Brewster Select Board Member Elected to Cape Selectmen’s Association Executive Board

Mary Chaffee was elected to the Executive Board of the Cape Cod and Islands Selectmen and Councilors Association at the group’s annual meeting June 14. The Association works to advance and protect the interests of Cape Cod and the Islands towns by bringing municipal leaders together to share knowledge and experience. Members include each town’s selectmen/select board members as well as Barnstable’s city councilors.

Recent meetings of the Association have addressed the short-term rental legislation, alcohol-related harm in Barnstable County, marijuana issues, property tax classification, and recycling. Each spring the Association hosts an annual meeting with the Cape and Islands legislation delegation to discuss current issues impacting the region.

The new President of the Association is Andrew Gottlieb, a Mashpee Selectman and Executive Director of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod.

Assessors' Annual Inspections

Starting the week of June 17, the Board of Assessors is conducting annual inspections of properties with building permits issued or completed in 2018. The inspections will be performed by an appraiser employed by pk Valuation Group of Sandwich, MA on behalf of the Brewster Board of Assessors. The appraiser will be measuring and listing property to check for accuracy with the Town’s records and will also take pictures of the property. She will also be re-measuring and re-listing property as part of our Cyclical Reinspection Program as required by the Department of Revenue,

The appraiser will be driving a black, 2011 Toyota RAV 4 with Massachusetts plates. She will also have a picture ID with her. The appraiser’s information is also on file with the Brewster Police Department.

We appreciate your assistance and cooperation during the inspection of your property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 508-896-3701 ext. 1137.

Open Position: Natural Resource Officer

Brewster is seeking applicants for a Natural Resource Officer. Position performs a variety of environmental, administrative, ecological and law enforcement duties to protect and manage the Town’s shellfisheries, natural resources, waterways and conservation land. Duties include, but are not limited to; assists in patrolling of conservation areas (ponds, beaches, open space, etc.) to enforce applicable statues; supervise shellfish propagation projects; prepare and maintain required logs, reports & manuals. Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Conservation, Environmental Science or a related field and 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a 40 hour a week, Personnel Bylaw Grade II position, with a starting pay range of $25.68 - $29.80 per hour. Please Send cover letter, resume and Town employment application to Robin Young, ryoung@brewster-ma.gov Deadline for priority review 7/6/19. Position open and applications accepted until filled. Job description in PDF format EEO/AA. 

Open Position: COA Program Coordinator

The Council on Aging is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator. Position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing a schedule of enriching programs and activities for our seniors. Duties include, but are not limited to: develop new programs in accordance with 5 year Age Friendly Action Plan; keep current & accurate program records; administer financial obligations related to program budgets. Associates degree in Marketing, recreation, social work or related field and a minimum of 1 year work experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience. This is a full-time, 35 hour per week, Grade I Personnel Bylaw position with a starting pay range of $20.71 – $25.00 per hour. Please Send cover letter, resume and Town employment application to Robin Young, ryoung@brewster-ma.gov . Deadline for priority review 7/6/19. Position open and applications accepted until filled. Job description in PDF format. EEO/AA.

Open Position: Firefighter/Paramedic

The Brewster Fire Dept. is recruiting to fill full time Firefighter/Paramedic and/or Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician positions from an employment list. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain Pro-Board Firefighter I/II certification from the Massachusetts State Fire Academy within six months of hire and shall be a licensed Massachusetts Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician. Candidates shall successfully pass the Massachusetts Physical Agility Test, a comprehensive background check, and a medical exam prior to employment.

Applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts driver's license, be 21 yrs of age or older, and possess a HS Diploma or equivalent (GED). If appointed, employees must live within 6 air miles of the Brewster Fire/Rescue Station (1671 Main St.) within 6 months of date of hire. Starting annual EMT salary is $51,615.00 and Paramedic is $56,776.00.

Applications may be picked up at Fire Headquarters (1671 Main Street Brewster MA, 02631) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, beginning Wednesday June 19, 2019. Returned applications must be accompanied by licensing documents, cover letter, and resume and be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday July 8, 2019. EOE

Brewster COA -- Summer Chair Yoga Class

This new class is designed to teach beginners, learn to adjust the postures according to their own body needs, using a chair as support for the poses. If you would like to try Yoga but feel you can’t participate in traditional Yoga sessions, this class is for you!

We are offering a FREE session on Tuesday, June 8th at 11am. The class will be run by Araci Gomes, a certified Yoga instructor. Please contact the COA at 896-2737 to reserve your spot. If there is enough interest, we will offer a class this summer running for 6-8 weeks in July and August at $10.00/class.