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April 7, 2025
23 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Whitney, Cynthia Bingham, Amanda Bebrin, Mary Chaffee, Ned Chatelain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
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)
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
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)
Recommend the Citizens Petition for Medicare for All to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend the Citizens Petition for Medicare for All to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted. They also say all members voted in favor.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the Citizens Petition for Medicare for All to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant, Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-Yes, 1- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to open the public hearing. 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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to close the public hearing. 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)
Approve the application for a Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for Cape Cod Clam Brewster LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod Clam at 235 Underpass Road
To approve the application for a Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for Cape Cod Clam Brewster LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod Clam at 235 Underpass Road
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the application for a Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverages Liquor License for Cape Cod Clam Brewster LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod Clam at 235 Underpass Road. Selectperson Chatelain seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chatelain)
Approve the application for an Annual Common Victualler Application: Cape Cod Clam Brewster LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod Clam
To approve the application for an Annual Common Victualler Application: Cape Cod Clam Brewster LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod Clam
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the application for an Annual Common Victualler Application: Cape Cod Clam Brewster LLC d/ b/ a Cape Cod Clam. 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)
Approve the final order of betterment assessment for Vesper Pond Drive, Mayflower Circle, Cranberry Lane, Deer Path Circle, Jam Lane, and Bay View Road
To approve the final order of betterment assessment for Vesper Pond Drive, Mayflower Circle, Cranberry Lane, Deer Path Circle, Jam Lane, and Bay View Road
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to approve the final order of betterment assessment for Vesper Pond Drive, Mayflower Circle, Cranberry Lane, Deer Path Circle, Jam Lane, and Bay View Road. 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)
Move approval of the proposed 2026 Crosby Property Fee Schedule
Move approval of the proposed 2026 Crosby Property Fee Schedule
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the proposed 2026 Crosby Property Fee Schedule. 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)
Move approval of the Short -Term Rental Task Force Report to Town Meeting
Move approval of the Short -Term Rental Task Force Report to Town Meeting
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved approval of the Short -Term Rental Task Force Report to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Bingham)
Recommend the CPC Warrant Articles to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant as presented
To recommend the CPC Warrant Articles to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the CPC Warrant Articles to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant 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)
Recommend the Citizens Petition for Electronic Voting at Town Meeting as presented
To recommend the Citizens Petition for Electronic Voting at Town Meeting as presented
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the Citizens Petition for Electronic Voting at Town Meeting as presented. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. The vote was 2- Yes, 3- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chaffee)
Place the Nuclear Water Discharge Petition on the May 20 Election Ballot as presented
To place the Nuclear Water Discharge Petition on the May 20 Election Ballot as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to place the Nuclear Water Discharge Petition on the May 20 Election Ballot 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)
Recommend Article 10 — Funding Request, line 1A for $ 100, 000, for Integrated Water Resource Management Plan Capital to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 10 — Funding Request, line 1A for $ 100, 000, for Integrated Water Resource Management Plan Capital to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Article 10 — Funding Request, line 1A for $ 100, 000, for Integrated Water Resource Management Plan Capital to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend Article 1 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 1 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Article 1 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend Article 2 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 2 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Article 2 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend Article 5 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 5 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Article 5 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend Article 6 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 6 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Article 6 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant, 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)
Recommend the remaining Capital and Special Projects expenditures in Article 10 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend the remaining Capital and Special Projects expenditures in Article 10 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the remaining Capital and Special Projects expenditures in Article 10 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Remove Article 15 — New Town Bylaw: Reconsideration from the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To remove Article 15 — New Town Bylaw: Reconsideration from the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to remove Article 15 — New Town Bylaw: Reconsideration from the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Recommend Article 18 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 18 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Article 18 to the 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Close and Execute Spring 2025 Town Election and Town Meeting Warrants
To Close and Execute Spring 2025 Town Election and Town Meeting Warrants
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to Close and Execute Spring 2025 Town Election and Town Meeting Warrants. 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)
Adjourn at 7: 57pm
To adjourn at 7: 57pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 7: 57pm. 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)
From the Brewster Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s online records archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Brewster (Select Board and Staff Biographies page).
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