 49,250.02
which is reimbursable to the Town Brogden-Burns, Lynda J 61,566.49
of Brewster by private contractors)Childs, Alden B 85,275.91
Dionne, Andrew J 102,321.86
Doane, Jill F 62,526.53
Eldredge, Heath J 112,658.20
Foss, Norman E 86,985.54
Freiner, Stephen H 27,756.72
Granelli, Deborah 59,594.77
6767
Haley, Shannon C 77,381.45
Heineman, Christopher J 6,300.00
Horton, Barry M 124,758.44
Judge Jr, Paul H 103,652.68
Koch Jr, Richard J 150,572.82
LaScala, Luana A 56,305.66
Lanctot, Daniel J 78,082.66
Maddocks-Smith, Nancy 117.00
Marshall, Matthew B 86,944.86
Mashrick, Joseph M 92,052.83
Mawn, Charles M 110,195.00
Mei, Michael R 93,107.39
Mirisola, Francesco J 121,047.28
Morris, Jennifer J 42.57
Mullaney, John R 7,507.44
O'Leary, Jonathon P 111,303.76
O'Neal, Freddie A 97,399.21
Rice, Brandon L 72,738.47
Schofield, Deidre 60,894.91
Smith, Sidney G 92,439.22
Varley, Patrick W 112,771.88
Vermette, Morgan A 29,950.64
Young, Daniel 6,712.00
Recreation Aucoin, Emily R 1,611.50
Avery, Todd E 3,921.50
Bassett III, Roland W 420.00
Bearse, Ellen O 60,748.40
Beasley, Katherine M 1,113.00
Cashman, John P 2,560.00
Coffman, Danielle N 2,707.26
Colgan, Benjamin J 1,553.25
Conway, Ryan A 43,659.08
Costa-Bishop, Madison C 1,710.50
Crowe, Julia E 2,710.00
Czech, Elizabeth 1,471.50
Doucette, Catherine E 1,727.00
Eldredge, Evan P 2,688.00
Griffin, Christian J 1,422.00
Grottkau, Andrew B 1,220.75
Hannon, Katie B 1,372.50
Hansen, Isabel C 1,521.00
Jagger, Reid H 2,061.50
Joy, Allyson L 2,879.25
Judd, Augustus J 1,230.25
6868
Lagasse, Rachel G 1,695.75
Luby, Colton T 2,755.00
Luby, Halley A 1,453.50
Mason, Tyler M 1,573.00
McGrath, Amanda A 1,601.25
Miller, Rebecca L 2,179.50
Napolitano, Alexandra A 1,615.00
Noel, Riley K 1,482.00
Quinn Jr, John C 2,968.75
Quinn, Isabelle C 1,705.00
Reddy, Leah N 1,664.25
Smith, Jocelyne A 2,336.00
Tavano, Samantha L 1,550.00
Thomas, Carli A 3,306.25
Walters, Kyle C 6,193.50
Webber, David L 870.00
Wilkinson, Sarah E 1,628.00
Yates, Austin J 1,430.00
Registrars Nabywaniec, Thaddeus L 3,054.86
Smith Jr, Francis L 3,558.90
Steinmann, Maureen 85.50
School - Eddy School Andac, Elizabeth P 77,726.31
Annis, Mark B 13,133.96
Armentrout, Randi E 17,882.48
Bellarosa, Caroline 56,941.93
Belliveau, Leah H 47,468.11
Benning, Julie K 37,344.54
Bergstrom, Debra A 22,384.63
Borsari, Joann A 58,492.43
Brooks, Suzanne H 17,234.31
Brunelle, Sarah 19,157.86
Chiarello, Kerry 10,370.64
Clancy, Lori J 30,414.31
Conlon, Jennifer C 37,274.54
Conrad, Lisa H 31,158.42
Daniels, Laurie F 76,922.78
Doucette, Barbara L 86,776.91
Dugas, Marsha L 91,096.15
Eldredge, Cheryl A 37,364.54
Eldredge, Cynthia 29,948.34
Eldredge, Sheree L 77,646.85
Erickson, Marguerite F 35,344.93
Hacking-Davis, Robin L 28,629.59
Hancock, Susan E 25,662.41
6969
Harris, Ann R 43,631.29
Harwood, Jane W 16,501.58
Heckman, Rita M 46,177.12
Hughes, Joanna E 110,990.98
Huse, Jessica J 27,624.42
Ireland, Judith L 90,917.44
Johnson, Lorraine 6,241.53
Joy, Allyson L 17,295.03
Marchant, Patricia M 15,289.37
Meyer, Deborah A 19,115.74
Montgomery, Amy D 61,587.37
Moore, Anne C 67,303.23
Mullin, Paul Francis 50,035.94
O'Brien, Wende E 37,304.54
Pitta, Sean M 43,951.65
Przygocki, Anne S 95,159.61
Rubin, Carol 91,706.06
Ryan, Mary Ann 90,061.27
Seymour, Christine H 77,100.49
Shramek, Wendi M 37,887.61
Smythe, Chelsea R 18,233.01
Stratico, Catherine E 92,155.78
Sullivan, Linda L 19,030.14
Torres, Rafael 91,061.64
Trusel, Alexis 44,239.85
Viprino, Kristine 92,655.78
Walker, Samantha N 24,110.90
Welch, Caron A 36,393.16
Young, Dudley E 37,696.20
vonWahlde, Nancy 21,962.59
School Lunch-Eddy Aucoin, Michelle E 18,108.87
Taylor, Patti L 37,120.08
School Lunch-Stony Brook Drown, Donna M 31,794.09
Slowik, Sara Ann 23,888.70
School - Stony Brook Barnatchez, Kelly J 86,914.19
Barnes, Laureen A 57,052.59
Bausch, Janet L 34,409.66
Berzinis, Mary D 53,111.06
Brunelle, Donna M 24,515.42
Bucci, Elisa M 72,436.51
Cahill, Lisa D 8,145.28
Cahill, Roberta A 86,102.73
Campbell-Halley, Noah C 50,618.47
Carr, Deborah A 37,054.54
7070
Correia, Jeanne M 37,304.54
Degnan, Emily 48,543.16
Desrosiers, Donna M 91,628.16
Donovan, Tonia R 84,914.19
Dunford, Martha F 90,561.27
Ednie, Christine A 90,061.27
Ericson, Julie A 76,946.85
Everson, Holly L 3,796.69
Faris, Stacey E 76,913.22
Ford, Susan J 38,737.98
Fronius, Denise C 122,495.48
Gates, Erin A 46,003.50
Gomez, Duane P 36,235.57
Gordon, Kelly Ann 28,341.70
Hannon, Kathleen B 86,914.19
Hatfield, Richard A 46,558.19
Holcomb-Jones, Heather A 39,992.84
Hotetz, Linda A 17,321.60
Johnson, Patricia O 17,348.55
Kehoe, Paul 92,321.65
Lawless, Colleen T 54,012.10
LeMay, Kyle C 36,494.19
Marino, Catherine D 23,148.78
Matulaitis, Susan M 25,670.31
Mayer, Frances M 15,518.62
McCarthy, Kathleen C 93,898.61
Michael, Patrice C 28,534.70
Muniz, Nancy B 37,304.54
Murphy, Rebecca S 23,928.03
Norton, Susan H 37,054.54
Palazzolo, Jane H 38,793.76
Rogers, Jennifer L 23,428.03
Roy, Katherine J 79,611.47
Salvaggio, Nancy A 18,849.33
Schofield, Barry R 65,224.80
Sprague, Suzanne 78,446.85
Stone, Kathleen R 82,792.59
Sullivan, Nancy S 92,655.78
Tierney, Cheryl A 848.30
Underhill, Wendy A 36,248.57
VanNess, Chelsea J 53,506.36
Walsh, Lynn M 2,711.25
Young, Antoinette 76,946.76
School - Substitute Teachers Ashwell, Patricia G 2,025.00
7171
Bishop, Carol L 1,906.54
Bohannon, Louise M 266.00
Bulman, Thomas J 9,206.67
Burkert, Rand E 1,876.44
Burt, Jessica F 134.64
Callahan, Alice E 2,250.00
Chappel, Michael R 145.57
Ciborowski, Jr., John S 80.00
Clemmer, Heidi C 180.00
Colgan, Teri-Lynn 1,789.00
Connolly, Kristin A 210.00
Delfino, Linda M 1,290.00
DiGiacomo, Jessie 7,290.02
Dinda, Linda J 2,672.00
Ellis, Patricia L 25,668.52
Ferreira, Jacob J 212.00
Finocchio, Dona M 200.00
Fisher, Burton E 160.00
Fromm, Alice Dianne 510.00
George, Emma V 558.00
Giansante, Nancy D 320.00
Gill, Laura E 400.00
Glaser-Gilrein, Dianne B 4,060.00
Gleason, Janice E 802.00
Gregory, Patricia A 186.00
Grim, Donna B 142.00
Guzzeau, Gary J 1,700.00
Hannon, Kallie N 682.00
Harris, Katherine 199.00
Hart, Susan C 80.00
Hemmenway, Clare S 160.00
Herold, Amy S 1,530.50
Katherman, Judith T 400.00
Kelly, Karen 200.00
Keohan, Sue 360.00
Kopitsky, Kathleen G 80.00
Labonte, Emily F 8,359.53
Lampron, Danielle M 620.00
LeDuc, Diane J 1,723.51
Leavitt, Gail M 260.00
Lyon, Tricia L 558.04
McKendree, Charles A 12,208.87
McVickar, Rebecca S 375.00
Moen, Sarah A 1,593.00
7272
Nabywaniec, Mary Jo 760.00
Noone, Traci M 1,464.00
Noyes, Cary A 226.56
Pasarell, Jill 747.00
Piemontese, Carol 693.75
Princi, Area F 90.00
Reiter, Laura R 220.00
Roberts, Victor F 1,510.00
Rogers, Brenda J 75.00
Savery, Danielle T 1,145.00
Sears, Sara H 100.00
Smith, Jean R 320.00
Sullivan, Valerie A 3,547.00
Sutton, Joan Anne 180.00
Sutton, Laurie A 62.00
Tefft, Ann M 817.25
Thompson, Vicki J 540.00
Trovato, Kelsey C 1,588.00
Tyng, Barbara C 372.50
Wade, Kevin L 3,136.75
Walther, Anne M 840.00
Walther, Kristen L 40.00
Welch, Rydell S 140.00
Selectman's Office Broderick, Susan M 57,586.51
Dickson, John T 1,500.00
Foley, James W 1,692.28
Hughes, Patricia E 1,500.00
Locke, Brian T 34,378.80
Norton, Peter G 1,500.00
deRuyter, Benjamin W 1,807.72
Town Administrator's Office Anderson, Dorothy A 2,134.15
Douglass, Jillian 88,460.76
Embury, Michael E 18,702.32
Kalinick, Donna J 49,971.86
Mathison, Cynthia A 1,907.28
Miller, Judith E 1,727.50
Moberg, Donna J 11,594.38
Normand, Glenda J 2,961.59
Sumner, Charles L 185,472.08
Williams, Kyle A 2,007.38
Williams, Tyler L 3,584.51
Town Building Maintenance Harris, Shawn D 34,709.85
Thatcher, Thomas J 61,811.77
Town Clerk's Office Sci, Jayanne M 48,103.43
7373
Williams, Colette M 66,571.71
Treasurer/Collector Iaccheri, Theresa M 35,179.73
Moriarty, Rosemary C 42,546.70
Preston, Annette M 49,521.12
Vitale, Lisa L 85,319.50
Water Department Anderson, Paul F 103,150.75
Caliri, Hannah 42,384.59
Coelho, Benjamin J 7,136.04
Crowley, Robert J 56,731.12
Gage, David M 71,716.88
Hanna, Laura M 46,379.18
Lang, Mark S 28,104.88
Provos, Alexander G 67,973.71
Rice, Leon B 55,292.69
Ritchie, Seth R 53,399.81
Silva, Matthew J 5,808.09
Springer, Pamela J 54,372.14
Taber, Amy E 35,964.86
15,518,402.90
Respectully submitted,
Lisa L. Vitale
Treasurer/Collector
7474
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
March 1st, 2016
Last day to register to vote: February 10th ~~ Open until 8pm.
Last day to post warrant: February 23rd
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
May 2nd, 2016
Last day to register to vote: April 12th ~~ Open until 8pm.
Last day to post warrant: April 11th
Warrant Closes: February 17th
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
May 17th, 2016
Last day to obtain nomination papers: March 25th ~~ Open until 5pm.
Last day to submit nomination papers: March 29th ~~ Open until 5pm.
Last day to submit proposition 2 ½ questions to the Town Clerk: April 12th
Last day to withdraw nomination papers: April 14th ~~ Open until 5pm.
Last day to register to vote: April 27th ~~ Open until 8pm.
Last day to post warrant: May 10th
STATE PRIMARY
September 8th, 2016
Last day to register to vote: August 19th ~~ Open until 8pm.
Last day to post warrant: September 1st
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
November 8th, 2016
Last day to register to vote: October 19th ~~ Open until 8pm.
Last day to post warrant: November 1st
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 14th, 2016
Due to Thanksgiving
Last day to post warrant: October 24th (Bylaw)
Last day to register to vote: November 4th ~~Open until 8pm.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
To Whom It May Concern;
It was another busy year in the Town Clerk’s
Office; we held the Annual Town Election in
May along with our Annual Town Meeting
and then a petitioned Special Town Meeting
in September; followed by another Special
Town Meeting in November and a Special
Election in December. We processed over
3,500 returned census and mailed out an
additional 1,100 postcards for those individ-
uals listed as “inactive” because we did not
receive their census.
I would like to thank, Ted Nabywaniec, the
Democratic Representative and Frank
Smith, the Republican Representative of our
Board of Registrars who tirelessly aid in the
processing of the Town Census, Voter Regis-
trations, “in-active” Post Cards as well as
many other tasks here in the Town Clerk’s
Office. The State has implemented a new
Voter Crosscheck system partnering with 28
other states to make sure there are no dupli-
cate voter registrations, so we have been
working through this new process.
I would like to once again thank Ellen St.
Sure, our Town Archivist for her willingness
to share in Brewster’s History with any and
all who inquire. Thank you to Jayanne Sci,
the Assistant Town Clerk, for her continued
support to myself, all of her co-workers, the
citizens and visitors of Brewster. Jayanne
has become a Certified Municipal Clerk
through the International Institute of Munic-
ipal Clerks.
We have many people to thank for their sup-
port and assistance this prior year, to name
a few; the Board of Selectmen; Charlie
Sumner, Town Administrator (congratula-
tions on your retirement, we are going to
miss you), Thomas Thatcher, Building
Maintenance Supervisor; Shawn Harris,
Building Custodian; the Brewster Police De-
partment; the DPW staff, for the set-up and
dismantling of the election site; all of our co-
workers, all of the election workers; and
most importantly, the citizens of Brewster.
We welcome Mike Embury, Town Adminis-
trator and look forward to working with him.
Please remember to return your 2016 An-
nual Town Census, these census numbers
are used for numerous projections through-
out the year including but not limited to; Po-
lice resources, Fire/EMT resources, school
projections, and keeping our voter registra-
tion lists up to date and current. This is go-
ing to be a very busy and active upcoming
election year we want to make sure the pro-
cess goes smoothly for all of those who
choose to participate.
Respectfully submitted,
Colette M. Williams,
CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
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RECORDED VITALS:
Births ……. 48
Marriages ….. 83
Deaths ….. 257
1809~ Certified Vital Records ~$18,090.
77~ Marriage Intentions ~$1,925.
44~ Veterans Copies ~Free
5~ Vital Correction ~$50.
Dog Licenses
899~ Spayed/Neutered Licenses ~$5,394.
49~ Intact Female/Male ~$588.
8~ Kennel Licenses ~$400.
0~ Replacement Tags ~$0.
Fines/Check Charges
16~ Dog Violations ~$400.
7~ Marijuana Citations ~$700.
1~ Conservation Violations ~$300.
2~ Misc. Bylaw Violations ~$100.
3~ Late Dog Fees ~$30.
Business Certificates
65~ New/Renewals ~$1,950.
0~ Change of Name ~$0.
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Parking Fines
908~ Parking Violations/Late Fees ~$27,636.65
(Canadian Funds Difference)
Miscellaneous
Research Fees ~$90.
254~ Copies ~$50.69
18~ Hunting Permits ~$90.
7~ Raffle Permits ~$70.
8~ Street Lists Book/CD ~$100.
TOTAL DEPOSITS: ~$57,964.34
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TOWN STATISTICS
Population as of 12/31/2015……..9377
Residents 16 and under……..979
Registered Voters…..7693
Democrat Republi-
can
Unenrolled All Others Total
Precinct 1 638 400 1543 18 2599
Precinct 2 688 397 1497 19 2601
Precinct 3 620 370 1484 19 2493
Total: 1946 1213 4524 56 7693
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Report of the Special Town Meeting
May 4th, 2015
In accordance with the Warrant, the Special Town Meeting was held in the Stony Brook Elemen-
tary School Cafetorium on Monday, May 4th, 2015.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by the Moderator, Stephen L. Doyle.
The tellers were David Lahive, David Quinn, David Whitney and Edward Swiniarski. The check-
ers were June Gallant, Dorothy Leone, Mary Myers, Maureen Steinmann, Joan Scheffer, Cynthia
Matheson and Jayanne Sci, Assistant Town Clerk. Thaddeus Nabywaniec, and Francis Smith,
members of the Board of Registrars, were also present.
A quorum was present with 332 of 7563 voters. 5%
UNPAID BILLS
ARTICLE NO. 1: To see if the Town will vote to pay bills incurred but unpaid during
a previous fiscal year, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Nine-Tenths Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of article no.
1.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously to Indefinitely Postpone.
BUDGETARY TRANSFERS
ARTICLE NO. 2: To see if the Town will vote in the following manner to appropriate
from available funds and/or to transfer from surplus funds in some departments the amounts
needed to prevent deficits in other departments this fiscal year:
A. Transfer the sum of $65,000.00 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appro-
priation Account to line item no. 8 (Fire/Rescue Wages) of article no. 3 of the 2014
Annual Town Meeting
B. Transfer the sum of $17,500.00 from Free Cash to line item no. 10 (Building Inspec-
tor/HDC Wages) of article no. 3 of the 2014 Annual Town Meeting,
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C. Transfer the sum of $7,200.00 from the line item no. 4 (Fringe Benefits) to line item
no. 21 (Veterans Services) of article no. 3 of the 2014 Annual Town Meeting,
D. Transfer the sums of $9,286.00 from article no. 8 (1a) (Thrift Shop) of the May 5,
2014 Annual Town Meeting to line item no. 4 (Debt Service) of article no. 3 of the
2014 Annual Town Meeting,
E. Transfer the sums of $15,000.00 from Free Cash, $20,000.00 from line item no. 20
(Liability Insurance) of article no. 3 of the May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting and
$8,066 from article no. 8 (1a) (Thrift Shop) of the May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting
to article no. 2 (Elementary School Operating Budget) of the 2014 Annual Town
Meeting,
F. Transfer the sum of $20,000.00 from line item no. 11 (Natural Resources and Con-
servation Wages) to line item no. 13 (Department of Public Works Wages) of article
no. 3 of the 2014 Annual Town Meeting,
G. Transfer the sum of $20,000.00 from the line item no. 13 (Solid Waste Disposal) to
line item no. 13 (Road Machinery) of article no. 3 of the 2014 Annual Town Meeting,
H. Transfer the sum of $18,152.00 from Golf Receipts Reserved for Appropriation ac-
count to line item no. 15 (Golf Department Expenses) of article no. 3 of the 2014
Annual Town Meeting,
I. Transfer the sums of $5,000.00 from article no. 8 (1a) (Thrift Shop) of the May 5,
2014 Annual Town Meeting to line item no. 18 (Ladies Library) of article no. 3 of the
2014 Annual Town Meeting,
J. Transfer the sum of $8,000.00 from the line item no. 7 (Police Wages) to line item no.
7 (Police Expenses) of article no. 3 of the 2014 Annual Town Meeting,
K. Transfer the sum of $15,000.00 from Golf Receipts Reserved for Appropriation ac-
count to line item no. 15 (Golf Department Expenses) of article no. 3 of the 2014
Annual Town Meeting,
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 2 as printed in the warrant,
however that item F be amended from the sum of $20,000 to $14,000.
ACTION: Adopted.
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PRIVATE ROAD ENGINEERING SERVICES / Moss Lane, Commons
Way & Magnet Way
ARTICLE NO. 3: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Fund Balance Re-
served for Road Betterments the sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00)
to finance costs associated with engineering services for a private road betterment for Moss Lane,
Commons Way & Magnet Way and to authorize the Assistant Town Administrator to solicit bids
and/or proposals, enter into a contract or contracts and expend said funds for this purpose, said
expense to be recovered through the betterment assessments against the abutters, or to take
any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 3 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
PRIVATE ROAD ENGINEERING SERVICES / Tower Hill Circle
ARTICLE NO. 4: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Fund Balance Re-
served for Road Betterments the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($15,000.00) to finance costs associated with engineering services for a private road betterment
for Tower Hill Circle and to authorize the Assistant Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or
proposals, enter into a contract or contracts and expend said funds for this purpose, said ex-
pense to be recovered through the betterment assessments against the abutters, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 4 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
CAPITAL AND SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENDITURES
ARTICLE NO. 5: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the
purpose of funding the following capital acquisitions and special project expenditures to be un-
dertaken during Fiscal Year 2016, including the payment of all costs incidental and related to
the carrying out of these projects and their financing, as well as, any professional, design and
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engineering service costs; to determine whether this amount shall be raised by taxation, transfer
from available funds and/or by borrowing pursuant to Chapter 44 of the General Laws and/or
any other enabling authority, and if by borrowing, any such borrowing shall be reduced by the
amount of any grant funds or other amounts received before the sale of such notes or bonds to
offset costs of any of the projects approved by the Town pursuant to this article; to determine
whether the Town will transfer an additional sum of money from available funds for the purpose
of paying for the preparation, issuance and marketing of any bonds and notes issued hereunder
and for paying interest on temporary notes issued in anticipation thereof; and to the authorize
the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or contracts, and
expend these funds for the following purposes:
Project Request: Funding
a. Stony Brook School Window Repair Project $125,000.00
b. Well No. 3 Access Road Improvement Project $700,000.00
c. Freemans Way Recreational Fields Improve-
ment Project
$60,000.00
d. Propane Tank Replacement Project $24,000.00
e. Bikeway Safety Improvement Project $5,000.00
f. Town Administrator Recruitment Expenses $7,000.00
g. Water Truck Replacement $55,000.00
h. Landfill Monitoring Expense $40,000.00
i. Elementary Schools Mower Replacement
Project
$10,000.00
Grand Total $1,026,000.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve article no. 5 as printed in the warrant,
however that the following items are amended:
x the reference to ”Fiscal Year 2016” in the third line be amended to “Fiscal Year
2015”,
x item b. Well No. 3 Access Road Improvement Project be amended from the sum of
$700,000.00 to $617,000.00,
and that the amended total sum of $943,000.00 is appropriated to pay costs of the follow-
ing capital projects and special project expenditures to be undertaken during Fiscal Year
2015, including the payment of all costs incidental and related to the carrying out of these
projects and their financing, as well as, any professional, design and engineering service
costs; and that to meet this appropriation, $326,000.00 shall be raised, by the following
transfers:
x $60,000.00 from MBTE Settlement Fund,
x $15,000.00 from article no. 8(1a - Thrift Shop Project) of May 14, 2014 Annual
Town Meeting,
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x $20,000.00 from article no. 3(3h – Guard Rail Replacement Project) of the Novem-
ber 11, 2014 Special Town Meeting,
x $20,000.00 from article no. 3(3d - Transfer Station Facility & Equipment Repair
Project) of the November 11, 2012 Special Town Meeting,
x $132,000.00 from Free Cash, and
x $79,000.00 from Water Revenues
to pay costs of items (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) set forth below, and that the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow
$617,000.00 to pay costs of item (b) set forth below, under and pursuant to Chapter 44,
Section 7(5) of the General Laws and/or any other enabling authority, any such borrowing
to be reduced by the amount of any grant funds or other amounts received before the sale
of such notes or bonds to offset costs of that project.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARTICLE NO. 6: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Ambulance Receipts Reserved
for Appropriation the sum of FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) to pay for
cost associated with professional services related to promotional examination, testing and as-
sessment services for the Fire & Rescue Department, and to authorize the Fire Chief to solicit
bids or proposals, enter into contracts, and expend said funds for this purpose, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 6 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING
ARTICLE NO. 7: To see if the Town will vote to act upon the recommendation of the
Community Preservation Committee and to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund
Balance reserved for Open Space, the Community Preservation Fund Balance Reserved for Com-
munity Housing, the Community Preservation Fund Balance reserved for Historic Preservation
and the Community Preservation Budget Reserve the amounts shown below and for the purposes
identified below; to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into contracts for the award of
grants to the following agencies; to authorize the Community Preservation Committee, pursuant
to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 184, Sections 31 through 33, to re-
quire an Affordable Housing Restriction and Historic Preservation Restriction in the awarding of
certain grants; and to authorize the Town of Brewster, acting by and through its Board of Select-
men, to hold and enforce such Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing Restrictions, all as
follows:
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Item: Category:
1. Open Space:
Eldredge Property Debt Repayment- Transfer the sum of $140,000.00 from the Fund Balance
Reserved for Open Space to pay the debt service expense on the loan obtained in connection with
the Eldredge Property acquisition (Article 9 of November 17, 2014 Special Town Meeting)
2. Community Housing:
Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless' Homeowner Emergency Loan Program – Transfer
the sum of $118,000.00 from the Fund Balance Reserved for Community Housing to award a
grant to the Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless to be utilized to administer the Hous-
ing Emergency Loan Program in the Town of Brewster.
3. Historic Preservation
a.Brewster Historical Society – Funding towards the preservation, renovation and
rehabilitation of the Captain Elijah Cobb House- Transfer the sum of $100,000.00;
($64,663.00 from the Fund Balance reserved for Historic Preservation, and
$35,337.00 from the Community Preservation Budget Reserve) to award a grant to
the Brewster Historical Society to be utilized for the rehabilitation and preservation
of the Captain Elijah Cobb House.
b.Brewster Cemetery Association – Funding for critically needed repairs and restora-
tions to historic tombstones, monuments and a holding vault in the Brewster Ceme-
tery on Lower Road -Transfer the sum of $86, 350.00 from the Community Preser-
vation Budget Reserve to award a grant to the Brewster Cemetery Association to un-
dertake repairs and restorations to historic tombstones, monuments and a holding
vault in the Brewster Cemetery on Lower Road.
Grand Total $444,350.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required (Community Preservation Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 7 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted.
INSURANCE RESERVE FUND for PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES
ARTICLE NO. 8: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to add
to the Town’s insurance fund to pay workers’ compensation under Section 13A of Chapter 40
of the General Laws, and to transfer from Item No. 1a. Thrift Shop Building Repair/Renovation
Project of Article No. 8 (Capital Article) of the May 5, 2014 Annual Town Meeting the sum of
TEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00) for this purpose, or to take any other
action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
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MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 8 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
ARTICLE NO. 9: To act upon any other business that may legally come before this
meeting.
MOTION: I move that the town vote to dissolve the 2015 Special Town Meeting.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
The Special Town Meeting of May 4th, 2015, was dissolved at 7:22pm.
A True Copy Attest;
Colette M. Williams
CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Brewster, MA
8686
Report of the Annual Town Meeting
May 4th, 2015
In accordance with the Warrant, the Annual Town Meeting was held in the Stony Brook Elemen-
tary School Cafetorium on Monday, May 4th, 2015.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the Moderator, Stephen L. Doyle.
The tellers were David Lahive, David Quinn, David Whitney and Edward Swiniarski. The check-
ers were June Gallant, Dorothy Leone, Mary Myers, Maureen Steinmann, Joan Scheffer, Cynthia
Matheson and Jayanne Sci, Assistant Town Clerk. Thaddeus Nabywaniec, and Francis Smith,
members of the Board of Registrars, were also present.
A quorum was present with 332 of 7563 voters. 5%
Selectmen Peter Norton stood to recognize retiring Town Administrator Charles Sumner for his
years of service to the Town of Brewster with the following:
“I come before you tonight to recognize and pay tribute to a very special individual. Tonight’s a
historic night, the reason for that is our Town Administrator of 29 years, Charlie Sumner, this will
be his last Annual Town Meeting. Charlie served in this capacity for 29 years, he has been a
visionary, he is an expert in finance policy and especially in human relations. Charlie is somebody
unlike anyone that I know that has the communicative skills to bring people together. He has been
unselfish, he is dedicated to this town, he will do anything for any town employee, he will do
anything for any Brewster resident or non-resident. If a house burns down Charlie is out helping
to rebuild it. If the Herring Run needs a wall or a walk Charlie is there building it. Charlie epito-
mizes the volunteerism of Brewster, but also those qualities in leadership of understanding people
and human relations that has made this town a very special town to be in. I was at the Bloom
parade yesterday and met a women who was from Yarmouthport and she said to me “I moved
here with my husband in the 1960’s and Brewster is the one singular town on the Cape that kept
its charm and beauty and Charlie is a large part of that. I would like to thank Charlie for his years
of service.”
Mr. Sumner received a standing ovation of thanks.
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CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL OPERATING
BUDGET
ARTICLE NO. 1: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer
from available funds a sum of money to defray Cape Cod Vocational Technical High School
charges and expenses for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, as follows:
DEPARTMENT
EXPENDED
FY2014
APPROPRIATED
FY2015
REQUESTED
FY2016
CAPE COD TECH
ASSESSMENT
$702,591.00
$734,873.00 $723,538.00
TOTAL ASSESS-
MENT:
$702,591.00
$734,873.00 $723,538.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Cape Cod Technical School Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 1 as printed in the warrant and
to raise and appropriate the sum of $723,538.00 for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OPERATING BUDGET
ARTICLE NO. 2: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer
from available funds a sum of money to defray the Elementary Schools’ charges and expenses,
for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, as follows:
DEPARTMENT
EXPENDED
FY2014
APPROPRIATED
FY2015
REQUESTED
FY2016
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL BUDGET
$6,149,010.00 $6,881,299.00 $7,102,097.00
TOTAL ASSESS-
MENT:
$6,149,010.00 $6,881,299.00 $7,102,097.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Elementary School Committee)
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MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 2 as printed in the warrant and
to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,102,097.00 for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
TOWN OPERATING BUDGET
ARTICLE NO. 3: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer
from available funds a sum of money to defray town charges and expenses, and furthermore, to
fix the salary and compensation of all elected officials of the town as provided in Section No. 108
of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as amended, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, as
follows:
EXPENDED APPROPRI-
ATED
REQUESTED
ITEM DEPARTMENT FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016
1 MODERATOR WAGES $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
2 SELECTMEN'S WAGES $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00
STAFF WAGES $55,549.86 $56,686.00 $58,009.00
EDUCATIONAL REIMB $75.00 $1,000.00 $5,600.00
EXPENSES $25,730.97 $30,243.00 $30,865.00
ADMINISTRATOR WAGES $292,243.00 $300,954.00 $310,356.00
EXPENSES $10,247.34 $10,254.00 $9,470.00
LEGAL EXPENSES $209,031.29 $160,000.00 $161,600.00
TOWN REPORT EXPENSES $4,000.00 $3,800.00 $4,000.00
3 FINCOM EXPENSES $5,623.78 $5,000.00 $5,100.00
RESERVE FUND $79,480.00 $101,270.00 $103,800.00
4 ACCOUNTANT WAGES $160,827.72 $166,517.00 $170,386.00
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS $29,500.00 $25,500.00 $25,500.00
EXPENSES $2,041.87 $1,805.00 $2,190.00
ASSESSOR WAGES $117,605.09 $122,596.00 $125,775.00
EXPENSES $2,244.92 $2,400.00 $2,265.00
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TREAS/COLL WAGES $197,175.86 $216,386.00 $221,783.00
EXPENSES $22,766.98 $26,185.00 $26,185.00
INFORMATION TECHNOL-
OGY WAGES
$83,362.62 $86,844.00 $89,045.00
EXPENSES $64,534.86 $74,729.00 $74,899.00
DEBT SERVICE $2,734,270.76 $2,760,414.00 $2,653,092.00
FRINGE BENEFITS $2,949,245.41 $3,097,159.00 $3,403,415.00
RETIREMENT/
PENSION
$1,697,692.20 $1,915,456.00 $2,003,867.00
5 TOWN CLERK STAFF
WAGES
$115,281.09 $136,083.00 $132,320.00
EXPENSES $16,464.23 $26,150.00 $22,115.00
6 TOWN HALL MAINT WAGES $92,063.96 $95,890.00 $98,302.00
EXPENSES $15,589.49 $20,600.00 $16,300.00
COA BLDG EXPENSES $19,303.87 $6,800.00 $6,800.00
DRUMMER BOY EXPENSES $447.12 $500.00 $500.00
7 CONSTABLE $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
POLICE WAGES $2,112,427.27 $2,197,388.00 $2,233,977.00
EXPENSES $156,267.81 $142,140.00 $142,900.00
8 FIRE/RESCUE WAGES $1,585,825.76 $1,667,333.00 $1,681,975.00
EXPENSES $107,787.20 $107,800.00 $107,800.00
RESCUE EXPENSES $99,803.20 $101,700.00 $104,200.00
STATION EXPENSES $39,996.44 $43,990.00 $45,990.00
9 PLANNING WAGES $145,403.47 $157,452.00 $161,314.00
PLANNING/APPEALS EX-
PENSES
$2,115.45 $2,990.00 $3,655.00
10 BLDG INSPECTOR/HDC
WAGES
$347,791.00 $346,089.00 $368,823.00
BUILDING/HDC EXPENSES $4,734.74 $5,840.00 $6,395.00
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CONSERVATION WAGES $230,352.29 $239,859.00 $246,293.00
EXPENSES $28,826.02 $31,950.00 $32,600.00
PROPAGATION $14,499.50 $14,500.00 $14,500.00
12 BOARD OF HEALTH WAGES $182,386.17 $189,886.00 $194,447.00
VISITING NURSE ASSOC. $18,153.75 $18,357.00 $18,360.00
EXPENSES $2,622.32 $3,850.00 $4,387.00
13 DPW WAGES $906,301.73 $962,997.00 $967,538.00
ROAD MACHINERY $60,845.70 $60,900.00 $60,900.00
SNOW & ICE CONTROL $249,417.1 $129,000.00 $146,000.00
EXPENSES $233,010.19 $264,999.00 $277,469.00
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL $174,444.79 $230,439.00 $183,856.00
STREETLIGHTING $8,273.88 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
14 WATER STAFF WAGES $652,185.93 $689,947.00 $736,665.00
OPERATING EXPENSES $385,984.57 $415,910.00 $429,312.00
EQUIPMENT EXPENSES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
15 GOLF DEPT WAGES $1,201,836.75 $1,236,796.00 $1,253,583.00
EXPENSES $903,785.36 $905,872.00 $906,174.00
16 RECREATION WAGES $102,164.00 $109,607.00 $113,542.00
EXPENSES $17,750.00 $12,625.00 $12,625.00
17 COUNCIL ON AGING
WAGES
$181,843.02 $192,202.00 $196,868.00
EXPENSES $17,497.40 $23,624.00 $23,624.00
18 LADIES LIBRARY $396,910.81 $414,709.00 $407,544.00
EXPENSES $141,941.93 $129,225.00 $139,519.00
19 ALEWIVE COMM. WAGES $896.20 $2,500.00 $2,500.00
EXPENSES $841.50 $900.00 $900.00
OLD MILL SITE COMM. $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
20 UTILITIES $500,325.89 $550,750.00 $482,816.00
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LIABILITY INSURANCE $343,837.34 $389,325.00 $402,589.00
21 ASSESSMENTS $45,149.80 $46,230.00 $46,570.00
MEMORIAL/VETERANS
DAY EXP.
$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
VETERANS SERVICES $39,961.07 $48,000.00 $56,700.00
GRAND TOTAL $20,660,647.25 $21,556,952.00 $21,996,499.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 3 as printed in the warrant, and
in order to appropriate this total sum of $21,996,499.00 that the town raise and appropri-
ate the sum of $19,883,144.00, and transfer the sums of:
x $375,000.00 from the Overlay Surplus account,
x $565,653.00 from the Golf Cart Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account,
x $65,000.00 from the Pension Reserve account,
x $323,253.00 from the Community Preservation Fund Balance Reserved for Open
Space,
x $66,300.00 from the Tele-communications account,
x $193,710.00 from the Water Revenues account,
x $298,810.00 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account,
x $12,000.00 from the Cable Franchise Fee account,
x $113,844.00 from the Fund Balance Reserved for Road Betterments account,
x $10,000.00 from the Wetlands Filing Fee account,
x $37,810.00 from the Golf Handicap Service fund,
x $11,500.00 from article no. 22 of the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting,
x $11,350.00 from article no. 25 of the May 2010 Annual Town Meeting, and
x $29,125.00 from article no. 33 of the May 2009 Annual Town Meeting,
for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
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NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOLS OPERATING BUDGET
ARTICLE NO. 4: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer
from available funds a sum of money to defray the Nauset Regional School’s charges and ex-
penses for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016, as follows:
DEPARTMENT
EXPENDED
FY2014
APPROPRIATED
FY2015
REQUESTED
FY2016
NAUSET ASSESS-
MENT
$9,216,038.00 $9,337,699.00 $9,770,277.00
TOTAL ASSESS-
MENT:
$9,216,038.00 $9,337,699.00 $9,770,277.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Nauset Regional School Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 4 as printed in the warrant and
to raise and appropriate the total sum of $9,770,277.00 for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
ASSESSMENT FORMULA FOR NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOLS
ARTICLE NO. 5: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachu-
setts General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 16B, which would allocate the sum of the member towns’
contributions to the Nauset Regional School District in Fiscal Year 2017 in accordance with the
Regional Agreement rather than the Education Reform Formula, so-called, or to take any other
action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Nauset Regional School Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 5 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING / Allocations
ARTICLE NO. 6: To see if the Town will vote to act upon the recommendations of the
Community Preservation Committee; to appropriate from estimated Fiscal Year 2016 revenues
for future expenditure the amounts shown below; to authorize the Town Administrator to enter
into contracts for the award of grants to the following agencies; to authorize the Community
Preservation Committee, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
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184, Sections 31 through 33, to require Historic Preservation and Affordable Housing Re-
strictions in the awarding of certain grants; and to authorize the Town of Brewster, acting by and
through its Board of Selectmen, to hold and enforce such Historic Preservation and Affordable
Housing Restrictions, all as follows:
ITEM: CATEGORY:
1. Historic Preservation:
a.
