Brewer, ME

City Council

Culture and Arts Committee

The Brewer Culture and Arts Committee is meeting to discuss and plan upcoming events, including an October event and a holiday party. They will also review updates on a donation letter, vendor and food truck fees, and a logo change. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and subcommittee reports.

• October Event planning update for 10/10/2026, 12-4 p.m.
• Holiday Party venue confirmation with Whitney Dorsett at recreation center for 12/4/2026
• Donation letter status update from legal counsel review
• Vendor and food truck fee structure follow-up
• Logo change adoption of new branding

City Council

The Brewer City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes awarding a $181,500 contract to Eastwood Contractors for the Maple Street storm drain replacement, purchasing a new dump truck/plow for $211,330, and accepting donations and asset forfeiture funds. They will also consider several ordinance amendments and appointments. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, reports, and public comments.

• Award $181,500 contract to Eastwood Contractors for Maple Street storm drain replacement (bid $165,500 plus 10% contingency)
• Authorize $211,330 purchase of 2027 Freightliner dump truck/plow from Freightliner of Maine, with trade-in of Unit #433 to Environmental Services for $37,500
• Accept $800 donation from Brewer Kiwanis and $250 from Acadia Federal Credit Union for Youth Public Safety Academy
• Accept $2,920 and $5,477 in asset forfeiture funds from criminal cases
• Amend sewer rates, sign ordinance, and solar energy systems sections of city code

Planning Board

The Brewer Planning Board will review two applications from Ball Development Group, LLC for a 4-lot residential subdivision off Bennett Road, continuing from the July 13 meeting. The board will also hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's Land Use Code, then make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Final Plan Subdivision review for Brightsprings Estates, 4 single-family dwellings, Bennett Road, Tax Map 8 Lot 69-B
• Site Plan Review for same project, including associated site improvements
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments to Chapter 24, Articles 3, 4, and 14
• Board review and recommendation to City Council on ordinance amendments

Culture and Arts Committee

The Brewer Culture and Arts Committee will hold a special meeting to consider two event changes: moving the October 10 Halloween event from 12-4 PM to 3-6 PM, and tentatively combining the holiday party with the Recreation Department's Breakfast with Santa on December 12 from 9-11 AM. The agenda also includes adopting the July meeting minutes and public comments.

• Change Halloween event time from 12-4 PM to 3-6 PM on October 10, 2026
• Combine holiday party with Rec's Breakfast with Santa tentatively scheduled for December 12, 9-11 AM
• Adopt July meeting minutes

City Council

The Brewer School Committee and Trustees are holding a joint workshop meeting. The session focuses on presentations regarding summer facilities projects and school safety updates.

• Overview of summer work projects by Facilities Director Raphe St. John
• Safety update and Raptor presentation by SROs and Administrative Team

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic deaths by 2036 and approving a pedestrian safety demonstration project. The body will also consider amendments to the Land Use Code regarding solar energy systems and enter an executive session for legal counsel.

• Order to approve a Safe Streets for All demonstration project at Wilson Street and Main Street for summer 2027
• Resolution to establish a Vision Zero Policy to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2036
• Proposed amendments to Land Use Code Section 442 regarding solar energy systems, including dual-use requirements
• Order to convene in executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation

The Brewer City Council held a special meeting on July 28, 2026, and took several actions. It approved an order authorizing a Safe Streets for All demonstration project at the Wilson Street and Main Street intersection, adopted a Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2036, and certified an amendment to the Land Use Code updating standards for solar energy systems. The council also voted to convene in executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation.

• Approved Safe Streets for All demonstration project at Wilson Street and Main Street (4-0)
• Adopted Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2036 (4-0)
• Certified and filed solar energy system ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Approved executive session to consult with legal counsel on pending litigation (4-0)

Culture and Arts Committee

The Brewer Culture and Arts Committee will vote on changing its committee logo, finalizing the October events list, and deciding whether to move the holiday party to the rec center for ADA accessibility. They will also vote on relocating the holiday tree from the Waterfront to the rec center as part of the holiday event or keeping it separate. Additional discussion includes timing of announcing October events, subcommittee updates, and bylaws.

• Vote on change of committee logo
• Finalize and vote on October events list
• Vote on moving holiday party from Steve's shop to rec center for ADA accessibility
• Vote on moving holiday tree from Waterfront to rec center or leaving as separate tree lighting
• Discuss announcing October events immediately or after sponsorships

City Council

The City Council will consider several land use amendments, including updates to the Land Use Code and mobile home park ordinances. The meeting also includes a presentation on a proposed Waterfront Zoning District and various contract awards for infrastructure projects.

