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September 8, 2025
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Caroline McCarley
Absent: Pete Dahl
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session, and to return to open session
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 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Move approval of the consent agenda for September 8
Move approval of the consent agenda for September 8
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the consent agenda for September 8. 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)
Move approval of the letter to Eversource and authorized the Chair to sign it
Move approval of the letter to Eversource and authorized the Chair to sign it
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the letter to Eversource and authorized the Chair to sign it. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Open the public hearing for an Annual Entertainment License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main Street, as noted in the packet
To open the public hearing for an Annual Entertainment License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main Street, as noted in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing for an Annual Entertainment License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main Street, as noted in the packet. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 - No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4- yes, 0-No..” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Move approval of the Annual Entertainment License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main Street, valid through June 30, 2026
Move approval of the Annual Entertainment License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main Street, valid through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the Annual Entertainment License for Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, 2624 Main Street, valid through June 30, 2026. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate Classification Hearing
To open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Rate Classification Hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4- yes, 0-No..” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Continue to use a Residential Factor of " 1"; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; and not grant a Small Business Exemption
To continue to use a Residential Factor of " 1"; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; and not grant a Small Business Exemption
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to continue to use a Residential Factor of " 1"; not to grant an Open Space Discount; not to grant a Residential Exemption; and not grant a Small Business Exemption. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Refer the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw and Accessory Commercial Dwelling Unit Bylaw to the Planning Board as presented
To refer the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw and Accessory Commercial Dwelling Unit Bylaw to the Planning Board as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to refer the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw and Accessory Commercial Dwelling Unit Bylaw to the Planning Board as presented. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the 211 amendment to the Host Community Agreement with the Cape Cod Grow Lab and the Change in Ownership Equity as presented
To approve the 211 amendment to the Host Community Agreement with the Cape Cod Grow Lab and the Change in Ownership Equity as presented
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the 211 amendment to the Host Community Agreement with the Cape Cod Grow Lab and the Change in Ownership Equity as presented. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Set the date of the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2025
To set the date of the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to set the date of the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2025. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Open the Warrant of Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting
To open the Warrant of Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to open the Warrant of Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting, Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend the Citizen' s Petition pertaining to pollinator friendly community
To recommend the Citizen' s Petition pertaining to pollinator friendly community
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend the Citizen' s Petition pertaining to pollinator friendly community. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: McCarley)
Approve the revised Select Board Policy # 63 Rules of Order
To approve the revised Select Board Policy # 63 Rules of Order
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the revised Select Board Policy # 63 Rules of Order. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the revised Brewster Dog Park Regulations
To approve the revised Brewster Dog Park Regulations
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the revised Brewster Dog Park Regulations. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve the Sea Camps Revised Phasing and Financing Plans for Fall Town Meeting
To approve the Sea Camps Revised Phasing and Financing Plans for Fall Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve the Sea Camps Revised Phasing and Financing Plans for Fall Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Adjourn at 7: 47 pm
To adjourn at 7: 47 pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 7: 47 pm. Selectperson Chatelain seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chatelain)
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