Related Purpose Expenditures/Professional Services
To appropriate for the purpose of future expenditures and
professional services related to Historic Preservation the
sum of $10,000.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016 rev-
enues;
$10,000.00
b. Reserve Funds
To hold in reserve for the purpose of Historic
Preservation the sum of $81,790.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016 revenues
for future expenditure;
2. Community Housing:
a. Related Purpose Expenditures/Professional
Services
To appropriate for the purpose of future expenditures
and professional services related to Community Hous-
ing the sum of $30,000.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year
2016 revenues;
$30,000.00
b. Reserve Funds.
To hold in reserve for the purpose of Community Housing the sum of
$61,790.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016 revenues for future expendi-
ture;
3. Open Space:
a. Related Purpose Expenditures/Professional
Services
To appropriate for the purpose of future expenditures
and professional services related to Open Space the
sum of $50,000.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016
revenues;
$50,000.00
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b. Reserve Funds
o hold in reserve for the purpose of acquiring Open Space the sum of
$85,697.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016 revenues for future ex-
penditure;
4. Budget Reserve Funds:
a.
Brewster Alewife Committee/
Department of Natural Resources
To appropriate the sum of $5,000 to Repair/restore
the bypass stream and dam on north side of the Stony
Brook Herring Run from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016
revenues;
$5,000.00
b. Related Purpose
Expenditures/Professional Services
To appropriate for the purpose of future expenditures
and professional services related to Community Preser-
vation the sum of $10,000.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal
Year 2016 revenues;
$10,000.00
c. Reserve Funds
To hold, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17-4 of the Brewster Commu-
nity Preservation Committee Bylaw, in reserve for the purpose of Historic
Preservation, Community Housing and Recreation the sum of $276,370.00
from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016 revenues for future expenditure;
5. Administration and Operating Expenses:
a. Administration and Operating Expenses.
To appropriate the sum of $15,000.00 from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2016
revenues for expenditure by the Community Preservation Committee and the
Town Administrator for the general administration and operating expenses
related to carrying out the operations of the Community Preservation Com-
mittee;
Grand Total $625,647.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Community Preservation Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 6 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted.
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HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING
ARTICLE NO. 7: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum
of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHTY SEVEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($88,087.00) for the
following organizations and in the following respective amounts:
1 Cape Cod Child Development Program, Inc. $5,020.00
2 Consumers Assistance Council, Inc. $500.00
3 Gosnold $10,000.00
4 Independence House, Inc. $5,000.00
5 Homeless Prevention Council $11,542.00
6 South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. $4,000.00
7 Lower Cape Outreach Council, Inc. $9,500.00
8 Cape Abilities $6,425.00
9 Sight Loss Services, Inc. of Cape Cod & Islands $1,100.00
10 Elder Services of Cape Cod “Meals on Wheels” $8,500.00
11 Aids Support Group of Cape Cod $2,000.00
12 Cape Cod Children’s Place $6,500.00
13 Nauset Together We Can Prevention Council $4,500.00
14 Outer Cape Health Services, Inc. $12,500.00
15 Duffy Health Center $1,000.00
Grand Total $88,087.00
and to authorize the Town Administrator, Board of Selectmen, the Board of
Health, and the School Committee, as appropriate, to enter into contracts with
these organizations in order to provide desired social services for residents of
Brewster, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Human Services Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 7 as printed in the warrant and
to transfer the sum of $88,087.00 from Free Cash for these purposes.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
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CAPITAL AND SPECIAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
ARTICLE NO. 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds and/or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of funding the following capital
acquisitions and special project expenditures to be undertaken during Fiscal Year 2016; to the
authorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or con-
tracts, and expend these funds for the purposes set forth below; and to authorize the Town
Administrator to sell, trade, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of, in the best interests of the
town, old equipment or vehicles deemed available, the proceeds from any such disposition to be
applied toward the cost of acquiring said equipment or services as the case may be:
1. Board of Selectmen: Request Totals
a. Town Facilities Maintenance & Repair Pro-
jects
$6,700.00
b. Beach & Landing Repairs $25,000.00
c. Mapping Update Project $10,000.00
d. Town Hall Generator Design Expense $5,000.00
Sub-total $46,700.00
2. Fire Department:
a. Dispatch Services Expense $35,000.00
b. Rescue Services Expense $17,000.00
c. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Lease
Payment
$25,000.00
d. Ambulance Lease Payment Expense $25,000.00
e. Radios/Communications Equipment $30,000.00
f. Fire Station Design & Engineering Expense $27,500.00
Sub-total $159,500.00
3. Department of Public Works:
a. Road & Drainage Projects
$125,000.00
Sub-total
$125,000.00
4. Police Department:
a. Patrol Vehicle Replacement (2 unit)
$87,500.00
b. HVAC System Repair Project
$14,500.00
Sub-total
$102,000.00
5. Nauset Regional School District:
a. Construction Account $221,897.00
Sub-total $221,897.00
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6. Water Department:
a. Construction Account $180,000.00
b. Compressor Replacement Expense $30,000.00
Sub-total $210,000.00
7. Elementary School Department:
a. Technology Projects $30,000.00
b. Stony Brook Exterior Door Replacement
Project
$25,000.00
c. Exterior & Interior Painting Project $15,000.00
d. Flooring Replacement Project $20,000.00
e. Testing & Abatement of Hazardous Materi-
als
$10,000.00
f. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Maintenance &
Repairs
$15,000.00
Sub-total $115,000.00
8. Captains Golf Course:
a. Mower Equipment Lease $46,410.00
b. Rough Mower & Utility Vehicle Lease $52,617.00
Sub-total $99,027.00
9. Ladies Library
a. Boiler Replacement Project $38,500.00
Sub-total $38,500.00
10. Recreation Department
a. Sailing Program Equipment $15,000.00
Sub-total $15,000.00
Grand Total
$1,132,624.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required or Two-thirds Vote Re-
quired if borrowing is requested)
(Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 8 as printed in the warrant, and
to appropriate the sum of $1,132,624.00 for these purposes, and in order to appropriate
this sum of money that the town raise and appropriate the sum of $221,897.00 and trans-
fer the sums of:
x $413,400.00 from Free Cash,
x $159,500.00 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account,
x $210,000.00 from the Water Revenue account,
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x $99,027.00 from the Golf Carts Receipts Reserved account,
x $6,700.00 from Article No. 3 (3d - Transfer Station Facility & Equipment Repair)
of the November 11, 2012 Special Town Meeting,
x $7,500.00 from Recreation Revolving Fund,
x $4,600.00 from Article No. 3 (7d - School Clock Replacement/PA System Repairs)
of the November 11, 2013 Special Town Meeting, and
x $10,000.00 from Overlay Surplus
for these purposes.
AMENDED MOTION: I move that up to $20,000.00 Of Item 2F be allocated to provide a
professional fire station location and response time study.
ACTION ON AMENDED MOTION: Defeated.
ACTION ON MAIN MOTION: Adopted.
LOCAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION FUNDING
ARTICLE NO. 9: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of
TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($26,000.00), to be expended under the di-
rection of the Board of Selectmen to help defray costs associated with marketing, advertising and
promoting Brewster as a visitor destination including but not limited to annual publication and
distribution of the Best of Brewster Magazine, Brewster Map & Guide, and Website which adver-
tise the Town’s attractions, amenities, and services; to provide funds for the operation of the
Brewster Visitor Information Center; and, under a contract with and at the direction of the Board
of Selectmen, to enable the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to further advertise Brewster
in order to increase room’s and meal’s tax and beach pass revenue for the town, promote the
Town’s golf course, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
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BREWSTER TOWN BAND / Funding Request
ARTICLE NO. 10: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
enter into a contract with the Brewster Town Band in order to obtain instrumental performances
for the town and to transfer from Free Cash the sum of THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($3,500.00), and to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or
proposals, enter into a contract or contracts, accept donations and grant proceeds and expend
said funds for this purpose, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
BAYSIDE SKIPPERS / Funding Request
ARTICLE NO. 11: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of
FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($4,500.00) to pay for public per-
formances of team skipping, and to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or pro-
posals, enter into a contract or contracts, accept gifts and expend said funds for this purpose or
to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUND / Crosby Mansion Revolving Fund
ARTICLE NO. 12: To see if the Town will vote to re-authorize the Crosby Mansion
Revolving Fund under section 53E½ of Chapter 44 of the General Laws for the 2016 fiscal year,
to credit the fund with the fees and charges received from the Crosby Mansion and cottages
during that year; to authorize the Town Administrator, upon recommendation of the Crosby
Property Manager, to administer the fund and to expend from it the sums needed to pay for the
salaries, expenses, and contracted services required to operate the mansion and cottages, and
to limit during that fiscal year the total expenditures from the fund to the lesser of $200,000.00
or the balance in the fund, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND / Cable Franchise Fee Account
ARTICLE NO. 13: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-
THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($153,125.00) from the Cable
Franchise Fee account for the 2016 fiscal year for local cable television related purposes, includ-
ing, but not limited to the general public purpose of supporting and promoting public access to
the Brewster cable television system; training in the use of local access equipment and facilities;
access to community, municipal and educational meeting coverage; use and development of an
institutional network and/or municipal information facilities; contracting with local cable pro-
gramming services providers and/or any other appropriate cable related purposes, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
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MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND / Recreation Revolving Fund
ARTICLE NO. 14: To see if the Town will vote to re-authorize the Recreation Depart-
ment Revolving fund under section 53E ½ of Chapter 44 of the General Laws for the 2016 fiscal
year, to credit the fund with the fees and charges received from the Recreation Department dur-
ing that year, to authorize the Recreation Committee to administer the fund and to expend from
it the sums needed to pay for the salaries, benefits, expenses, and contracted services required
to operate the recreation program, and to limit during that fiscal year the total expenditures from
the fund to the lesser of $200,000.00 or the balance in the fund, or to take any other action
relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Recreation Commission)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
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PROPERTY VALUATION SERVICES
ARTICLE NO. 15: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Overlay Surplus
account the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($69,500.00) for the purposes of performing the interim year update services of real and per-
sonal property and to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter
into a contract or contracts and expend said funds for this purpose, or to take any other action
relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Assessors)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
TEMPORARY BORROWING AUTHORIZATION / Grants
ARTICLE NO. 16: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum of money for a period of not more than
two years in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section
17 and/or any other enabling authority, and to issue temporary bonds and/or notes of the Town
therefor, in anticipation of grant proceeds, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
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x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT PROCEEDS
ARTICLE NO. 17: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
apply for and accept any and all grants from private entities, the Federal Government or the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to expend those funds for the purposes for which said
grants are authorized, or to take any other action relative thereon.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
REPAIR AND RESURFACE TOWN ROADS / Chapter 90 Funds
ARTICLE NO. 18: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum
of THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE DOLLARS
($319,381.00), as provided under Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for local roads
and highways, and to authorize the expenditure of these funds under the direction of the Board
of Selectmen, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
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MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve the following articles as printed in the
warrant:
x Articles No. 9 – Local Business Organization Funding
x Articles No. 10 – Brewster Town Band Funding
x Articles No. 11 – Bayside Skippers Funding Request
x Articles No. 12 – Special Revenue Fund for Crosby Mansion
x Articles No. 13 – Special Revenue Fund for Cable Franchise Fee
x Articles No. 14 – Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Department
x Articles No. 15 – Property Valuation Services
x Articles No. 16 – Temporary Borrowing Authorization for Grants
x Articles No. 17 – Acceptance of Grant Proceeds
x Articles No. 18 – Repair & Resurface Town Roads/Chapter 90 Program
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
PRIVATE ROAD BETTERMENT PROJECT / Moss Lane, Commons Way
& Magnet Way
ARTICLE NO. 19: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
undertake a series of temporary road repairs to the private ways known as Moss Lane, Commons
Way and Magnet Way and furthermore, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed with the
reconstruction of this way after it has determined that the provisions of the Brewster Town Code,
Chapter 157, Article VIII, Section 157-20 have been satisfied; to raise and appropriate, transfer
from available funds, and/or to obtain by borrowing the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWELVE THOU-
SAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($112,386.00) to pay for the
costs of engineering, construction, reconstruction, and related expenses in connection therewith;
to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum
of money, under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any
other enabling authority, and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor; and, initially, to
transfer from the Fund Balance Reserved for Road Betterments the sum of THREE THOUSAND
EIGTHY-NINE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($3,089.00) to be recovered with all road repair costs
through the betterment assessments against the abutters, to pay the first year’s principal and
interest expenses for this project, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to undertake a series of tem-
porary road repairs to the private ways known as Moss Lane, Commons Way and Magnet
Way and furthermore, that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to proceed with the re-
construction of this way after it has determined that the provisions of the Brewster Town
Code, Chapter 157, Article VIII, Section 157-20 have been satisfied; that the sum of
$112,386.00 is appropriated to pay for the costs of engineering, construction, reconstruc-
tion, and related expenses in connection therewith; that to meet this appropriation, the
Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow said
amount under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or
any other enabling authority, and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor; and,
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initially, that the sum of $3,089.00, shall be transferred from Fund Balance Reserved for
Road Betterments, to be recovered with all road repair costs through the betterment as-
sessments against the abutters, to pay the first year’s principal and interest expenses for
this project.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
PRIVATE ROAD BETTERMENT PROJECT / Tower Hill Circle
ARTICLE NO. 20: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
undertake a series of temporary road repairs to the private way known as Tower Hill Circle and
furthermore, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed with the reconstruction of this way
after it has determined that the provisions of the Brewster Town Code, Chapter 157, Article VIII,
Section 157-20 have been satisfied; to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds,
and/or to obtain by borrowing a sum of money to pay for the costs of engineering, construction,
reconstruction, and related expenses in connection therewith; to authorize the Town Treasurer,
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow the sum of THREE HUNDRED NINETY
FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($394,233.00),
under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any other ena-
bling authority, and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor; and, initially, to transfer from
the Fund Balance Reserved for Road Betterments the sum of TEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN-
DRED SIXY-SEVEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,767.00) to be recovered with all road repair
costs through the betterment assessments against the abutters, to pay the first year’s principal
and interest expenses for this project, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to undertake a series of tem-
porary road repairs to the private way known as Tower Hill Circle, and furthermore, that
the Board of Selectmen is authorized to proceed with the reconstruction of this way after
it has determined that the provisions of the Brewster Town Code, Chapter 157, Article
VIII, Section 157-20 have been satisfied; that the sum of $394,233.00 is appropriated to
pay for the costs of engineering, construction, reconstruction, and related expenses in
connection therewith; that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the ap-
proval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant
to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(6) or any other enabling authority,
and to issue notes and bonds of the Town therefor; and, initially, that the sum of
$10,767.00, shall be transferred from Fund Balance Reserved for Road Betterments, to be
recovered with all road repair costs through the betterment assessments against the abut-
ters, to pay the first year’s principal and interest expenses for this project.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
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EXPENSES FOR THE TRI-TOWN SEPTAGE TREATMENT PLANT
ARTICLE NO. 21: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of
Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars and to expend such funds on costs associ-
ated with the engineering, design, operation, repair and maintenance of the Tri-Town Septage
Treatment Facility through December 31, 2016 and, thereafter, to expend such funds on costs
associated with the engineering, design and demolition of the Tri-Town Septage Treatment Fa-
cility; and to authorize the Board of Managers, with the permission of the Board of Selectmen, to
solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or contracts, and to expend said funds for
said purposes; or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 21 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
POLICE UNION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
ARTICLE NO. 22: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or trans-
fer from available funds a sum of money to be used to meet the terms and conditions of the
proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective July 1, 2015, between the Town of Brew-
ster and the Police Officers, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 22 as printed in the warrant and to
raise and appropriate the sum of $22,673.00 for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
SEIU COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
ARTICLE NO. 23: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or trans-
fer from available funds a sum of money to be used to meet the terms and conditions of the
proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective July 1, 2015, between the Town of Brew-
ster and the Service Employee’s International Union, Local 888, or to take any other action
relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
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MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 23 as printed in the warrant
and to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,240.00 and transfer the sum of $3,760.00
from the Golf Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
OPEIU COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
ARTICLE NO. 24: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or trans-
fer from available funds a sum of money to be used to meet the terms and conditions of the
proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective July 1, 2015, between the Town of Brew-
ster and the Office and Professional Employee’s International Union, Units A & B, or to take
any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 24 as printed in the warrant and to
raise and appropriate the sum of $14,530.00 and transfer the sum of $1,970.00 from the Golf
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
IAFF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
ARTICLE NO. 25: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or trans-
fer from available funds a sum of money to be used to meet the terms and conditions of the
proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective July 1, 2015, between the Town of Brew-
ster and the International Association of Firefighters, or to take any other action relative
thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 25 as printed in the warrant and to
raise and appropriate the sum of $20,900.00 for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
NON-UNION PERSONNEL WAGE FUNDING
ARTICLE NO. 26: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or trans-
fer from available funds a sum of money to fund wage and salary adjustments effective July 1,
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2015 for eligible and non-union employees dictated by the Compensation Plan developed pur-
suant to the Personnel Bylaw, Section 36-4 of the Brewster Town Code, effective July 1, 2015,
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 26 as printed in the warrant and to
raise and appropriate the sum of $63,380.00 and transfer the sum of $4,920.00 from the Golf
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
LIBRARY UNION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
ARTICLE NO. 27: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum
of money to be used to meet the terms and conditions of the proposed Collective Bargaining
Agreement, effective July 1, 2015, between the Trustees of the Brewster Ladies Library and the
Library employees, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 27 as printed in the warrant and to
raise and appropriate the sum of $2,645.00 for this purpose.
ACTION: Adopted.
LAND ACQUISITION
ARTICLE NO. 28: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
acquire a parcel of vacant land designated on Brewster Assessors’ Map 93 Parcel 41, located at
Long Pond Road (Route 137), in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, consisting of 3.69
acres, more or less, and more accurately described in a deed dated December 12, 1996 recorded
with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 10522 Page 225 and as LOT 1 on a plan
of land entitled, “Subdivision Plan of Land in Brewster, Massachusetts prepared for Estelle Gil-
lespie, August 25, 1986, Scale: 1” =100’, Nickerson & Berger, Inc. P.L.S. & P.E., Orleans, Mas-
sachusetts, ” and recorded with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 435 Page 55, a
copy of which is on file with the Brewster Town Clerk; to acquire said parcel by gift, purchase
and/or eminent domain taking under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 79, or any other
enabling authority; to acquire said land for open space, watershed protection, conservation and
passive recreation purposes for the general public, and subject to Article 97 of the Amendments
to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; to appropriate the sum of One Hun-
dred Twenty Thousand and 00/100 ($120,000.00) Dollars to pay costs of this acquisition, to
transfer the sum of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars from Water Department
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Revenues and the sum of Sixty Thousand and 00/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars from the Community
Preservation Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space Revenues to pay for said appropriation; to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant to the Trustees of the Brewster Conservation Trust,
for Twenty Thousand and 00/100 ($20,000.00) Dollars consideration, a perpetual Conservation
Restriction on said premises pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 184, Sections
31 through 33, allowing the aforementioned uses at the time of closing or within a reasonable
amount of time thereafter; and, to authorize the Water Commission to assume the care, custody,
control and management of the property; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Water
Commission to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be neces-
sary on behalf of the municipality to effect this purchase and obtain reimbursement funding; or
to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Community Preservation Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 28 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
LAND ACQUISITION
ARTICLE NO. 29: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
acquire a parcel of vacant land designated on Brewster Assessors’ Map 30 Parcel 6, located at
Black Duck Cartway, in an area known as the Punkhorn in Brewster, Barnstable County, Mas-
sachusetts, consisting of 25,312 square feet (0.6 acre), more or less, and more accurately de-
scribed in a deed dated November 30, 1984 recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of
Deeds in Book 4339 Page 70 and on a plan of land entitled, “Plan of Lots West Gate Road & Un-
Named Road, West Brewster, Mass, Surveyed for Lewis E. Farwell, Scale: 6o feet to an inch,
January 29, 1971, George F. Reekie, Registered Land Surveyor, Norwell, Mass” and recorded
with the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 243 Page 137, a copy of which is on file with
the Brewster Town Clerk; to acquire said parcel by gift, purchase and/or eminent domain taking
under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 79, or any other enabling authority; to acquire said
land for open space, watershed protection, conservation and passive recreation purposes for the
general public, consistent with the provisions of Mass. Gen. Laws, Ch. 40, §8C, 310 C.M.R.
22.00, and Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts; to appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars to pay costs
of this acquisition, to transfer the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($25,000.00) Dollars
from Water Department Revenues and the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100
($25,000.00) Dollars from the Community Preservation Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space
Revenues to pay for said appropriation; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant to the Trus-
tees of the Brewster Conservation Trust, for Ten Thousand and 00/100 ($10,000.00) Dollars con-
sideration, a perpetual Conservation Restriction on said premises pursuant to the provisions of
General Laws, Chapter 184, Sections 31 through 33, allowing the aforementioned uses at the
time of closing or within a reasonable amount of time thereafter; and, to authorize the Conser-
vation Commission to assume the care, custody, control and management of the property; and
to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission to enter into all agreements
and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the municipality to effect
this purchase and obtain reimbursement funding; or to take any other action relative thereto.
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(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Community Preservation Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 29 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
ROAD REPAIR AND RESURFACING PROGRAM
ARTICLE NO. 30: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate Ten Million and 00/100
Dollars ($10,000,000) and to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, to borrow such amount and to issue any bonds or notes that may be necessary for
the costs to engineer, design, repair and reconstruct roadways within the Town of Brewster, as
authorized by Chapter 44, §7(6) of the General Laws and any other enabling authority; to au-
thorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or con-
tracts, and expend these funds under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for that purpose;
to authorize the transfer from available funds of an additional sum of money for the purpose of
paying incidental and related costs, including costs for the preparation, issuance and marketing
of notes and bonds issued hereunder and for paying interest on temporary notes issued in an-
ticipation thereof; provided, however, that such appropriation is contingent on the passage of a
Proposition 2½ referendum; or take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town appropriates Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) to pay
costs to engineer, design, repair and reconstruct roadways within the Town of Brewster,
including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appro-
priation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized
to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, §7(6) of the General Laws, or
pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor;
that the Town Administrator is authorized to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a
contract or contracts, and expend these funds under the direction of the Board of Select-
men for that purpose; that the additional sum of $10,000.00 shall be raised and appropri-
ated for the purpose of paying incidental and related costs, including costs for the prepa-
ration, issuance and marketing of notes and bonds issued hereunder and for paying inter-
est on temporary notes issued in anticipation thereof; provided, however, that no funds
shall be borrowed or expended hereunder unless and until the Town shall have voted to
exclude the amounts required to repay any borrowing authorized by this vote from the
limitations on total property taxes imposed by Chapter 59, Section 21C of the General
Laws (also known as Proposition 2½).
ACTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT / Reallocation of Fund Balance
ARTICLE NO. 31: To see if the Town will vote to act upon the recommendations of the
Community Preservation Committee; to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund to
hold for future expenditures the following sums from the Fund’s Fiscal Year 2006 through 2014
revenues; all as follows:
Item: Category:
1. Reserve Funds:
a. Open Space: To hold, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-4 0f the Brewster Community
Preservation Committee Bylaw, in reserve for the purpose of Open Space and to transfer the
sum of $163,235.00 from Community Preservation Fund’s Fiscal Year 2006 through 2014
revenue for future expenses.
b. Historic Preservation: To hold, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-4 0f the Brewster
Community Preservation Committee Bylaw, in reserve for the purpose of Historic Preservation
and to transfer the sum of $32,647.00 from Community Preservation Fund’s Fiscal Year 2006
through 2014 revenue for future expenses.
c. Community Housing: To hold, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-4 0f the Brewster
Community Preservation Committee Bylaw, in reserve for the purpose of Community Housing
and to transfer the sum of $32,647.00 from Community Preservation Fund’s Fiscal Year 2006
through 2014 revenue for future expenses.
d. Budget Reserve: To hold, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-4 0f the Brewster Com-
munity Preservation Committee Bylaw, in reserve for the purpose of Budget Reserve for hous-
ing, historic preservation and/or recreation uses and to transfer the sum of $97,941.00 from
Community Preservation Fund’s Fiscal Year 2006 through 2014 revenue for future expenses.
Grand-total $326,470.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Community Preservation Committee)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 31 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
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RESCIND DEBT AUTHORIZATION
ARTICLE NO. 32: To see if the Town will vote to rescind the authorization to incur
debt, as follows:
a. Public Water Supply Well No. 6 - $541,403.00 (Article 8 of the November 7, 2011
Special Town Meeting)
b. Prell Circle Road Betterment - $8,609.00 (Article 19 of the May 7, 2012 Annual Town
Meeting)
c. Septage Betterment funding - $28,600.00 (Article 14 of the May 6, 1996 Annual Town
Meeting)
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 32 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/CONSTRUCTION WASTE HANDLING
FACILITY
ARTICLE NO. 33: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Town of
Brewster Code and to insert a new definition in Article I, § 179-2, or take any other action relative
thereto as follows:
CONSTRUCTION WASTE HANDLING FACILITY, PRIVATE – A privately owned parcel(s) of
land, having previously received Site Assignment by the Brewster Board of Health, 1) for
the collection, processing and recycling of wood waste (brush, stumps and leaves) and
recycling of asphalt, concrete and bricks, 2) for the collection, segregation and transfer of
non-municipal solid waste as specifically limited to construction and demolition materi-
als. Any such facility specifically excludes the collection of any garbage, organic rubbish
and oil or hazardous materials. To the extent this definition is ever applied inconsistent
with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111, § 150A and §150A ½
and the regulations promulgated there under, the provision of that statute and those
regulations shall prevail.
And to amend Chapter 179 of the Town of Brewster, Article IV, Chapter 179-11, Table of Use
Regulations, Table 1 “Wholesale, manufacturing and industrial, by inserting a new #3 and re-
numbering subsequent lines:
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or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Citizens Petition)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 33 as printed in the warrant.
MOTION TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: Adopted by a Declared 2/3 Vote.
ACTION: Defeated.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
ARTICLE NO. 34: To act on any other business that may legally come before this
meeting.
(Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to dissolve the 2015 Annual Town Meeting.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously.
The Annual Town Meeting of May 4th, 2015, was dissolved at 9:50pm.
A True Copy Attest;
Colette M. Williams
CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Brewster, MA
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Report of the Annual Town Election
May 19th, 2015
In accordance with the Warrant, the inhabitants of Brewster, qualified to vote in the Annual
Town Election met at the Brewster Baptist Church, Tuesday, May 19th, 2015.
The polls were declared open at 7:00 a.m.
The elections workers duly sworn-in were; Sharon Ryone, Warden, Dave Whitney, Deputy War-
den, Dorothy Leone, Precinct One Clerk, Edward Swiniarski, Precinct Two Clerk, and Cynthia
Mathison, Precinct Three Clerk. The Checkers and counters were; Barbara Bartolomei, Joan
Carstenjen, Suzanne Clowry, Jackie Courchesne, Jillian Douglass, Beth Finch, Myles Franklin,
Bob Gaughran, Lisa Gerrish, Aline Johnson, Peter Johnson, Ellie Johnson, Donna Kalinick, Sue
Kezer, Cheryl Kimberley, Dave Lahive, Marilyn Lahive, Tammi Mason, Julie Menges, Marilyn
Mooers, Mary Myers, MaryJo Nabywaniec, Jane Nixon, Glenda Normand, Marge Oliver, Dave
Quinn, Judy Rowe, Amie Ryone, Joan Scheffer, Peter Scheffer, Pat Stanley, Elbert Uleshoeffer
and Jayanne Sci, Assistant Town Clerk.
The polls were closed at 8:00 p.m. with the following results:
Total votes cast in Precinct 1: 292
Total votes cast in Precinct 2: 314
Total votes cast in Precinct 3: 274
Total votes cast:
Registered voters: 7548 12% voter participation.
Precinct Precinct Precinct Total
1 2 3
Board of Selectmen (2)
Blanks 184 147 183 514
James W. Foley 195 237 166 598
Peter G. Norton 200 231 181 612
Write-Ins 5 13 18 36
Write-Ins 0 0 0 0
Total 584 628 548 1760
Board of Health
Blanks 92 83 87 262
Carmen S. Scherzo 198 230 186 614
Write-Ins 2 1 1 4
Total 292 314 274 880
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Board of Health (Unexpired 1 Yr)
Blanks 32 22 24 78
Joseph Robert Ford 155 157 134 446
Nancy R. Mann, MD. 105 135 114 354
Write-Ins 0 0 2 2
Total 292 314 274 880
Brewster School Committee
Blanks 254 289 243 786
Write-Ins (all others) 12 6 0 18
***Write-In Jessica Larsen 18 10 18 46
***Write-In Steven Leibowtiz 8 9 13 30
Total 292 314 274 880
Brewster School Committee
(Unexpired 1 Yr)
Blanks 79 66 72 217
Lori M. Gilmore 208 246 199 653
Write-In 5 2 3 10
Total 292 314 274 880
Constable
Blanks 59 61 65 185
Roland W. Bassett, Jr. 233 252 209 694
Write-ins 0 1 0 1
Total 292 314 274 880
Moderator
Blanks 75 67 71 213
Stephen L. Doyle 210 241 202 653
***Write-In Michael Gradone 5 5 0 10
Write-In (all others) 2 1 1 4
Total 292 314 274 880
Brewster Housing Authority
Blanks 269 311 270 850
***Write-In Barbara Burgo 11 1 2 14
Write-In (all others) 12 2 2 16
Total 292 314 274 880
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Recreation Commission
Blanks 68 54 59 181
Lee B. Rice, Jr. 113 123 86 322
Thomas J. Wingard, Jr. 111 137 129 377
Write-Ins 0 0 0 0
Total 292 314 274 880
Planning Board (2)
Blanks 212 184 187 583
Elizabeth G. Taylor 188 232 171 591
Kari Sue Hoffmann 184 212 187 583
Write-Ins 0 0 3 3
Total 584 628 548 1760
Nauset Reg’l School Committee
Blanks 77 70 80 227
Tracy Vanderschmidt 213 241 192 646
Write-Ins 2 3 2 7
Total 292 314 274 880
Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee
Blanks 220 195 205 620
Patricia W. Busch 204 238 177 619
James Trabulsie 160 195 164 519
Write-Ins 0 0 2 2
Total 292 314 274 880
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Question 1
To see if the Town of Brewster will vote to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-
half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay costs to engineer,
design, repair and reconstruct roadways within the Town of Brewster, including the payment of
all costs incidental and related thereto?
Blanks 29 27 27 83
Yes 176 197 154 527
No 87 90 93 270
Total 292 314 274 880
A True Copy Attest:
Colette M. Williams, CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Brewster, MA
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Report of the Special Town Meeting
September 2nd, 2015
In accordance with the Warrant, the Special Town Meeting was held in the Stony Brook Elemen-
tary School Cafetorium on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the Moderator, Stephen L. Doyle.
The tellers were David Lahive, David Quinn, David Whitney and Edward Swiniarski. The check-
ers were June Gallant, Dorothy Leone, Mary Myers, Maureen Steinmann, Joan Scheffer, Cynthia
Matheson and Jayanne Sci, Assistant Town Clerk. Thaddeus Nabywaniec, and Francis Smith,
members of the Board of Registrars, were also present.
A quorum was present with 789 of 7625 voters. 11%
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of Article Nos.
12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously to indefinitely postpone
Articles 8 & 11 were taken up under a consent calendar:
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article Nos. 8 & 11 as printed in the
warrant.
ACTION: Adopted by a declared 2/3 vote
UNPAID BILLS
ARTICLE NO. 1: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum
of money to pay bills incurred but unpaid during a previous fiscal year, as follows:
a Custom Drug Testing Inc. $135.00
b. Cape Cod Engraving $ 32.00
c. Nauset Disposal $278.00
Grand-total $445.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Nine-tenths (9/10ths) Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
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MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article No. 1 as printed in the warrant
and to transfer the sums of $278.00 from the Golf Receipts Reserved for Appropriation
account and $167.00 from the Free Cash for these purposes.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
CAPITAL AND SPECIAL PROJECTS EXPENDITURES
ARTICLE NO. 2: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds and/or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of funding the following capital
acquisitions and special project expenditures, to be undertaken during Fiscal Year 2016, includ-
ing the payment of all costs incidental and related to the carrying out of these projects and their
financing, as well as, any professional, design, and engineering service costs; to authorize the
Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum of money pursuant
to Chapter 44 of the General Laws and/or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or
notes of the Town therefore, provided that the amount of the notes or bonds issued hereunder
shall be reduced by the amount of the sales proceeds, grant funds, and other money received
before the sale of such notes or bonds; to transfer from available funds an additional sum of
money for the purpose of paying for the preparation, issuance and marketing of bonds and notes
issued hereunder and for paying interest on temporary notes issued in anticipation thereof; to
authorize the Town Administrator to sell, trade, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of, in the
best interests of the town, old equipment or vehicles deemed available, the proceeds from any
such disposition to be applied toward the cost of acquiring the following equipment or services;
and to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract
or contracts, and expend the funds for the following purposes:
1. Board of Selectmen:Request Totals
a. Professional Facilitator for Coastal & Beach Visioning
Meetings
$10,000.00
b. Government Study Phase 2 – Consulting Services $7,000.00
c. Map Updates $5,000.00
d. Hazardous Waste Collection Program $11,000.00
e. Town Buildings & Facilities Repair & Maintenance Pro-
jects
$29,000.00
f. Water Quality Compliance & Enforcement $10,000.00
g. Technology Projects $30,000.00
h. Local Comprehensive Planning Expense $25,000.00
i. All Citizens Access Project $10,000.00
Sub-total $137,000.00
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2. Fire Department:
a. Dispatch Services Expense $27,000.00
b. Rescue Service Expense $10,000.00
c. Ambulance Lease Payment $25,000.00
d. Radios/Communications Equipment $30,000.00
e. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)$10,000.00
f. Apparatus Lease Payments $108,000.00
g. Ambulance Replacement Lease $53,000.00
h. Hazardous Materials Equipment/Supplies $4,000.00
i. Emergency Management Planning Fund $10,000.00
Sub-total $277,000.00
3. Department of Public Works:
a. Road/Drainage Repairs $150,000.00
b. Roadside Mower Equipment Replacement $125,000.00
c. Pick-up Truck Replacement $40,000.00
Sub-total $315,000.00
4. Police Department:
a. Fire Arms Replacement $12,500.00
b. In-Car Cruiser Video Cameras $50,000.00
Sub-total $62,500.00
5. Golf Department:
a. Aerifier Equipment Lease Payment $18,252.00
b. Greens Aerifier Replacement $27,000.00
c. “Workman” Utility Vehicle Replacements (3)$77,000.00
Sub-total $122,252.00
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6. Elementary School Department:
a. HVAC Repairs $15,000.00
b. Technology Upgrades $30,000.00
c. Interior/Exterior Painting $15,000.00
d. Carpet & Tile Replacement $20,000.00
e. Refurbishment of Trolley Wall $12,000.00
Sub-total $92,000.00
7. Ladies Library:
a. Technology Project $5,000.00
b. Library Parking Lot Improvements $302,500.00
c. Library AC Chiller Replacement $61, 250.00
Sub-total $368,750.00
Grand Total $1,374,502.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required or Two-thirds Vote
Required if borrowing is requested) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town approves Article No. 2 as printed warrant; however that
the following item be deleted:
Board of Selectmen, item a. Professional Facilitator for Coastal & Beach Visioning
Meetings in the amount of $10,000.00
and to appropriate the amended total sum of $1,364,502.00 to pay costs of the various
capital acquisitions and special project expenditures set forth therein, to be undertaken
during Fiscal Year 2016, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto;
authorizes the Town Administrator to sell, trade, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of,
in the best interests of the town, old equipment or vehicles deemed available; that the
Town appropriates Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($77,000) to pay costs of replacing
three “Workman” utility vehicles, including the payment of all costs incidental and related
thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter
44, §7(9) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue
bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the Town appropriates Three Hundred Two
Thousand Dollars ($302,000) to pay costs of Library parking lot improvements, including,
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but not limited to, site preparation, demolition, drainage improvements, grading, paving,
installation of sidewalks, irrigation and all other costs incidental and related thereto; that
to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Select-
men, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, §7(5) of the
General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of
the Town therefor, provided that the amount of notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be
reduced by the amount of any gifts, grants or any other money received by the Town
(including, without limitation the proceeds of the disposition of old equipment or vehicles
referred to above) on account of such capital expenditures before the sale of such notes or
bonds and (ii) the Town is authorized to make the following transfers:
$671,750.00 from Free Cash,
$11,000.00 from the Water Surplus account,
$267,000.00 from the Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account,
$45,252.00 from the Golf Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
DEBT BUDGET PRINCIPAL & INTEREST FUNDING
ARTICLE NO. 3: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the
purpose of funding principal and interest expenses for the following capital & equipment projects:
Item: Category:
Item Description Funding Source
1. Crosby Mansion Septic System Project Transfer the sum of $32,679.00 from the
Crosby Mansion Revolving Fund
2. Golf Department Course Improvement
& Repair Project
Transfer the sum of $40,431.00 from the Golf
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account
3. DPW Open Top Containers, Closed Top
Containers and Compacting Equipment
Transfer the sum of $25,869.00 from Free
Cash
4. Stony Brook School Window Repair Pro-
ject Phase II
Transfer the sum of $43,843.00 from Free
Cash
5. Eddy Elementary School Renovation
Project
Transfer the sum of $105,297.00 from Free
Cash
6. Well No. 3 Access Road Improvement
Project
Transfer the sum of $302,230.00 from Water
Revenues account
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7. Route 6A Water Infrastructure Project Transfer the sum of $3,702.00 from the Water
Revenue account
Grand Total $554,051.00
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article No. 3 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND/Cable Franchise Fee Account
ARTICLE NO. 4: To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of SEVENTY THOU-
SAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($70,840.00) from the Cable Fran-
chise Fee account for the 2016 fiscal year for local cable television related purposes, including,
but not limited to the general public purpose of supporting and promoting public access to the
Brewster cable television system; training in the use of local access equipment and facilities;
access to community, municipal and educational meeting coverage; use and development of an
institutional network and/or municipal information facilities; contracting with local cable pro-
gramming services providers and/or any other appropriate cable related purposes, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article No. 4 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
FUEL ASSISTANCE FUNDING
ARTICLE NO. 5: To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash the sum of
TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($12,500.00) for the Lower Cape
Outreach Council, Inc. and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into contracts with this
organization in order to provide fuel assistance services for residents of Brewster, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article No. 5 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT/
Purchase of Conservation Restriction
ARTICLE NO. 6: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
acquire a perpetual conservation restriction under General Laws, Chapter 184, Sections 31
through 33, on two parcels of land designated on Brewster Assessors’ Map 93 as Parcels 53 and
54, located at Long Pond Road, in (South) Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, consist-
ing of 2.23 acres and 2.32 acres, respectively, and more accurately shown as Lots 4 and 3,
respectively, on a plan of land entitled, “Plan of Land in Brewster, Mass., Prepared for Edward
Campbell, Record Owner: M. Sophie Campbell, Moran Engineering Co., 941 Main Street, So.
