Town Finance 101: Where Does The Money Come From? Where Does It Go?

Town Finance 101: Where Does The Money Come From? Where Does It Go?
Friday, February 28, 2020
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The February Cape Women's Coalition Friday Roundtable will explore the municipal budget process via a panel discussion, which will provide, through an introductory overview, the who – what – where – when and how’s of the municipal budget process, and how it supports a community’s short and long term service prioritization.

In preparation for the upcoming Town Meeting season, members from Brewster Town Government:

• Selectwoman Cynthia Bingham
• Town Administrator Peter Lombardi
• Town Finance Director Mimi Bernardo

Will share aspects of the process and participate in an active dialogue between panel and attendees in efforts to provide all who attend a foundation to the municipal budget process.

Registration is available online and there is a $12 fee.

The Optimist Café
134 Massachusetts 6A
Yarmouth, MA 02675

Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary Flag Raising Event

On Sunday February 23, 2020, the Town will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the historic flying of the American flag over Iwo Jima during World War II. This event will take place at the Brewster Fire Station at 2 pm, and will include the raising of the colors by Marine detachment 125, the Brewster Police Department, and local Boy Scouts, a rendition of TAPS, and the singing of the national anthem. Peter Lombardi, Brewster Town Administrator, will welcome those in attendance and read letters of support from those who are connected to the bravery displayed on Iwo Jima those many years ago. Colonial Walter Watson and Representative Tim Whelan will serve as keynote speakers. This ceremony will honor all men and women who presently serve or have served to support and defend our country. All are welcome to attend.

Call For Artists--14th Annual Brewster Art Exhibit

The Brewster Cultural Council announces the Fourteenth Annual Brewster Art Exhibit April 3 to April 30, 2020 co-sponsored by the Brewster Ladies’ Library. Brewster Artists are invited to submit their work. A reception and artist recognition will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 3-5 pm.

Application forms are available at the Brewster Ladies’ Library, the Brewster Council on Aging, Town Hall or download in PDF format. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, March 17 at 5:00 pm at the Brewster Ladies’ Library. Applications will be reviewed in the order received. The first 28 applications will be granted exhibition space.

Artists may submit up to two original works. Wall art is limited in size to 3’ by 2’. Sculpture and 3-dimensional work is welcome if it can be hung or is under 15” tall. Artists may offer their work for sale.    

Drink Brewster Tap

Senior Environment Corps Volunteers conducting Home Radon Tests

It's Time To Test Your Home For Radon. 

Cape Cod, MASS. (January 31, 2020) – RSVP Senior Environment Corps (SEC) volunteers will be conducting home radon testing for any homeowner on Cape Cod and the Islands. SEC Volunteers have been trained by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and will conduct your radon test in a way designed to provide the most accurate results. The cost of the test, including postage and a confidential lab report, is $30.00. Radon testing is available now until March 27, 2020. Testing must be done during cold weather when homes are closed up and air is not changing rapidly through open windows and doors.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General recommend that homeowners test for the presence of radon in their homes every other year. Radon is a naturally occurring odorless gas that seeps into homes from the surrounding soil. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

Homeowners may register for a radon test by calling Elder Services at 508-394-4630, Ext. 524. A Senior Corps RSVP Staff member will return your call to explain the radon testing process and complete your registration.

Early Voting Hours For the Presidential Primary March 3rd, 2020

Vote early anytime in the Town Hall at 2198 Main Street, during these hours;

• February 24th – 8:30am – 4:00pm
• February 25th – 8:30am – 4:00pm
• February 26th – 8:30am – 4:00pm
• February 27th – 8:30am – 4:00pm
• February 28th – 8:30am – 4:00pm

The Town Clerk’s office invites you to check on your voter status by stopping in or calling 508-896-4506. We currently have 912 voters listed on our “inactive voter” list which will result in standing in an additional line on Election Day.

A specimen ballot is available for download in PDF format.

Please remember to return your 2020 Brewster Annual Census.

For those individuals voting on election day:

Election Day Voting
March 3rd, 2020
1848 Main Street – Brewster Baptist Church Hall
Polls open at 7:00am and will remain open until 8:00pm.

It will be busy so please be prepared.