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Brewster Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 23, 2026

9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Ned Chatelain

Every vote, in order

Enter Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter Executive Session

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to enter Executive Session, seconded by Selectperson McCarley, A roll call vote was taken, Dahl -yes, Bebrin- yes, McCarley- yes, Chair Chaffee - yes. The vote passed unanimously, 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Move approval of the consent agenda as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Move approval of the consent agenda as presented

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

From the minutes

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

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

Recommend the Cape Cod Tech FY27 Budget

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To recommend the Cape Cod Tech FY27 Budget

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the Cape Cod Tech FY27 Budget. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Recommend the FY27 Brewster Elementary Schools Budget, $ 13, 982, 339, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To recommend the FY27 Brewster Elementary Schools Budget, $ 13, 982, 339, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

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

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the FY27 Brewster Elementary Schools Budget, $ 13, 982, 339, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Recommend Brewster' s Assessment of the FY27 Nauset Regional School District Budget, $ 18, 776, 412, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To recommend Brewster' s Assessment of the FY27 Nauset Regional School District Budget, $ 18, 776, 412, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

Yes: Bebrin, Chaffee, McCarleyNo: DahlThe minutes call this vote unanimous but give the count 3-1 and name the member voting no.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend Brewster' s Assessment of the FY27 Nauset Regional School District Budget, $ 18, 776, 412, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 3- Yes, 1- No, with Selectperson Dahl opposed..” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Recommend the Select Board/ Town Manager Short Term Rental Registration & Inspections - Professional Services capital item, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To recommend the Select Board/ Town Manager Short Term Rental Registration & Inspections - Professional Services capital item, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted. They also say all members voted in favor.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the Select Board/ Town Manager Short Term Rental Registration & Inspections - Professional Services capital item, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 3-Yes, 0- No, 1- abstain.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Recommend the remaining capital requests $ 899, 679, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the remaining capital requests $ 899, 679, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the remaining capital requests $ 899, 679, to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Recommend the Acceptance of the Seasonal Communities Designation to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend the Acceptance of the Seasonal Communities Designation to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to recommend the Acceptance of the Seasonal Communities Designation to the Spring Town Meeting 2026 Warrant. Selectperson McCarley seconded. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

Adjourn at 9: 10pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 9: 10pm

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 9: 10pm. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 4- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: McCarley)

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

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