Harwich Mass. 02661, Scale: 1” = 60’, Date: January 14, 1997,” and recorded with the Barnsta-
ble Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 531 Page 2, a copy of which is on file with the Brewster Town
Clerk; to acquire said conservation restriction for conservation and passive recreation purposes
for the general public, consistent with the provisions of Mass. General Laws, Ch. 40, §8C, 310
C.M.R. 22.00, and Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts; to transfer the sum of One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($100,000.00)
Dollars from the Fund Balance Reserved for Open Space to pay costs of this acquisition, and all
other costs incidental and related thereto; to authorize the Conservation Commission to assume
the monitoring and enforcement authority of the conservation restriction on the properties; and
to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission to enter into all agreements
and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the municipality to effect
this purchase; or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Community Preservation Committee)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article No. 6 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted by a declare 2/3 vote
MUTUAL EASEMENTS
Brewster Ladies’ Library & Brewster Baptist Church
ARTICLE NO. 7: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
convey and acquire cross-easement rights pursuant to an Easement Agreement by and between
the Town of Brewster and the Brewster Baptist Church, Inc., on and over two parcels of land
known respectively as the Brewster Ladies Library and Brewster Baptist Church properties, and
designated on Brewster Assessors’ Map 57 as Parcels 38 and 39, and located at 1822 and 1848
Main Street, Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, consisting of .93 acres and 11.65
acres, respectively; the Easement Areas to be conveyed as part of the Easement Agreement are
more accurately shown on a plan of land entitled, “Easement Sketch Plan Prepared for Town of
Brewster and Brewster Baptist Church, Scale 1”=60’, July 28, 2015, J.M. O’Reilly & Associates,
Inc., Professional Engineering & Surveying Services, 1573 Main Street, P.O. Box 1773, Brewster,
MA 02631,” a copy of which is on file with the Brewster Town Clerk; to convey and acquire said
cross-easements for the purpose of constructing and maintaining certain improvements to the
parking lots and driveways on both properties, and for access, ingress and egress within the
Easement Areas, all as shown on the Easement Sketch Plan, so as to provide for the passage of
motor vehicles and pedestrians to and from the abutting parking areas, parking in the parking
areas, and rights to install and maintain utilities, signage and drainage, if necessary; and to
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authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instru-
ments as may be necessary on behalf of the municipality to effect this Cross-Easement Agree-
ment; or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article No. 7 as printed in the warrant.
ACTION: Adopted by a declared 2/3 vote
GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT
Electricity to Well No. 3
ARTICLE NO. 8: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
grant to Eversource, for no consideration, an easement to install and maintain an underground
electric transmission network over, on, and under Town property, identified on the Town’s As-
sessors’ Maps #119 and #120 as parcels # 4 and #2, respectively, and further identified by deed
recorded at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 1355, on Page 1046, in order to
provide electrical service to the Town’s Public Drinking Water Well #3, located off of Freemans
Way, or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: Moved under the consent calendar.
ACTION: Adopted under the consent calendar, by a declared 2/3 vote
CITIZENS’ PETITION/ Enhancing Beach Access in Brewster
Comprehensive Community-Based Planning
ARTICLE NO. 9: To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Selectmen to
implement the following measures:
Whereas
•Brewster is a premier Bay and beach destination with a strong sense of neighbor-
hood community, based on its relaxed, rural, un-commercial character.
•Increasing demand from residents and visitors for beach parking seriously exceeds
the capacity at Town landings on peak summer days.
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•Parking spaces adjacent to beaches have been lost in recent years, and continue to be
lost, due to climate forces outside the Town’s control.
•The intensity of beach traffic threatens public safety, rural character, and quality of life in
many neighborhoods, while less accessible public locations offer large, underutilized areas
of beachfront.
•The town's reactive and fragmented approach is not addressing aggregate needs, as-
sessing the range of opportunities, and making the best use of scarce public funds to
meet beach access and public safety priorities.
•Community-based planning, flexibility, and innovation are essential to meet rising de-
mand for beach access and preserve the quality of beach neighborhoods, while address-
ing the uncertainties and threats relating to coastal erosion and climate change.
Therefore
An immediate moratorium shall be imposed on the execution of all Town projects that involve
the removal, relocation, and/or creation of permitted parking spaces at Town landings or within
1 mile of existing landings or other publicly owned coastal properties. This moratorium shall
apply to the Town’s proposed parking relocation at Breakwater Beach but not to other Town
projects designed specifically to maintain and protect existing parking footprints at Town land-
ings, or to solely resolve drainage, pollution, and/or safety priorities on beach roads and at car
parks.
The moratorium shall be lifted only after a comprehensive Brewster Beach Access Plan—an
overarching guide to Town projects as described above—has been developed, vetted, and ap-
proved. The Plan shall be designed to enhance Brewster’s reputation as a premier beach and
living destination with a strong sense of community. Developed through an open and objective
community-based process, the Plan shall establish the Town-wide framework of goals, priori-
ties, and criteria required to evaluate future landing, beach access, and parking projects. The
Plan shall address all types of beach access in all seasons, with the goal of safely meeting the
needs and wants of beach-goers of all ages, inclinations, and physical capabilities, along with
those of the neighborhoods involved.
Projects implemented under the Plan shall be designed to maintain and improve beach ac-
cess across Town and to optimize access at individual Town landings based on site-specific
conditions while increasing public safety and maintaining the character of designated “Sce-
nic Roads.” All such projects shall require Town Meeting approval prior to execution.
To foster public engagement, objective analysis, and consensus-building, the community-
based process used to create the Brewster Beach Access Plan shall include these connected
tasks:
1.On-line surveys and targeted outreach shall be conducted to gather opinions, needs,
and preferences of all categories of Town landing users and public beach-goers, including
year- round residents, seasonal residents, weekly renters, and day/weekend trippers; fam-
ilies, the elderly, and disabled individuals; recreational fishing and boating enthusiasts;
dog and horse owners; the business community (particularly hospitality, shellfishing, and
real estate); and abutters to, and neighborhoods hosting, Town beach access.
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2.A beach access study shall be conducted to assess the types of access presently and po-
tentially available at each Town landing and public beach, as well as the actual usage, both
for peak season (July 1 - Labor Day) and over the entire year. This study shall address
parking availability, linear feet of beach front, bike and pedestrian access, density and types
of traffic on beach roads, parking permit sales, parking enforcement, visual and physical
access from parking lots, boating and shellfishing accommodations and permit sales, pub-
lic safety, coastal erosion, climate change, and other considerations.
3.An options analysis study shall be conducted to identify and assess the potential ben-
efits and costs of projects to maintain and improve access and supplement parking near
Town landings and State beaches during the peak season. This study shall address
options including but not limited to satellite parking, beach shuttles of all kinds, and
biking and walking trails.
Tasks 1-3 above shall be conducted in coordination with Brewster's Planning Board, Coastal
Committee, Conservation Commission, All-Citizens Access Committee, and other entities as
designated by the Brewster Board of Selectmen, jumpstarted using an initial and immediate
funding allocation of $20,000 by the Town. Funding shall be drawn first from any remaining
funds under the May 2012 Town Meeting appropriation to study possible parking lots on
State property between Crosby Lane and Linnell Landing Road, and then from other sources
as designated by the Board of Selectmen in consultation with the Brewster Finance Commit-
tee.
These tasks—and the associated findings—shall be integrated within the public engagement
and consensus-building activities specified in the Town’s June 2015 grant application, “Devel-
oping a Coastal Resiliency Strategy for Brewster,” if approved under the state’s FY16 Coastal
Community Resilience Grant Program. Alternatively, the Town shall consider an additional
appropriation at the Fall Special Town Meeting supporting the development of the Brewster
Beach Access Plan within the context of climate resiliency and adaptation.
Under the direction of the Brewster Planning Board, the Brewster Beach Access Plan shall be
prepared for public review and comment. Final review and approval of the Plan shall occur
through public hearing processes before Brewster's Planning Board, Coastal Committee, Con-
servation Commission, and All-Citizens Access Committee, then Brewster's Board of Select-
men. After affirmative votes by each board, the Plan shall be adopted and the moratorium
imposed herein shall be lifted.
Town Code shall be amended as needed to reflect the provisions of this article.
(Majority Vote Required) (Citizen’s Petition)
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to approve Article no. 9 as printed in the warrant.
Amendment on Main Motion: I move to amend Article no. 9 as follows:
Strike the entire contents of the article, as drafted, and substitute the following language:
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“To see if the Town will vote to advise the Board of
Selectmen to implement a collaborative, community based
Process in order to foster public engagement, conduct focused inquiry, and develop
a Comprehensive Brewster Beach Access Plan that addresses all types of coastal
access in all seasons, with the goals of building climate resiliency, protecting nat-
ural resources, and managing peak summer demand for parking while safely meet-
ing the needs and wants of beach goers of all ages, inclinations, and physical capa-
bilities, along with those of the neighborhoods involved.”
Action on Amended Motion: Adopted Yes – 633 No – 98
Motion to “Move the Previous Question”: Adopted
ACTION: Voted to Adopt as Amended
TOWN LANDING AND BEACH IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
ARTICLE NO. 10:
To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds and/or borrow
a sum of money for the purpose of funding a series of planning activities and improvements to
the parking, drainage and access facilities, as described at the locations listed in the summary
attached hereto; to be undertaken during Fiscal Year 2016, including the payment of all costs
incidental and related to the carrying out of these projects and their financing, as well as, any
professional, design, and engineering service costs; to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum of money pursuant to Chapter 44 of the
General Laws and/or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town
therefore, provided that the amount of the notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be reduced by
the amount of the sales proceeds, grant funds, and other money received before the sale of such
notes or bonds; to transfer from available funds an additional sum of money for the purpose of
paying for the preparation, issuance and marketing of bonds and notes issued hereunder and
for paying interest on temporary notes issued in anticipation thereof; to authorize the Town Ad-
ministrator to sell, trade, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose of, in the best interests of the
town, old equipment or vehicles deemed available, the proceeds from any such disposition to be
applied toward the cost of acquiring the following equipment or services; and to authorize the
Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or contracts, and ex-
pend the funds for the following purposes:
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Location: Project Expense:
a Breakwater Beach:
Project Estimate $268,350
Funding Sources:
State Grant $155,000
Prior Town Meeting Auth.
from Comm. Pres. Grant $59,675
Prior Town Meeting Auth.
for Construction Adm. $10,000
Beach Sand Article $8,675
Free Cash $35,000
Sub-total $268,350
b Ellis Landing:
Partial Roadway Paving - $39,833
Drainage Improvements - $30,000
Parking Lot Paving - $10,046
Landing Ramp System - $101,500
Contingency $10,900
Sub-Total $192,279
Funding Source:
State Chapter 90,
Town Road Bond &
Road/Drainage Account $90,779
Free Cash Transfer - $101,500
Sub-Total $192,279
c Linnell Landing:
Reclamation & Construction $25,800
Partial Roadway Paving - $48,000
Drainage Improvements - $58,000
Parking Lot Paving - $20,000
Contingency - $15,570
Sub-Total $167,370
Funding Source:
State Chapter 90,
Town Road Bond &
Road/Drainage Account $147,370
Free Cash Transfer - $20,000
Sub-Total $167,370
d Fisherman’s Landing (Sheep Pond)
Partial Roadway Paving $15,000
Drainage Improvements $67,000
Parking Lot Paving - $16,500
Guard Rail/Curbing, etc $30,000
Contingency $12,850
Sub-Total $141,350
Funding Source:
State Chapter 90,
Town Road Bond &
Road/Drainage Account $116,350
Free Cash Transfer $25,000
Sub-Total $141,350
e Slough Pond Landing:
Permitting - $2,000
Construction Materials - $3,000
Sub-total $5,000
Funding Sources:
Free Cash - $5,000
Sub-Total $5,000
Funding
f Long Pond Boat Ramp & Landing:
Permitting & Design $20,000
Funding Sources:
Prior Town Meeting Auth. $10,000
Free Cash - $10,000
Sub-Total $20,000
g Paine’s Creek Foot Bridge:
Permitting - $2,000
Funding Sources:
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including the payment of costs incidental and related to carrying out these projects, as well as
any professional, design and engineering service costs, and to authorize the Town Administrator
to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or contracts, and expend these funds for
this purpose, or to take any further action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required or Two-thirds Vote Re-
quired if borrowing is requested)
(Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that consideration of Article No. 10 be divided, so that Town Meeting
votes on nine separate motions, one for each project.
ACTION: Adopted to separate Article No. 10 into nine votes.
Motion on 10a: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item a, and to transfer
the sum of $35,000.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Motion to “Move the Previous Question”: Adopted
Action on 10a: Adopted Yes – 364 No – 325
Motion on 10b: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item b, Ellis Landing and
to transfer the sum of $101,500.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Action on 10b: Adopted
Motion on 10c: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item c, Linnell Landing
and to transfer the sum of $20,000.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Construction Materials - $4,500
Sub-total $6,500
Free Cash - $6,500
Sub-Total $6,500
h DCR/Nickerson Park Beach Access Plan
ning:
Professional Services $10,000
Funding Sources:
Free Cash - $10,000
Sub-Total $10,000
i DCR/Nickerson Park Beach Access Con
struction:
Site Grading $5,000
Paving $7,500
Drainage $5,000
Construction Materials $5,000
Gates $5,000
Contingency $2,500
Sub-total $30,000
Funding Sources:
Free Cash - $30,000
Sub-Total $30,000
Total Transfer from Free Cash Grand Total $243,000.00
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Action on 10c: Adopted Unanimously
Motion on 10d: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item d. Fisherman’s
Landing and to transfer the sum of $25,000.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Action on 10d: Adopted
Motion on 10e: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item e, Slough Pond
Landing and to transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Action on 10e: Adopted Unanimously
Motion on 10f: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item f, Long Pond Boat
Ramp and Landing and to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Motion on 10f: Adopted
Motion on 10g: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item g, Paines Creek
Foot Bridge and to transfer the sum of $6,500.00 from Free Cash for this purpose.
Action on 10g: Adopted
Motion on 10h: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item h, DCR/Nickerson
Park Beach Assess Planning and to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from Free Cash for this
purpose.
Motion to “Move the Previous Question”: Adopted
Action on 10h: Adopted
Motion on 10i: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 10, item i, DCR/Nickerson
Park Beach Access Construction and to transfer the sum of $30,000.00 from Free Cash for
this purpose.
Motion to “Move the Previous Question”: Adopted
Action on 10i: Adopted
AMENDMENT TO TOWN CODE/Town Meetings
ARTICLE NO. 11: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 48, Article I, Section
48-1 of the Code of the Town of Brewster, Massachusetts, as follows (proposed changes are
bolded and underlined):
Delete the current language:
The Town will hold two regularly scheduled Town Meetings. The Spring Annual Town
Meeting for the transaction of all business for the town, other than matters to be deter-
mined by ballot, shall be held on the first Monday in May at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Elec-
tion for the election of officers and such matters as are by law determined by ballot shall
be held on the third Tuesday in May. Whenever the Annual Election for the election of
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officers and such matters as are by law determined by ballot falls fewer than two weeks
after the scheduled beginning of the Spring Annual Town Meeting then the Annual Elec-
tion shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in May. The Fall Yearly Town Meeting will be
held the third Monday in November to address the transactions of all business for the
town. Whenever this schedule places it in the same week as Thanksgiving Day, the Fall
Yearly Town Meeting shall be held instead on the second Monday in November.
And substitute the proposed language:
The Town will hold two regularly scheduled Town Meetings. The Spring Annual Town
Meeting for the transaction of all business for the town, other than matters to be deter-
mined by ballot, shall be held on the first Monday in May at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Elec-
tion for the election of officers and such matters as are by law determined by ballot shall
be held on the third Tuesday in May. Whenever the Annual Election for the election of
officers and such matters as are by law determined by ballot falls fewer than two weeks
after the scheduled beginning of the Spring Annual Town Meeting then the Annual Elec-
tion shall be held on the fourth Tuesday in May. The Special Town Meeting will be held
the third Monday in November to address the transactions of all business for the town.
Whenever this schedule places it in the same week as Thanksgiving Day, the Special
Town Meeting shall be held instead on the second Monday in November.
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: Moved under the consent calendar.
ACTION: Adopted under the consent calendar
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Definition: Affordable Accessory Single-Family Dwelling Unit
ARTICLE NO. 12: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster
Town Code, Zoning, Article I, Section 179-2, Definitions, deleting the “S” in “AASDU” so that it
reads:
AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT (AADU) - Affordable housing, ei-
ther attached or detached, as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling. It shall have a max-
imum of two bedrooms and a maximum of 900 square feet of area. [Added 11-5-2007 FYTM,
Art. 20]
or to take any other action relative thereto.
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(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required) (Planning Board)
MOTION: Moved to indefinitely postpone.
ACTION: Indefinitely postponed
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Establishment of Districts
ARTICLE NO. 13: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster
Town Code, Zoning, Article II, Section 179-3, Establishment of Districts, by deleting paragraph
D, which includes the following text:
D. The Corridor Overlay Protection District is a town-wide overlay protection district
which is superimposed over all existing zoning districts. [Added 5-9-1994 ATM, Art.
25]
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required) (Planning Board)
MOTION: Moved to indefinitely postpone.
ACTION: Indefinitely postponed
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Signs
ARTICLE NO. 14: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster
Town Code, Zoning, Article V, Section 179-21 (first mention), Enforcement; abandoned signs;
appeals, by renumbering the section to 179-20.7, so that it reads:
§ 179-20.7. Enforcement; abandoned signs; appeals.
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required) (Planning Board)
MOTION: Moved to indefinitely postpone.
ACTION: Indefinitely postponed
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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Special Permits
ARTICLE NO. 15: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster
Town Code, Zoning, Article X, Section 179-51, Special permits A. (5) Findings, by deleting the
second occurrence of the word “Development” and replacing it with the word “Site,” so that it
reads:
(d) For developments subject to Chapter 83, Site Plan Review, it is recommended that
applicants incorporate development standards specified under Chapter 83, as well
as applicable development standards specified in this Zoning Bylaw (Chapter 179),
to better coordinate permitting under both bylaws.
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required) (Planning Board)
MOTION: Moved to indefinitely postpone.
ACTION: Indefinitely postponed
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Site Plan Review
ARTICLE NO. 16: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster
Town Code, Zoning, Article XII, Section 179-67B, Severability, by deleting “67-B” from the
numbering and renumbering the section “179-68, so that it reads:
§ 179-68. Severability.
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required) (Planning Board)
MOTION: Moved to indefinitely postpone.
ACTION: Indefinitely postponed
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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
Natural Resources Protection Design
ARTICLE NO. 17: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 179 of the Brewster Town
Code, Zoning, Article XIII, Section 179-51.1, Permanent Preservation of Open Space Land, A.,
Ownership of Open Space Land, (1) (b) by deleting the numbers “4.6.2” and replacing them with
“179-75.1B” so that it reads:
(b) Conveyed to a nonprofit organization, the principal purpose of which is the conser-
vation or preservation of open space, with a conservation restriction as specified in
179-75.1B below. Such organization shall be acceptable to the Board as a bona fide
conservation organization; or
or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two Thirds Majority Vote Required) (Planning Board)
MOTION: Moved to indefinitely postpone.
ACTION: Indefinitely postponed.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
ARTICLE NO. 18: To act on any other business that may legally come before this meeting.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
Motion under Article 18 any other Business:
I move that the Town offer a vote of thanks to Charles Sumner, our Town Administrator
of nearly three decades, and that we acknowledge his service, his leadership, and his love
for our community.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously with a standing ovation.
MOTION: I move that the Town vote to dissolve the 2015 Special Town Meeting.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
The Special Town Meeting of September 2nd, 2015, was dissolved at 10:40 pm.
A True Copy Attest;
Colette M. Williams
CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Brewster, MA
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Report of the Special Town Meeting of
November 16, 2015
In accordance with the Warrant, the Special Town Meeting was held in the Stony Brook Elemen-
tary School Cafetorium on Monday, November 16th, 2015.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the Moderator, Stephen L. Doyle.
The tellers and checkers were Maureen Steinmann, Joan Scheffer, Mary Myers, Dorothy Leone,
Pamela Smith, June Gallant, Cynthia Matheson, David Quinn, David Whitney, Edward Swiniar-
ski. Francis Smith and Thaddeus Nabywaniec; Board of Registrars were in attendance. Jayanne
Sci, Assistant Town Clerk was also present.
A quorum was present with 404 of 7660 voters. 6%
PROPOSITION 2 ½ DEBT EXCLUSION OVERRIDE
FOR THE
DESIGN, ENGINEERING. PERMITTING & CONSTRUCTION
OF A
NEW FIRE STATION FACILITY
ARTICLE NO. 1: To see if the Town will vote, for the purpose of paying the costs for
the planning, design, engineering, permitting and construction of a new Fire Station, including
the payment of all other costs incidental and related to the carrying out of this project and its
financing, to transfer from available funds and/or to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow a sum of money pursuant to Chapter 44 of the
General Laws and/or any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town
therefor, provided that the amount of notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be reduced by the
amount of the sales proceeds, grant funds, and other money received before the sale of such
notes or bonds; and to transfer from available funds an additional sum of money for the purpose
of paying for the preparation, issuance and marketing of bonds and notes issued hereunder and
for paying interest on temporary notes issued in anticipation thereof; and to authorize the Town
Administrator to solicit bids and/or proposals, enter into a contract or contracts, and expend
these funds for this purpose; provided, however, that a favorable vote under this article shall
have no effect unless the Town votes at a regular or special election to exempt the amounts
required to pay bonds or notes and other related expenses from the limitations of Proposition
2½, so-called; or to take any other action relative thereto.
(Two-thirds Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
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MOTION: I move that the town vote to approve article no. 1 as printed in the warrant and
to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow up to
Thirteen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($13,500,000.00), pursuant to Chapter
44 of the General Laws and/or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes
of the Town sufficient to cover the costs to plan, design, engineer, permit and construct a
new Fire Station, including the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto,
provided that the amount of notes or bonds issued hereunder shall be reduced by the
amount of the sales proceeds, grant funds, and other money received before the sale of
such notes or bonds; and to authorize the Town Administrator to solicit bids and/or pro-
posals, enter into contract or contracts, and expend these funds for the purpose; provided
however, that a favorable vote under this article shall have no effect unless the Town votes
at a special election to exempt the amounts required to pay bonds and notes and other
related expenses from the limitation of Proposition 2 1/2 , so-called.
ACTION: Adopted Yes-270 No-110
CITIZENS’ PETITION/BYLAW REGARDING BREWSTER’S INTEGRITY
& RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF DONATED PROPERTY
ARTICLE NO. 2: To see if the Town will vote to establish a bylaw that states as fol-
lows:
The Town will honor any condition or restriction established by a donor of property to the Town
regardless of whether the condition or restriction is included in the deed or other transfer docu-
ment and will interpret the restriction in the broadest possible way so as to maintain the Town’s
reputation of integrity in soliciting and accepting donations from entities seeking to benefit the
Town. A condition or restriction will be deemed to have been established if stated in any writing
by either the donor or the Town. This bylaw will be effective for any donated property currently
owned by the Town and for future donations of property so as to foster the reputation of the
Town and enhance its ability to commit irrevocably to donors regarding the intended use of their
donations. The Town will honor a condition or restriction notwithstanding a statute or common
law that permits the Town to ignore it. A two-thirds vote by the Town will be required to amend
or repeal this bylaw. Town Code shall be amended as needed to reflect the provisions of this
article.
(Majority Vote Required) (Citizens Petition)
MOTION: I move article 2 as printed in the warrant.
AMMENDMENT ON MOTION: Add the following language at the end of the last sentence:
Within one year of the adoption of the article the Board of
Selectmen shall submit an article to the next Annual Town
Meeting to codify the intent of this article and consistent
with state law.
ACTION ON AMMENDED MOTION: Adopted
ACTION: Defeated
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
ARTICLE NO. 3: To act on any other business that may legally come before this
meeting.
(Majority vote required) (Board of Selectmen)
MOTION: I move that the town vote to dissolve the November 16th, 2015 Special Town
Meeting.
ACTION: Adopted Unanimously
The Special Town Meeting of November 16th, 2015 dissolved at 9:12pm.
A True Copy Attest:
Colette M. Williams
CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
Brewster, MA
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Report of the Special Town Election
December 1st, 2015
In accordance with the Warrant, the inhabitants of Brewster, qualified to vote in the Special
Town Election met at the Brewster Baptist Church, Tuesday, December 1st, 2015.
The polls were declared open at 7:00 a.m.
The elections workers duly sworn-in were; David Whitney, Warden; the Precinct Clerks were as
follows; Dorothy Leone, Precinct One Clerk, Edward Swiniarski, Precinct Two Clerk; Cynthia
Mathison, Precinct Three Clerk; the tellers and checkers were as follows; Barbara Bartolomei,
Gloria Bowen, Patricia Busch, Susan Carr, Joan Carstanjen, Suzanne Clowry, Jackalyn Courch-
esne, Beth Finch, Myles Franklin, Robert Gaughran, Lisa Gerrish, Amy Harbeck, Terry Iaccheri,
Peter Johnson, Eleanor Johnson, Linda Kaiser, Marilyn Lahive, Anne LeMaitre, Gerry Mannix,
Terry Mannix, Tammi Mason, Mary Myers, Mary Jo Nabywaniec, Jane Nixon, Thomas Noering,
Glenda Norman, Marge Oliver, David Quinn, Judy Rowe, Patricia Stanley, Curt Taylor, Elizabeth
Taylor, Tom Thatcher, Elbert Uleshoeffer, William Wheeler, John Sullivan and Jayanne Sci, As-
sistant Town Clerk.
The polls were declared closed at 8:00 p.m. with the following results:
Total votes cast in Precinct 1: 536
Total votes cast in Precinct 2: 546
Total votes cast in Precinct 3: 388
Total votes cast: 1470
Qualified Registered voters: 7654 20% voter participation.
Question 1
Shall the Town of Brewster be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-
half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to finance costs associ-
ated with planning, design, engineering, permitting and construction of a new Fire Station Build-
ing and other costs incidental and related to carrying out this project and its financing?
Precinct Precinct Precinct Total
1 2 3
Blanks 0 0 0 0
Yes 264 266 218 748
No 272 280 170 722
Total 536 546 388 1470
A True Copy Attest:
Colette M. Williams
CMC/CMMC
Town Clerk
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REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURE COMMISSION
The Brewster Agricultural Commission
(Ag Com), established in 2005, has seven
members and an alternate. To identify and
serve the agricultural interests of Brewster,
the following definitions of ‘farming’ and ‘ag-
riculture’ are used, as per Mass General Law
Chapter128Sec.1A.
Farming in all its branches,
the cultivation and tillage of the soil
Dairying
Production, cultivation, grow-
ing, and harvesting of any agricul-
tural, aquacultural, floricultural,
viticultural or horticultural com-
modities
Growing/harvesting of forest
products on forest land, lumbering
Raising livestock, including
horses
Keeping horses as a commer-
cial enterprise
Keeping, raising poultry,
swine, cattle, ratites, camelids, other
domesticated animals for food, Ag
purposes, bees, fur animals.
FEDERAL:
US Department of Agriculture (USDA):
With the rapid aging of the American farmer
(avg. age 58+), the USDA created a tech-
based strategy to recruit farmers of the fu-
ture; a web tool designed to connect them
with programs and resources to help them
get started.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS): has $350 million to help landown-
ers sell easements to protect/restore key
farmlands, grasslands, wetlands. Contact
NRCS at www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov
STATE:
MA Department of Agriculture (MDAR):
MA enacted fertilizer management laws in
2011. Farms must have nutrient manage-
ment and record keeping plans in place prior
to 2016 fertilizer applications.
2015 Winter Moth Survey: Winter Moths
are back. Operophtera brumata caterpillars
efficiently defoliate hardwood trees, strip-
ping leaves down to lacy skeletons. The
Elkinton Lab at UMass Amherst has a bio-
logical control program underway. Go to:
http://massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=1748 .
MA Honey Bee Hive Survey – 2015: MDAR
Apiary Program Honey Bee Hive Survey al-
lows honey bee keepers to share data on
2015 hive losses. Program staff will analyze
survey data and provide results this winter.
The USDA is also surveying bee/honey oper-
ations. The UMass Cranberry Station is
studying the Health and Conservation of
Bees. Colony collapse disorder in honey
bees, and bumble bee disease/parasites are
cause for significant alarm. The study shows
a 2nd year of disturbing bumble bee mortal-
ity after exposure to bloom sprays.
High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI):
MDAR has an emergency response plan for
HPAI, which devastated domestic poultry
populations in 21 states in 2015. There is no
HPAI in MA yet. It strikes suddenly, spreads
fast to poultry and other birds by contact
with infected birds or materials. Birds usu-
ally die within hours of being infected. For
unexpected poultry deaths and other signs,
call Animal Health (617-626-1795). Report
unusual numbers of wild bird deaths to
Fisheries & Wildlife (508-389-6300).
Massachusetts Animal Fund: a Division of
Animal Health program to address animal
homelessness, with animal spaying and
neutering, training of Animal Control Offic-
ers. Donate online, by mail, or use Line 32F
of MA Income Tax Form 1. For information,
to help, visit http://massanimalfund.com/.
State Agriculture Day: Local farmers at-
tended MA Ag Day March 31, 2015 in Bos-
ton, meeting officials on Ag issues. 2016 Ag
Day- April 5th. Save the Date!
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BARNSTABLE COUNTY: Cape Cod Cooper-
ative Extension Service: 100 this year, the
Extension focuses on agriculture, marine re-
search, horticulture, aquaculture, natural
resources, tick-borne disease, water quality,
recycling, household hazardous waste,
youth development, environmental educa-
tion.
Ticks: Larry Dapsis, the County entomolo-
gist/Deer Tick Project coordinator, says we
have a new arrival, the Lone Star Tick. Trav-
eling three times as fast as a Deer Tick, it
has eyes, will home in on you and run to-
wards you in stinging swarms; like a nest of
fire ants. They don’t transmit Lyme, but they
do have their own diseases. Bites have also
been associated with an allergy to red meat.
Use a 3-Pt.Protection Plan: Protect Yourself,
Protect Your Yard, Protect Your Pet. “One
bite can change your life, but tick-borne dis-
eases are preventable.”
Other Pests: 2015- Year of the caterpillar;
Forest/Eastern Tent, cankerworms, loopers,
Gypsy Moth, Winter Moth. “I’ve been here for
four years, never seen Gypsy Moths this
bad,” says Dapsis. “Usually, Winter Moth
caterpillars are first at the dinner table. This
year, it was the Gypsy Moth; eating 12 Sq.
In. of leaves a day, leaving vast tracts of
hardwoods stripped of leaves.” For more in-
formation contact: ldapsis@barnstable-
county.org
New Mammals: The Fisher (Martes pen-
nanti), one of the largest of the Mustelid fam-
ily (weasels, mink, otter, skunk), has a "wea-
sel" shape; long, slender body, short legs,
furred tail; coloration is brown to black.
Males are 8-16 lbs, females 4-6 lbs. Well
adapted for climbing, these are shy, elusive
rarely seen animals.
The Bobcat (Lynx rufus), is a medium sized
feline approximately twice house cat size. It
has a short "bobbed" tail; face ruff and
slightly tufted ears. Fur is yellowish- reddish
brown, with black spots on flanks and white
under parts, also with spots. Adult weigh 15-
35 lbs; are 28-47 in. in length. They are also
shy, solitary, generally elusive animals.
Last but not least, since we have already had
one American Black Bear (Ursus ameri-
canus) on the Cape, it may be reasonable to
expect more in the future.
Meet Your Local Farmers: March 2015 the
Harwich Conservation Trust and Cape & Is-
lands Farm Bureau sponsored local farmers
to exhibit products, promote farms, kick-off
the growing season. Remember in 2016:
Saturday. April 2nd at the Harwich Commu-
nity Center!
Farmers Markets: A few Brewster farmers
remain involved with the Harwich Farmers
Market, at the Brooks Academy Museum. No
local business currently operates a Farmers
Market in Brewster. Winter markets-Orleans
and Chatham.
Aquaculture: The Brewster Aquaculture
Association: There are 8 active sea farms
with over 18 individuals continuing to pro-
duce that delectable bivalve the “Brewster
Oyster” and distribute to local restaurants
and seafood retailers.
Raised on the unique tidal flat environment
of Cape Cod Bay, the distinct flavor of a
Brewster Oyster (Crassostrea virginica), is
due to these pristine waters, which give a de-
finitive "bite". Oysters are filter feeders, us-
ing gills to filter plankton and other nutri-
ents from the water. A healthy oyster can fil-
ter up to five liters of water per hour. Thanks
to the largest tidal range this side of the Bay
of Fundy, Brewster oysters enjoy two regular
feedings of pristine, nutrient-rich water
every day.
While there have probably always been a few
native oysters in Brewster, there are few
suitable habitats for optimum growth. Oys-
ters like to attach themselves to things like
rocks and other oysters, both of which are in
limited quantity in Brewster waters. The lo-
cal shorelines exposure to winter storms
from the north presents an inhospitable en-
vironment for any creature that isn’t dug in
or in some way protected from being washed
ashore. Farm oysters are grown in mesh
bags, trays, and cages firmly anchored
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against wind, wave and current, and pro-
tected from predators.
Brewster Oysters are hand selected by size
and appearance for the raw bar market.
Three years of sorting, sizing and transplant-
ing produces an oyster for market. They are
harvested larger, more robust than the state
minimum. This size, plus a defined cup, sets
the “Brewster Oyster” apart.
This year’s harvest was 444,962 compared
to 276,089 oysters in 2014, a 61% increase.
Many growers have been increasing their
seed purchases; which is reflected in the
harvest numbers. And, there were problems:
Biofouling was again an issue in
2015. Dominant sets of mussels and barna-
cles continued to plague the west end of
Town, while seaweed and plant life are more
prolific in the east end of Town. For more in-
formation go to the Brewster Oyster website:
http://www.brewsteroyster.com/
Cranberry Harvest: UMASS Cranberry Re-
search Station, East Wareham, an out-
reach/research center with publications,
e.g. the “Neighbor –to-Neighbor” guide to ed-
ucate residents/visitors. Contact: cran-
berry@umass.edu.
The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Associa-
tion (CCCGA) assists with problems; works
to ensure that cranberry farming can survive
urbanization and preserve open space and
clean water, vital to cranberry growing.
info@cranberries.org
Production was up, but 2015 had insects,
fruit rot, scald, fruit splitting, irrigation is-
sues; in-day cooling; weed and nutrient
management issues. Winter Moth/Gypsy
Moth populations were huge. Spring snow
melt helped offset low spring/summer rain.
Aug/Sept had higher temps; often too hot for
fruit weight gain. Jul/Sept had low rainfall.
Oct/Dec had cool nights needed for hardi-
ness.
There are approx. 51 acres of cranberry bogs
in Brewster. The 2015 crop yielded a state-
wide average of approx. 164 barrels per acre
(440-540 cranberries = pound, 44,000-
54,000 cranberries=100 lb. barrel. State av-
erage production was up 8-13%. For more
information, go to www.cranberries.org.
Help with Ag Conflicts: Ever found yourself
in a conflict with local, regional, state, fed-
eral government or neighbors over your agri-
cultural operation? The Ag Com will mediate
conflicts and has an excellent track record
solving issues on behalf of farmers. Contact
us at: Ag Com 2198 Main St. Brewster, MA
02631
Cape Cod & Islands Farm Bureau: The Ag
Com works closely with the Bureau. A grass-
roots organization for more than 70 years, it
helps make farming more profitable and the
community a better place to live; offering as-
sistance to farmers, as well as the general
public. info@capecodfarms.com.
Ag Com assists the Building Commissioner,
Town Departments, Boards, Committees,
residents with Ag issues. Interested in agri-
culture/ag issues, contact the Ag Com at
508-896-3701 x 1149 or at the above ad-
dress
In 2015, David Carlson resigned. On Ag Com
since the start, he contributed his time, ex-
pertise and guidance especially on aquacul-
ture discussions. David Miller has also re-
signed, after moving to Dennis. He was our
equestrian expert for horse issues. We wish
to extend our thanks to them; both will be
sorely missed. A welcome to Bob Speakman,
a lifelong Brewster farmer.
On behalf of Brewster’s agricultural herit-
age…the harvest goes on…..
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Respectfully submitted,
Peter Herrmann, Chair
David Carlson, Vice Chairman
Stephan Brown
Rebecca Howes
Lucas Dinwiddie
Jack Latham, Jr.
David Miller
Bob Speakman
Stefan Brown
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REPORT OF ALEWIFE COMMITTEE
I have been fortunate enough to live at or
near the Herring Run all of my life and have
never seen the number of fish using in our
stream that we witnessed this year. Just as
impressive were the number of juveniles re-
turning to the Bay in the spring and fall.
These juveniles will return as adults in three
years. With luck, these numbers will con-
tinue.
This fall and early winter, we started and
completed a large project in the bypass
stream on the northside of the road. This
project was made possible with Community
Preservation Funds (Thank you Rollie Bas-
sett). Once again, we used volunteer labor to
accomplish this project. We started in the
early fall with Americorps clearing brush.
Then we used our own group of town volun-
teers to remove road run-off sand from the
stream; build forms, pour concrete and and
finally finish with the stone and masonry
work. Thank you to all of the Americorps vol-
unteer, some of who came Saturdays be-
cause they found the project to be interest-
ing and over and above what we normally do.
It always amazes me that so many people
will give up their Saturdays and give time to
our projects; some who do not even live in
Town.
I would like to give a special thanks to Char-
lie Sumner. Charlie has been one of our
greatest volunteers; someone who can al-
ways be counted upon to show up no matter
what the job.
We hope to install an electric fish counter in
the future, but for now the Stony Brook Her-
ring Run monitors have again been a dedi-
cated group. Thank you all.
As you tell from reading this report, it is our
volunteers that make our run the success
that it is. Also, I would like to thanks all the
Boards, Committees and Townspeople for
their support.
Respectfully submitted:
Dana A. Condit, Chairman
William LeMaitre
William Todd
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REPORT OF ALL CITIZENS ACCESS COMMITTEE
The mission of the All Citizens Access Com-
mittee is to advise and guide the town of
Brewster and the general public regarding
issues of accessibility in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. In keeping
with its mission, the ACAC has been plan-
ning and working to improve accessibility in
various areas with members of town depart-
ments and committees, especially with Pat-
rick Ellis, Superintendent of Department of
Public Works; Chris Miller, Director of Natu-
ral Resources; Mike Embury, Town Admin-
istrator, Mark O’Brien, Director of Opera-
tions of Captains Golf Course, John Dick-
son, Selectmen liaison and Jim O’Leary, Fi-
nance Committee liaison.
