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Brewster Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

August 11, 2025

6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Pete Dahl, Caroline McCarley

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Enter executive session, and to return to open session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session, and to return to open session

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to enter executive session, and to return to open session. 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)

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

Move approval of the consent agenda, with the exception of item B,as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move approval of the consent agenda, with the exception of item B,as presented

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the consent agenda, with the exception of item B,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)

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

Move the approval of consent agenda item b: Committee Appointment: Chris Powicki to the Energy& Climate Action Committee

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 4–0

Move the approval of consent agenda item b: Committee Appointment: Chris Powicki to the Energy& Climate Action Committee

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved the approval of consent agenda item b: Committee Appointment: Chris Powicki to the Energy& Climate Action Committee. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4- yes, 0- No, 1-abstain.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)

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

Move approval of the amendment to extend and assign the land development agreement for Spring Rock Village

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Move approval of the amendment to extend and assign the land development agreement for Spring Rock Village

The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Pete Dahl and Caroline McCarley). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the amendment to extend and assign the land development agreement for Spring Rock Village. Selectperson Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 4- yes, D-No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Dahl)

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

Appoint Steve Ferris to the Planning Board with thanks for his interest in the service

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 11–0

To appoint Steve Ferris to the Planning Board with thanks for his interest in the service

The minutes give the vote as 11-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Pete Dahl and Caroline McCarley). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chatelain moved to appoint Steve Ferris to the Planning Board with thanks for his interest in the service. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Chair Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Bebrin-yes, Selectperson Chatelain- yes, Selectperson Dahl -yes, Selectperson McCarley-yes. All Planning Board members voted in favor of the motion. A roll call vote was taken Chair Wentworth - yes, Member Michaels -yes, Member Frietas- yes, Member Gilberti- yes, Member Taylor -yes, Member Hillis -Dineen -yes. The vote was 11- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)

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

Adjourn at 8: 45 pm

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 8: 45 pm. Selec members voted in favor of the motion

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 8: 45 pm. Selec members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Bebrin)

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

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