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Present: Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Caroline McCarley, Pete Dahl
Absent: None
Nominate Selectperson Chaffee for Chair
Nominate Selectperson Chaffee for Chair. Selectperson Chaffee accepted the nomination
“Selectperson Chatelain nominated Selectperson Chaffee for Chair. Selectperson Chaffee accepted the nomination. Selectperson Bebrin seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Nominate Selectperson Bebrin for Vice Chair
Nominate Selectperson Bebrin for Vice Chair. Selectperson Bebrin accepted the nomination
“Selectperson McCarley nominated Selectperson Bebrin for Vice Chair. Selectperson Bebrin accepted the nomination, Selectperson Chatelain seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: McCarley, second: Chatelain)
Nominate Selectperson Chatelain for Clerk
Nominate Selectperson Chatelain for Clerk. Selectperson Chatelain accepted the nomination
“Selectperson Bebrin nominated Selectperson Chatelain for Clerk. Selectperson Chatelain accepted the nomination. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the consent agenda as presented. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Authorize the Chair to sign a Letter of Support for Community Development Block Grant Funding on behalf of the Board
To authorize the Chair to sign a Letter of Support for Community Development Block Grant Funding on behalf of the Board
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to authorize the Chair to sign a Letter of Support for Community Development Block Grant Funding on behalf of the Board. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: McCarley)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Move approval of the 2025 Annual Entertainment Licenses for the following establishments: Brewster Inn, Inc. d/ b/ a Woodshed; Brewster VFW Post # 9917; Brown Dog Investments, Inc d/ b/ a Laurino'...
Move approval of the 2025 Annual Entertainment Licenses for the following establishments: Brewster Inn, Inc. d/ b/ a Woodshed; Brewster VFW Post # 9917; Brown Dog Investments, Inc d/ b/ a Laurino' s Tavern; Cape Cod Repertory Theatre; The Lliguichuzcha Family LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafd; Putt Putt Chicken Butt Inc., d/ b/ a Harbor Lights Mini Golf; Shady Knoll Tent Sites, Inc. d/ b/ a Shady Knoll Campground; Sweetwater Forest Inc d/ b/ a Sweetwater Forest
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the 2025 Annual Entertainment Licenses for the following establishments: Brewster Inn, Inc. d/ b/ a Woodshed; Brewster VFW Post # 9917; Brown Dog Investments, Inc d/ b/ a Laurino' s Tavern; Cape Cod Repertory Theatre; The Lliguichuzcha Family LLC, d/ b/ a The Kitchen Cafd; Putt Putt Chicken Butt Inc., d/ b/ a Harbor Lights Mini Golf; Shady Knoll Tent Sites, Inc. d/ b/ a Shady Knoll Campground; Sweetwater Forest Inc d/ b/ a Sweetwater Forest. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: McCarley)
Move approval of the submission to the CZM Grant
Move approval of the submission to the CZM Grant
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the submission to the CZM Grant. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter for review at the next meeting communicating the Board' s concerns to the Nauset Regional School District, Selectperson McCarley the motion
To authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter for review at the next meeting communicating the Board' s concerns to the Nauset Regional School District, Selectperson McCarley the motion
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to authorize the Town Manager to draft a letter for review at the next meeting communicating the Board' s concerns to the Nauset Regional School District, Selectperson McCarley the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain)
Move adoption of, and direct the Chair to sign, the Memorandum of Understanding with Brewster Ladies Library Association Regarding Donation for Volunteer Coordinator Position
Move adoption of, and direct the Chair to sign, the Memorandum of Understanding with Brewster Ladies Library Association Regarding Donation for Volunteer Coordinator Position. Selectperson Bebrin the motion
Caroline McCarley stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
“Selectperson Chatelain moved adoption of, and direct the Chair to sign, the Memorandum of Understanding with Brewster Ladies Library Association Regarding Donation for Volunteer Coordinator Position. Selectperson Bebrin the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain)
Direct the Chair to sign a letter of support for the District Attorney' s Office' s Elder Fraud Program
To direct the Chair to sign a letter of support for the District Attorney' s Office' s Elder Fraud Program
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to direct the Chair to sign a letter of support for the District Attorney' s Office' s Elder Fraud Program. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Nominate Amanda Bebrin and Caroline McCarley
Nominate Amanda Bebrin and Caroline McCarley. Selectperson Bebrin and McCarley accepted the nominations
“Selectperson Chatelain nominated Amanda Bebrin and Caroline McCarley. Selectperson Bebrin and McCarley accepted the nominations. Selectperson Dahl seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Dahl)
Continue the hearing for Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/ b/ a Ocean Edge Inn and Conference Center; Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/ b/ a Linx Tavern to June 16
To continue the hearing for Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/ b/ a Ocean Edge Inn and Conference Center; Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/ b/ a Linx Tavern to June 16
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to continue the hearing for Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/ b/ a Ocean Edge Inn and Conference Center; Ocean Edge Resort Limited Partnership d/ b/ a Linx Tavern to June 16. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Adjourn at 7: 49 pm
To adjourn at 7: 49 pm
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to adjourn at 7: 49 pm. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
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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