This past year the Town voted to support a
project at Captains Golf Course for installa-
tion of handicap push button door openers
at the entrance to the pavilion and for the
public rest rooms. This project will benefit
the Town of Brewster making this facility
fully accessible for public functions.
The Committee continues to work to improve
accessibility in Brewster and we welcome
any input from the community.
Respectfully submitted,
Claire Gradone, Chair
Denise Rego, Secretary
Joan Carstanjen
Judy Miller
Roberta Murphy
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Board of Health and the Citizens of
Brewster:
As the appointed Animal Inspector of Barns
it is my responsibility to conduct the Annual
Animal Census for the Massachusetts De-
partment of Agricultural Resources. I had
the pleasure of visiting the 61 permitted lo-
cations in Town where animals are kept in
order to tally the numbers and types of do-
mestic animals and to observe the animal’s
environment and general well being. This in-
formation is critical to pinpointing locations
of animals on computer-generated maps of
towns and counties to assist in planning any
disease control or natural disaster response.
The Animal Census conducted this Fall re-
vealed the following:
x Alpaca 13
x Cattle 9
x Chicken 781
x Donkey 7
x Goat 37
x Game Bird 72
x Horse 217
x Pigeon 26
x Pony 5
x Rabbit 12
x Sheep 24
x Swine 14
x Turkey 103
x Waterfowl 63
Thanks to the efforts of the USDA, the Cape
Cod Rabies Task Force, and numerous vol-
unteers the 2015 Spring Oral Rabies Vac-
cination Program was successfully com-
pleted in efforts to continue to protect our
community against the raccoon rabies epi-
demic. I would like to thank James Gal-
lagher, Conservation Administrator for help-
ing me complete the baiting process. Rac-
coon-variant rabies has not been detected
east of Yarmouth since 2008 or prior. As a
result Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) treat-
ment was shifted westward reflecting a de-
crease in rabies cases on the Mid-Cape and
Outer Cape. This zone shift omitted Fall ORV
Baiting in Brewster.
I would like to extend a special thanks to
Lynda Brogden Burns, Animal Control Of-
ficer and the Brewster Police Department for
their continued support.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherrie McCullough,
Animal Inspector of Barns
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ARCHIVIST
Brewster's Archivist has taken on more re-
search-and-writing projects related to town
history than she is ever likely to complete,
but she intends to focus this year on com-
pleting a book based on a journal kept by a
Brewster ship captain who survived a ship-
wreck in 1859 and lived to tell the tale.
Ellen St. Sure
Archivist, Town of Brewster
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Report of the BGTV Video Services Coordinator
This is to outline accomplishments and pro-
gress in Brewster Government Television’s
(BGTV) development for the year 2015. Essen-
tially my services to the Town of Brewster en-
compass the production, publishing, and dis-
tribution of video and photographic content to
Brewster residents and nonresidents and staff
via BGTV, the town’s web site, social media
sites, and other local and regional cable chan-
nels. A Cable franchise fund from the town’s
agreement with Comcast provides the funding
of equipment and personnel to facilitate and
operate BGTV.
Special Acknowledgement
A special gesture of appreciation to retired
Town Administrator, Charlie Sumner. Having
worked for the town for over five years it has
allowed me to get to know and love this hon-
orable man and proud to have called him
“Boss.” I wish all the best to Charlie and his
family. Who knows, you may see him on BGTV
in the future.
As always I would like to acknowledge and
commend the Board of Selectmen, Town Ad-
ministration, Town Departments Heads, and
the many other town boards, committees, vol-
unteers and residents who submit themselves
on a regular basis to being videotaped for the
sake of broadcasting on cable TV to facilitate a
transparent process of open government for
the citizens of Brewster. BGTV and the addi-
tional access provided on the web for video
content are a productive means in streamlin-
ing the legislative process for residents and
seasonal residents alike.
All the following programming statistics are re-
lated to the time period Jan. 1st, 2015, to Dec.
31st, 2015.
The town paid JP Ludwig Consulting Services
$75,567.50 for 1493 hours of contract services
for the calendar year in 2015. $1760 was sub-
contracted for production assistance.
The town produced 262 (compared to 253 in
2014) first-run programs (the programs J.P.
Ludwig Consulting produced for the town) that
aired 1829 times. Add that to the programs
produced elsewhere, the County, State, other
towns, etc., and the grand total is 393 pro-
grams that aired 2427 times. Overall there was
3561 (compared to 3322 in 2015) hours of pro-
gramming other than the Electronic Bulletin
Board on BGTV in 2015.
Board of Selectmen - 34 first-run programs
that aired 223 times
Finance Committee - 26 first-run programs
that aired 106 times
Planning Board - 23 first-run programs that
aired 113 times
Conservation Commission – 23 first-run pro-
grams that aired 111 times
Brewster School Committee - 13 first-run pro-
grams that aired 82 times
Town Meetings - 3 first-run programs that
aired 45 times
Board of Health - 18 first-run programs that
aired 82 times
Zoning Board of Appeals - 13 first-run pro-
grams that aired 58 times
Brewster Ladies Library - 22 first-run pro-
grams that aired 223 times
Stony Brook Elementary & Eddy School s - 5
first-run programs that aired 68 times
Specials and Events – 27 first-run programs
that aired 380 times
Nauset Regional School Committee - 18 first-
run programs that aired 104 times
Other Meetings - 33 first-run programs that
aired 159 times
Barnstable County - 58 first-run programs
that aired 261 times that included: Barnstable
County Assembly of Delegates, County Com-
missioners, Cape Cod Commission, and a few
others.
Programs downloaded from the Mass Gov
server produced for the state - 3 first-run pro-
grams that aired 36 times.
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Time Machine, which consists of government-
produced archive programs downloaded from
Archive.org 50 first-run programs that aired
250 times.
The numbers mentioned above do not include
live broadcasts, or the numerous PSAs (Public
Service Announcements) aired on BGTV. Also
worth noting are the numerous announce-
ments that are shown on the Electronic Bulle-
tin Board (EBB) describing events in town go-
ing on at places like the Council on Aging, La-
dies’ Library, Town Hall, etc.
For those interested in seeing a more detailed
report for 2015 BGTV programming including
stats, pie charts, graphs, etc. they are availa-
ble in great detail: Login to the BGTV user ac-
count for the BGTV Network. Go to:
http://10.200.201.230/FrontDoor/Main-
Menu.aspx user name: cab, PW: town
Click /cablecast- click/reporting - click /all
shows – in “event date range” go to “custom”
enter “1/1/2015” to “12/31/2015” in “break-
down” check boxes “total, category, producer”
then click/go
Earth Channel 2015 Statistics:
The Earth Channel platform on the town web
site allows easier access through better organ-
ization and search abilities for on-demand
programs and is compatible to all iOS devices,
smart phones, PCs, iPad, iPhone, Droid, etc. It
also has reporting abilities (analytics) so data
can be gathered for analysis. Maintaining the
Earth Channel system for the town is part of
my job description. There were a total of
14,138 (compared to 9960 in 2014) on de-
mand sessions that break down as follows
with last year’s numbers in parenthesis:
Selectmen – 3553 (2243)
Cons Com – 2472 (1512)
Planning – 1339 (1121)
Fin Com – 1664 (737)
Health – 698 (435)
NRSC – 249 (392)
Town Meeting – 410 (232)
School Committee – 624 (323)
ZBA – 394 (189)
Ladies Library – 120 (95)
School Events – 168 (118)
Community Events – 309 (466)
Other Government Meetings – 2195 (1827)
Some other 2015 highlights worth mentioning:
In December IT coordinator, Kathy Lambert,
mentioned a specialized storage server that
might serve as a more convenient way to store
the vast archive of videos, photos, etc., gener-
ated by BGTV. We purchased this device and
over the holiday break I managed to transfer
all the archive that existed on several hard
drives on to this one server which is now on
the town network, an easily searchable and
accessible database.
2015 field production programming included:
Brewster in Bloom, 9/11 Commemoration,
Memorial Day, events at Stony Brook & Eddy
Elementary Schools, authors, lectures and
concerts at Brewster Ladies Library, and spe-
cial events and meetings at various locations
in Brewster.
Brewster Whitecaps: Working in collaboration
with BGTV, LCTV, Larry Greeley, Cape League
Baseball, and the Brewster Whitecaps, we pro-
duced a pilot program for airing three games
live on LCTV channel 99 via/and on the web.
Using Larry Greeley’s mobile production
trailer and the old Sony Anycast unit that be-
longs to the town, all three games were broad-
cast live with volunteers operating three cam-
eras and me acting as technical director for the
production. The end result was a successful
pilot program that proved there is a market
and audience on the web for Cape League
Baseball/Brewster Whitecaps video produc-
tion. This collaboration, in which my paid par-
ticipation as technical director was approved
by town administration, is something that we
will be looking to expand upon next year as it
brings far-reaching attention to the town.
BGTV has an on line video file sharing folder,
G Channel Cape Cod, that allows for distrib-
uting programs of broader local interest to
other Outer Cape channels including Lower
Cape TV Channel 99, NRSD Channel 22, and
government cable Channel 18 in the towns of
150150
Orleans, Eastham, Truro and Provincetown.
Also the town is subscribing to MassMedi-
aExchange and besides being able to down-
load programs from the county I also upload
programs for viewing regionally.
2015 continued with the entire in-house pro-
duction of audio/video of Spring and Fall and
SUMMER Town Meetings. Once again I was
assisted in the productions with the exemplary
skills of Gabriel Morton. Warrant articles were
summarized in BGTV programs by Town Ad-
ministrator Charlie Sumner, before the meet-
ings took place and aired numerous times on
BGTV and were available on the web before
each meeting to better inform the citizenry of
the issues to be debated.
The town’s Facebook and Twitter feeds were
continued to be used for live election coverage
in 2015. Short video updates from the polls as
well as photos and written posts kept resi-
dents informed about voter turnout and the
unofficial results were shared as soon as they
became available. Once the polls closed a live
broadcast of the town clerk announcing the fi-
nal official results aired on BGTV and then re-
peated late into the night. The town’s social
network followers have been steadily increas-
ing.
Some technical notes: Tight Rope Media Sys-
tem (TRMS) finally released the long-awaited
6.0 version of its operating software. As part of
our software assurance program with TRMS
we received the upgrade at no additional cost.
It has a great new interface and is very user-
friendly. The town also purchased a new field
camera for $3000. A Canon XF105 which rec-
ords directly to flash cards. The old camera is
actually obsolete although it is being used to
record the occasional meeting in Room C to
DVD.
BGTV has its own Vimeo channel. HD video
versions of special town and school events and
programs produced for Brewster Ladies Li-
brary can be found at www.vimeo.com/brew-
sterma BGTV is web streaming at http://brew-
ster-ma.gov/documents-a-archives/channel-
18-livestream available to the public 24/7. All
programs that the town produces are available
at http://brewstera.gov/government-channel-
18 and are also simultaneously posted on the
town’s official social media. Twitter: @brew-
stercapecod and Facebook: Town of Brewster
Cape Cod
Looking to 2016
BGTV will continue to evolve and improve in
2016. I make it a point of keeping the town TV
facility and equipment current with the most
viable and available constantly evolving tech-
nology and software. I also invest in my own
equipment and software at home for my own
business and this is a benefit to the town as
well, without additional capital expense to the
town.
Perhaps people have noticed that I had a little
more production assistance in 2015, for the
most part it was because I can’t be two places
at once, but there are a lot of other things that
I could devote some additional time to: like
more advanced operations, in depth research
on equipment and evolving technology, deeper
dives into all of the software I am using in pro-
duction, as well as the ability to produce more
programs in the field. I am suggesting to the
town administration that we look at additional
funding for added personnel expenses into the
budget for FY17. This would be funded from
the cable franchise fee account. Additional
personnel would subcontract from J.P. Ludwig
Consulting and I would be responsible for their
payment and performance in service to the
Town of Brewster.
BGTV's electronic realm is an invaluable tool
for those working within town government and
provides the opportunity for residents to stay
up to date on all the various endeavors of the
citizenry and municipal government in the
overall participation in our democracy.
Respectfully submitted,
James Paul Ludwig
J.P. Ludwig Consulting (508) 896-3701
x1200
Jludwig@brewster-ma.gov
Video & Media Services Coordinator
Town of Brewster, MA
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REPORT OF BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE
* A comprehensive strategy for the town was
refined and prepared for presentation.
* A 5,000 stipend was approved via town war-
rant.
* An outdoor banner was designed and pro-
duced. This will be used for special outreach
events.
* Participated for a second year at Brewster's
Conservation Day. Positive feedback received
for pending 6A repaving plan.
* Engaged Harwich Committee to complete di-
rectional sign loop to CCRT.
* Recruited Dr. Greg Wright to committee. Dr
Wright had a just published book on second-
ary bike routes on Cape Cod.
*Conducted outreach to Ocean Edge attaching
required lights to bikes. This resulted in dis-
cussions which may lead to a comprehensive
solution to 150 or so staff riding illegally
equipped bikes on Brewster roads.
*Consulted on road improvements such as
crosswalk designs at CCRT intersects.
* produced a map and other material for Brew-
ster's sign kiosks on the CCRT.
The committee will continue to actively pro-
mote Brewster as a safe and enjoyable biking
community.
Respectfully submitted
Jack Clarke, Chairman
Clarence Scott
Susan Riseman
Hal Minis
Dr. Gregory Wright
Eric Levy
Chief Richard Koch
Patrick Ellis, DPW Superintendent
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
In 2015, the Interim Adjustment of values was
completed, certifying that our system for de-
termining property valuations met the stand-
ards of the Department of Revenue’s Division
of Local Services. This resulted in an increase
of the total taxable value of the town of 2.81%,
to $3,474,653,670 and a tax rate of $8.43 per
thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The
average value of a single family house in Brew-
ster increased to $469,200.
The office no longer accepts U. S. Passport ap-
plications due to a lack of demand for the ser-
vice. Brewster residents can still go to the
Brewster Post Office for application ac-
ceptances.
Fiscal Year 2017 will be our Triennial Certifi-
cation, or Revaluation year, so much of 2016
will be spent working on this certification. As
an important part of this effort, business own-
ers will be asked to supply real estate income
and expense information for use in determin-
ing real estate values. Data Collectors will also
be measuring many of the properties in town.
The cooperation of property owners in these ef-
forts will be greatly appreciated, and will help
us establish fair and equitable values.
Thank you to the Assessing Department staff,
who continue their excellent service to the tax-
payers of Brewster, real estate professionals
and others who use the resources of the office.
Thank you also to our consultant Paul Ka-
pinos, and the data collectors and staff at pk
Assessment Systems and pk Valuation Group,
whose professionalism and skill help ensure
the fairness and accuracy of our values. The
cooperation and assistance of all of the other
town departments, as well as the Board of Se-
lectmen and the Finance Committee, is also
greatly appreciated.
A special thank you goes out to Charles
Sumner, the now-retired Town Administrator.
Mr. Sumner was always supportive of our ef-
forts and worked to make sure we had the re-
sources to do the job.
Respectfully submitted,
Board of Assessors
G. Howard Hayes, Chairman
Diane Salomone
Belinda Eyestone, MAA
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REPORT OF BUILDING COMMISSIONER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of the Town of Brewster
I hereby submit the report of activity in the Building Department for the year 2015.
Number
Of Permits Description Estimated Costs
31 Residential Dwellings $14,086,500
1,078 Other Construction & Zoning Permits $28,390,840
21 Signs $ 445
11 Solid Fuel Stoves $ 275
1,141 $42,478,060
Permits, Fees & Inspections
# Permits $ Fees
Collected
# Inspections
Building 1,141 $155,389 958
Electrical 945 $83,977 1813
Plumbing 384 $35,343 954
Gas 450 $25,878 675
Building Permit & Estimated Cost Comparison with Previous Years
Year # Permits Estimated Cost
2008 717 $26,851,817
2009 587 $17,453,294
2010 685 $22,445,682
2011 784 $24,381,190
2012 1010 $27,880,598
2013 1140 $33,490,076
2014 1107 $37,163,076*
2015 1141 $42,478,060**
*Does not include $25,000,000 for Maplewood at Brewster Assisted Living Facility project
**Does not include $4,000,000 for the new church or $3,100,000 for Latham Dormitory
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Our entire Department continues to take pride
in providing a top level of public safety service
to the Brewster Community. Our inspectors
maintain their licenses and certifications by
taking advantage of appropriate training op-
portunities which also reflects in our aim to
continually improve service and increase our
level of expertise in the construction field and
the ever evolving construction codes. As a part
of our mission the Building Department In-
spectors in collaboration with the professional
trades people are committed to provide a safe
and functional building environment for all oc-
cupants.
I am thankful for the support of the Board of
Selectmen, Town Administrator, Town Depart-
ments, Boards and Committees. In particular
I appreciate the people of Brewster for their
continued support, cooperation and assis-
tance.
I along with the Inspection Personnel are very
grateful and recognize the personal talents,
communication and organizational skills of
Michelle Tero, Doreen Contrastano and newly
hired Sara Provos in coordinating and organ-
izing the enormous amount of information and
material that flows through the Building De-
partment. Doreen Contrastano retired in No-
vember 2015 after working for the Town of
Brewster in both the Selectman’s Office and
for close to the last 5 years in the Building De-
partment. We wish Doreen a happy and
healthy retirement.
Respectfully submitted,
Victor E. Staley
Building Commissioner
Office Staff
Michelle M. Tero, Senior Department Assistant
Doreen E. Contrastano, Department Assistant
(retired November 2015)
Sara E. Provos, Department Assistant (hired
November 2015)
Inspectors
Roland W. Bassett, Jr., Electrical Inspector
Scott VanRyswood, Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Jeffrey W. Spiegel, Alternate Electrical Inspec-
tor
Andrew Levesque, Alternate Electrical Inspec-
tor
Peter J. Deegan, Alternate Plumbing & Gas In-
spector
Walter Swidrak, Alternate Plumbing & Gas In-
spector
Richard Leibowitz, Local Building Inspector
Justin Post, on call Local Building Inspector
Thomas Wingard, on call Building Commis-
sioner
Victor E. Staley, Building Commissioner
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REPORT OF THE CAPE COD COMMISSION
Keeping a Special Place Special
In 2015, the Cape Cod Commission celebrated
the 25th anniversary of the county-wide vote
that created it as the regional land use plan-
ning, economic development, and regulatory
agency for Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
The Commission works toward maintaining a
healthy balance between economic progress
and environmental vitality. "Keeping a special
place special" describes the agency's mission
to protect the region's unique qualities.
The 19-member appointed Cape Cod Commis-
sion board represents a wide spectrum of the
region and provides oversight for a staff of 40
professionals.
I. SECTION 208 AREAWIDE WATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE- Addressing
Cape Cod’s Coastal Nitrogen Issues: Staff de-
veloped/drafted the 208 Plan Update, a water-
shed-based approach to restore embayment
water quality with strategies, regulatory re-
forms, a process to reduce/eliminate excess
nitrogen. Update was sent to MA Dept. Envi-
ronmental Protection (MassDEP), certified by
Gov. Baker and approved by the U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency in 2015: www.cape-
codcommission.org/208
Staff developed innovative, decision support
tools as part of the Plan. The
WatershedMVP (multi-variant planner), the
Scenario Assessment Model (SAM), a financial
model, all make local discussions/decisions
easier by processing complex data sets into
usable options. www.capecodcommis-
sion.org/blackbox.
II. REGIONAL POLICY PLAN UPDATE (RPP):
For the required five-year update to the RPP
the Commission is building on earlier re-
forms/goals:
x ease the Local Comprehensive Plan-
ning (LCP) process
x increase LCP consistency with re-
gional goals
x simplify the regulatory process
x create a framework for regional capital
planning
A series of on-line planning tools was devel-
oped to support the Update process /local de-
cision making, e.g. Chronology Viewer, a Com-
munity Characteristics Viewer and Envision
Tomorrow. Go to: www.capecodcommis-
sion.org/blackbox
III. STRATEGIC INFORMATION OFFICE (SIO):
provided continued technical support/devel-
opment of an electronic permit, license, in-
spection solution, known as ePermitting; now
in Yarmouth, Harwich, Provincetown, Chat-
ham.
The Commission continues to support the Re-
gional Wide Area Network (RWAN), utilizing
OpenCape broadband accessible throughout
the Cape. Staff has connected 13 of the 15
Cape towns, with 1 Gbps shared Internet ac-
cess and access to regional hosted services.
Brewster was among the communities to sign
on to the RWAN in 2014 with an access point
at the Police Department. Brewster also par-
ticipates in the SIO Governance Committee
looking at other opportunities to utilize the
network.
IV. PLANNING/COMMUNITY DESIGN: land
use planning, zoning, natural resources, his-
toric preservation, affordable housing; work-
ing to improve community function/charac-
ter, manage growth/protect sensitive environ-
ment.
V. CAPE COD COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS)/ ECO-
NOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Staff maintains eco-
nomic benchmarks, town-level data tables,
maps by county for each town: STATSCape-
Cod.org. BART (Barnstable Area Regional
Trends): is a quarterly publication to identify/
examines regional economic trends:
www.capecodcommission.org/bart.
VI. HOUSING: Smarter Cape Conference: 5th
Annual SmarterCape focused on housing
challenges/opportunities; interactive planning
tools, wage-sustainable housing. The Com-
mission is a founding member of the Smarter-
Cape Partnership, seeking to create a vibrant
Cape community “that supports the evolution
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of our economy from service-based to
knowledge-based.”
LOCAL ACTIVITIES: Representation on the
Commission allows Brewster to participate in
setting regional policy, regulatory and funding
priorities at Regional, State, and Federal levels
and advocate for Town interests in land use
planning. Brewster specific activities included:
Regional Coordination/Technical Assistance
Facilitation of the Regional Beach Access Com-
mittee, which advocates for awareness of reg-
ulations relative to the shoreline and local con-
trol on beach access issues.
CZM Coastal Community Resilience: Commis-
sion staff is working with Brewster to build
consensus around Coastal Resource Manage-
ment.
National Grid Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
helps communities such as Brewster, directly
affected by the natural gas connection mora-
torium, expedite permitting process and facil-
itate communication.
Staff provided technical assistance/support to
Brewster to update its existing Multi-Hazard
Mitigation plan.
Open Space Priority Acquisition Analysis: Staff
worked with the Town/Brewster Conservation
Trust to design parcel ranking metrics for open
space acquisition.
District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA)
Grants Brewster received a $25,000 DLTA
grant to discuss how the four towns in the
Pleasant Bay watershed (Brewster, Chatham,
Harwich and Orleans) could work on a single
project (in this case shellfish propagation)
while sharing costs and benefits of the nitro-
gen reduction project. Brewster developed an
Alternatives Analysis to address a portion of
its required nitrogen reduction through shell-
fish propagation in Pleasant Bay. Since Brew-
ster has no access or waterfront in Pleasant
Bay, this would need to be accomplished
through an arrangement with Orleans and
possibly other towns in the watershed. The
grant allowed Brewster to take a closer look at
the logistics of a project involving multiple
towns on property belonging to one town.
REGULATORY PROGRAM: Minor Modification
Type 1: MP Renaissance-Maplewood, ap-
proved 6/4/15
AFFORDABLE HOUSING/HOME CONSOR-
TIUM
Staff administered the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-
funded HOME Program which provided direct
technical assistance to Brewster via a DLTA
grant ($12,000) to work with the Community
Development Partnership on an analysis of
specific impediments to small-scale affordable
year-round rental housing.
With retirement of Housing Specialist Paul
Ruchinskas (from Brewster,) the HOME pro-
gram was transferred to the County Human
Services Dept.
The Commission’s Housing Specialist position
will be filled in FY2016.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation Staff pro-
vides technical expertise in transporta-
tion/traffic-related matters.
In FY2015, $18.6 million+ in Federal/State in-
frastructure capital was secured for the Cape.
The TIP is a list of transportation system pro-
jects to be funded; such as roadway/bicy-
cle/pedestrian/transit improvements. The TIP
includes four years of projects: capecodcom-
mission/transportation
Regional Transportation Plan Update: A draft
of the 2016-2019 Regional Transportation
Plan, prepared by Staff, was released for pub-
lic comment June 2015. To track plan pro-
gress: (www.capecodcommission.org/rtp).
Route 6A Repaving and Sidewalks Project:
Technical assistance was provided to Brewster
to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian improve-
ments in the Mass DOT Route 6A repaving
project. This construction began in the fall of
2015.
Cape-Wide Bicycle Network Plan: Through
work with individual towns and development
of 10 multi-modal plans, consensus was
achieved among all 15 towns for cross-border
bicycle connections.
Traffic Counting Program: Staff conducted an-
nual summer traffic counts at the following
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roads in 2015: Airline Road at the Den-
nis/Brewster Town Line (north end); Airline
Road at the Dennis/ Brewster Town Line
(south end); Freemans Way east of Industrial
Park; Millstone Road south of Route 6A; and
Underpass Road south of Route 6A:
www.capecodcommission.org/counts
Critical Transportation Assets and Their Vul-
nerability to Sea Level Rise: The impact of sea
level rise on the transportation network; exam-
ining public transportation assets in air, high-
way, sea, transit and rail to see if asset was
critical to network/community and assess vul-
nerability to sea level rise.
WATER RESOURCES: Water Staff provides
technical assistance on water resources pro-
jects; e.g. water supply, wastewater/storm-
water management, fresh water ponds and
marine waters.
Section 208 Plan Update: staff provided tech-
nical assistance to Brewster with its
wastewater management plan. This Integrated
Water Resource Management Plan is under re-
view for consistency with the 208 Plan.
Staff coordinates PALS (Ponds and Lake Stew-
ards) pond water quality sampling snapshot
program: Blueberry, Cahoon, Canoe, Cliff,
Cobbs, Elbow, Flax, Greenland, Griffiths, Hig-
gins, Little Cliff, Mill, Myricks, Pine, Seymour,
Schoolhouse, Sheep, Slough, Smalls, Sols,
Upper Mill, Walkers
Brewster Ponds Coalition: Watershed Manage-
ment Director gave a presentation/update on
freshwater ponds program/current/next
steps.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
x Supported all of the above as neces-
sary
x Updated Brewster Open Space data
with the Compact
x Provided maps to the Open Space
Committee
x Provided support for on-going pond
studies
Brewster faces many challenges as we ap-
proach capacity. How we preserve and protect
what we cherish -- the quiet rural beauty, his-
toric character, wild-lands, the water supply,
watershed areas and critically now…how we
deal with our wastewater and stormwater, as
well as climate change – will determine the
character and future of our community and
the entire Cape region.
As your representative to the Cape Cod Com-
mission, I thank you for the privilege of work-
ing on behalf of our community in order to
maintain a strong voice for Brewster on these
important local and Cape-wide issues.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Graham Taylor, Brewster Delegate
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REPORT OF CAPE COD PATHWAYS COMMITTEE
The Pathways Committee was created in Jan-
uary of 1998 to establish Brewster’s section of
the Cape Cod Pathway. Utilizing existing
trails, ancient ways, cart paths, town roads
and new trails, this pathway will eventually
connect to walking trails in the towns of Den-
nis, Orleans and Harwich as part of a network
of trails spanning the Cape. Its mission in-
cludes creating, coordinating and developing
other walking trails in the Town.
The Committee continues its work refining
proposed trail routes. The trail is now largely
complete (except for some unmarked connect-
ing sections in the middle of Brewster) to the
State parking lot at the end of Underpass Road
and Route 137. This seven mile section from
the Dennis line to Route 137 at Underpass
Road has been plotted using GPS and is being
marked with trail signs. The existing trail is
now one of the longest on the Cape.
The Cape Cod Pathways intention is to provide
the walker with a variety of experiences unique
to Cape Cod while avoiding heavily populated
areas as much as possible. Since the center
and eastern end of Brewster are more densely
populated than the western parts of town, we
are still trying to finish our connection to Nick-
erson Park from Underpass Road at Rte 137.
The Committee has negotiated with several
property owners and private associations but
so far has been unable to plot the trail along
private property to connect open space par-
cels. We welcome suggestions from residents
who enjoy walking on how to best connect our
path.
In 2013 the Charge of the Brewster Pathways
Committee was amended by the Brewster Se-
lectmen to allow minimal use of the Cape Cod
Rail Trail to help connect the Pathways Trail
into Nickerson State Park. During 2015,
members of the committee continued to lead
walks as part of the Cape Cod Pathways Walk-
ing Weekend and Cape Walk programs. The
Pathways Committee continues to coordinate
with other Brewster Town Committees and
work with the Brewster Conservation Trust to
assist in our publicity and help establish and
coordinate walking trails in the town. The
Pathways Committee specifically works closely
with the Director of Natural Resources and the
Conservation Commission and we welcome all
public participation at our meetings.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Christen, Chair
Douglas Erickson
Beth Finch, Clerk
James Gallagher
Eric Levy
Patricia Tammar
George Thurber
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Report of the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
Dear Brewster Citizens –
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
(CCRTA) has provided 15,966 one-way pas-
senger trips in Brewster from January 2015
through December 2015.
The Flex and H20 Bus service continues to
provide a means for all citizens to have mobil-
ity. People (young and old) have learned to use
the system to enjoy greater flexibility in their
lives.
For those people living in South Brewster or
working at the Peasant Bay Facilities the H2O
line (Orleans to Hyannis) provides Flag Stop
service on Route 39.
The schedules provide for great connections
and convenience with the H2O (Orleans to Hy-
annis) and Provincetown shuttle More people
are finding that the bus is an efficient and en-
joyable way to travel. The service provides a
means for people without other transportation
to lead normal lives.
Brewster ridership on the Flex route for this
year from January to December 2015 was
6,487 people which are the total of riders who
boarded the buses in Brewster; this does not
include people arriving from other towns. To-
tal Flex ridership for all seven towns was
84,836. The Flag Stop pick up in Brewster for
either FLEX or H2O makes it very convenient
to “catch a bus.” The use of the service by eve-
ryone also contributes to fewer cars on the
road and a better atmosphere.
The DART (Dial-a-Ride Transportation) Service
for Brewster people added up to 6,040 one way
trips. 177 people enjoyed the use of this ser-
vice. The DART provides an excellent door to
door way for anyone to get around as I can say
from personal experience.
The Boston Hospital Transportation service
provided 39 Brewster residents with 162 one-
way trips.
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority pro-
vides the Brewster Council on Aging a Mobility
Assistance Program (MAP) vehicle that pro-
vided 3,439 rides in 2015. This compares with
4,577 rides in 2014.
“Use the Third Bridge, Ride the Train” was
again a total success for the CapeFLYER this
past summer helping all riders avoid the traffic
and have an enjoyable ride. A special Bicycle
Car makes the bringing of bikes a lot easier.
Starting Memorial Day weekend this year the
CapeFLYER will ride the rails again. Watch for
the exciting announcements.
Route maps, schedules, fares, Google Transit
Trip Planner and the latest news about Cape
Cod public transportation services are pro-
vided at www.capecodrta.org, as well as links
to many other transportation resources.
The citizens and Selectmen are to be thanked
for their support and assistance.
Try riding the Flex, H20, DART, AND ride the
CapeFLYER!
Respectfully submitted,
Roy E. Jones, III
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
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Report of Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
District
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School will
provide an opportunity to acquire high quality
technical, academic, and social skills prepar-
ing our students for success in our changing
world.
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
(CCRTHS) was established in 1973 as a public
technical high school. The CCRTHS district
draws students from 12 towns extending from
Mashpee to Provincetown. For our school year
2014-2015, we had 647 students enrolled in
17 different technical programs with an oper-
ating budget of $13,908,300.
The town of Brewster had 39 students enrolled
at CCRTHS as of October 1, 2014. The assess-
ment for Brewster in FY14 was $734,873.
Highlights from Cape Cod Tech 2014-2015
School Year
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
District celebrated its 40th Anniversary this
year!
CCRTHS graduated 135 seniors in June 2015,
4 were from Brewster.
CCRTHS students must meet the same state
academic standards the state requires of our
sending schools.
CCRTHS improved public and community re-
lations by servicing community members in
our shops. This has allowed communities to
realize significant savings in labor charges.
Forty-five students received John and Abigail
Adams Scholarships for tuition to state col-
leges and universities; 4 recipients were from
Brewster.
Fifty-two students were inducted to the Na-
tional Technical Honor Society, 3 from Brew-
ster.
At the SkillsUSA State level competition,
twenty students won medals, and three stu-
dents qualify for the National Skills and Lead-
ership competition. Examples of medals won:
Career Showcase Arts, Business Procedure,
Occupational Health & Safety, Prepared
Speech, Marine Service Technology, Techspo,
and a state officer candidate.
At the SkillsUSA District level competition of
the 59 students who attended, 12 students
medaled. Medals won: Marine Service Tech-
nology, Dental Assisting, Mechatronics, Pho-
tography, Teamworks in Carpentry, Electrical,
Masonry, Plumbing, and Welding Sculpture.
At the Massachusetts 2015 FFA State Conven-
tion, five students won awards: Floriculture,
Nursery Landscape, Quiz Bowl, Reporter’s
Scrapbook and Secretary’s Book.
In Computer/21st Century Learning all seniors
participated in Credit for Life Fair, a hands-on
personal finance simulation. All students par-
ticipated in the marketing efforts of the annual
CCT Job Fair. Junior students assisted with
marketing our 40th Anniversary event.
The English Department aligned all English
classes to Common Core, piloted the PARCC
exam for 9th grade, and offered Advanced
Placement (AP) Language and AP Literature.
The Health classes continued to offer literacy
strategies in the health curriculum to support
Common Core and to align curriculum with
Massachusetts Framework in Health.
The Library provides a website for teachers to
align resources with their curriculums. There
is a tremendous increase in student use and
for professional development by teachers.
The Math Department strengthened the CP1
curriculum with focus on problem solving.
This will increase college readiness.
Physical Education focused on maximizing
student participation in personal skills devel-
opment.
In Science, 2014 MCAS results show 72% of
students achieved proficient or higher. Two
students received awards for making the cafe-
teria significantly more environmentally
friendly.
In Social Studies, 16 students completed the
Advanced Placement in World History and the
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department is now offering Challenges in De-
mocracy as an honors level class.
The Spanish Department aligned the curricu-
lum with Foreign Language Standards to in-
crease accessibility to the program.
Special Education introduced Mindfulness
through the Calmer Choice Program for 11th
graders to increase achievement through emo-
tional awareness and will expand the program
next year.
Our School Counseling Department increased
completion rates of Career Plan Portfolios and
scholarship/toolship applications. Our Stu-
dent Ambassadors are leaders for school func-
tions.
The Art Department had student exhibits all
through the Main Floor and The Cove Restau-
rant throughout the year. Fundraiser proceeds
were used to buy frames for the displayed art-
work.
In Auto Collision all 11th graders earned OSHA
and CPR certifications. This shop also in-
creased 12th grade CO-OP opportunities with
local employers.
Auto Technology continued a 1:1 laptop pro-
gram with their students and improved web
based text book curriculum. Two students
won 2nd place at the Mass Auto Dealers com-
petition.
The Carpentry Department built a new snack
shack at Skaket Beach in Orleans. All tenth,
eleventh, and twelfth grade students com-
pleted the OSHA Training Program.
In Cosmetology, 8 seniors had Co-Op jobs and
were certified in CPR. All who took the Cos-
metology State Exam passed. Five juniors
were certified in OSHA. They passed the Nail
Technician State Exam and have summer jobs
in their field.
Culinary Arts significantly increased their stu-
dent enrollment. Students hosted and served
at numerous events held by community
groups in our restaurant, The Cove, which is
open to the public.
Dental Assisting seniors participated in five
weeks of internship and worked alongside staff
in local dental offices. Three seniors achieved
MA Certification in Radiology. All students
achieved CPR, First Aid, and OSHA training
and assisted in The Ellen Jones Dental Pro-
gram.
Early Childhood Education 11th and 12th grade
students participated in teaching practicums
The CCT Preschool was awarded a Level 2 rat-
ing in a rigorous review by the state’s QRIS
program.
The Electrical Department did an extensive re-
model of their workstation. At SkillUSA a
bronze medal was won. This shop completed a
major relighting project for the Charles Moore
Arena.
Graphic Arts made a solid connection to Cape
Cod Community College by paving the way for
students to earn college credit through their
high school level work.
The Engineering Technology Shop has com-
pleted three years of curriculum. A gold medal
was won at SkillsUSA and three students won
a merit award from the Society of Woman En-
gineers.
Graphic Arts students were recognized for a
variety of design awards and SkillsUSA leader-
ship achievements. This shop uses Work Force
Ready System to test for technical competen-
cies.
Health Tech introduced a Biomedical Program
this year. Twelve students worked in intern-
ships or Co-Op placements including Cape
Cod Hospital and Pavilion Nursing and Reha-
bilitation.
Horticulture students help build a playground
in Dennis and other off-campus projects. This
shop re-vamped and re-organized the scope
and sequence of its curriculum for shop and
theory. For the second year, they taught a
Cape Cod Community College course to the
junior class.
Roots and Roses floral shop continues to pro-
vide hands-on experiences for students.
HVAC students participated in hands-on
learning opportunities within the school: in-
stalled AC units in classrooms, maintained re-
frigeration in Culinary, and serviced ductless
split coils.
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The Information Technology shop structured
lessons with new Cisco curriculum and uti-
lized hands-on opportunities within the school
such as the Help Desk and infrastructure pro-
jects.
The Plumbing Department gained two female
students during the year and can boast 100%
participation in SkillsUSA, bringing home two
3rd place medals and one All Star student.
Welding students work with instructors from
project design, through solutions, to outlining
project steps, then writing an essay and reflec-
tion paper on the project. They also brought
home two medals at SkillsUSA.
One hundred and seven (107) qualified stu-
dents participated in placements for Coopera-
tive Education, Internships and Student
Practicums for real-life work experience. Stu-
dents must maintain grades of C or better in
academic classes and B or better in shop and
theory classes to be eligible for placement. The
Co-Op Office joined with the Business classes
to provide the second annual Student Job Fair
for the entire student body which was a great
success.
Please visit our website: www.capetech.us for
more information.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul P. Sullivan, Chairperson
Stuart P. Fyfe
Brewster Representative to CCRTHS School
Committee
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Report of Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
Wastewater management continued to be the
primary focus for the Collaborative this year.
The discussions focused on the finalization of
a regionalized approach to wastewater man-
agement and the potential savings offered by
regional watershed based approach. The Col-
laborative continued to be a forum for towns
to obtain information on best practices and
guidance from the experiences of other towns
throughout the region.
In January 2013, Barnstable County, acting
through the Cape Cod Commission, was di-
rected by the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts to prepare an update to the 1978 Section
208 Area-Wide Water Quality Management
Plan for Cape Cod. This plan is a comprehen-
sive Cape-wide review of water quality issues
facing the region, with a focus initially on nu-
trient management and water quality planning
for Cape Cod’s coastal embayments.
The Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
Governing Board and Technical Advisory Com-
mittee (TAC) to provided input into the 208
Plan Update. The TAC was a key player in the
review and shaping of the technologies matrix
that formed the basis for the evaluation of ap-
propriate management techniques. In addi-
tion, a Regulatory, Legal, and Institutional
(RLI) Work Group, with representation
from DEP, EPA, the Cape Cod Commission
and the Collaborative addressed the potential
need for regulatory reform and other chal-
lenges associated with planning and imple-
mentation. The Collaborative, through its Ex-
ecutive Director, was fully involved and en-
gaged in this effort
The ongoing lawsuits between the Conserva-
tion Law Foundation, and the United State En-
vironmental Protection Agency was settled
with the parties agreeing that the suit would
be stayed as long as the County completed the
208 Plan, it was certified by the Governor by
June 15, 2015 and approved by EPA by Sep-
tember 2015. Each of those milestones was
met. Governor Baker certified the plan in June
of 2015 and the EPA approved the plan in Sep-
tember of 2015. The completion of the 208
Plan has successfully shielded the Cape from
further litigation as long as communities con-
tinue to make progress implementing nitrogen
management measures. The Collaborative will
continue to work with communities to ensure
that implementation continues and that the
stay of litigation remains in place.
The Collaborative successfully proposed that
the County and the Commonwealth partner to
ensure continuation of a long term record of
water quality in the marine environment and
to ensure transparent access for the public to
the data. In response to the Collaborative’s re-
quest, the Baker Administration has made a
four year $1 million commitment to match
county funds to support monitoring of marine
sentinel stations and to develop and maintain
a robust web based interface to the underlying
data. The County increased its commitment
to monitoring by appropriating $250,000 to
match the Commonwealth’s funding.
Lastly, the Collaborative has maintained its
practice of supporting local planning and
management efforts. The Collaborative has
continued to provide third party consulting
support in engineering and planning reviews
and financial management to any town re-
questing such support. The majority of Cape
towns have accessed this support and the
budget to continue this program stayed intact.
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Report of the CAPE LIGHT COMPACT
Cape Light Compact is an award-winning en-
ergy services organization operated by the 21
towns and two counties on Cape Cod and Mar-
tha’s Vineyard. The Compact’s mission is to
serve its 200,000 customers through the de-
livery of proven energy efficiency programs, ef-
fective consumer advocacy, competitive elec-
tricity supply and green power options. For
more information, visit www.capelight-
compact.org.
POWER SUPPLY – Stability, Security and Green
Power Options
Cape Light Compact offers stable and secure
electric supply at competitive rates. Much de-
pends on timing and market forces, but the
Compact was proud to offer stable, competitive
prices in 2015. As in previous years, electric-
ity prices in 2015 were primarily driven by the
price of natural gas. The winter of 2015 saw a
lower wholesale electricity price spike from the
2014 winter, but retail electricity prices were
still the highest in recent history. This is be-
cause of high forward market prices at the
time when retail suppliers were procuring in
advance for their expected loads. These high
forward prices were set by expectations of the
same high wholesale prices seen in the winter
of 2014, which didn’t come to fruition this
year. While New England’s natural gas delivery
constraint was still the main contributing fac-
tor to high winter wholesale prices, it was mit-
igated by warmer temperatures in the begin-
ning of the winter, increased liquefied natural
gas (LNG) imports, implementation of an im-
proved winter reliability program by the elec-
tricity grid operator, and low oil prices.
The past few years have seen many changes in
how electricity is produced in New England.
There is growing concern over how to meet
both the reliability needs of the electric grid
and our greenhouse gas reduction goals, all at
a reasonable cost to electricity consumers. In
the upcoming year, state elected officials and
the Massachusetts Department of Public Util-
ities will be focusing on this issue. Topics to
be deliberated include: (1) whether or not to
install new natural gas pipelines, and who
should pay for this; electric customers or gas
customers; (2) net metering cap for solar and
other renewable generation projects; (3) smart
grid, or grid modernization, technology, who
will benefit and how will costs be allocated
amongst electric customers. As we have done
in the past the Cape Light Compact Governing
Board will participate in these, and other, dis-
cussions on behalf of electric customers.
In 2015, Cape Light Compact provided energy
to residents and businesses in accordance
with two competitive electricity supply con-
tracts negotiated by the Compact. The Com-
pact’s residential electricity supplier was
ConEdison Solutions, and the commercial and
industrial supplier was NextEra Energy. As of
the most recent count, the Compact had ap-
proximately 5,690 total electric accounts
within the Town of Brewster on its energy sup-
ply.
CONSUMER ADVOCACY – Committed to Con-
sumer Interests
Since 1997, Cape Light Compact has advo-
cated for the ratepayers of Cape Cod and Mar-
tha’s Vineyard at the local, state, and federal
level. In 2015, the Compact focused much of
its advocacy on consumer electricity disclo-
sure labels, DPU’s competitive supply website,
and door-to-door marketing rules. These is-
sues affect how electricity consumers interact
with and take advantage of the competitive
supply market. The Compact has provided in-
put advocating for better disclosure methods
of electricity sources, including renewable en-
ergy, which will better inform consumers
about where the electricity they’re purchasing
comes from. The Compact is also continuing
to provide DPU with input on their competitive
supplier website in order to ensure it is easy
for users to use and understand. The Com-
pact, along with others, has also successfully
lobbied for the implementation of door-to-door
marketing rules that will help protect consum-
ers from some of the unscrupulous marketing
tactics that have been used on the Cape and
Vineyard.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY–Saving Energy and
Money
The Compact is also pleased to announce that
the Department of Public Utilities issued a fi-
nal order in May approving the Compact’s re-
visions to its Aggregation Plan, which was sub-
mitted in April 2014. This order affirms the
purposes, structure, and funding of the Com-
pact, and has been used as a model for other
municipalities seeking to form their own ag-
gregations. While Cape Light Compact was the
first municipal aggregator in the state, there
are now 72 communities in Massachusetts
with approved Aggregation Plans.
Funding for the energy efficiency programs
(i.e. energy audits for homes and businesses,
rebates on the purchase of energy efficient ap-
pliances and energy education in our schools)
comes from a monthly customer “energy con-
servation” charge ($0.0025 cents multiplied by
the number of kilowatt hours used during the
month) and a portion of the “distribution
charge” ($0.02349 for residential customers
and $0.01127 for commercial and industrial
customers) that appears on each customer’s
electric bill.
*Please note that this data does not include ac-
tivity that occurred in December 2015.Please
visit www.capelightcompact.org/reports for
complete information.*
Other Cape Light Compact efforts include:
2015 Municipal activity includes: $7,300 to-
wards a HVAC Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
at Eddy Elementary, $5,700 towards VSDs at
the Police Station, and Engineering Support
Services for a proposed Chiller upgrade at the
Brewster Ladies Library.
Again, Brewster saw an active year with the
Compact’s Energy Education Outreach Pro-
gram as teacher, Mr. Rafe Torres, lead his 5th
grade energizers from the Eddy School on an
Energy Carnival tour that brought the world of
energy efficiency, renewable energy and the
science of energy to students in schools
throughout the Cape.
Jan – Nov 2015 Number of
Participants
Customer Sav-
ings kWh Saved
Rebates/Incen-
tives Paid to Cus-
tomers
Low Income 34 $13,336.60 66,683 $112,779.03
Residential 726 $265,512.00 1,327,560 $1,043,315.85
Commercial 44 $114,290.80 571,454 $233,667.74
Total 804 $393,139.40 1,965,697 $1,389,762.62
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REPORT OF BREWSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
During Fiscal Year 2015 the Brewster Cham-
ber of Commerce continued its campaign pro-
moting Brewster as Cape Cod’s Ecotourism
Destination – a unique community with the
environmental and cultural assets to support
the claim. The organization also completed a
Route 6A Business Zoning Study at the en-
couragement of the Town Administrator’s of-
fice and the Selectmen. During the present fis-
cal year, the Chamber will be working with
Town Officials, department heads and com-
mittees to review the results of the study.
Also during FY15, the chamber continued to
offer programs to businesses and the commu-
nity in addition to running the town infor-
mation center daily during June, July and Au-
gust.
“Best of Brewster” magazine celebrated its 5th
anniversary. This life style publication is
mailed to all Brewster tax payers including
part-time residents at their primary address.
It features local businesses, stories about the
town and is available at all of our inns, B&B’s
campgrounds, resorts, rental properties and
advertising businesses.
The “Welcome New Owner” program was ex-
panded to include new business owners who
are greeted with a “Welcome to Brewster” cer-
tificate as well as our magazine “Best of Brew-
ster” and a packet of information about the
community. New private property owners con-
tinue to be an important part of this program.
“Best of Brewster” TV show celebrated its 3rd
full year. It can be seen on local cable access
channel 99. This talk show features guests
that are involved in local government and also
a Spotlight Business who is a member of the
Brewster Chamber. Over 36 businesses have
been interviewed over the 3 years the show has
been running.
4th Annual Green Halloween, in collaboration
with the CC Museum of Natural History and
media sponsor 102.3 The Dunes moved to Sat-
urday during regular museum hours to the de-
light of parents. This event provides a safe Hal-
loween celebration for more than 200 children.
The chamber has now taken over all aspects of
administration, marketing and fundraising for
Brewster for the Holidays, the 3-day town-
wide festival held the first weekend in Decem-
ber.
The “We Referred You” program has become
very popular with chamber members looking
forward to know that their business was re-
ferred by chamber staff. And only chamber
members are referred!
BCC continues as a Viridian Associate offering
members green energy alternatives. BCC and
the four other Lower Cape Chambers present
the 7th Annual Lower Cape EXPO with more
than 85 vendors and 3,500 attendees
Brewster in Bloom breaks the craft show rec-
ord again with 92 craft vendors; town-wide
support for the festival continues. 2016 marks
the 30th anniversary of this popular festival.
BCC presents “Dwayne the Storm Drain” dur-
ing Brewster Conservation Day with an activ-
ity demonstrating the negative impact of non-
point source pollution.
BCC continues as a partner of the five Lower
Cape Chambers to market the region as “old
Cape Cod” and with LC3 (Local Cape Cham-
bers Collaborative) working on issues that im-
pact businesses across Cape Cod.
The Mission of the Brewster Chamber of
Commerce (BCC) is to strengthen, promote
and support the economic feasibility, cul-
tural richness, environmental sensitivity
and social needs of Brewster. The Chamber
encourages the spirit of fair trade and good
business practices. This mission is met
through a variety of programs and events un-
dertaken by the Chamber including but not
limited to the Member Advertising Program,
Brewster in Bloom, and the Lower Cape Home
& Garden EXPO. The two part-time year–
round professional staffers facilitate the work
plan of the Board of Directors and assist
Chamber volunteers. Two seasonal part-time
staffers work for 14 weeks in the summer to
assist in providing visitor services.
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REPORT OF THE BREWSTER COASTAL COMMITTEE
The Brewster Coastal Committee (BCC) was
established in 2014 and charged with the re-
sponsibility of developing a management plan
for Brewster’s coastal resources. This work in-
volves conducting an assessment of the
coastal processes, natural resources, existing
uses and management practices on Brewster’s
Cape Cod Bay Shore. In the plan critical areas
of the Bay Shore will be identified, including
those that support important uses of the re-
source by humans or coastal species and
those that are vulnerable to erosion or affected
by upland development. The Brewster coastal
management plan will identify a range of al-
ternatives to address future management of
the coastal resources of Brewster’s Bay Shore,
public access to the bay and research alterna-
tives to onsite parking lots and rising sea levels
and increases in storm, intensity, including
retreat and relocation. This work has already
begun and, in 2016, the BCC will be part of a
facilitated process to develop a community-
based adaptation strategy, funded by the M
assachusetts Coastal Zone Management Pro-
gram.
During 2015 the Coastal Committee partici-
pated in the planning and review of the Break-
water Landing Coastal Resiliency and Habitat
Restoration Project by reviewing initial and
modified planning and voted in favor of the fi-
nal design. The BCC welcomed Graham Giese
to its February 18 meeting to make a presen-
tation regarding Brewster's sediment budget
analysis. Additional BCC work included re-
searching all Cape Cod towns and their re-
spective positons with regards to beach
fires. The BCC followed this up by making rec-
ommendations to the Board of Selectmen re-
garding Brewster’s policy for same. TheB CC
reviewed Brewster’s Public Beach Access Per-
mit Request and Brewster’s Request for Pri-
vate Use of Town Landings for Construction
Access and in doing so made appropriate revi-
sions to improve the process and submitted to
the BOS for adoption.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Rinaldi, Chair
Abigail Franklin, Secretary
James Goodrich
Chet Lay
Steve McKenna
Matt Cannon
Ruth Courtnell
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REPORT OF COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Now in its eleventh year, the Brewster Com-
munity Preservation Committee (CPC) receives
its funding from Brewster taxpayers through a
3% surcharge on local real estate taxes and a
supplemental amount from State government
as provided under the MA Community Preser-
vation Act (CPA). The State government
“match" comes from a small statewide fee on
real estate transactions. From 2005-2007 the
State provided a 100% match, which percent-
age has declined ever since. The 2015 match
was 35.5%.
When Brewster Town Meeting approved the
Community Preservation Bylaw it provided for
expenditures in the following areas:
Open Space Acquisition - 50%
Historic Preservation -10%
Community Housing -10%
Historic, Housing, or Recreation -30%
The CPC reviews applications for funding and
considers recommendations from the Open
Space Committee, Recreation and Historic
Commissions, the Housing Partnership and
the CPC’s own Housing Sub-Committee before
submitting articles for consideration by Town
Meeting voters.
Over its history, the CPC has recommended
and Town Meeting has approved 23 Historic
Preservation awards totaling over $1.9 million;
10 Community Housing awards totaling just
over $2.1 million; 7 Recreation awards totaling
over $600,000; and 17 Open Space awards to-
taling just over $6.8 million.
Six projects were approved at the May 4, 2015
Town Meeting:
Community Housing: $118,000
The Harwich Ecumenical Council for the
Homeless (HECH) – funding that created the
Brewster Housing Emergency Loan Program
(HELP), offering low/moderate income (80% of
HUD area median or less) residents a 0% loan
of up to $25,000 to secure their housing “en-
velope” by providing some of the following: new
roofs, windows, and siding; addressing health
and safety code issues; upgrading failing sys-
tems to energy efficient systems; and ensuring
decent, safe, warm and sanitary housing con-
ditions. HECH program staff assists home-
owners through the entire process. Up to
$100,000 is available as loans for the rehab
work and up to $18,000 will go to HECH for its
program administration services.
Total Project Cost: $118,000
CPC Funding: $118,000
Historic Preservation: $100,000
Brewster Historical Society (BHS) – Funding
towards the preservation, renovation and re-
habilitation of the Captain Elijah Cobb House
which was purchased last year with partial
CPC funding. The grant requires a Historic
Preservation Restriction, approved by the
Community Preservation Committee, Board of
Selectmen and the MA Historical Commission
and filed at the Registry of Deeds.
Total Project: $359,763
CPC Funding $100,000
Historical Preservation: $86,350
Brewster Cemetery Association – Funding for
critically needed repairs and restorations in
the Brewster Cemetery on Lower Road, in the
Old Kings Highway Historic District. This pro-
ject is to perform a major number of critically
needed repairs (313) and restorations (450) to
historic tombstones and monuments in the
cemetery and to restore the historically signif-
icant old temporary holding vault.
Total Project: $113,350
CPC Funding $86,350
4. Recreation: $5,000
The Brewster Alewife Committee/Department
of Natural Resources –
Funding for repair and restoration of bypass
stream and dam on the Stony Brook Herring
Run. This project re-works the bypass stream
on the north side of Stony Brook. The main
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stream has the fish passage and weirs. The by-
pass stream on the east side is used to main-
tain the right volume of water through those
weirs (i.e., reducing flow) and allow draining
the main stream weirs down for maintenance
and repairs. This portion of the bypass stream
had been leaking down through the hillside,
causing the stonework to subside and fail. The
labor for this project was provided by the ac-
tive volunteer group.
Total Project Cost: $22,000
CPC Funding: $5,000
5. Open Space: $60,000
Santorello Property-this acquisition preserved
3.69 acres of contiguous forested upland ad-
joining the Town’s main wellfield off Route 137
and located in Brewster’s Zone II (zone of con-
tribution). The total purchase price of this par-
cel was $140,000. The Water Commissioners
contributed $60,000, the CPC contributed
$60,000 and the Brewster Conservation
Trust (BCT) contributed $20,000. The land
has been placed under the custody and con-
trol of the Water Commissioners and further
protected by a Conservation Restriction held
by the BCT.
Total Project Cost: $140,000
CPC Funding: $60.000
6. Open Space: $25,000
Lalor Property- this acquisition preserved 0.6
acres of land located across West Gate Road
from the Town’s newest public well and pro-
tects water quality in the Punkhorn wellfields.
The total purchase price was $60,000. The
Water Commissioners contributed $25,000
and the BCT contributed $10,000 towards this
purchase. The land has been placed under the
custody and control of the Conservation Com-
mission and further protected by a Conserva-
tion Restriction held by the BCT.
Total Project Cost: $60,000
CPC Funding: $25,000
One project was approved at the September 2,
2015 Town Meeting:
1. Open Space: $100,000
Mill Pond Conservation Area- funding to ac-
quire a perpetual Conservation Restriction on
two parcels of land on Long Pond Road, con-
sisting of 2.23 acres and 2.32 acres. This arti-
cle supports the Town’s long partnership
with the BCT, working together to preserve
critical open space, in this case; 4.55 acres
(two building lots) on Mill Pond at Route 137.
The properties are within the Zone II to the
main public water supply wellfield serving
Brewster. A dilapidated house will be removed
by BCT and the site will be restored at its ex-
pense. The BCT now owns the land subject
to a permanent Conservation Restriction held
by the Conservation Commission, guarantee-
ing public access to the site and pond. The
BCT provided $300,000.00 of the $400,000.00
total purchase price.
Total Project Cost: $400,000
CPC Funding: $100,000
The CPC inherited an existing land purchase
program enacted under prior state legislation
providing for a Cape Cod Land Bank. In addi-
tion, the CPC inherited responsibility for a long
term bond issued by Brewster to finance a
prior purchase. The Town has issued addi-
tional bonds for three purchases since 2006,
but the level of indebtedness on land pur-
chases is relatively unchanged since the CPC
was formed. Bond payments are from CPC
funds.
As a part of acquiring open space parcels, the
Town standardly applies for State Land
Grants. Between 2006 and 2015 Brewster ac-
quired sixteen open space properties totaling
187.49 acres with a total acquisition price of
$10,572,400. State LAND grants, as well as
other funding was secured for these purchases
resulting in a net cost of 54% or $5,687,400, a
final per acre cost of $30,334. Less funding
has been available in the last few years, mak-
ing individual land grants harder to obtain.
However, the Open Space Committee has
worked closely with the BCT and the Compact
of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts to foster
partnerships with other conservation trusts,
as well as neighboring towns to purchase a
number of properties, resulting in reduced
costs to Brewster, even without State LAND
grants. In the Town’s most recent conservation
project the Town’s final portion was 25% of the
purchase price.
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This year two members resigned, Elliot Carr,
Citizen Member, and Dion Dugan, Housing
Authority representative. We wish to thank
both of them for the time and energy they de-
voted to the Committee. Joan Carstanjen has
resigned from the Historic Commission, but
will remain on the CPC Committee as a Citizen
Member. A hearty welcome to Barbara Burgo,
the new Housing Authority representative.
The Community Preservation Committee is
dedicated to the important work of helping
make Brewster a better place to live through
support of appropriate projects in Historic
Preservation, Community Housing, Recreation
and Open Space Acquisition.
Paul Ruchinskas, Chairman
Citizen Member
Jeanne Boehm, Vice Chairman
Citizen Member
Elizabeth G. Taylor, Clerk
Planning Board
Roland W. Bassett, Jr.
Recreation Commission
Barbara Burgo
Housing Authority
Joan Carstanjen
Citizen Member
Historic Commission
Peter Johnson
Citizen Member
William Klein
Conservation Commission
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REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Brewster Conservation Commission has
the challenging task of protecting the interests
and functions of its wetland and coastal re-
sources, while respecting the rights and inter-
ests of Brewster’s property owners. This is
done through the implementation of both the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (en-
acted in 1972) and the town’s own Brewster
Wetlands Protection By-law (enacted in 1984),
which protects interests specific to Brewster’s
coastal and pond environments. Both of these
instruments lay out a review process for any
work proposed within 100 feet of wetland re-
sources. They establish performance stand-
ards designed to protect the important inter-
ests of the various types of wetland resources.
Projects must meet these established perfor-
mance standards for the project to be ap-
proved.
Enforcement of our wetland regulations con-
tinues to be a priority and a challenge for the
Commission. These cases require the Com-
mission to spend significant time, energy and
money to successfully enforce and resolve.
The Commission strives to work with property
owners to resolve enforcement matters, and if
necessary to restore environmentally sensitive
resource areas. Sometimes this is not possible,
and the MA Department of Environmental Pro-
tection and the Barnstable County and Orle-
ans District Court Systems become involved.
2015 was no exception, but the Commission
did resolve many cases with property owners.
Penalties are issued as a reminder to property
owners that wetland laws are there to protect
the natural resource areas.
Paul Wightman and Michael Tobin, respec-
tively served as Chairman and Vice Chairman.
As of July, 2015, Michael Tobin was elected
Chairman and Hayley Winfield, Vice-Chair-
man.
The Conservation Commission experienced yet
another busy year ever in 2015. The number
of applications and filings submitted to the
Conservation Commission equals that of
2014, and again, the Commission held numer-
ous hearings and continuances due to the
complex nature of the filings.
In 2014, the Brewster Coastal Committee was
formed and Commissioner Stephen McKenna
remains the Conservation Commission’s rep-
resentative to that committee. The Orleans
Water Quality Advisory Panel was also formed
in 2014 and new Commissioner (formerly As-
sociate Member) Virginia Iannini continues as
the Conservation Commission’s liaison to the
panel. Bruce Evans serves as the Conserva-
tion Commission representative on the Brew-
ster Comprehensive Water Planning Commit-
tee. William Klein serves as the Conservation
Commission representative on the Open Space
Committee and the Community Preservation
Committee. All committee members should be
applauded for their commitment and hard
work in this extremely busy year.
Gratitude should also be extended to James
Gallagher our Conservation Administrator,
and Carol Spade, our Administrative Assis-
tant. They both worked tirelessly and always
provided information for site visits, schedules
and meetings precisely. James Gallagher left
his position at the end of 2015. We wish him
success in his new endeavors with the Town of
Dennis.
Chris Miller, Natural Resources Director and
Ryan Burch, his Assistant, are to be com-
mended on their field work and managing of
the extensive properties that fall under their
command.
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Respectfully submitted,
Michael Tobin, Chairman
Hayley Winfield, Vice Chairman
Shana Brogan, Commissioner
Bruce Evans, Commissioner
Virginia Iannini, Commissioner
William Klein, Commissioner
Stephen McKenna, Commissioner
Conservation Department Figures for Town
Report 2015
January through December
Notices of Intent 51
(continuances not tallied)
Requests for Amended Orders of Conditions 7
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delinea-
tion 1
Requests for Determination of Applicability
11
Requests for Certificates of Compliance 27
Requests for Extension Permits 7
Administrative Review Applications 53
TOTAL 154
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REPORT OF COUNCIL ON AGING
The mission of the Brewster Council on Aging
is to enhance the dignity and well-being of our
Brewster seniors. The COA provides social
services, referral services, educational pro-
gramming, transportation, and social and cul-
tural activities to Brewster residents over the
age of 60.
The Brewster Senior Center continues to be
housed in a grand, historically significant
building, now 141 years old. It continues to
present problems and roadblocks to properly
serve the growing population of seniors in our
town.
Last year, monies were appropriated to con-
duct a needs assessment study for a new sen-
ior center/community center. In September,
the Council on Aging initiated the first step in
representing the Brewster seniors for this
community project. This study will allow us to
better understand the growth in our senior
population, their changing social and service
needs, their diversity of interests for program-
ming, activities and events so that we can meet
identified needs with appropriate staffing,
funding and functional space.
Accomplishments to date:
*Engaged consultant from the Center for So-
cial and Demographic Research on Aging,
Dept. of Gerontology, UMass Boston
*Completed a Sample Survey of Brewster Res-
idents age 45 and older
*Completed Part-Year Resident Taxpayer As-
sociation Survey
*Planned and conducted two Community Fo-
rums
*Directed and engaged selected Community
Leaders in a Focus Group
*Facilitated Workshop for COA Board, COA
Staff, and FOBE Board
*Collected Peer Community Comparison Data
The results of these studies will be reported to
the community in 2016.
In addition, the Council on Aging Board has
meet several times with the Board of Select-
men, The Finance Committee and the new
Town Administrator to discuss making Brew-
ster an age friendly community in the 21st cen-
tury
Staffing:
The COA has 3 full-time employees: director,
senior department assistant and a bus driver.
The COA has 4 part-time employees: one15-
hour per week senior clerk, two 19-hour per
week outreach workers and one 8-hour per
week bus driver. Through the Commonwealth
of MA’s Formula Grant, we have funding for a
21-hour program/volunteer coordinator, 4 ad-
ditional hours for our senior clerk, as well as
8 additional hours for the part-time bus driver.
For the past four years, a grant through the
Elder Services Mature Workers Program has
also provided us with a 16-hour receptionist to
supplement the work of the 19-hour senior
clerk, resulting in full time front office cover-
age. This grant expires in April 2016.
Programs/Services:
The COA provides a wide selection of services
in accordance with the needs of our seniors,
such as: consumer and community educa-
tion; exercise and wellness programs; recrea-
tion, health screening and social events; and
daily lunches at the COA or via Meals on
Wheels. We refer services for all types of needs
of seniors, such as: emergency intervention
for frail, house bound elders and those in cri-
sis, along with information and referral for
supportive medical and social services that are
not available in town. In addition to on-going
programs throughout the years, there are spe-
cial events and seasonal social functions,
many of which involve our local schools and
other town departments.
For more information, please stop in to pick up
a current newsletter, “Bayside Chatter” or
check us out on the Town’s website:
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http://www.town.brewster.ma.us/depart-
ments-mainmenu-26/council-on-aging-main-
menu-35
Grants:
In FY16, the Commonwealth of MA’s Formula
Grant provided us with $33,912 to help fund
staffing positions and necessary expenses that
are not covered in our town budget. Elder Ser-
vices’ Title III funding helps us with mileage
reimbursement for volunteer drivers. Other
grants provide the opportunity for specific out-
ings for homebound seniors as well as medical
supplies to help seniors with mobility issues.
Volunteers:
In 2015, 103 volunteers provided 5,494 hours
of service.
These wonderful volunteers allow us to provide
vital services to the COA: banking assistance,
computer classes, financial planning, legal
help, S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance
Needs of the Elderly) representatives, commu-
nity garden cleanup crew, food distribution,
kitchen help, medical equipment shed mainte-
nance, Meals on Wheels delivery, medical ap-
pointment transportation, newsletter assem-
bling, and the Sea Captains Thrift Shop, which
is located behind the Senior Center.
Friends of Brewster Elders (F.O.B.E.):
The COA is most grateful to the financial sup-
port given by the Friends of Brewster Elders.
This organization supports many of our pro-
grams and subsidizes several “get together”
lunches on various holidays, ice cream socials
and dinner and game nights. They also pro-
vide entertainment events to our seniors
throughout the year. This year, they donated
$10,000. to help us complete the purchase of
a 2016 Ford Transit van. Every year, they do-
nate to Elder Service’s Meals on Wheels Pro-
gram to ensure that no senior will go without
a meal.
The Friends also manage our Sea Captains
Thrift Shop. Your support of the Thrift Shop
provides aid to some of the programs which
otherwise could not be funded through the
Town’s budget. The Shop’s hours are Tues-
days to Saturdays from 10:00am until
3:00pm, March through December.
Memorial/Honorary Donations:
Donations to the Senior Center are used solely
for the benefit of our Brewster seniors. Brew-
ster artist Karen North Wells has painted a
mural of Paine’s Creek in the Senior Center
and it is used to display memorial and honor-
ary donations. Please stop in to see this beau-
tiful mural and to obtain more information.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Deloye, Chairman
Ben deRuyter, Selectman’s Liaison
Jackie deRuyter
Dennis Hanson, Finance Committee Liaison
Andrea Nevins
Cynthia O’Leary
Denise Rego, Director
Loretta Ruchinskas
Karen Thurber
Brenda Vazquez
Timothy Whelan
175175
REPORT OF CROSBY MANSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
This past year marked a mile stone for Crosby
Mansion as we successfully paid our last pay-
ment due of $32,500 for the septic system
loan. The Friends of Crosby Mansion give a
heartfelt “thank you” to the residence of Brew-
ster for having the faith and trust in us by vot-
ing to approve that $100,000 loan five years
ago.
All of our open house series were very well re-
ceived with attendance up from previous
years. The first Open house tour kicked off
during the Brewster in Bloom weekend, sev-
eral more during the summer months, ending
with Columbus Day weekend. Many visitors
during the summer were delighted that we had
a mansion volunteer stationed on Crosby Lane
by our parking field entrance to help direct
traffic and answer any questions. We also
booked in several wedding receptions and
other functions and new, this year, started re-
serving the Mansion for private group tours as
well. All to generate much needed revenue.
We once again welcomed and held events that
benefited Town and local organizations such
as Friends of Brewster Elders annual cookout,
Nauset Garden Clubs flower show and several
senior living establishments. This year we also
partnered for the first time with Brewster His-
torical Society for their annual “Jewels, Jan-
gels and More” event. A quote “smashing
success” by all.
Our 2015 cottage rental season was also up
from previous year with both reserved starting
second week of June and ending mid-Septem-
ber.
We continue to maintain, upgrade and pur-
chase new items as needed on both cottages to
keep them up to date and appealing for both
returning and new renters.
Several of our volunteers took on the task of
Mansion landscape maintenance, pruning
back dead tree branches and removing inva-
sive growth around the foundation where the
art gallery once stood. Two new designated
(ADA) gravel pathways were created off of the
function room area.
We end with thanks to our small dedicated
group of volunteers. The Friends tackle plas-
tering, carpentry, painting, decorating, organ-
izing, cleaning, etc. and are always at our open
houses to tell visitors all the history of the
Crosbys and of this remarkable building. The
pride all of us take in our accomplishments to
restore this irreplaceable part of our history,
and the love we have restoring it to its gran-
deur, shows in all our remarkable volunteers.
Ginny Locke, Advisory Committee Chair
Brian Locke,
Crosby Mansion Properties Manager
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REPORT OF CULTURAL COUNCIL
The Brewster Cultural Council, made up of
volunteers appointed by the Brewster Board of
Selectmen, makes decisions on how to award
the money granted to it by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council. The local council reviews
two types of applications: standard LCC appli-
cations, which may include a broad range of
cultural activities that will serve local cultural
needs, and PASS applications, which are used
to request money for K-12 students' field trips
to cultural performances and institutions that
appear on the PASS roster. There are currently
329 local cultural councils in Massachusetts
that form an extensive grassroots system of
public support for community cultural pro-
grams.
For 2014-15, the Brewster Cultural Council
received $4200 to award for cultural pro-
grams. The Council received 16 LCC applica-
tions and approved 14. Successful applicant
projects included: Meeting House Chamber
Music Festival’s Summer Chamber Music Se-
ries, The Academy of Performing Arts, Cultural
Center of Cape Cod RISE AND SHINE pro-
gram, Broadside Press, Cotuit Center for the
Arts, a Middle Eastern Film Festival, Cape Rep
Theatre, Cape Cod Alzheimer’s Services, Cape
and Islands Community Development Project,
Brewster Council on Aging program, and spe-
cial childrens’ programs at the Brewster La-
dies Library.
In addition, the Council sponsored and orga-
nized the Eighth Annual Brewster “Literary
Evening,” readings by Brewster writers in Oc-
tober, 2015, the Ninth Annual Art Exhibit of
Brewster Artists in March, 2015, and in May,
2014 our third Musical program. All programs
were at the Brewster Ladies’ Library.
The Brewster Cultural Council generally holds
its meetings on Mondays, 4:00 p.m. at the
Brewster Ladies Library. Agendas are posted
at Town Hall. We welcome future grant appli-
cations and input to improve the quality of life
for all Brewster residents.
The Brewster Cultural Council wishes to
thank the Board of Selectmen, the Town Ad-
ministrator and staff, Brewster Ladies Library
staff and the people of Brewster for their sup-
port. Under state law, members of the Council
may serve for two consecutive terms of three
years. The Council wishes to say “Thank You”
to Sue Daly and Claire Gradone for their many
years of service and for their valuable contri-
butions to the work of the Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph Marotti - Chairperson
Joan Bernstein – Secretary
Joan Swaluk– Treasurer
Maureen Callahan
Claire Gradone
Benton Jones
Sharon Leder
Jo Ann Phillips
Milton Teichman
Monika Woods
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REPORT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
In 2015, just as the prior year the Town of
Brewster was significantly affected by several
record setting winter snow storms that radi-
cally challenged the staff members assigned to
the Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC) and other Town employees designated
to provide field based emergency response and
road plowing services to the community. These
intense storms including winter storm Juno
which paralyzed the community for three days
beginning on January 26 forced the closing of
schools, businesses, and Town Hall on several
occasions, caused residents to seek refuge in
regional storm shelters, and severely impacted
the workforce and equipment of the involved
departments. In addition, due to the length
and intensity of these storms public safety,
DPW, Water, and administrative staff person-
nel were recalled to duty on numerous occa-
sions to ensure the proper level of public safety
and road clearing services were delivered to
the community. These efforts also included the
activation and staffing of the Towns Emer-
gency Operations Center and the repeated use
of outside contractors to assist in the plowing
of roads and removal of snow. Fortunately for
the Town, the State of Massachusetts and the
Federal government declared a State of Emer-
gency for the Juno event which provided the
Town an opportunity to seek reimbursement
for documented storm related costs in the
amount of $112,000. Outside of these weather
related responses and other public safety is-
sues processed and managed on a daily basis
Brewster fire and police officials and emer-
gency management personnel also worked in
unison with several outside agencies during
two successful missing person searches that
occurred throughout the year.
As in past years the Office of Emergency Man-
agement received an EMPG Grant from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts which was
utilized to fund our third annual Table Top
training exercise that tested the Towns re-
sponse to a release of hazardous materials at
the Recycling Center. As in past years this dy-
namic training exercise was developed and ad-
ministered by the Horsley-Witten Group. Dur-
ing the program attending LEPC members
working in partnership with other emergency
response personnel from surrounding com-
munities and the Regional Emergency Plan-
ning Committee were challenged with develop-
ing and implementing a response plan and
strategies designed to mitigate a variety of
emergency scenarios that were presented in
rapid succession and in a real-time environ-
ment to ensure the program matched the typ-
ical decision making processes applied at
emergency incidents.
All Town employees who worked to ensure the
safety of our residents and the continuance of
government operations during an extremely
challenging 2015 winter season should be ap-
plauded for the unwavering display of team-
work, operational competency, and dedicated
effort they displayed during these events.
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Members
Michael Embury Richard Koch
Robert Moran Paul Anderson
Nancy Ice Patrick Ellis
Denise Rego Lisa Souve
Joseph Cox Chris Miller
Kathy Cockcroft Tom Thatcher
Sherrie McCullough Victor Staley
Jillian Douglass Donna Kalinick
Sue Broderick Lisa Vitale
Heath Eldredge Sue Leven
Kathy Lambert Peter Rubel
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REPORT OF ENERGY COMMITTEE
2015 was a year of good news for the Town
from the Energy Committee. The solar panels
on the capped landfill have performed above
expectation. The panels on the two elemen-
tary schools had some problems, but have
been corrected and producing the expected
amount of electricity. As reported last year,
the Town executed power purchase contract
with Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative
(CVEC) to purchase power for other green pro-
jects. We continue to work with CVEC to pur-
chase excess power from CVEC and other
green projects to enable the Town buildings to
offset their power needs at favorable rates.
Future projects are under consideration, in-
cluding the use of solar collection canopies at
the golf course and other suitable locations to
offset the needs of the buildings. Also the
Committee will continue to work with the
Building and Needs Committee, the Capital
Planning Committee, the Schools, the Library
and other Town departments as needed, to en-
courage and assist with efforts for Energy Ef-
ficiency and cost savings.
The following charts provide a comparison of
Brewster’s electric and natural gas annual
consumption from year to year for the past 5
years.
2,658,063
2,200,414
2,482,803
2,658,129
2,796,905 2,797,506
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015KiloWatt HoursBrewster
Electricity Usage by Fiscal Year
kWh
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Accounting duties for net metering credits
from CVEC Off-Taker projects have increased
in complexity. In an effort to relieve the Town
Accounting staff of this added burden, the
Town hired Suntility Electric LLC, of Falmouth
to provide auditing services of the Town’s elec-
trical accounts and bills. Savings from identi-
fied errors and omissions on utility bills is an-
ticipated to cover the cost of the auditing con-
tract.
Ongoing savings from earlier green production
and energy conservation projects con-
tinue. The Committee thanks the Board of Se-
lectmen, the Town Administrator, and espe-
cially Lisa Souve, the Town Finance Director
for their continued support and diligent work
to ensure proper accounting of Net Metering
and cash-out credits from the Town’s partici-
pation in CVEC member projects and pro-
grams.
Respectfully Submitted,
Edward Swiniarski, Chairman
Richard Wolf, Vice Chair
Chuck Hanson, CVEC Representative
Dean Keuch, CLC Representative
Peter Soule
Jillian Douglass, Staff Liaison
54,618
90,117
71,991
89,328
99,299
95,058
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015Hundred Cubic FeetBrewster
Natural Gas Usage by Fiscal Year
CCF
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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee consists of nine mem-
bers appointed by the Town Moderator. Each
member serves a three year term and those
terms are staggered so that only three mem-
bers are appointed per year. The Finance Com-
mittee meets throughout the year usually
weekly during the town’s budget review pro-
cess as well as the review of the Spring and
Fall Town Meeting warrants.
The Finance Committee is independent of the
elected and appointed administrators of the
Town. The Finance Committee’s responsibility
is to review all business to come before Town
Meeting and to recommend to the voting tax-
payers the best guidance for their actions at
Town Meeting.
Committee members also attend other town
board’s meetings as liaisons, and spend signif-
icant personal time reviewing and evaluating
department budgets. The Finance Committee
controls a reserve fund of $103,800.00 for fis-
cal year 2016. The fund can be used as an
emergency relief appropriation for any town
department that may request funding from an
unforeseen and unexpected shortfall in their
operating budget.
