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Brewster Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 24, 2025

9 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Amanda Bebrin, Mary Chaffee, Ned Chatelain

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter executive session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Bebrin- yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Chair Whitney -yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Move approval of the consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move approval of the consent agenda as presented

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the consent agenda as presented. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the new Common Victualler and Inn Holders licenses for Candleberry Hospitality, LLC

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the new Common Victualler and Inn Holders licenses for Candleberry Hospitality, LLC

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the new Common Victualler and Inn Holders licenses for Candleberry Hospitality, LLC. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Move approval of the FY26 recommendations from the Health and Human Services Committee as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move approval of the FY26 recommendations from the Health and Human Services Committee as presented

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the FY26 recommendations from the Health and Human Services Committee as presented. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Manager to notify the Stanton Foundation to let them know that the Town plans to apply for the grant funds

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Manager to notify the Stanton Foundation to let them know that the Town plans to apply for the grant funds

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved to authorize the Town Manager to notify the Stanton Foundation to let them know that the Town plans to apply for the grant funds. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Bebrin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the recommendation on the $ 25, 000 ( 50%) COLA of the HERO Act implementation and the 19 -hour conservation position with the addition of 2. 5 hours for a full-time Conservation Agent

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the recommendation on the $ 25, 000 ( 50%) COLA of the HERO Act implementation and the 19 -hour conservation position with the addition of 2. 5 hours for a full-time Conservation Agent

Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the recommendation on the $ 25, 000 ( 50%) COLA of the HERO Act implementation and the 19 -hour conservation position with the addition of 2. 5 hours for a full-time Conservation Agent. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend to Town Meeting to implement MGL Chapter 59 § 5, Clause 221

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend to Town Meeting to implement MGL Chapter 59 § 5, Clause 221

Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend to Town Meeting to implement MGL Chapter 59 § 5, Clause 221. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend to Town Meeting to implement MGL Chapter 59 § 5, Clause 22J

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend to Town Meeting to implement MGL Chapter 59 § 5, Clause 22J

Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend to Town Meeting to implement MGL Chapter 59 § 5, Clause 22J. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn at 6: 45pm

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 6: 45pm

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 6: 45pm. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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