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April 6, 2026
27 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mary Chaffee, Amanda Bebrin, Ned Chatelain, Pete Dahl, Caroline McCarley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
To enter Executive Session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to enter Executive Session, seconded by Selectperson Bebrin. A roll call vote was taken, Dahl -yes, Bebrin- yes, Chatelain- yes, McCarley- yes, Chair Chaffee -yes. The vote passed unanimously, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY27- 29 Union Contracts: Police Officers, OPEIU & SEIU and authorized the Chair to sign
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY27- 29 Union Contracts: Police Officers, OPEIU & SEIU and authorized the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY27- 29 Union Contracts: Police Officers, OPEIU & SEIU and authorized the Chair to sign. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY27- 29 Employment Agreements: Police Personnel Bylaw & Personnel Bylaw and authorized the Chair to sign
To approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY27- 29 Employment Agreements: Police Personnel Bylaw & Personnel Bylaw and authorized the Chair to sign
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the FY27- 29 Employment Agreements: Police Personnel Bylaw & Personnel Bylaw and authorized the Chair to sign. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
Move approval of the consent agenda as presented
From the minutes
“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, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Move approval of the FY27 Operating Budget Overrides for the Town Operating Budget 1. 25million), the Nauset Regional School District ($ 550, 000), and the Brewster Schools ($ 180, 000)
Move approval of the FY27 Operating Budget Overrides for the Town Operating Budget 1. 25million), the Nauset Regional School District ($ 550, 000), and the Brewster Schools ($ 180, 000)
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved approval of the FY27 Operating Budget Overrides for the Town Operating Budget 1. 25million), the Nauset Regional School District ($ 550, 000), and the Brewster Schools ($ 180, 000). Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Place the FY27 Operating Budget Override Questions as outlined in page 150 of the Z198 Main Street oacket on the 2026 Election Warrant
To place the FY27 Operating Budget Override Questions as outlined in page 150 of the Z198 Main Street oacket on the 2026 Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to place the FY27 Operating Budget Override Questions as outlined in page 150 of the Z198 Main Street oacket on the 2026 Election Warrant. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 1 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 1 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 1 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 2 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 2 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 2 to Town Meeting, Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5 Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 3 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 3 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 3 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 4 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 4 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 4 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 5 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 5 to Town Meeting
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 5 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 4- Yes, 1- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 6 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 6 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 6 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 7 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 7 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 7 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 8 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 8 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 8 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 15 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 15 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 15 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O.- No..” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 16 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 16 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 16 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 17 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, O- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 18 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, S- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 21 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 21 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 21 to Town Meeting, Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 22 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 22 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 22 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 25 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 25 to Town Meeting
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 to recommend Article 25 to Town Meeting. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 4- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: McCarley)
Recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
To recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 9 to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, D- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 28: Citizens Petition to revise the Sea Camps Pond Property Comprehensive Plan to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 28: Citizens Petition to revise the Sea Camps Pond Property Comprehensive Plan to Town Meeting
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 28: Citizens Petition to revise the Sea Camps Pond Property Comprehensive Plan to Town Meeting. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 1- yes, 4- no.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Recommend Article 29: Citizens Petition to transfer the care, custody, and control of the Sea Camps Pond Property Comprehensive Plan to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 29: Citizens Petition to transfer the care, custody, and control of the Sea Camps Pond Property Comprehensive Plan to Town Meeting
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to recommend Article 29: Citizens Petition to transfer the care, custody, and control of the Sea Camps Pond Property Comprehensive Plan to Town Meeting, Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. The vote was 1- yes, 4- no.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Close the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chatelain moved to close the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant. Selectperson Bebrin seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chatelain, second: Bebrin)
Adjourn at 7: 00pm
To adjourn at 7: 00pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bebrin moved to adjourn at 7: 00pm. Selectperson Chatelain seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5- yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Bebrin, second: Chatelain)
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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