Our membership takes analyzing all town gov-
ernmental operations for the “cost/benefit”
equation. Over the past few years funding
town government the real estate tax portion,
as a percentage of total income has carried an
increasing burden. We are committed to con-
tinue our thorough assessment of all expenses
and promote efficiencies and strict financial
management. One example is to look at long
term financing options in accordance with ex-
pended life expectancy and minimizing annual
prop 2&1/2 tax increases.
In our continued review of the Captains Golf
Course budget we see tremendous work on
improving the overall financial operation.
These efforts have reduced the use of their
capital account to offset revenue shortfalls.
From its inception the golf operation was to
provide an income source to the town. The golf
commission and golf staff have continued their
work to maximize the operation. We see it as
our responsibility to continue close oversight
for taxpayers as potential shortfalls will impact
the annual tax rate.
At the May town meeting voters’ approved a
$10,000,000.00 bond authorization for repair-
ing town roads. The implementation will take
over five years with a goal of bringing our roads
to a satisfactory state. Additionally, a plan to
maintain the improvements will follow. The
committee sees this as a wise and prudent in-
vestment.
In the spring Charles Sumner informed the
Board of Selectmen he would retire in Novem-
ber 2015. In the search for his replacement the
Finance Committee played an active role. The
committee chair participated in the interview
process supported by questions submitted
and reviewed by the entire committee. The
committee appreciated the inclusion and con-
sidered the involvement an important benefit
to the taxpayers.
The electronic system implemented in 2012
continues to provide efficiencies, timely up-
dates of information and cost reductions for all
committees involved in the review process.
Again this past year town administration has
expanded accessing information and techno-
logical applications. Additionally, our commit-
tee sees taxpayers having access to a “real
time” budget via the town’s web site provides
them a better view of town finances.
In closing, our membership will continue to
assess all financial aspects of the town in a
cost/benefit measurement. The Finance Com-
mittee will also play an active and guiding role
in evaluating the growing needs and additional
services provided by the Council on Aging and
Health and Human Services.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Fitzgerald, Chairman
Greg Levasseur Dennis Hanson
Su Ballantine Charles DeVito
Dan Guertin Herb Montgomery
James O’Leary Madhavi Venkatesan
181181
REPORT OF FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
The Honorable Board of Selectmen and the
residents of the Town of Brewster,
The members of our department would like to
express our sincere gratitude to the Board of
Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Staff,
and the residents of our community for the
support provided to our department through-
out 2015. We look forward to continuing to
honor our mission of providing expert life
safety services to our community through the
effective and efficient delivery of professional
EMS and fire services.
While our organization accomplished many
operational and administrative goals during
the year a significant amount of effort concen-
trated on collaboratively working with commu-
nity stakeholders to develop and submit a mu-
tually endorsed fire station design and con-
struction proposal to Town residents for dis-
cussion and vote.
As a result of this work an affirmative vote
from Town residents to move forward with the
construction of a new facility was secured in
December. Based on this outcome we will now
turn our focus during 2016 to finalizing the
design, engaging a construction firm, and
commencing the project with an anticipated
completion date of July of 2018.
In addition to managing this significant project
we will continue to pay close attention to our
role in the efficient governance of the Town as
we evaluate and respond to the changing life
safety needs of our residents keeping in mind
future potential issues such as the continued
growth of our customer base, changes in
healthcare such as the initiation of community
paramedicine programs, State takeover and
control of ambulance use fees, and the con-
stant insertion of unfunded State mandates
into our EMS patient care protocols.
Between January 1, 2015 and December 31,
2015 the Brewster Fire & Rescue Department
responded to a total of 2882 requests for as-
sistance. Of this total 719 were fire related in-
cidents and 2163 were EMS rescue responses.
Total property and content loss from the re-
ported fire incidents is estimated at $209,000.
A general breakdown of fire related incidents
is as follows:
Fire (Building, Brush, Vehicle, Chimney) 57
Hazardous Condition (Electrical, Gas leak,
Power line down) 83
Service Call (Public assist, Police assist, Wa-
ter leak) 114
Good Intent Call (Controlled burning,
Smoke scare) 108
Detector Activation (Smoke/CO activation,
Alarm malfunction) 324
Severe Weather (Lightning strike, Wind
storm) 23
Special Incident (Walk in report of fire,
Citizen complaint) 10
Fire Prevention & Inspection
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducted a num-
ber of fire safety education programs during
the year paying particular attention to ensure
we reached each of the schools, the nursing
and assisted living facilities in Town, and the
Wells Court senior housing facility. We also in-
itiated a free residential fire safety inspection
program that includes a home visit and in-
spection by a member of the fire department
who then makes recommendations to improve
the level of fire safety in the home. Addition-
ally, several fire safety education programs for
local scout and community groups that in-
cluded tours of our apparatus and facilities
were completed during the year.
The office generated approximately $35,000 in
permit, inspection, and miscellaneous fees.
The following breakdown identifies the various
inspections completed and permits processed
by the fire prevention bureau during 2015.
Oil Burner Permits/Inspections 55
Annual School Drills/Inspections 64
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Residential Home Inspections 17
Lock Box Installs 32
Smoke Detector Permits/Inspections 256
Fire Prevention Inspections 108
Open Burning Permits Issued 503
Meetings/Plan Reviews 45
Report of the Oil Spill Coordinator
Between January 1, 2015 and December 31,
2015, the Brewster Fire & Rescue Department
responded to 80 hazardous material incidents
in the Town of Brewster. These responses in-
cluded motor vehicle accidents, natural gas
leaks, leaking vehicle tanks, chemical spills,
refrigerant leaks, oil leaks, and a large pro-
pane tank leak requiring the response of the
Massachusetts Hazardous Material Response
Team.
Report of the EMS Division
Between January 1, 2015 and December 31,
2015 the Brewster Fire & Rescue Department
responded to 2163 requests for EMS assis-
tance. A general breakdown of EMS incidents
is:
Request for EMS services 2163
Rescue, other incident 384
Medical assist, assist EMS crew 70
Motor vehicle accident w/injuries 47
Transport to Cape Cod Hospital 1409
In closing, our personnel would like to extend
our appreciation to the Brewster Police De-
partment, Department of Public Works, and all
other Town departments for the invaluable
daily assistance, cooperation, and support re-
ceived by our organization throughout the
year.
Respectfully submitted,
Chief of Department
Robert Moran
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Brewster Fire & Rescue Department
Personnel Roster
Career Call
Robert Moran Fire Chief/EMT Cindy Coulter Lt./EMT
Anthony Dalmau Captain/Paramedic Diane Romme Lt./EMT
Jeff Sturtevant Captain/Paramedic Arthur Romme FF/EMT
Kevin Varley Captain/Paramedic John Kapolis FF
Chris Flavell Captain/Paramedic William Romme FF/EMT
Peter Rubel Captain/EMT Jeff Parker FF/EMT
Kirk Riker FF/EMT Kevin Moran FF/EMT
Glen Cefalo FF/Paramedic Cheryl Esty FF/EMT
Kirk Rounseville FF/Paramedic Jen Napolitano EMT
Daniel Kimball FF/EMT A. Rounseville FF/EMT
Chad Foakes FF/Paramedic Mark Lang FF/EMT
Joseph Cox FF/Paramedic Jared Hogg FF/Medic
Matthew Tucker FF/Paramedic Scott Romer FF/EMT
Michael Gerlach FF/Paramedic Gary Stobbart FF/EMT
Thomas Osborn FF/Paramedic William Kraul FF/EMT
Call
Michael Herrmann FF/Medic Ryan Avery FF/EMT
Paul Brazil FF/EMT Robert Hooper FF/EMT
Tim Druckenbrod FF/EMT Dennis Hall FF/EMT
William Schneeweiss FF/EMT Jeff Erving FF/EMT
Anthony Muniz FF/EMT Jordan Shaw FF/EMT
Joseph Battista FF/EMT Bretten Johnson FF/EMT
Amy Handel Administrative Assistant
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REPORT OF GOLF DEPARTMENT/GOLF COMMISSION
The Captains Golf Course had the most suc-
cessful golf season in regard to revenues since
2008. The total revenues generated for the 12-
month period ending December 31, 2015 ex-
ceeded 2014 total revenues by $230,000 and
guest fee play was up by 5%. The major factor
contributing to this success is the fantastic
condition of the course thanks to our Golf
Course Superintendent, Pete Ervin, and all of
his staff. Their hard work and dedication went
above and beyond and the feedback from our
customers was extremely positive. Word of
mouth is the most effective advertising in the
golf industry and our conditions promoted a
high percentage of return customers, as well
as new customers to the Captains. In addition,
our golf staff continued to provide outstanding
service, our expanded marketing efforts have
proven to be successful, and the weather was
on our side (once we finally opened up in April
after a very long winter).
In FY 2015 the Captains Golf Course achieved
a gross profit of $883,901 (Total revenues less
wages, operating expenses, and fringe bene-
fits) and a break-even position after debt ser-
vice principal and interest, capital improve-
ments and investment from the Golf Cart Re-
ceipts Reserved for Appropriation account. We
are forecasting a break-even position through
FY2020 at which point the $10M golf course
expansion bond will be paid off and we would
once again expect to return a surplus to the
Town.
In addition to contributing over $5M to the
Town’s General Fund since the inception of the
golf course in 1985, the Captains Golf Course
continues to provide many valuable benefits to
the Town of Brewster that are not easily quan-
tified, but cannot be understated. These in-
clude: the positive draw for the Brewster real
estate market and business community; the
availability of affordable recreation provided to
Brewster residents; the support provided to
charitable endeavors; the employment oppor-
tunities provided to area residents that sup-
port local businesses; as well as being a good
steward of the land and reducing development.
Over the years, the Captains Golf Course has
been an active supporter of fundraising efforts
associated with the Lower Cape Outreach
Council, Brewster Elementary Schools, Nauset
Regional Schools, Brewster Police Relief Asso-
ciation, Brewster Ladies’ Library, Cape Cod
Regional Technical High School, Cape Cod
Hospital, and many more. Over the past ten
years the charitable events held at the Cap-
tains Golf Course have netted over $1.5M for
their respective organizations. We also provide
free use of the course for both the boys and
girls Nauset High School golf teams during
their seasons and host a Junior Golf Day in
August to promote junior golf.
In 2015, the golf department completed a
$400,000 course improvement project in
which thirteen of our “sink-hole” areas were
repaired, three tee boxes were renovated, and
several cart paths were improved. These nec-
essary improvements demonstrate the Town’s
commitment to maintaining this valuable as-
set to Brewster. Over the years, the Golf De-
partment has taken many steps to improve the
efficiency of the operation. Some of these have
included: reduced part-time seasonal man-
hours by about 17%; reduced a 40-week
maintenance position to 25 weeks; hired a pro-
fessional advertising agency to more effectively
market and promote the Captains Golf Course;
renegotiated our credit card processing con-
tract; created an annual fee player tiered
structure; utilized equipment leasing options
as opposed to purchasing; participated in in-
ter-municipal agreements with area towns to
share equipment; and better utilized the food
and beverage operation, promoting non-golf
functions and “off the street” business.
The Captains Golf Course has always enjoyed
the support of the Brewster Board of Select-
men and all of the Town departments and
committees as well as the Brewster commu-
nity as a whole. We feel it is important to take
a long range view of the Captains Golf Course
with all of the above factors in mind, so that
we can continue to provide a best in class golf
facility for the Town of Brewster.
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Below are some statistics for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015:
Annual Fee Pass holders: Rounds Played:
Resident Pass Holders 721 Annual Fee Pass Holders 37,665
Charter Non-Res. Pass Holders 6 Daily Fee Players 38,637
Non-Resident Pass Holders 231
Junior Pass Holders 50 Total Rounds Played 76,302
Total Pass Holders 1,008
Below is a recap of the Captains Golf Course financial performance for FY 2015:
Revenues
Annual Fee Passes $861,704
Daily Green Fees 1,682,783
Cart Rentals 603,474
Driving Range 114,504
Pro Shop Net 75,238
Restaurant Rent 50,000
Miscellaneous 3,292
Total Revenues: $ 3,390,995
Expenses
Wages $1,217,694
Fringe Benefits 389,669
Operating Expense 843,171
Prop. & Liab. Insurance 56,560
Total Expenses: $2,507,094
Gross Profit $ 883,901
Capital Improvements $ 164,149
Debt Service Interest $ 189,200
NET PROFIT $ 530,552
In addition, there were debt service principal payments totaling $595,000 in FY15 with the shortfall of $64,448
covered by the Golf Cart Receipts Reserved for Appropriation account.
Respectfully submitted,Brewster Golf Commission:
Mark T. O’Brien Anne O’Connell, Chair
Director of Operations Jeff Odell, Vice-Chair
Cindy Bingham
Carl Blanchard
Wyn Morton
Ed Pavlu
John Piemontese
Joe Shaw, Commissioner emeritus
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
The Role of the Board of Health: The Brew-
ster Board of Health is composed of five elected
members who carry out duties related to Mas-
sachusetts health laws and regulations. The
Board is represented in its daily activities by a
full-time Health Director and an Assistant
Health Director.
Local Boards of Health in Massachusetts are
required by state statutes and regulations to
perform important duties related to:
x Protection of public health
x Control of disease
x Promotion of sanitary living condi-
tions, and
x Protection of the environment from
damage and pollution
Board Members: Carmen Scherzo, DVM was
elected to a three-year term and Joseph Ford
was elected for one year to complete a term left
vacant due to a resignation. The Board re-
elected Lemuel Skidmore, MS, MPH to serve as
Chair and elected Carmen Scherzo to serve as
Vice Chair. Annie Dugan, RN and Mary
Chaffee, PhD, RN, FAAN continued their terms
as members.
Board Meetings: Board of Health meetings are
generally held the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. They are open to the public.
Video archives and meeting minutes are avail-
able on the Town website.
Member's Additional Duties: The Board of
Health has representatives or liaisons on the
following Town committees:
x Water Quality Review Committee: Car-
men Scherzo
x Comprehensive Water Planning Com-
mittee: Rotated among members
x Recycling Commission: Mary Chaffee.
Board member Annie Dugan contin-
ues as a community member, ap-
pointed by the Board of Selectmen
x Dog Park Development Committee:
Carmen Scherzo
Board Activities:
Applications: The Board of Health evaluated
13 applications for variances to local and state
Title 5 septic system regulations, 10 applica-
tions for Food Service Permits, and other ap-
plications within its scope of responsibility
Regulation Reviews: In a multi-year effort to
update and revise all Board of Health regula-
tions, the Board reviewed eight regulations
and made updates where necessary. Updated
regulations include:
Bedroom definition for sizing a septic sys-
tem: the Board changed the Brewster-specific
definition to be more consistent with the Mas-
sachusetts DEP definition Private well reg-
ulation: added language to require notifica-
tion of owners of abutting properties, and
added manganese to the list of required test
parameters Regulation restricting the sale
and use of tobacco products and nicotine
delivery products: raised the legal age to pur-
chase tobacco products to 21 (enacted) and
prohibited smoking on Town Beaches (pending
Public Hearing and Town Counsel review) Up-
dates are made after review by Town Counsel,
and review at a public hearing
Enforcement actions: The Board resolved vi-
olations in areas including Operation and
Maintenance contracts for Innovative/Alterna-
tive Septic Systems and the State Housing
Code
Brewster Public Health Nursing Contract:
The Board awarded the contract for fiscal year
2016 to the Visiting Nurses Association, the
only respondent to the Town’s Request for Pro-
posals for Public Health Nursing
Presentations and Updates: The Board
heard presentations on public health and en-
vironmental topics including:
Innovative/Alternative Septic Systems: A
discussion on innovative/alternative septic
treatment systems by Brian Baumgaertel, En-
vironmental Project Assistant and George
Heufelder, Director of the Barnstable County
Department of Health and Environment
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Insect-borne diseases: An update on disease
and control efforts by Gabrielle Sakolsky, As-
sistant Superintendent and Entomologist,
Cape Cod Mosquito Control Project
Water Quality: Several presentations by and
consultations with Mark Nelson, Senior Hy-
drologist with the Horsley Witten Group and
consultant to the Brewster Comprehensive
Water Planning Committee, on the latest draft
of a Board of Health regulation to enhance the
protection of Brewster’s ponds by limiting
phosphorus in septic system effluent. The
draft is pending action by the Board.
Emergency Call-Down Drills: The Chair, the
Health Director, and the Assistant Health Di-
rector participate in call-down drills as part of
the quarterly test of the Town’s emergency re-
sponse system
The Chair thanks the Board members for their
thoughtful and conscientious service to the
Town. The Chair also thanks, on behalf of the
entire Board:
Joanne Hughes, who retired from the Board in
2015 after nine years as a member, including
three terms as Chair. The Board benefited
greatly from her wisdom and experience
Selectman James Foley, Board of Selectmen’s
liaison to the Board of Health, and Selectman
Ben DeRuyter prior liaison
Animal Inspectors Lynda Brogden-Burns and
Sherrie McCullough
Health Director Nancy Ellis Ice, Assistant
Health Director Sherrie McCullough, and Sen-
ior Department Assistant Tammi Mason. Their
efforts ensure the efficient operation of com-
plex Health Department activities that protect
and maintain the health and safety of all Brew-
ster residents and visitors
Respectfully submitted,
Lemuel Skidmore, MS, MPH – Chair
Carmen Scherzo, DVM - Vice Chair
Mary Chaffee, PhD, RN, FAAN
Annie Dugan, RN
Joseph Ford
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Report of the Health Department
The Health Director carries out the daily activ-
ities of the Brewster Board of Health and is re-
sponsible for a broad array of duties. During
the period from January 1, 2015 – December
31, 2015, my staff and I continued many ac-
tivities designed to protect the environment
and promote public health. Many activities
are coordinated with other Town departments,
with Barnstable County Department of Health
and Environment and with other outside agen-
cies. Quarterly call down drills were conducted
to be better prepared for an emergency. I at-
tended monthly meetings of the Cape & Is-
lands Health Agents Coalition to coordinate
emergency planning with all the towns in the
coalition. My staff and I completed numerous
inspections and reports, budget reviews,
health planning, and participated in reviewing
existing regulations. We have enhanced infor-
mation available on the Departments website.
INSPECTIONS PERFORMED
Barns 61
Camps, Trailer Parks, Mobile Homes,
Motels 19
Food Establishments 348
Housing 3
Percolation Tests, Soil Tests 144
Sewage Disposal 387
Swimming Pools 34
Tanning Establishments… 1
Complaints Investigated 26
Review of Subsurface Disposal
System Inspections 307
Monthly activity reports are submitted to the
Board of Health. Weekly water testing of the
town’s beaches and ponds during the summer
season was conducted by personnel of the Nat-
ural Resource Department.
Reportable Diseases
Under the authority of 105 CMR 300.100,
communicable diseases are required to be re-
ported by household members, physicians and
laboratories to the Board of Health. The fol-
lowing diseases have been reported to the
Board of Health:
Babesiosis 11 (1 suspect)
Campylobacteriosis 2
Hepatitis C (chronic) 9 (1 probable)
Human Granulocytic
Anaplasmosis 5
Influenza 23
Lyme Disease 7 (23 probable, 59 suspect)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 1
Salmonellosis 1
Varicilla 4 probable (2 suspect)
Anyone wishing to report a disease may do
so by contacting the Health Department.
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The following licenses and permits were issued during January 1, 2015 – December
31, 2015:
No. Permits Total Fees
Barn 58 $1640.00
Burial 184 $850.00
Disposal Works Construction Permits 132 $12420.00
Disposal Works Installer 53 $5830.00
Food Service 100 $12475.00
Private Well Installation 21 $1260.00
Recreational Camps, Motels,
Campgrounds & Mobile Homes 12 $600.00
Remove, Transport & Dispose of Garbage 22 $990.00
Septage Haulers 27 $3630.00
Swimming Pools & Spas 24 $2640.00
Tobacco Sales Permits 7 $770.00
Variances 15 $1275.00
Fines 2 $189.00
Trench Permits 13 $325.00
Fees Collected by the Health Department
Flu Clinics…………………………………………………………………………...$17.00
Xeroxing……………………………………………………………………………...$196.06
Soil & Percolation Tests…………………………………………………………..$7820.00
Miscellaneous……………………………………………………………………….$7680.00
Total turned in to the Treasurer’s Office $60,607.06
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The Health Department sponsors programs,
with the assistance of the Visiting Nurse Asso-
ciation, programs such as pre-school immun-
ization clinics, adult counseling clinics, home
visits, communicable disease monitoring and
preventative control programs were offered.
Influenza clinics were held in the fall of 2015
with a total of 160 immunizations.
As in previous years, I have continued to work
towards better public health standards for the
Town through involvement in meetings, semi-
nars, sponsored by the Massachusetts De-
partment of Public Health, Massachusetts En-
vironmental Health Association and the Mas-
sachusetts Health Officers’ Association. I also
serve on the following committees: the Brew-
ster Water Quality Review Committee, the Lo-
cal Emergency Planning Committee, Cape &
Islands Health Agent’s Coalition, Staff Review
and the Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control
Advisory Panel. My Assistant, Sherrie
McCullough, attends meetings of the Cape
Cod Rabies Task Force and the Cape Cod
Hoarding Task Force.
I would also like to acknowledge the services
of the Barnstable County Health and Environ-
mental Department whose staff continues to
provide technical expertise and extensive la-
boratory analyses at significant cost savings to
the Town. In addition, they provided supple-
mental inspection services for the summer on,
Senior Department Assistant and the Natural
Resource Department. My appreciation is also
extended to Town Counsel, Attorney Sarah
Turano Flores, for her continued advice, guid-
ance and support and Mary Devlin, RN, BSN
the Public Health and Wellness Manager at the
Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod, for all
her assistance.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Ellis Ice, MPH, CHO, RS
Health Director
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REPORT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
The Health & Human Services Committee sup-
ports non-profits that serve to enhance the
quality of life of all Brewster residents in ac-
cordance with the Town Code (clause 16.2).
Each non-profit submits organizational infor-
mation, strategic plans, financial data, service
statistics and funding requests. The commit-
tee reviews their submissions and conducts
site visits. Finally, the committee makes fund-
ing recommendations to the Board of Select-
men, the Finance Committee and, ultimately,
the citizens of Brewster at the Town Meeting.
The committee worked this year to better un-
derstand the needs of Brewster residents and
find agencies or non-profit groups that were
providing significant support to our citizens.
As a result of this effort, we are recommending
that the town fund two additional organiza-
tions, the Nauset Youth Alliance and the Alz-
heimer’s Family Caregiver Support Center,
both in Brewster. As a result of these addi-
tional organizations, we recommended a
15.7% increase in funding from $88,087 for FY
2016 to $101,959 for FY 2017. The committee
recommended essentially level funding for 14
non-profits and funding of $14,000 to the two
new organization. These agencies are:
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC)
provides care, support and housing in order to
foster health, independence and dignity for
people living with HIV/AIDs and Viral Hepati-
tis. In FY 2014, ASGCC served 4 Brewster res-
idents living with HIV/AIDS. Recommenda-
tion: $2,500
Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Cen-
ter provides free supportive counseling, care
consultation, education, support groups, care-
giver interventions, telephone support and
outreach services. In its first year of opera-
tions, this agency is supporting more than 30
Brewster individuals with dementia-related
disorders and their families. Recommenda-
tion: $7,000
Cape Abilities provides residential, social,
therapeutic and employment support to indi-
viduals with disabilities so as to empower
them to achieve meaningful and valued roles
in society. In FY 2015, Cape Abilities served 25
Brewster residents. Recommendation: $7000
Cape Cod Child Development (CCCD) pro-
vides early childhood, early intervention, fam-
ily support and Head Start services to over
3,000 children and their families on Cape Cod
annually. In FY 2015, CCCD served 33 Brew-
ster children and their families. Recommenda-
tion: $5,020
Cape Cod Children’s Place (CCCP) provides
high-quality care, support and advocacy for
families with young children, in order to sus-
tain a healthy community for Cape Cod’s fu-
ture. In FY 2015, CCCP provided 27 Brewster
families with childcare scholarship aid, 191
Brewster children and their families with free
family programs, 43 children with outdoor
spring programs, and 35 parents with free par-
ent education. Recommendation: $7000
The Consumer Assistance Council (CAC)
provides consumer information and mediates
consumer complaints. In FY 2015, the CAC
saved Brewster consumers $3960.00 and re-
sponded to 138 Brewster inquiries or com-
plaints. Recommendation: $500
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands
(ESCCI) provides essential services to older
citizens in the 22 towns of Barnstable, Dukes
and Nantucket counties. For example, in FY
2015, ESCCI provided 6,142 meals on wheels
to 48 Brewster residents. Recommendation:
$8,500
Gosnold on Cape Cod provides addiction and
mental health treatment, serves men, women
and families affected by these illnesses, and
promotes lasting recovery. In FY 2015, Gos-
nold provided 173 Brewster residents with in-
dividual counseling, diagnostic evaluation,
medication management and group counsel-
ing. Furthermore, 41 Brewster residents re-
quired an inpatient stay at the detoxifica-
tion/rehabilitation level of care—the average
length of stay was eight days. Recommenda-
tion: $10,000
The Homeless Prevention Council (HPC)
combats and prevents homelessness in the
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eight towns on the Lower Cape. In CY 2013,
HPC served 303 Brewster residents. Recom-
mendation: $12,119
Independence House provides help to domes-
tic violence and assault victims, survivors and
their children through crisis intervention, ad-
vocacy, counseling, referral, prevention, out-
reach, education and inspiring change in our
community. In FY 2105, Independence House
served 282 Brewster residents. Recommenda-
tion: $5,500
The Lower Cape Outreach Council (LCOC)
provides emergency assistance of food, cloth-
ing and financial support to individuals and
families in Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, Har-
wich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Well-
fleet which will lead to healthy, productive and
self-sustaining lives as part of the Cape Cod
community. In FY 2015, LCOC provided 313
Brewster residents with cash assistance. In
addition, 899 Brewster residents received food
from the pantries (401), free clothing (418) and
free toys (80). The total value of goods and
money received by Brewster residents was
$192,937. Recommendation: $9,500
The Nauset Together We Can Prevention
Council (NTWC) provides programs and activ-
ities that support, empower and the engage
the youth of our community. In CY 2015
NTWC served 12 Brewster youth through their
programs. Recommendation: $2,500
Nauset Youth Alliance (NYA) provides after-
school care, homework support, and activities
as well as summer programs for Brewster chil-
dren and working parents. In the past year,
NYA provided care and programs for 120 chil-
dren in the after-school program and 64 in
their summer programs. Recommendation:
$7000
Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) provides
a full range of primary, specialty, and prevent-
able health care and supportive social services
that promote the health and well-being of all
who live in or visit the eight outermost towns
of Cape Cod. In FY 2015, OCHS served 805
Brewster residents. Recommendation:
$12,500
Sight Loss Services (SLS) provides peer sup-
port, information and referral, education and
awareness, outreach/home independence
training, and adaptive aids to people who are
learning to cope and function safely and inde-
pendently with the loss of sight. In CY 2014,
SLS served 76 Brewster residents. Recommen-
dation: $1,200
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
(SCCLS) provides community based legal ad-
vocacy in order to achieve equal justice for the
poor and disadvantaged. In FY 2015, SCCLS
served 21 Brewster residents with an average
case costing $1,018. Recommendation:
$4,120
We continue to be humbled by the great work
of these non-profits and the passionate, dedi-
cated, knowledgeable, skilled individuals who
work to support Brewster citizens. We are
proud to represent a town with the enlightened
self-interest and pure generosity to support
their work and especially grateful to live in a
community that will lend a hand in times of
need. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Perkins, Chairperson
Sean Parker, Vice Chairperson
Denise Rego, Secretary
Deborah Blackman-Jacobs
Vivian Cafarella
Patricia Hess
Anne O’Connell
Jonathan O’Neil
Tony Zeller
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REPORT OF OLD KING’S HIGHWAY
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Now in its 41st year the Old King’s Highway Re-
gional Historic District was established under
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 470,
Acts of 1973 as amended December 24, 1975.
The Old King’s Highway Regional Historic Dis-
trict Act is a uniquely formed regional preser-
vation and architectural review law. The re-
gional Historic District regulates the construc-
tion, alteration and/or demolition of all signs,
buildings and structures protecting a distinc-
tively historic and aesthetically important re-
gion of Cape Cod.
Historic District Committee meetings are gen-
erally held at 7:30 pm on the first and third
Monday of each month. Applications and
guidelines are available at the Historic District
Committee’s office located within the Building
Department or at the Town of Brewster’s web-
site.
In 2015 the Committee received $5,234 in fees
and processed a total of 210 applications as
described below:
Applications 2013 2014 2015
Certificate of Appropriateness 64 60 79
Certificate of Exemption 106 119 87
Certificate of Amendment 22 32 23
Certificate of Demolition 6 8 6
Sign Certificate of Appropriateness 12 11 15
Total 210 230 210
The Committee reviewed 9 single family homes
in 2015 and the new Latham Dormitory. As a
proponent of alternative energy resources, the
committee also approved 24 solar panels ap-
plications.
The Committee wishes to express its appreci-
ation to the residents and merchants of the
Town of Brewster for complying with the His-
toric District guidelines and thank the Build-
ing Department for their continued assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
John Halvorson, Chairman
Patricia Busch
Larry Houghton
Don Arthur
Jim Trabulsie
Tom Turcketta (Alternate)
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REPORT OF BREWSTER HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Brewster Historical Commission (local
representative of the Massachusetts Historical
Commission) appraises historical preservation
projects seeking Community Preservation Act
grants.
> Members of the Brewster Historical Commis-
sion, appointed by the Brewster Board of Se-
lectmen, currently include:
George H. Boyd, Chairman
Jeffrey Hayes
Patricia Busch-representative on the Histori-
cal District Committee
During the past year two long serving mem-
bers of the committee resigned - Ellen St. Sure
and Joan Carstanjen. The chairman would
like to thank both for their tremendous contri-
bution of time and talent to the work of the
Brewster Historical Commission.
During 2015 the BHC considered requests for
Community Preservation Act grants for fund-
ing by The Brewster Cemetery Association re-
garding repair of headstones and vault. The
commission recommended approval to the
CPC funding of $86,350 for the cemetery re-
pair. The committee also agreed on the re-
quirement that approval of all future funding
requests must meet the criteria mandated in
the Department of Interior Guidelines. The
commission continued to monitor the progress
of the Crosby House restoration.
George H. Boyd, Chairman
Jeffrey Hayes
Patricia Busch-representative on the Histori-
cal District Committee
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REPORT OF BREWSTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
Fiscal Year 2015 was another very busy year
for the BHA, filled with challenges, accom-
plishments, and changes. In addition to a
slight increase in funding from the state, we
adopted our five-year Capital Improvement
Plan for formula funding from the Department
of Housing and Community Development.
Capital Improvements in 2015 consisted of im-
provements to the playground at Huckleberry
Lane, as well as security cameras throughout
the site. A new ADA compliant automatic door
was installed on the Community Building at
Frederick Court and the parking lot was re-
vamped with new lines and signs. Several new
appliances at both sites were installed and
some more kitchen upgrades were done at
Huckleberry Lane.
We are in the process of having engineering
done to upgrade all of the septic systems at
Huckleberry Lane. Work is expected to take
place in the next year to upgrade all systems.
In addition to Capital Improvements, we have
focused on improving the appearance of our
properties. New signs have been installed at
Huckleberry Lane, including one announcing
the new name of Sunny Pines.
The Authority continues in a management
contract with Mashpee Housing Authority, led
by Executive Director Leila Botsford, an ar-
rangement which has proven to be very suc-
cessful, cost effective, and professional.
Our biggest accomplishment this past year
was finalizing and issuing the Request for Pro-
posals for a developer for our Brewster Woods
project. Proposals are due into the office by
December 30, 2015 and the board will be re-
viewing them and selecting a developer by
April 2016. We hope to work closely with the
community to develop attractive, affordable,
rental homes that Brewster residents to be
proud of.
This year we welcomed Barbara Burgo as our
newest Board Member. Barbara has gra-
ciously agreed to serve as our delegate on the
Community Preservation Committee, as well.
The coming year will undoubtedly provide the
BHA with new and even greater challenges but
also with new opportunities to serve the resi-
dents of Brewster.
Once again, great appreciation is extended to
all the members of the Brewster Housing Au-
thority Board of Commissioners for their ser-
vice to the Authority during the past year and
to the members of the community who support
our mission to provide decent, safe, and af-
fordable housing to the residents of Brewster.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Hooper, Chairman
Brewster Housing Authority
Board of Commissioners:
Mary Haynes
Brian Harrison
Leonard Avery
Dion Dugan
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REPORT OF BREWSTER HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
The Partnership welcomed new member Sarah
Robinson serving as Secretary this year. Diane
Pansire is now Chair. Members will rotate
Chair and Secretary duties. We held regular
monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the
month at 6PM.
We assisted with the lottery for Cape View’s
Local Initiative Program (LIP) Chapter 40 B de-
velopment on Underpass Road. The twenty-
eight unit project includes seven 1-, 2- and 3-
bedroom detached and semi-detached condo
units which are deed-restricted for affordabil-
ity.
The Partnership did a ‘drive around’ site re-
view of all existing affordable homes and
neighborhoods in Brewster.
The Partnership also reviewed and commented
on applications HECH and the Home Emer-
gency Loan Program (HELP). The loans have
been used for heating system replacement,
new roofing, window replacement, and repair
of rotted sills.
The Partnership supported the Habitat for Hu-
manity development on Tubman Road.
We continue to work with Town Counsel to
clear title and access for the six (6) lots that
were allocated by Town meeting in 2006 for de-
velopment for affordable housing.
Our goals have continued to be: 1.) to ensure
that projects and programs which have been
initiated are not defeated or abandoned; 2.) to
advocate for simple, appropriate-scale devel-
opment, utilizing local talent and labor; 3.) to
investigate new programs and development
potentials which will increase Brewster’s in-
ventory of housing which is affordable to
households earning no more than 80% of me-
dian income. 4.) acknowledge the Town of
Brewster is currently at about half the state
mandated 10% affordable units, and make re-
sponsible progress toward that goal.
In 2016 we will work to increase our Commit-
tee’s membership, participate in the ‘Brewster
Big Fix’ sponsored by HAC, and support a new
housing production plan and the monitoring
of existing affordable units.
Thank you to the many community members
who have supported our efforts. Family by
family, home by home, with you we can en-
courage affordable housing that allow us all to
live together with greater peace, dignity and
mutual respect.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian Douglass, Cognoscente
Diane Pansire, Current Chair
Ralph Marotti
Sarah Robinson, Current Secretary
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REPORT OF BARNSTABLE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
I was appointed to this position in August of
this fiscal year. My time has been spent at-
tending meetings of the Human Rights Com-
mission and becoming acquainted with the re-
sponsibilities of the Commission and the town
representative.
In November, I participated in the annual Hu-
man Rights Academy, an event sponsored by
the HRC to engage middle and high school stu-
dents in learning about human rights and de-
veloping projects to foster human rights on
Cape Cod. Several students from Brewster
participated in this event. A follow up will oc-
cur in the Spring.
In addition, I am a member of a subcommittee
of the HRC working on a forum with police de-
partments from the Mid Cape to improve rela-
tions with diverse communities. A similar fo-
rum occurred in June on the Lower Cape
sponsored by the faith community which I
helped to plan.
Plans for the next six months include meeting
with town officials, sharing information with
local community groups and providing infor-
mation to diverse communities in the Town of
Brewster.
Respectfully Submitted by
Margaret T. Shea. LICSW
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REPORT OF BREWSTER LADIES’ LIBRARY
The Brewster Ladies’ Library had another busy
year as the unofficial “community center” of
Brewster. The library offers a variety of ser-
vices to the community including free confer-
ence rooms, Story Time, a summer reading
program, Friday foreign films, book discussion
groups, Sunday concerts, museum passes,
and the book sale that has been expanded to
include Sundays from November through
March.
The library sponsored 318 programs which
were attended by 8,769 people. The most pop-
ular programs were a mix of author talks, con-
certs, and foreign films. The best attended
program was the book discussion by Michael
Tougias, author of The Finest Hours. This was
the first in a series of events scheduled for the
“One Book, One Community” program, which
entails everyone in the community reading the
same book selected by the library staff. An-
other well attended program was Cape resi-
dent and author, Joan Anderson, who dis-
cussed her latest book. Sunday concerts re-
main popular and include various musical
genres.
The Brewster Ladies’ Library Association
sponsored the annual Nickerson Lecture Se-
ries on October 3 at the Brewster Baptist
Church. The featured speaker was William
Kamkwamba, author of The Boy Who Har-
nessed the Wind, who spoke to a capacity
crowd. Mr. Kamkwamba was born in a rural
village in Malawi, a small African country that
had no electricity and an inadequate water
supply. With only an eight-grade education he
built a windmill that provided electricity to his
home and village while relying exclusively on
library books and refuse from a scrap yard.
In 2015, the Brewster Ladies’ Library served
over 120,000 patrons and the summer contin-
ued to be its busiest period. This year the li-
brary circulated 181,428 items including e-
books, which have increased steadily from
previous years. It sold 158 copies of the Caro
Dugan Diary which it published last year.
Voters at the May town meeting approved
plans to alter and expand the library parking
lot. The Brewster Baptist Church has gener-
ously provided an easement that will allow the
library to use part of the Church’s parking lot.
The work will be done in Spring of 2016. Also,
new boilers were installed in the library in the
fall. The town renewed the library’s lease for
another ten years. We are grateful for the
town’s support which provides 75% of the li-
brary’s budget. The Brewster Ladies’ Library
Association and the book sale provides the re-
maining 25%
The library received a state grant to create a
design plan and building program for its reno-
vation. The building committee hired Pomroy
Associates as the Owner’s Project Manager
and the architectural firm of Johnson Roberts
Associates to develop the designs. Once the
designs are completed, they will be submitted
to the state, and the library will apply for a
construction grant from the Massachusetts
Board of Library Commissioners. The library
will continue to seek the public’s input as the
project proceeds.
Library volunteers provided another year of
valuable service providing 5,108 hours of work
including, among numerous services, shelving
and repairing books, and conducting the an-
nual book sale. The library staff and directors
deeply appreciate their contribution.
Ellen (Nic) Willcox will be leaving the library at
the end of January 2016. Nic served as the
Teen librarian and was responsible for the li-
brary’s public relations. Her creativity will be
hard to replace.
Finally, we mourn the loss of Denise Fitsch
from a sudden and unexpected death. Denise
was a valuable member of the library staff for
15 years and will be deeply missed.
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Respectfully submitted,
Joan Cassidy, President, Board of Directors
Brewster Ladies’ Library Board of Directors
Joan Cassidy, President
Ann Leighton, Vice President
Lisa Gerrish, Treasurer
Mike Gradone, Secretary
Cynthia Mathison, Corresponding Secretary
C. Bradford Bevers
Ed Ducharme
Ross Gorman
Sarah Hewitt
Lawrence Houghton
Glenn Lowery
Robert Mauterstock
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REPORT OF STONY BROOK MILLSITES COMMITTEE
This past year was a busy one at the Stony
Brook Grist Mill in terms of visitors to the mill
room and the upstairs museum. The Grist
Mill was open on Saturday, May 2, as part of
the Brewster in Bloom festivities. We also
hosted Brewster Elementary school third and
fourth graders for spring field trips. The mill
was open every Saturday beginning June 27
through August 31. We sold almost 1,000
bags of freshly ground organic cornmeal and
hosted several thousand visitors during the
summer season.
In the autumn, the exterior envelope of the mill
structure was rehabilitated with new shingles,
building sills, trim boards, and repaired win-
dow frames. Volunteers rebuilt the upper by-
pass stream on the north side of Stony Brook
Road so we can better regulate the amount of
water in the herring run to assist the herring
migration to the upper ponds.
Visitors to the Stony Brook Grist Mill get to see
the water wheel in motion, the millstones
grinding corn, the miller and assistant miller
operating the millworks, try out weaving on
the antique barn loom with expert guidance
from the Weaver, learn about Factory Village,
operate 19th Century kitchen tools, and much
more. All of these experiences are possible be-
cause of the donations of time and expertise
from dedicated volunteers. It is thanks to their
generosity that the Stony Brook Grist Mill can
be open to visitors on a regular schedule. Two
volunteers, in particular, have donated many
hours of their time this past year. Bill Barn-
stead volunteered every week as the Assistant
Miller. Pat Stark set up the barn loom in the
spring and provided hands-on weaving
demonstrations for Brewster in Bloom week-
end, spring field trip visitors, and summer vis-
itors. Other volunteers help out with spring
and fall clean-up projects at the mill property,
summer festival support, and work as mu-
seum docents. The committee is always look-
ing for volunteers so that we can continue to
make a visit to the Grist Mill family-friendly,
fun, and interesting. Please leave a message
at Town Hall or contact a committee member,
if you are interested in volunteering.
Dana A. Condit
Faythe Ellis
Roger V. O’Day
Sandra Godwin
Doug Erickson, Chairman
Emily Sumner
Peter Ogozalek
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REPORT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
The Natural Resources Department’s respon-
sibilities include water quality, shellfish prop-
agation/enforcement, land management,
mooring permits and administration of the
Wetlands Protection Act.
With record snow fall covering Brewster’s up-
land area and storms battering its shorelines,
2015 created challenging scenarios for Brew-
ster’s natural resources.
With the continued support from various Town
Departments, a strong working relationship
and collaboration with Brewster Conservation
Trust, Pleasant Bay Alliance, Brewster Coastal
Committee, AmeriCorps, Brewster Conserva-
tion Commission, Comprehensive Water Qual-
ity Planning, Water Quality Review Committee,
and a dedicated corps of volunteers, the Natu-
ral Resource Department accomplished its
forecasted goals for 2015.
Looking back, here are the highlights for 2015.
Water Quality Monitoring
We continue to monitor 29 ponds in Town, uti-
lizing the Pond and Lake Stewards (PALS) vol-
unteers for a majority of the testing. Bill Wood
continued coordination responsibilities for the
Spring, while Dave & Diane Carlson took the
reins in the Fall. PALS volunteers gathered in-
valuable data used to monitor trends in dis-
solved oxygen, temperature, clarity & algal
growth for specific ponds.
In addition, we continued monthly monitoring
on Long Pond from April-November to evaluate
the effectiveness of the 2007 alum treatment
program.
We continued to support the Brewster Ponds
Coalition http://www.BrewsterPonds.org with
historic pond data and AmeriCorps personal
for special projects.
With guidance from the Comprehensive Water
Quality Review and technical support from
Lynn Mulkeen Perry of Barnstable County
Health & Environment, we continued the re-
vised groundwater monitoring protocol for
Captain’s Golf Course.
We continued State mandated weekly bacte-
rial monitoring from Memorial Day to Labor
Day at both fresh and saltwater bathing
beaches. Results can be found at:
http://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/pro-
grams-and-services/bathing-beach-water-
quality/beach-sample-results
Volunteers
The Brewster FLATS (Friends of Lands, Aquat-
ics, Trails & Shellfish) continued to support
the Department’s expanding responsibilities in
the areas of water quality monitoring, shellfish
enhancement, public access, resource preser-
vation & trail maintenance. The grass roots,
community based group has expanded its
membership from 150 in 2013 to 198 in 2014
and 2017 in 2015
Summer Interns The DNR’s summer volun-
teer program received numerous applications
and awarded 6 positions to Bruce Johnson,
Liam Hanley, Luke Steinmetz, Camden Moore,
Aidan Biondi and James O’Reilly. The Nauset
Regional High school students compiled 174
community service hours while gaining valua-
ble life skills.
AmeriCorps
2015 welcomed AmeriCorps members, Teikyo
Mowchan (Oct. 14’-July 15’) and Aaron Beris-
ley (Oct. 15’-July 16’). The organization con-
tributed 2,196 volunteer hours to our commu-
nity in projects that ranged from improved ac-
cess to town amenities, shellfish propagation,
environmental education, community events
(Beautify Brewster, Brewster Conservation
Day, Coast Sweep), habitat restoration, fire
safety and waste reduction. Some of the ma-
jor AmeriCorps projects include:
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2015 Group Service Days ~ Project List. With
guidance from the DNR, AmeriCorps assisted
with the following projects:
x Punkhorn Trail Maintenance
x Wing Island habitat restoration
x Kingsbury/Mathews Conserva-
tion Areas invasive species re-
moval
x Hawks Nest Farm Conserva-
tion Area habitat restoration
x Mother’s Bog Conservation
Area habitat restoration
x Herring Run work between
Walkers and Slough Ponds
x Quivet Marsh Vista invasive
species removal
x Stony Brook Grist Mill invasive
species removal
x Oyster & quahog propagation
projects
x Erosion control fencing at
Mants Landing
2015 Beautify Brewster. The 4th annual Town
wide clean-up was a huge success, with 8
AmeriCorps members, over 150 community
volunteers, 12 Town Departments and com-
mittees, all working together to remove 2,260
lbs. from our streets.
2015 Brewster Conservation Day. Saturday,
July 11th at Drummer Boy Park was another
great success. A collaborative effort between
the Town of Brewster, Brewster Conservation
Trust, The Mill Site Committee and Brewster
Historic Society. The event engaged over 700
visitors with educational and interactive ex-
hibits focusing on protecting our natural re-
sources. AmeriCorps members participated
by hosting 2 exhibits and assisted with the set-
up and break down.
2015 Coast Sweep. The 4th annual Coast
Sweep brought together 36 volunteers to help
remove 520 lbs. of trash from 5 miles of shore-
line.
Public Outreach
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle We worked with
AmeriCorps to bring the message of reduce, re-
use, recycle to 1 local elementary school in
Brewster through the Green Ribbon Recycle
Puppet Show.
Trash to Treasure The DNR continued to col-
lect shells from local restaurants to recycle old
shells for habitat restoration projects in Cape
Cod Bay. The goal is to create new habitat for
shellfish to grow.
Learn to Shellfish Program Keeping on pace
from years past, the DNR continued to support
the efforts of other Town Departments. For the
7th year in a row we collaborated with the
Brewster Recreation Dept. to offer a Learn To
Shellfish program, which provides children the
opportunity to discover Brewster’s FLATS and
what lives within them.
Land Management
Land management efforts continued in 2015,
as we maintained our aggressive approach at
invasive species removal at various properties
throughout Town. With the continued support
of AmeriCorps, a healthy relationship with the
Department of Public Works and support from
FLATS volunteers, we worked vigorously at
maintaining a diversified habitat, able to sup-
port a wide range of wildlife species and to pro-
mote native vegetation. Focus areas included:
Baker’s Pond, Kingsbury / Mathews property,
Mother’s Bog, Hawks Nest Farm, Wings Is-
land, Punkhorn Park Lands, and Quivett
Marsh Vista.
We utilized the skills and knowledge of Ameri-
Corps’ Fire Corps to continue efforts (7th con-
secutive year) of field habitat restoration on
Wings Island. Under DNR supervision, the
Corps cut and piled woody material in prepa-
ration for a prescribed burn.
Wildfire Prevention For the 8th consecutive
year the Department used grant funding from
the Barnstable County Cooperative Extension
to continue its efforts at reducing wildfire risk
in the Punkhorn Parklands. The grant empha-
sized fuel source reduction through mechani-
cal cutting. AmeriCorps’ Fire Crew along with
DPW was instrumental at trimming intersec-
tions and roadside vegetation in accordance
with the Wildfire Management Plan. This year
grant funds paid for an independent contrac-
tor to selectively cut safety zones outlined in
the Wildfire Management Plan.
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Coastal Issues and Grants
Stormwater The Department continues to
work with the Comprehensive Water Quality
Review Committee, the Department of Public
Works and others on stormwater improve-
ments across town. Engineering design for
stormwater and erosion control at Ellis Land-
ing, Slough Landing and Fisherman Landing
were completed, which we hope to implement
in 2016.
Coastal Resilience Planning The Department
received a grant for $200,000 from the Massa-
chusetts Division of Coastal Zone Manage-
ment to evaluate the changing shoreline, in-
cluding resilient designs for three landings,
sand movement on the flats, erosion rates, and
nourishment permits at each of our coastal
landings. This grant was completed in June
2015.
Coastal Resilience Retreat at Breakwater
Beach The Department received a $165,000
grant from the Massachusetts Division of
Coastal Zone Management for a resilient de-
sign for Breakwater Beach. We received a sec-
ond construction grant to implement the de-
sign. The work is generally complete except
for plantings which will be completed in spring
2016.
Coastal Community Resilience Grant The De-
partment received a $160,000 grant from the
Massachusetts Division of Coastal Zone Man-
agement to develop a Coastal Adaptation
Strategy for our Brewster public properties
along the coastline. We established the Brew-
ster Coastal Advisory Group who will evaluate
scientific data on climate change and risk from
sea level rise and provide public input on our
long-term strategy for our coastal access
points and beaches.
Harbormaster
Kayak and Canoe Racks We continued to
manage over 75 kayak & canoe racks at Paines
Creek, Mant’s Landing & Upper Mill Pond. The
goal of this hugely popular service is to pro-
mote access to our waterways and increase
recreational boating for our residents & visi-
tors. Selection is done by lottery with applica-
tions due before March 1st. There is a $25 an-
nual or bi-weekly fee due with the application.
For more information please visit the Town’s
website under Natural Resource – Shellfish &
Mooring regulations.
Boat Moorings The Brewster flats and fresh
water ponds continued to be a popular boat
mooring destination. With over 300 moorings
in Brewster, strong efforts are being made to
maintain a safe environment for recreational
boaters and protect personal property. Along
with patrolling for current mooring stickers,
we continued efforts at removing dangerous
and unclaimed mooring tackle from the flats.
Maintaining safe waterways on Long Pond was
accomplished through the seasonal installa-
tion of 32 NO WAKE buoys and designating
one area as a SAFE SWIM ZONE.
Strandings
We continue our work with the International
Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in responding
to stranded or dead marine mammals. Each
year we have multiple strandings on Brewster
beaches, and our department functions as the
trained local first responders. We also work
with several other local groups in responding
to wildlife issues through out the town. In the
last several years we have been very successful
in saving many dolphins, seals and sea turtles
that otherwise would have perished.
Shellfish
Our Department purchased oyster & quahog
seed through a program connected with Barn-
stable County’s Cooperative Extension and
was supplemented by funds raised from our
rent a rake program, donations, and sales of
Brewster Oyster gear. Our municipal shellfish
propagation program continues to flourish
with help from our shellfish volunteers. Bud
Johnson heads up our dedicated group, who
provides assistance in propagation, distribu-
tion and grow out. This year we saw another
record number of people take advantage of
summer quahoging program at Saint’s Land-
ing, Oyster Sundays at Ellis, & Little Neck
weeks also at Ellis. We would not provide the
level of service to Brewster without their valu-
able assistance.
Local Support
We wish to thank Brewster for its continuing
dedication to open space preservation and
protection of its natural resources.
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Gifts and Donations We received a tremen-
dous amount of support from our local busi-
ness community through food and drink do-
nations for a majority of our events. We wish
to thank Laurino’s Restaurant, Ocean Edge
Golf Club & Resort, Brewster Pizza, TD Bank,
Cape Cod 5, Brewster True Value, Agway &
Dunkin Donuts.
I wish to thank the staff, including Ryan
Burch, Natural Resources Assistant; James
Gallagher, Conservation Administrator/Natu-
ral Resources Assistant; Carol Spade, Senior
Department Assistant, Frank Borek, Shellfish
and Alewife Warden, John Sullivan, Assistant
Shellfish Warden, and Sam McGee, Assistant
Shellfish Warden.
As 2015 comes to an end, we would like to
Thank our Conservation Administrator, James
Gallagher for his 7 years of dedicated service
to the Town of Brewster and wish him all the
best in his future ventures.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Miller, Natural Resources Director
Ryan Burch, Natural Resources Assistant
James Gallagher, Conservation Administrator
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REPORT OF NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL
Thanks to the continued support of our com-
munities, Nauset was able to provide stu-
dents in Grades 9-12 an iPad to enhance
their learning opportunities. The benefits of
the 1:1 technology incudes; increasing stu-
dent engagement and motivation, improved
access to information and resources,
blended learning and flipped classroom op-
portunities, collaboration for group projects
and accommodations for learners. We con-
tinue to look toward the future in supporting
our students with the tools and the educa-
tion to ensure success as 21st century think-
ers and learners.
Nauset High School is a Level 1 school that
continues to attract students from all over
the Cape. The Middle School and the High
School ELA, Mathematics and Science and
Technology Engineering scores are well
above the state average. Our highly quali-
fied, well-educated, and dedicated faculty
and staff continue to inspire students to
reach their potential. Our varied Program of
Studies offers something for everyone. The
future inclusion of an International Bacca-
laureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11
and 12 will only enhance the educational
possibilities at Nauset Regional High School.
We will also continue to expand the number
of foreign exchange students through the
Educatius International Program.
The Capital Asset Subcommittee, together
with the Business Office, continues to do an
outstanding job in completing many capital
projects and identifying priority items for fu-
ture consideration. A Statement of Interest
(SOI) was submitted to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority to consider a ma-
jor renovation at the High School. We antic-
ipate hearing in mid-January if Nauset High
School is accepted into their program.
These repairs and renovations will extend
the life of the school and allow us to meet
theeducational requirements of a modern
curriculum for our students.
The Administration and the Police Chiefs
continue to work on security plans across
the District and we thank them for all their
efforts in keeping our students safe. A new
app called CrisisGo, will become part of our
ongoing security drills. Parents and School
Committee members will receive notifica-
tions in the event of any emergency or crisis
situation.
Our new Superintendent, Tom Conrad, is
working diligently to continue excellence in
all our schools. He has been out in the com-
munity holding “Superintendent Chats” to
engage parents and staff members in shar-
ing ideas and concerns with him. The “Su-
perintendent’s Spotlight” TV show has been
highlighting Central Office personnel and
their important role in the District. He has
plans to hold parent forums on various top-
ics to gather invaluable feedback from stake-
holders. Communication and collaboration
is flourishing throughout the District.
Our many musicians, athletes and perform-
ers meet with success in their various com-
petitions time and again. Nauset students
are consistently recognized for their out-
standing talents and achievements in athlet-
ics and also for fine and applied arts.
The Greenhouse Learning Lab at Nauset
Middle School is in full swing with students
experimenting with seed germination in dif-
ferent types of soil. A very successful sale of
geraniums in May showcased student’s
green thumbs! Math, Science, Art, and Eng-
lish have been incorporated into the Green-
house curriculum for students in all Grade
levels. Stop by the Orleans Winter Farmers’
Market and check out the student table with
items for sale.
Nauset continues to remain focused on the
success of each student and committed to
the motto, “Every Child Matters.”
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Nauset Regional School Committee, John O’Reilly, Chair
Other members: Chris Easely, Vice Chair, Deborah Beal, Sarah Blackwell, Ed Brookshire,
Chris Galazzi, Ed Lewis, Tim Linkkila, Sue Skidmore and Tracy Vanderschmidt
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REPORT OF OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
The Open Space Committee, established in
1998 to carry out the purposes of and re-
ceive funding through the Cape Cod Open
Space Acquisition Program (The Cape Cod
Land Bank), now receives funding through
the Community Preservation Committee.
Priorities for the Open Space Committee re-
main the same, although objectives and
funding are now more flexible with Commu-
nity Preservation funds:
1. Protection of water resources: drink-
ing water supply, ponds, marine wa-
tersheds
2. Protection of the rural character of
the Town, including historic scenic
vistas
3. Provision of Open Space for passive
recreation, creation of pocket parks
4. Special purposes: preservation of
agricultural areas, wildlife/plant
habitats, threatened resources/link-
age to existing conservation areas
With a total area of 16,335 acres, Brewster
is more than 40% developed; with 15% “un-
developable” wetlands; about 33% protected
land; and less than 12% of its land left to be
developed or preserved. Since 1999 the
Town has purchased $15.8 ($10.1 Town
cost) million in open space. The assessed
value of these purchases is approximately
4/10 of one percent of the $3.3 billion of the
Town’s assessed property value. No real es-
tate taxes are lost, since the taxes that would
have been realized from the open space par-
cels are equally distributed to all Town tax-
payers.
Town officials have said that the tens of mil-
lions that Brewster has spent to preserve
open space and protect water supplies have
greatly reduced our nitrogen loads to Pleas-
ant Bay and the Herring River. This enables
us to avoid many of the massive remediation
expenses that other towns are facing with
wastewater treatment/sewering costs.
Since the approval of the Community Preser-
vation Act (CPA) in 2005, Town Meeting has
approved $10,572,400 for the purchase of
187.49 acres of land. The Town received
$4,885,000 in grants and other monies, with
a net cost to the Town of $5,687,400. The
net cost per acre was $30,334.
Two land purchases were approved at the
May 2015 Town Meeting:
Santorello Property-this acquisition pre-
served 3.69 acres of contiguous forested up-
land adjoining the Town’s main wellfield off
Route 137 and located in Brewster’s Zone II
(zone of contribution). The total purchase
price of this parcel was $140,000. The Water
Commissioners contributed $60,000, the
CPC contributed $60,000 and the Brewster
Conservation Trust (BCT) contributed
$20,000. The land has been placed under
the custody and control of the Water Com-
missioners and further protected by a Con-
servation Restriction held by the BCT.
Total Project Cost: $140,000
Town Funding: $120,000
Lalor Property- this acquisition preserved
0.6 acres of land located across West Gate
Road from the Town’s newest public well and
protects water quality in the Punkhorn well
fields. The total purchase price was $60,000.
The Water Commissioners contributed
$25,000 and the BCT contributed $10,000
towards this purchase. The land has been
placed under the custody and control of the
Town Conservation Commission and further
protected by a Conservation Restriction to be
held by the BCT.
Total Project Cost: $60,000
Town Funding: $50,000
One project was approved at the September
2, 2015 Town Meeting:
Mill Pond Conservation Area- funding to ac-
quire a perpetual Conservation
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Restriction on two parcels of land on Long
Pond Road, consisting of 2.23 acres and 2.32
acres. This article supports the Town’s long
partnership with the BCT, working together
to preserve critical open space, in this case;
4.55 acres (two building lots) on Mill Pond at
Route 137. The properties are within the
Zone II to the main public water supply well-
field serving Brewster. The dilapidated house
will be removed by BCT and the site restored
at its expense. The BCT now owns the land
subject to the permanent Conservation Re-
striction held by the Town's Conservation
Commission, guaranteeing public access to
the site and the pond. The BCT provided
$300,000.00 of the $400,000.00 total pur-
chase price.
Total Project Cost: $400,000
Town Funding: $100,000
The Committee contracts with Mark Robin-
son, Executive Director of the Compact of
Cape Cod Conservation Trusts (Compact), to
coordinate, outreach and negotiate the ac-
quisition of various parcels for open space.
The Committee had identified a number of
parcels based on specific criteria. The San-
torello, Lalor and Mill Pond conservation ar-
eas were a result of this outreach. Mill Pond
also represents the first time the Town has
contributed monies to hold a Conservation
Restriction on property. This represents a
much less expensive way for the Town to
participate in open space preservation.
The Open Space Committee continues to
work with the Community Preservation
Committee, jointly evaluating parcels as they
become available. Some parcels are priori-
tized to prevent development within a drink-
ing water Zone II, to preserve marine water-
shed recharge areas, or for habitat/wildlife
corridor/wetland protection: other parcels
are better suited for Community Housing,
Historic Preservation and/or Recreation.
This Committee works closely with the BCT
and the Compact, which have been of inesti-
mable assistance in locating/ negotiating/
purchasing lands. It must be noted that over
the last fourteen years, BCT now owns over
489 acres of land and holds Conservation
Restrictions on over 448 acres (Town and
private land), totaling over 900 acres of pro-
tected land.
The Open Space Committee also works with
the Water Department and Water Commis-
sioners. They have begun to set aside a por-
tion of the revenue collected from water rates
in order to contribute monies towards future
land purchases within wellfield protection
areas. We thank them for their contributions
towards a number of the Town’s recent land
purchases.
The Committee will continue to pursue ways
to supplement open space funds through
collaborations, contributions, joint pur-
chases, or bargain sales from owners who
wish to assist conservation. Land can be
protected in many ways: direct purchase, re-
served life estate, bargain sale, gift, will,
easement or agricultural preservation re-
striction, all with attractive tax incentives.
People can also give land to the Town for
Open Space, Community Housing, Recrea-
tion or Historic/Agricultural Preservation
and generate tax savings.
We thank all Departments for their assis-
tance, as well as the Board of Selectmen and
the citizens of Brewster for their support of
Open Space objectives.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Taylor/Planning Board
Rep.,Chair
Gary Christen/Pathways Rep., Vice-Chair
Jeanne Boehm/Citizen-at-Large
Peter Herrmann/Citizen-at-Large
Keith Johnson/Citizen-at-Large
Don Keeran/Citizen–at-Large
William Klein/Conservation Rep.
Tom Kowalski/Citizen-at-Large
Andy Perkins/Citizen-at-Large
Peter Norton/Selectman’s Representative
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board is made up of seven
elected members who serve staggered five
year terms. The Board meets on the second
and fourth Wednesdays of each month at
6:30 pm in Town Hall. The Board holds work
session meetings when necessary for plan-
ning and by-law discussion. Public hearings
are advertised in the Cape Codder newspa-
per. Agendas are posted in Town Hall, out-
side of Town Hall, and on the Town’s Web
site. The public is always welcome to attend
Planning Board meetings. Meetings are rec-
orded and available for viewing on the Town
Web site or Local Cable Channel 18. The
Zoning By-law (Chapter 179 of the Town
Code) can be found on the Town Web site
under Planning Department or Planning
Board.
Statutory Authority
The Planning Board operates within the stat-
utory authority conferred by Massachusetts
General Laws (MGL), Chapters 40A and 41.
These laws set the direction and scope of
Planning Board review as it relates to land
division, long and short term planning.
Planning Board reviews generally fall
within the following categories:
Site Plan Review
Use Special Permits pursuant to Article IV
Table 1 of the Zoning By-law
Land Division through subdivision under
MGL Chapter 41
Approval Not Required (ANR) under MGL
Chapter 41
Scenic Road Act MGL Chapter 40 §15C &
Public Shade Tree Act
(MGL Chapter 87 §8).
The Board hears requests and grants or de-
nies applications for certain types of special
permits. The Board guides the process of
zoning amendments which have to be ap-
proved by Town Meeting and the Attorney
General’s office. Brewster has a provision of
the Zoning By-law known as Site Plan Re-
view, which requires the Planning Board to
examine every new building (except single
and two-family residences) and every new
use or change of use to assure that traffic
congestion does not occur and that the char-
acter and appearance of Brewster is main-
tained.
Planning Board Members
Planning Board member Elizabeth Taylor
has served consecutive terms since 1999.
John Leaning and Scott Collum joined the
Planning Board in 2010. Rick Judd and Wil-
liam Hoag joined the Board in 2012. Jason
Klump joined the Planning Board in 2013.
Nicholas deRuyter was elected to the board
in 2014.
Kari Hoffman was elected to the Board in
2015
John Leaning decided not to run for another
term. We wish to thank him for his time, en-
ergy and many contributions while he was
on the Board. The Board welcomed Kari
Hoffmann, who ran for Mr. Leaning’s vacant
seat. Jason Klump and Nicholas DeRuyter
resigned from the Board this year, and we
thank them for their time as well. At a joint
meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Plan-
ning Board, prospective Board members
were interviewed and Joseph Rinaldi was ap-
pointed to fill Mr. Klump’s vacancy. The
Board has not yet filled the open seat left by
Mr. De Ruyter’s resignation.
Planning Board Town Staff
Susan Leven, Town Planner, provides sup-
port in drafting by-laws, expertise in Town,
State and regional planning, zoning laws,
and is present for meetings.
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Kelly Moore, Senior Department Assistant
provides the Board administrative support,
assists applicants with the application pro-
cess, fields calls from residents and supports
the work of the Town Planner.
Much of the work of the Planning Board is
complex, demanding, and requires under-
standing of applicable State statutes, Town
by-laws, case law decisions and subdivision
regulations. The Planning Board managed
28 applications in 2015. The Board held 22
meetings.
Summary of 2015 Permits:
7- ANR (Approval Not Required) applications,
5- Informal Discussions, 3-Special Permits,
2- Modification Special Permits, 3 -Definitive
Subdivisions, 1-Covenant Release, 3- Road
Betterment, 5-Site Plan Review and 4-
Waiver Site Plan Review, 1- Tree Removal
Notice, 1-Meeting with Eversource to review
Tree Cutting, Trimming and removal Plan
Town Meeting Action
Annual Spring and Fall Town Meetings
2015: The Planning Board presented no Ar-
ticles this year.
The Board has drafted a Stormwater Bylaw
which it intends to bring to Town Meeting
Spring 2016. The Board is still working on
the accompanying Stormwater Regulations.
Board Member Activities:
Nicholas DeRuyter: Zoning Board of Appeals
Elizabeth Taylor: Cape Cod Commission Del-
egate, Open Space Committee, Community
Preservation Committee, Comprehensive
Water Planning Committee, Water Quality
Review Committee Alternate
The Future
The Planning Board continues to act as the
Town's "Local Planning Committee" under
the Cape Cod Commission Act and has been
working on the form and process for a new
Local Comprehensive Plan. The Board is
looking at options to encourage and collect
public input such as visioning workshops
and surveys. Residents who are interested
in serving on this committee are encour-
aged to contact the Town Planner at brew-
plan@brewster-ma.gov
The Planning Board wishes to thank the
members of all Town Departments, Commit-
tees and Agencies who contributed their
time and efforts to the Board's endeavors.
The Board also thanks their staff for their
valuable assistance throughout the year.
Richard Judd, Chairman
Scott Collum, Vice Chairman
Joseph Rinaldi, Clerk (from August 2015)
William Hoag
Kari Hoffman (from May 2015)
Elizabeth G. Taylor
John Leaning (to May 2015)
Jason Klump (to June 2015)
Nicholas de Ruyter (to December 2015)
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REPORT OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Department provides staff
support to the Planning Board, Board of
Appeals, and Comprehensive Water
Planning Committee. The Department
also provides assistance and information
to the general public, and anyone else
who asks.
The Department also assists other de-
partments and committees, as time and
staffing allow. The Town Planner repre-
sents the Town on the Pleasant Bay Alli-
ance, the Cape Cod Water Protection Col-
laborative, the Orleans Water Quality
Advisory Panel and several other groups.
This year, the Town Planner also served
on the working group that developed the
Beach Access Survey (set to be released
in January of 2016)
Local Comprehensive Plan Update In
2015, we began working with the Plan-
ning Board to develop an outline of the
process for the update of the Local Com-
prehensive Plan for the Town of Brew-
ster. Funding was appropriated in Sep-
tember to begin the process of gaining
public input. We encourage anyone in-
terested in being a part of this process to
contact the Planning Department.
Zoning and General By-Law Amend-
ments This was a quiet year for by-law
changes. The Planning Board has been
working on a Stormwater Management
by-law that will go to Town Meeting in
May 2016. The proposed by-law is sup-
ported by a set of regulations that the
Planning Board is also reviewing and will
vote on them following Town Meeting.
The Department worked with AECOM to
digitize and provide an up to date and
correct version of the Town’s Zoning
Map. The prior map was hand drawn
and did not include several updates. A
copy of the current version hangs out-
side the Building Department in Town
Hall.
Integrated Water Resource Manage-
ment Plan – The Comprehensive Water
Planning Committee (CWPC) submitted
the Town’s Integrated Water Resource
Management Plan (IWRMP) to the Cape
Cod Commission and the MA Depart-
ment of Environmental Protection (DEP)
in June. The CWPC, which is supported
by the Planning Department, is currently
on hiatus while waiting for comment
from the Commission and DEP.
The Planning Department has also been
working with the Horsley Witten Group
on implementing the recommendations
in the plan, including the Stormwater
Management By-law mentioned above,
and proposed remediation projects for
impaired ponds such as Walkers and
Upper Mill ponds. There has also been a
great deal of work on public outreach, in-
cluding the coordination and publicity
for community meetings/ workshops
and the maintenance of the Brewster
Ponds Facebook page. The CWPC an-
nual report will have more information
on the project and other work of the
Committee.
Staff Review and Development Review
Under Staff Review, a prospective appli-
cant can meet with Town department
heads to discuss a project before enter-
ing the permitting process. This process
is free and confidential. The Planning
Department circulates information to
other departments, sets up meetings,
and provides information and follow-up
to those who have projects going through
the process. In 2015, 12 proposed pro-
jects went to Staff Review.
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The Department also provided support
with the Planning Board and Board of
Appeals’ review of development applica-
tions. This involved helping applicants
throughout the application and review
process, file management, and corre-
spondence, as well as review of deci-
sions. The Department also meets with
potential applicants prior to their sub-
mitting application to the boards to as-
sist them in preparing the applications
and understanding and addressing zon-
ing requirements.
Developments of Regional Impact
(DRI) – There were no DRI’s before the
Planning Board in 2015.
Public Service – The Planning Depart-
ment continues to create brochures and
other public information pieces to assist
the public in navigating the permitting
process and to keep the public informed
of community meetings. Brochures are
available for Staff Review as well as Site
Plan Review, and posters and flyers have
been designed and produced for commu-
nity meetings associated with the inte-
grated water management planning pro-
cess.
Permitting software has been in use by
the department for several years and al-
lows for better management of data,
tracking of permits and the provision of
timely and accurate information to the
public.
The Planning Department is committed
to providing information to the general
public, as well as other local, regional,
state or federal agencies. We encourage
anyone who is interested in planning and
anyone who has questions about plan-
ning to stop by the office or call and
make an appointment. The planning
process is much more interesting and ef-
fective when residents and property own-
ers are informed and involved.
Thank you to the people who supported
the work of the Planning Department
this year, including everyone who works
for the Town, and the many committee
members, residents and visitors who
provided guidance and support. Thanks
also to Ana Brady (who joined the De-
partment in June) and Marilyn Mooers
for their support, hard work and commit-
ment. Thanks also to Kelly Moore who
left in April to pursue new challenges.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Leven AICP
Town Planner
Ana Brady, Senior Department Assistant,
Planning Board (from June 2015)
Marilyn Mooers, Senior Department As-
sistant, Board of Appeals
Kelly Moore, Senior Department Assis-
tant, Planning Board (to April 2015)
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REPORT OF PLEASANT BAY ALLIANCE
The Pleasant Bay Alliance (www.pleasant-
bay.org) is an organization of the Towns of
Chatham, Orleans, Harwich, and Brew-
ster charged with implementing the
Pleasant Bay Resource Management
Plan. The plan incorporates the Pleasant
Bay Area of Critical Environmental Con-
cern (ACEC) and the 21,600-acre Pleas-
ant Bay watershed. The Alliance devel-
ops public policy recommendations,
technical studies and public education
tools to support the Bay’s natural re-
sources and safe public enjoyment of the
Bay. Highlights from 2015 are listed be-
low:
The Pleasant Bay Citizen Water Quality
Monitoring Program completed its 16th
monitoring season. Trained volunteers
collected samples at 24 bay-wide sites.
Data from the monitoring program are
used to guide local and regional nutrient
management planning. The Alliance se-
lected the Cadmus Group to conduct a
statistical trend analysis of multi-year
water quality data, and this analysis was
presented at a forum in July.
The Alliance continued to spearhead a
watershed approach to nutrient manage-
ment. Wright-Pierce was selected by the
Alliance to assess the watershed-wide ef-
fects associated with all four town’s nu-
trient management plans, and to coordi-
nate this information with the regional
208 Plan Update. When completed, this
effort is expected to identify opportuni-
ties to increase cost effectiveness and
foster regional cooperation among efforts
to reduce nutrient loads in Pleasant Bay.
The Alliance continued development of
guidelines for managing shoreline ero-
sion, with the release of draft guidelines
expected in 2016. The Alliance also con-
tinued tide level monitoring in concert
with the Center for Coastal Studies, and
issued a report analyzing multi-year tide
data. Late this year a Request for Pro-
posals was released to assess the effects
of Sea Level Rise on the barrier beach
and inner shoreline of Pleasant Bay. This
project will be undertaken in 2016. Also
in 2016, the Alliance also is planning the
placement of an acoustic receiver to
monitor tagged shark activity.
At the request of local officials, the Alli-
ance also provided comment on a range
of projects concerning consistency with
the Resource Management Plan, includ-
ing the Muddy Creek Restoration Bridge,
Pleasant Bay Dredging, and Ryder’s Cove
Landing access plans, as well as private
projects,
The Alliance wishes to thank the citizens
of Brewster for your ongoing support.
Respectfully submitted by:
Susan Leven, Town Planner, Steering &
Technical Resource Committees
Chris Miller, Director of Natural Re-
sources, Steering & Technical Resource
Committees
Carole Ridley, Alliance Coordinator
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REPORT OF THE BREWSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Looking back at 2015, the Brewster Police
Department has continued to work to main-
tain the level of safety and security provided
to those who live, work and vacation in our
beautiful town. Our partnership with other
police departments in our region, the court
system and other community stakeholders
has led to many successful investigations.
In 2015 we were also able to focus on train-
ing for some of our officers. Having officers
in-house who are certified to train others is
not only fiscally wise, but it gives us a level
of professionalism within the ranks that is of
great value to the town. This is something
we will look to enhance as we progress into
next year.
As we move forward into 2016, we continue
to take pride in our relationship with the
community. In light of what is going on na-
tionally, the Brewster Police Department
stays committed to its mission, which, in
part, notes that “we will work in partnership
with our community to identify and effec-
tively respond to the diverse, ever-changing
social and neighborhood problems and
needs; all the while, keeping an emphasis on
integrity, fairness, and professionalism”.
Our officers are able to accomplish this by
remaining professional in all situations and
keeping true to the principles of community
policing. For us, community policing is not
just a catchy slogan, but an over arching
philosophy that guides us in all we do.
Whether it is interacting with our school
children or trying to help a family dealing
with a crisis, we strive to be humane in our
treatment of everyone.
These things remain a priority even as our
resources continue to be stretched to deal
with more complex issues and cases. As
technology continues to grow and its use be-
comes more widespread by law enforcement
and criminals alike, investigations become
more complicated and time consuming. Of-
ficers are also now expected to be more adept
at detecting and dealing with people experi-
encing a mental health crisis. Add in the
continuing opiate epidemic, and the role of
today’s police officer is much different than
his/her predecessor.
Here in Brewster, we are dedicated to con-
tinue to learn and grow to meet the needs of
the people we serve. Our officers are as
much a part of the community as those we
encounter on a daily basis and we will strive
to do our part to keep Brewster the great
town that it is.
As always, we appreciate the support we re-
ceive not only from the citizens of Brewster
but also from the Town Administration, the
Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee
and all of the other departments within the
town.
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BREWSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
The following is a report of the activities of the
Brewster Police Department for the calendar
year 2015
VIOLENT CRIMES
Rape 0
Kidnapping 1
Assault 10
Threats 6
Domestic Violence 65
Domestic Order Violations 7
PROPERTY CRIMES
Burglaries 42
Larceny/Theft 103
Fraud 10
Motor Vehicle Theft 1
Vandalism 43
Trespassing 2
DRUGS/ALCOHOL
Drug Violations 18
Civil/Marijuana 7
Protective Custody 16
Driving Intoxicated 28
Minors with Alcohol 16
SERVICE CALLS/COMPLAINTS
Animal Control 521
Suspicious Incidents 329
Annoying Phone Calls 31
Missing Persons 5
Sudden Deaths 6
Well Being Checks 273
911 Hang-ups/Abandoned 196
Alarms 460
Restraining Order Service 50
Summons Service 163
Lost/Found Property 144
Hazardous Situations 144
Assist Citizen 570
Assist Other Police Agency 148
Other Calls/Activity 13036
M/V CRASHES 205
TOTAL CALLS /ACTIVITY 16076
MOTOR VEHICLE STOPS 2153
CITATIONS ISSUED
Motor Vehicle 1706
Parking
Town Bylaw 19
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BREWSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPOINTMENTS
CHIEF
RICHARD J. KOCH, JR.
CAPTAIN
HEATH J. ELDREDGE
LIEUTENANT
GEORGE A. BAUSCH
SERGEANTS
BARRY M. HORTON CHARLES M. MAWN
JONATHON P. O’LEARY FREDDIE A. O’NEAL
DETECTIVE/SERGEANT
PAUL H. JUDGE, JR.
DETECTIVE
MATTHEW B. MARSHALL
POLICE OFFICERS
ALDEN B. CHILDS ANDREW J. DIONNE
NORMAN E. FOSS SHANNON C. HALEY
DANIEL J. LANCTOT (reclassified 2/9/2015) JOSEPH M. MASHRICK
MICHAEL R. MEI FRANCESCO J. MIRISOLA
BRANDON L. RICE SIDNEY G. SMITH
PATRICK W. VARLEY MORGAN A. VERMETTE
(reclassified 11/2/2015)
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
LYNDA J. BROGDEN-BURNS
DISPATCHERS
DEBORAH GRANELLI LUANA LASCALA
MOLLY E. MAYER DEIDRE D. SCHOFIELD
CADETS
DANIEL J. LANCTOT MORGAN A. VERMETTE
(reclassified 2/9/2015) (appointed 5/4/2015)
(reclassified 11/2/2015)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JILL F. DOANE
MATRONS
LYNDA J. BROGDEN-BURNS ASHLEY FARRENKOPF
DEBORAH GRANELLI (appointed 12/7/2015)
JENNIFER J. HORTON LUANA LASCALA
NANCY MADDOCKS-SMITH SKYLAR RODERICKS
DEIDRE D. SCHOFIELD (appointed 12/7/2015) (appointed 12/7/2015)
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REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
This is my first report as Superintendent for
the Brewster Public Works Department.
2015 was a very significant transitional year
for Public Works in Brewster.
The most remarkable event of 2015 was the
onslaught of winter in late January which
crippled all of New England. Chris Miller was
acting DPW Superintendent and Jimmy
Jones was Foreman, through their leader-
ship and commitment the Town was able to
recover from this historic winter chill. The
employees of the DPW should be com-
mended for their untiring efforts to keep
Brewster roads free from snow; these em-
ployees were away from their own homes
and families for days at a time, a commit-
ment rare in our modern world. In addition,
the employees of Water, Golf, Natural Re-
sources, Town Hall and nearly all town staff
worked in concert to protect and serve the
residents of Brewster during this cata-
strophic string of seemingly unending
storms. Our subcontractors who also came
to work for days at a time deserve credit and
strong thanks for coming to the aid of the
Town during such an important time. Snow
and Ice control will continue to be a chal-
lenge for the Town; our local conditions have
changed and snow plowing is no longer a lu-
crative effort, rates for this work have not
kept pace with other commodities or modern
salary levels. As communities, we will need
to adjust this paradigm, or capitalize and
take on the snow and ice challenge with only
town forces, quite a financial effort.
Throughout the year the DPW works closely
with the Police and Fire Departments. Police
protect DPW staff working in the roads as
well as acting as eyes on the road 24/7;
while Fire and DPW work cooperatively dur-
ing extreme storms, flooding, accidents and
all natural disasters.
In May following Town Meeting approval, the
voters of Brewster approved a 10 Million dol-
lar road bond. The leadership of the Town as
well as the voters deserve thanks for recog-
nizing the significant liability which comes
with the maintenance of our roadway sys-
tem. This funding will allow for an aggressive
approach to renovation and maintenance of
the town’s most important and valuable as-
set. Stony Brook, Paine’s Creek and
Satucket Roads were resurfaced during the
late summer and fall using road bond fund-
ing.
Through cooperation between the Water De-
partment and Public Works, the Town was
able to purchase a hot box which allows for
the permanent repair of pot holes and other
defects in our roads; this equipment is inval-
uable in keeping our roads properly repaired
throughout the year.
During the past year, the Town’s consultant
CDM/Smith completed plans for the recon-
struction of Underpass and Snow Roads.
This project will provide for both pedestrian
and bicycle accommodation; this design will
be used as a template for future redesign
and construction of Brewster main roads.
Bids have been opened and awarded and we
look forward to construction during the
spring and fall of this year.
This will be an exciting year for the roads of
Brewster. In addition to the completion of
Underpass and Snow Roads, we will begin to
design for the reconstruction of Millstone
Road. We will start the process with input
from the public; develop consensus on what
level of accommodation we need to provide
for walkers and cyclists; Millstone provides
an important link from Long Pond Road to
the Rail Trail and to new sidewalks on Route
6A.
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Brewster Recycling Center
2016 was another transition year for the
Brewster Recycling Center (BRC). The suc-
cess of Pay as you Throw (PAYT) has reduced
the volume of waste dramatically. The man-
agement of solid waste continues to be a
challenge for the Town of Brewster; changing
conditions brought on by our success with
(PAYT) require definitive action on the part of
the Town.
The highlight of the year was hauling our
waste to the Yarmouth Transfer Station in-
stead of the SEMASS plant in Rochester,
saving labor and fuel costs. We will need to
change our method of hauling in order to
continue this effort. Changes will be pro-
posed to replace the current open top trailers
with compactors in order to more efficiently
handle the town’s waste disposal. New com-
pactors were purchased through a coopera-
tive bid by the County of Barnstable for pa-
per, cardboard, comingled plastics and cans.
Recycling markets for paper, metal, glass
and plastic are dynamic and will continue to
be impacted by worldwide market condi-
tions. As long as the price of disposal is lower
than our tipping fee for Municipal Solid
Waste, Brewster benefits.
During the late spring, an Osprey attempted
to build a nest on our tallest utility pole out-
side the Transfer Station shorting out our
solar array. We worked cooperatively with
Mass Audubon, CVEC and the Cape Light
Compact to cover the top of the pole to pre-
vent another attempt at nesting.
Tree Warden
For the past few years Brewster has been the
epicenter for insect pests in Southeastern
Massachusetts. Winter Moth, Gypsy Moth
and the Oak Gall have plagued the south
side of Town, abutting Nickerson State Park.
Significant defoliation was observed along
Millstone Road and Freemans Way. Many
mature oaks have been lost to this multiple
pest attack.
These insect populations have infected our
Oak population and continue to put under
stress many of our mature trees. Multiple
defoliations combined with drought put even
healthy trees at risk. We did observe some
evidence of population collapse in our Gypsy
Moth areas particularly in late summer.
Winter moth flights of adults during early
winter were extensive on warm wet evenings
and warn of large populations in the spring;
much of the damage caused by this pest oc-
curs in the bud of the tree which is occupied
by the first stages of the winter moth cater-
pillar.
Residents are advised to protect sensitive or-
namentals from defoliation and to water ma-
ture trees while they are attempting to pro-
duce new foliage during the summer.
During early winter Eversource began trim-
ming the electrical circuits on the north side
of town. Hazard trees under wires were iden-
tified and a hearing was held jointly by the
Planning Board and the Tree Warden. These
trees have been removed and Eversource
has begun the process of receiving approval
to trim the remaining circuits on the south
side of town; a hearing has been scheduled
with the Tree Warden and Planning Board to
review the next phase of trimming.
We will work with Eversource to develop a
tree planting program which can place trees
in good planting locations away from wires
where long term success can be expected.
After the sidewalks are completed on Route
6A, we will begin working with the business
community to find appropriate planting sites
along 6A for trees. With limited space for
planting in the road layout, abutting yards
and business lots provide the best planting
opportunities for developing healthy large
trees. This approach to tree replacement will
serve the residents of Brewster well during
the future.
I would like to thank the entire crew of the
Public Works Department for their help dur-
ing my first year as Superintendent. The co-
operation between the various town depart-
ments in Brewster is impressive; we would
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like to thank Police, Fire, Natural Resources,
Water, Golf and the Town Hall staff for their
help and assistance. Special thanks to Di-
rector of Natural Resources Chris Miller who
served as acting Superintendent for half of
this year; Congratulations to Charlie
Sumner on his retirement as Town Adminis-
trator, and welcome to Michael Embury, our
new Town Administrator.
Patrick Ellis, DPW Superintendent
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REPORT OF BREWSTER RECREATION
Mission Statement
The Brewster Recreation Department is
committed to enhancing the quality of life
for all Brewster Residents and visitors by
utilizing the Town’s many beautiful parks,
beaches and facilities to provide the best
quality recreational activities that challenge
the body and spirit across all generations.
The purpose of the Recreation Department
is to meet the diverse recreational, cultural,
athletic and leisure-time pursuits of the res-
idents of Brewster with a broad-based com-
prehensive program. Recreational programs
are organized to encourage participation
and enjoyment and will be held at safe and
well-equipped facilities on a year-round ba-
sis.
Brewster Recreation Programs and
Events
During the last fiscal year the Recreation
Department has continued to expand its
core programs to include residents of the
Brewster Community as well as residents
and visitors from other Lower Cape towns.
Our goal is to continue to refine the aspects
of the existing programs and events, always
looking for new ideas and opportunities to
shape the experiences of our residents and
visitors alike.
During the year, the Recreation Department
hosted community events such as the
Breakfast with Santa and Easter Egg Hunt
at Ocean Edge, Holiday Gift Wrapping,
Brewster in Bloom Run, Summer Kick Off
event and a Movie Night by the Bay in
Drummer Boy Park. Each event was well re-
ceived by our community and we will con-
tinue to offer them in the future. We also
added in small day trips offered during days
students did not have school. During the
coldest weeks of January, our Ice Rink was
set up for the public to use and received
positive feedback.
For More Information
Our web site www.brewsterrecreation.com
is regularly updated and provides infor-
mation for all our programming and events.
Registrations are accepted online through
our website as well as completed in our of-
fice. The web site is also used as a means of
communication for program information,
department updates and weather cancella-
tions.
The Brewster Recreation Department is
committed to empowering our youth with
the skills necessary to become responsible
members of society. We recognize the need
to instill high expectations so that all our
participants realize that success lies within
them. As we look forward to future we offer
a special thank you to our staff, volunteers,
sponsors and the community who supports
our department each and every year.
V. Recreation Commission Members
Roland Bassett, Chair
George Bausch, Vice-Chair
Allen Ryone, Treasurer
Sherrie McCullough, Secretary
Tom Wingard
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellen Ojala Bearse
Brewster Recreation Director
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REPORT OF RECYCLING COMMISSION
During 2015, emphasis remained on ensur-
ing the acceptability and viability of the Pay-
As-You-Throw (PAYT) system, which had
continued to increase recycling (26%) and
decrease the volume of trash (47%) gener-
ated by residents using the Brewster Recy-
cling Center. The system appeared to be
functioning well, with few complaints re-
ceived at the Town offices or the DPW office.
Stabilization in the increase in recycling and
decrease in volume began to appear, as was
expected. Some of this stabilization is due to
the changing nature of products and pack-
aging, such as there are many more prod-
ucts contained in plastic rather than glass,
which then has an impact on the recycling
calculations as they are based on weight,
not volume. There are also more products
now using multilayered plastics, which are
not currently recyclable, instead of single
plastics. These changes in packaging will
continue to have an impact on the weight
and volume of materials recycled as well as
material transported for combustion at the
SEMASS Resource Recovery facility with
which the Town has a contact.
Outreach included preparing messaging for
insertion in the annual tax bills and recy-
cling center & beach permits specifically re-
garding beach recycling. Additionally, an
article appeared in the widely read Brewster
Chamber magazine, “What’s Up 26% and
Down 47%?” Members of the Commission
also participated in the annual Brewster
Conservation Trust event, which attracts
many local families and visitors, as well as
responding to general citizen enquiries.
A primary goal for 2015 was to review all
Town departments recycling activities, at
both buildings and recreational areas, to de-
termine how the Town itself was doing.
Once the review began, and it was deter-
mined that recycling was either happening
through a contracted hauler or via the recy-
cling center, several departments were able
to reduce the size and/or frequency of their
collection containers through recommenda-
tions.
This analysis of the Town departments was
part of the information gathering process for
beach and recreational area recycling. After
reviewing an analysis performed by the
DPW and learning how other towns manage
this issue, it was concluded that, initially,
the Town would need to hire a waste/recy-
cling hauling contractor for the job rather
than utilizing DPW personnel. Meetings
were spent discussing logistics, including
number, type, style and location of contain-
ers as well as frequency of pickups. Subse-
quently, bidders were asked to submit
quotes for identified areas as well as fre-
quency of pickup. Nauset Disposal was
awarded the contract for one year, with a
one year extension and beach recycling be-
gan over Memorial Day weekend and ended
after Labor Day. A total of sixteen sites were
set up utilizing 26 trash toters and 21 recy-
cling toters with specially designed lids. Pick
up schedules were varied due to expected
site use. The information gathered in 2015
will be utilized when planning any changes
for 2016, including frequency of pick up and
length of season for beach and recreational
site recycling and solid waste.
Through the Town, the Commission ap-
proved the submittal of grant applications
to the Department of Environmental Protec-
tion for equipment and outreach. Subse-
quently, the Town was awarded a grant for
$6200 for equipment and applied for an-
other in the sum of $1000 for home com-
posting bins, expected to be awarded in
2016. The Commission and Town also col-
laborated on arranging for a book container
to be placed at the Swap Shop during 2016
to collect and recycle unwanted books.
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At the request of the Commission, the DPW
obtained more home composting bins dur-
ing calendar year 2015. Home composting
continues to have a positive impact on less-
ening the amount of materials that must be
transported.
Discussion was continued regarding the
Commission’s support of a plastic bag ban
at some point in the future. After research
and discussion, it was subsequently de-
cided that due to the smaller nature of the
businesses in our town, a bag ban could be
more onerous than effective. The issue may
be revisited in the future.
The Commission is planning more educa-
tional outreach for the coming year and will
continue to meet with Town officials to en-
courage leadership in this important envi-
ronmental endeavor.
Respectfully submitted,
Margretta (Meg) Morris, Chair
William Barnstead, Member
Patrick Ellis, Member and DPW Superin-
tendent
John Cunningham, Member and Vice
Chair
Brenda Locke, Member
Joseph Prevost, Member
Annie Dugan, Member
Dr. Mary Chaffee, Board of Health Liaison
Dan Guertin, Finance Committee Liaison
Jillian Douglas, Town Administrator Liai-
son
Peter Johnson, Citizen
James Foley, Alternating Board of Select-
men Liaison
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Brewster Elementary Schools are a source
of great pride for the District as well as the
community. The Eddy Chorus was once
again invited to the Cape Cod Symphony
Orchestra Holiday concert and did an amaz-
ing job! The Eddy Band and Chorus partici-
pated in the Brewster Tree Lighting, the
Brewster in Bloom Parade, sang and played
at Whitecap games and Nauset events un-
der the direction of Stacey Faris and Leah
Belliveau.
MCAS scores are above the state-wide aver-
age and the Eddy School continues to be
rated as a high-performing school. We con-
tinue to learn through the arts, provide in-
creased curriculum enrichment opportuni-
ties and integrate technology across the cur-
riculum to enhance student learning.
Smartboards are being utilized throughout
the buildings as staff integrates technology
into the curriculums.
Stony Brook maintains strong partnerships
with the YMCA and the Cape Cod Bible Alli-
ance Church. Captain Lexicon initiative has
expanded throughout the community. The
Brewster Police has provided staff training
on emergency procedures and drills to fur-
ther enhance the safety plan. The Commu-
nity Service Club at Eddy School continues
to reach out to individuals at EPOCH, the
Noah Shelter, the Brewster Animal Shelter
and collected money for UNICEF.
Nauset High School and Nauset Middle
School students continue to achieve out-
standing MCAS scores. Student growth is
evident in all areas and this can be at-
tributed to our dedicated teaching staff and
their tireless efforts to help students reach
their potential and beyond.
This year Nauset High School deployed new
iPads to all students in its freshmen class
and expanded that initiative to the all other
grade levels this past fall. Staff and stu-
dents use the device for creating, communi-
cating, collaborating, organizing, research-
ing, and problem-solving. Embedding tech-
nology into core curriculum in all subjects
is an attainable goal.
Nauset High School has submitted a State-
ment of Interest, SOI, to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority to assist with
some very substantial needs at the facility.
The Capital Asset Subcommittee, working
with the Administration, has met regularly
to address and prioritize the needs going
forward.
I am pleased to tell you that Nauset Regional
High School is in the consideration phase to
offer the International Baccalaureate Di-
ploma Programme. The IB Diploma Pro-
gramme will offer further opportunities for
students in Grades 11 and 12. Eight
teachers have been identified and will be
trained in this exciting new program, if ac-
cepted into the program.
At Nauset Middle School the Summer Sci-
ence and Technology Institute completed its
second year with 42 students participating.
Students learned about the importance of
clean water for food and fishing, enjoyed
hands-on experience building and program-
ing robots and tested water quality in vari-
ous ponds, cooked food from fresh produce
and built air conditioners with recycled
goods. Mandarin Chinese classes are now
being offered at the Middle School to 7th and
8th grade students.
Subcommittees have been established for
Bus Transportation and Renewable Energy
to look at viable ways to save money for our
citizens. Quarterly meetings have been
scheduled with Town Administrators and
Accounting Managers that are productive in
keeping our Towns updated on our schools.
A Substance Abuse Task Force has also
been established and will meet regularly to
explore ways our schools can help with this
very real issue. I wish to thank School Com-
mittee members and community members
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who are donating their time and efforts as
members of these committees.
In my first year as Superintendent, I am
looking at all systems and looking for ways
we can improve, never staying still, but
moving forward with new visions and goals.
In my decision-making process for any ma-
jor change, I will reach out to all stakehold-
ers as their input is invaluable. I thank the
School Committees, the parents and the
community for their unwavering support for
education in our communities. We are so
grateful for all the support and assistance
we receive from so many individuals and
community groups. I am honored and priv-
ileged to be the Superintendent of the Nau-
set Public Schools and am committed to
continued excellence in our schools.
My door is always open and I look forward
to hearing your thoughts and ideas.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas M. Conrad
Superintendent
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REPORT OF VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and
the Citizens of the Town of Brewster
The following report is of the activities of the
Department of Veterans’ Services for the
Town of Brewster for Calendar Year 2015.
One of our two primary functions is to ad-
minister low-income benefits under Massa-
chusetts General Law Chapter 115 for vet-
erans who are honorably-discharged, who
establish need and worthiness and are resi-
dents of the Town of Brewster. During the
year, the Town of Brewster, through our of-
fice, provided local aid to qualified veterans
totaling more than $57,300 for housing,
food, heat, medical and other related costs.
The amount expended was reimbursed to
the Town by the Commonwealth at a rate of
75% of total expenditures.
We also provide services to veterans in ob-
taining the full range of federal government
(Veterans’ Affairs) benefits. Over the past
year this office obtained $1,496,000 in VA
cash benefits for service-connected injuries
and VA non-service-connected pensions for
Brewster veterans and widows/widowers.
These federal funds greatly reduce the de-
mand on our local aid fund.
We encourage any veteran or dependent of
a veteran to contact us at 1-888-778-8701
Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM. We can also schedule appoint-
ments in one of our offices, at your home or
any location that is best for you. Our Har-
wich office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00PM and is located
at 100 Oak Street. The phone number is
508-430-7510.
We extend our thanks to the Board of Se-
lectmen, the Town Administrator and Town
Accountant for their outstanding support
throughout the year.
In Service to Veterans,
Edward F. Merigan, Director, Barnstable
District Veterans Services
Wilfred Remillard, Brewster Veterans Ser-
vice Officer
225227
REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
The Brewster Water Department is pleased
to provide the following report of happen-
ings for calendar year 2015.
2015 will be remembered for the never end-
ing winter and near record snowfall with
which the Water Department staff assisted
in the cleanup efforts. When not plowing
snow, the Water department staff aggres-
sively worked to eliminate confined space
entry by installing radio read meters. This
will allow the Water Department to read wa-
ter meters more efficiently and eliminate a
hazardous working condition.
The Brewster Water Department contracted
with J.W. Dubis and Sons of Chatham to re-
place old iron pipe water services along
Route 6A from the water main to the sideline
shutoff valve in anticipation of the State’s
paving project. In addition, the Water De-
partment replaced old water services on Un-
derpass Road in-house in anticipation of the
Town’s paving project thus saving the rate
payers approximately $41,000.00.
In 2015, the Brewster Water Department
began using Advanced Enterprise Systems
Corporation (Utility Cloud) for Massachu-
setts Department of Environmental Pro-
gram reporting and plans to expand its use
for asset management, workflow manage-
ment, workorder tracking and distribution
system flushing maintenance.
In addition The Board of Water Commis-
sioners addressed the following matters in
2015:
Collaborated with the Open Space Commit-
tee on land purchases (Lalor & Santorello)
and made a commitment to be supportive of
additional Zone II land purchases for the
protection of drinking water.
Voted unanimously against supporting the
addition of a “construction waste handling
facility” within the Zone II’s of both Brewster
and Orleans water supplies.
Provided written comments to MA DEP on
the draft regulations for the Common-
wealth’s Water Management Act which we
believe could have major financial implica-
tions for current and future water use in
Brewster.
Contracted with Doug Gardner of Pioneer
Consulting Group for a rate study. The
Board of Water Commissioners raised rates
for the first time since 2011 according to the
recommendations from the study with the
exception of the proposed fire line rate in-
creases which the Board felt were too high.
The Board of Water Commissioners would
like to recognize the dedicated and profes-
sional work of our Water Department Staff
whose combined efforts are the reason for
the success and efficiency of our operation.
We would also like to express our apprecia-
tion to the residents of the Town of Brewster
and the other town departments and em-
ployees whose help and cooperation con-
tributed greatly to that success during the
past year, especially Town Administrator
Charles Sumner who retired October 31,
2015 after 30 years of service.
Respectfully submitted,
The Brewster Board of Water Commission-
ers
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Water Department Statistics
2014 2015 % change
Total Pumped (MG) 462.510 501.026 8.33%
Peak Day 6/30/2014 8/2/2015
Peak Gallons (MG) 3.784 3.190 -15.70%
Total Service Connections 7401 7421 0.27%
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Report of the Water Quality Review Committee
This committee’s mission is to implement
Brewster’s Groundwater Protection Bylaw
that protects the quality of the town’s drink-
ing water and water resources. The commit-
tee consists of representatives of the Board
of Selectmen, Board of Health, Planning
Board, Conservation Commission, Compre-
hensive Water Planning Committee, Water
Commission, Health Director and Building
Commissioner.
Our purpose, as defined by the Water Qual-
ity Protection bylaw that created the com-
mittee, is to:
Promote the health, safety and general wel-
fare of the community by ensuring an ade-
quate quality and quantity of drinking water
for the residents, institutions and busi-
nesses of the town;
Preserve and protect all existing and poten-
tial sources of drinking water supplies
within the town;
Protect other sensitive water resource areas,
including those land areas that contribute
recharge to private drinking water supply
wells;
Prevent temporary and permanent contam-
ination of the water resources of the town.
The bulk of the committee's work consists of
reviewing applications for water quality cer-
tificates of compliance. These certificates
are required of all non-residential properties
in Zones I and II surrounding town wells,
the Groundwater Protection District, and
the Pleasant Bay Watershed.
Applications must document conformance
with the conditions establishing the Water
Quality Protection District. Ever three years
the certificate must be renewed with docu-
mentation of any changes, demonstration
that any Title 5 septic systems are function-
ing satisfactorily, demonstration that any
decommissioned wells are secured from ac-
cess, and that all conditions of the bylaw are
being met.
The bulk of the committee's work is focused
on the Freeman's Way area where industrial
and commercial activities are in close prox-
imity to Wells 1, 2, and 3 of the Brewster
Water Department, as well as numerous
private wells and wells for the town of Orle-
ans. In addition to the normal certificate
process the committee this year reviewed
and commented on the citizen petition town
meeting article proposing a construction
material processing facility. While the com-
mittee did not vote as such on the proposal
it did provide pros and cons of such a facility
as guidance to other committees. The arti-
cle was defeated at town meeting.
Committee members Paula Miller and Eliz-
abeth Taylor have been examining the by-
laws under which the committee operates.
They are assessing whether the bylaws as
written provide clear guidance to the com-
mittee as to how it should operate or
whether the bylaws need to be updated.
That review process continues as of this
writing.
The committee continues to keep close tabs
on the operations of two wood waste proces-
sors in town as well as the golf course. In
each case it looks at the results of water
quality monitoring in assessing the ongoing
operations of each.
The committee would like to express its ap-
preciation to administrative assistant Mari-
lyn Mooers and to consultant Dave Bennett,
both of whom retired from their affiliations
with the committee this year. They both
served admirably and unstintingly over the
years, and for that the committee is deeply
appreciative. Judith Miller has stepped in
to the role of administrative assistant and
has quickly gotten up to speed. We thank
her for taking on that role and for her help
with committee matters.
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Respectfully submitted,
Douglas Wilcock, Chair
Nancy Ellis Ice, Vice Chair
Pat Hughes
Carmen Scherzo
Elizabeth Taylor
Chris Miller
Paula Miller
Victor Staley
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REPORT OF ZONING AGENT
Municipal Zoning Bylaws (land use regula-
tions) are unique in that the townspeople,
with a minimum 2/3 majority, vote to regu-
late themselves, which demands a high
amount of respect and obligation from the
Building Commissioner/Zoning Agent and
the Building Department. Though the inci-
dents can be quite varied, the approach for
regulating what people can and cannot do
on their property stays constant within the
language of the Zoning Bylaws. Introducing
a property owner to use and dimensional re-
strictions on their own property often takes
a considerable amount of time, diplomacy
and resources of the Building Department.
Another responsibility of the Building Com-
missioner/Zoning Agent entails assuring
that applicants remain true to all conditions
stipulated in Variances, Special Permits and
approved subdivisions that have been
granted by the Board of Appeals and/or the
Planning Board. This type of oversight often
requires constant vigilance by the Building
Department for the life of the property.
This office made numerous zoning com-
plaint investigations, inspections, interpre-
tations and decisions during the calendar
year 2015. Building Permit requests always
require some sort of zoning determination,
particularly now that land that used to be
considered marginal for construction is re-
ceiving more pressure for development pur-
poses. The Brewster Zoning Bylaws can
now be accessed via the Town’s website
<www.town.brewster.ma.us>. If you have
any specific questions regarding how the
Brewster Zoning Bylaws interact with your
property either dimensionally (setbacks, lot
coverage…) or by use (commercial, home oc-
cupation, signs…), we request that you sub-
mit your question in writing so that an ac-
curate account of responses can be main-
tained for future reference. If you have gen-
eral questions, we would advise reviewing
the Bylaws or contacting the Building De-
partment.
Respectfully submitted,
Victor Staley – Building Commis-
sioner/Zoning Agent
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REPORT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of
nine members appointed by the Selectmen.
The five regular members are Philip Jackson
(Chair), Arthur Stewart (Vice-chair), Brian
Harrison, Bruce MacGregor and John
Nixon. The four alternate members are Paul
Kearney, Leslie Erikson, Patricia Eggers and
Sarah Kemp. This membership has re-
mained intact since 2009.
During calendar year 2015 twenty four reg-
ular applications were heard. Additionally
the Board heard an application for a com-
prehensive permit to construct fourteen
affordable single-family dwellings on ap-
proximately 14 acres of land off Tubman
Road. The application process began in
2015 and a decision granting approval was
anticipated early in 2016.
The Board actively pursues comments from
other town departments prior to scheduled
hearings. All such comments are appreci-
ated and are clearly helpful in the overall
process.
The total of twenty four regular applications
consisted of twelve special permits, nine
variances and three appeals of decisions by
the building commissioner. It should be
noted that some variances and special per-
mits are granted only after suggested modi-
fications from the Board guide the applica-
tions to a point were they became accepta-
ble to the Board. The Board acknowledges
the help of the building commissioner and
town planner in this process. In many in-
stances, applications are withdrawn when a
denial is anticipated by the applicant.
We are fortunate to have the indispensable
Marilyn Mooers in the position of Adminis-
trative Clerk for the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Philip Jackson-Chair
Arthur Stewart-Vice Chair
Brian Harrison
Bruce MacGregor
John Nixon
Alternates:
Paul Kearney
Les Erikson
Patricia Eggers
Sarah Kemp
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REPORT OF THE ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES
Cape Cod Regional Government (known as Barnstable County)
First District Courthouse, Route 6A
Barnstable, MA 02630
The Assembly of Delegates is the legislative
branch of Cape Cod Regional Government
(also known as Barnstable County govern-
ment). Each town within the county is duly
represented on the Assembly of Delegates.
Delegates are elected by the voters from
each town for a two-year (calendar) term.
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, delegates
were elected to serve and in January 2015
assumed their duties and began the four-
teenth session (2015 – 2016) of the Assem-
bly of Delegates. Ronald Bergstrom (Chat-
ham) was elected Speaker, Deborah
McCutcheon (Truro) was elected Deputy
Speaker, and Janice O’Connell continued as
the Assembly Clerk.
The Assembly of Delegates holds regular
meetings on the first and third Wednesday
of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber
Hall of the Assembly of Delegates, First Dis-
trict Courthouse in Barnstable. The vote of
each delegate is a weighted vote based on
the 2010 U. S. Decennial Census. Barnsta-
ble has the largest weighted vote of 20.92%
and Truro has the smallest weighted vote of
0.93%.
The legislative powers of county government
are vested in the Assembly of Delegates, and
except as provided in the Barnstable County
Home Rule Charter, the acts of the Assem-
bly of Delegates are required to be by ordi-
nance. Ordinances are brought forward to
the Assembly of Delegates and then referred
for review and discussion to a Standing
Committee of the Assembly by the Speaker
prior to receiving a recommendation from
the committee for a vote by the full Assem-
bly. The public has the opportunity to par-
ticipate in the process when a proposed or-
dinance is scheduled for a public hearing by
the appropriate Standing Committee.
Delegates are appointed to serve on the
Standing Committees of the Assembly and
may also be appointed to serve on special
committees.
The Standing Committees of the Assembly
of Delegates are As follows:
Economic Affairs: addresses economic de-
velopment in Barnstable County
Finance: reviews the budget and looks at
every major decision rendered by the Barn-
stable County government that has finan-
cial implications including inter-govern-
mental fiscal policies and procedures
Governmental Regulations: address all
matters relating to the Regional Policy Plan
(committee composition consists of the
Chairs of all other Standing Committees)
Health and Human Services: addresses
matters relating to public health, social ser-
vices and housing
Natural Resources: addresses matters re-
lating to environmental matters
Public Services: addresses matters relating
to public services
Telecommunications and Energy: ad-
dresses matters relevant to telecommunica-
tions and energy policy and budgetary deci-
sions of the Assembly and to the general
welfare of the citizens of Barnstable County
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Members of each Standing Committee will
review the components of all proposed ordi-
nances assigned to and under consideration
by each appropriate committee prior to is-
suing a report to the full Assembly.
An important and significant responsibility
of the Assembly is the review and adoption
of a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal
year. A proposed budget is submitted to the
Assembly of Delegates by the Board of
County Commissioners (executive branch of
Barnstable County government) each Feb-
ruary. Standing Committees meet with de-
partment managers, review their budgets
and programs, look at the goals and effec-
tiveness of each program, and consider in-
formation that is gathered through the pub-
lic hearing process prior to making a recom-
mendation to the full Assembly for a vote.
This budget process typically takes place
between February and May of each year.
During FY2015 (July 1, 2014 through June
30, 2015), the Assembly of Delegates
adopted eleven ordinances (#14-03 through
14-08, 15-01 and 15-05). A complete list of
all ordinances adopted by the Assembly of
Delegates is available upon request or can
be viewed on the county website at
http://www.barnstablecounty.org/assembly-
of-delegates/ordinances.
Below is a list of the Standing Committees
and a summary description of the ordi-
nances and subject matter that were re-
viewed by the committees and ordinances
adopted by the Assembly during fiscal year
2015.
Standing Committee on Finance:
Transfer from Shared Costs & Debt Service
– Miscellaneous & Contingency – Contrac-
tual Legal Services ($10,000) to the Assem-
bly of Delegates Contractual Legal Services
for Fiscal Year 2015 - Ordinance 14-07
adopted by Assembly on 11/19/13 and
Override of County Commissioners dis-
approval by Assembly on 12/17/14.
Restrict the transfer of monies from Special
Revenue Accounts, Savings Accounts, or
any account in which unrestricted funds are
placed for the purpose of increasing the in-
come revenue for projection shortfalls – Or-
dinance 14-08 adopted by Assembly on
11/19/13 and Override of County Com-
missioners disapproval by Assembly on
12/17/14.
Supplemental Appropriations for FY 2015
($25,000) appropriated from the Vehicle re-
placement Stabilization Fund - Ordinance
15-01 adopted by Assembly on 3/18/15.
Appropriations for Barnstable County FY
2016 operating budget (including capital
items): $28,548,106 – Ordinance 15-02
adopted by Assembly on 4/15/15.
Supplemental Appropriations to FY 2016
budget for the HOME Program ($174,714)
from Statutory Reserve Funds set aside at
FY 2015 close – Ordinance 15-03 adopted
by Assembly on 6/17/15.
County authorization to purchase capital
equipment, purchase a conservation re-
striction and implement capital improve-
ments for the County and to borrow money
for FY16 ($1,755,500 as stated and ac-
counted for in adopted budget Ordinance
15-02) – Ordinance 15-05 adopted by As-
sembly on 6/17/15.
Standing Committee on Government Regu-
lations:
Amendment to the Cape Cod Commission
Regulations of General Application, Ena-
bling Regulations Governing Review of De-
velopments of Regional Impact – Ordinance
14-03 adopted by Assembly on 11/5/14.
Amendment to the Cape Cod Commission
Regulations of General Application, Chapter
D, Development Agreement regulations
Governing the Provisions for Development
Agreements, Ordinance 92-1 – Ordinance
14-04 adopted by Assembly on 11/5/14.
Amendment to the Cape Cod Commission
Regulations of General Application, Chapter
G, Growth Incentive Zones - Ordinance 14-
05 adopted by Assembly on 11/5/14.
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Amendment to the Cape Cod Commission
Regulations of General Application, Cape
Cod Commission Local Comprehensive Plan
Regulations - Ordinance 14-06 adopted by
Assembly on 11/5/14.
Standing Committee on Natural Resources:
To authorize the County Commissioners to
execute a Purchase and Sales Agreement for
the Aquaculture Research Property, to pur-
chase a Conservation Restriction for the
purpose of acquiring a Conservation re-
striction with the Dennis Conservation
Trust, the Towns of Yarmouth and Dennis,
for land located at in the Town of Dennis at
99 Chapin Beach Road, and to authorize the
Treasurer to borrow sums necessary and to
issue bonds and notes for the purposes of
this ordinance - Ordinance 15-04 adopted
by Assembly on 6/17/15.
Economic Affairs
Health & Human Services
Natural Resources
Public Services
Reviewed and recommended department
budgets to the Finance Committee for FY
2016 proposed operating budget – Ordi-
nance 15-02.
If you have any questions about the opera-
tion or structure of the Assembly of Dele-
gates, please contact the Assembly Clerk via
the following
Janice O’Connell, Clerk
Telephone 508-375-6761
Fax 508-362-6530
Email:aofd@barnstablecounty. org
Town Representation
Fourteenth Session (2015 -2016)
Assembly of Delegates
Delegates Town % Weighted Vote
Ronald Bergstrom Chatham 2.84%
Ned Hitchcock Wellfleet 1.27%
Christopher Kanaga Orleans 2.73%
James Killion Sandwich 9.58%
Marcia King Mashpee 6.49%
Edward Lewis Brewster 4.55%
Teresa Martin Eastham 2.30%
Suzanne McAuliffe Yarmouth 11.02%
Deborah McCutcheon Truro 0.93%
Edward McManus Harwich 5.67%
John Ohman Dennis 6.58 %
Brian O’Malley Provincetown 1.36%
Patrick Princi Barnstable 20.92%
Julia C. Taylor Falmouth 14.61%
Linda Zuern Bourne 9.15%
100.00%
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INDEX TO REPORTS
Agricultural Committee ............................................................................... 141
Alewife Committee ....................................................................................... 145
All Citizens' Access Committee .................................................................... 146
Appointed Officers ........................................................................................... 6
Archivist ..................................................................................................... 148
Assessors .................................................................................................... 153
Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates ................................................... 234
Bikeways Committee ................................................................................... 152
BGTV (Video Services Coordinator) .............................................................. 149
Building Commissioner ............................................................................... 154
Cape Cod Commission ............................................................................... 156
Cape Cod Pathways..................................................................................... 159
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School ................................................... 161
Cape Cod Regional Transit .......................................................................... 160
Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative .................................................... 164
Cape Light Compact ................................................................................... 165
Chamber of Commerce ................................................................................ 167
Coastal Committee ...................................................................................... 168
Committees & Membership ............................................................................. 7
Community Preservation Committee ........................................................... 169
Conservation Commission ........................................................................... 172
Council on Aging ......................................................................................... 174
Crosby Mansion Advisory Committee .......................................................... 176
Cultural Council ......................................................................................... 177
Elected Officials ............................................................................................. 4
Emergency Management Director ............................................................... 178
Energy Committee ....................................................................................... 179
Finance Committee ..................................................................................... 181
Fire & Rescue/ Emergency Services Department ........................................ 182
Golf Department/ Captains' Golf Commission ............................................ 185
Health & Human Services Committee .......................................................... 192
Health, Board of .......................................................................................... 187
Health Department ..................................................................................... 189
Historical Commission ................................................................................ 195
Housing Authority ....................................................................................... 196
Housing Partnership ................................................................................... 197
Human Rights Commission ......................................................................... 198
Inspector of Animals ................................................................................... 147
Ladies' Library ............................................................................................ 199
Millsites Committee ..................................................................................... 201
Natural Resources ....................................................................................... 202
Nauset Regional School Committee ............................................................. 206
Old King's Highway Historic District Committee .......................................... 194
Open Space Committee ............................................................................... 208
Planning Board ........................................................................................... 210
Planning Department .................................................................................. 212
Pleasant Bay Alliance .................................................................................. 214
Police Department ....................................................................................... 215
Public Works ............................................................................................... 219
Recreation Department ............................................................................... 222
Recycling Commission ................................................................................ 223
State Elected Officials ..................................................................................... 2
Superintendent of Schools .......................................................................... 225
Tax Collector ................................................................................................. 50
Town Administrator ...................................................................................... 18
Town Accountant/ Finance Director .............................................................. 21
Town Clerk ................................................................................................... 76
Annual Town Election, May 19, 2015 ..................................................... 115
Annual Town Meeting, May 4, 2015 .......................................................... 87
Special Town Meeting, May 4, 2015 .......................................................... 80
Special Town Meeting September 2, 2015 ............................................... 119
Special Town Meeting, November 16, 2015 ............................................. 137
Special Town Election December 1, 2015 ................................................ 140
Vital Statistics .......................................................................................... 77
Town Statistics ............................................................................................. 79
Town Treasurer ............................................................................................. 52
Veterans' Services ...................................................................................... 227
Water Commissioners ................................................................................. 228
Water Quality Review Committee ................................................................. 230
Zoning Agent ............................................................................................... 232
Zoning Board of Appeals ............................................................................. 233
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1898
Phone: (508) 896-3701
Fax: (508) 896-8089
SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY
The Town of Brewster needs citizens who are willing to give time in the service of their
community. The Talent Bank is organized as a means of compiling names of citizens willing to
serve, voluntarily, on boards, committees and as resource people. Names in this file are
available for use by the Selectmen, Town Moderator as well as all Town Officers. Thank you
for your willingness to participate in your town government.
Talent Bank files will be updated to include categories consistent with the changing needs of the
Town. Please complete this form and file it with the Town Administrators Office at Town Hall,
2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631. This form and associated materials may be e-mailed to:
townadmin@brewster-ma.gov
NAME ____________________________________________ TEL. ___________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________
EMAIL _________________________________________________________________
OCCUPATION _____________________________________________________________
COMMITTEE(S) & BOARD(S) OF INTEREST (Please refer to the list posted on the Town of
Brewster’s web page:www.brewster-ma.gov)
Please attach a resume or brief history of work and/or volunteer activities that you believe
qualifies you for service on the committees and/or boards that you have identified above.
Office of:
Board of Selectmen
Town Administrator