• Proposed Waterfront Zoning District presentation
• $500 donation from Down East Toyota for Brewer Riverwalk Festival
• $700 in craft fair and business fees for Brewer Riverwalk Festival
• $5,000 Walmart grant for Brewer Police Department training
• $15,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant for Riverwalk Trail artwork

The Brewer City Council adopted a new Waterfront Zoning District for the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk area, allowing mixed-use and high-density residential development with design standards. The Council also approved a 3% sewer rate increase, authorized up to $1,575,000 in general obligation bonds for the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and established the annual Spirit of Brewer Award. Several other contracts, grants, and donations were accepted, and a public comment rule change was passed.

• Adopted new Waterfront Zoning District (unanimous)
• Approved 3% sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.575M general obligation bonds for FY2027 CIP (unanimous)
• Established Spirit of Brewer Award (3-2)
• Amended public comment rules to prioritize Brewer residents (3-2)
• Awarded $500K Greenpoint/Elm/Wiswell Road paving contract (unanimous)
• Awarded $43,615 Stone Street to Cove Street storm drain slipline contract (unanimous)
• Approved $110K camera truck purchase for Environmental Services (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brewer Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed residential development by Ball Development Group, LLC. The project proposes four single-family dwellings and site improvements off Bennett Road. The board will also review proposed amendments to Chapter 24 of the City Land Use Code regarding performance standards and definitions before recommending changes to the City Council.

• Final Plan Subdivision review for Brightsprings Estates (Ball Development Group, LLC) at Tax Map 8 Lot 69-B off Bennett Road
• Site Plan Review for four single-family dwellings and associated site improvements on the same property
• Public hearing and board review of proposed amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code, Articles 4 and 14

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review proposed amendments to the Land Use Code to create a Waterfront district. The board will then make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 for a new Waterfront district
• Amendments to Article 3 (Zoning Districts), Article 4 (Performance Standards), and Article 14 (Definitions)
• Board review and recommendation to City Council

City Council

The Brewer City Council will meet in a special session to consider consent calendar items including accepting a $500 grant from Sam's Club, $18,389 in insurance dividends, waiving sewer liens on three properties, and restating the Health Reimbursement Arrangement plan. Under new business, the council will vote on a series of amendments to the Land Use Code (Chapter 24) covering performance standards, site plan review, mobile home parks, and definitions, as well as a repeal of the separate Mobile Home Park and Camping Park Ordinance (Chapter 25). The council will also convene executive sessions on an economic development matter and a personnel matter.

• Accept $500 grant from Sam's Club of Bangor for Neighbors Helping Heroes fundraiser supporting Waldo County Firefighters Association and Robbins Lumber Mill fire victims
• Accept $18,389 in insurance dividends from Maine Municipal Association for Safety Committee, Parks & Rec garage furnace replacement, and donation to Robbins Mill fire families
• Waive foreclosure on three properties (3 Whitney Court, 11 Garfield Avenue, 323 South Main Street) with $1,775 in unpaid sewer liens
• Approve multiple amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code (Articles 4, 6, 10, 14) and repeal Chapter 25 Mobile Home Park and Camping Park Ordinance
• Hold executive sessions for economic development (Title 1 §405(6)(C)) and a personnel matter (Title 1 §405(6)(A))

The Brewer City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar accepting a $500 grant from Sam's Club, $18,389 in insurance dividends, waiving foreclosure on three sewer liens, and authorizing a health plan restatement. The council also unanimously certified and filed for posting five land use code amendments, including changes to parking requirements, site plan review, mobile home parks, definitions, and the repeal of Chapter 25. The council then convened in executive session for economic development and personnel matters before adjourning.

• Accepted $500 Sam's Club grant for Neighbors Helping Heroes event (unanimous)
• Accepted $18,389 in Maine Municipal Association insurance dividends (unanimous)
• Waived foreclosure on three sewer liens totaling $1,775 (unanimous)
• Authorized restatement of Health Reimbursement Arrangement plan (unanimous)
• Certified and filed land use code amendments for parking, site plan, mobile homes, definitions (unanimous)
• Repealed Chapter 25 Mobile Home Park and Camping Park Ordinance (unanimous)
• Convened executive session on economic development (unanimous)
• Convened executive session on personnel matter (unanimous)

Culture and Arts Committee

The Culture and Arts Committee will vote on suggested sponsorship levels for events. They will also discuss and decide on participation in Wreaths Across America. Updates on Sundaes in the Park and the Riverwalk Festival will be provided.

• Vote on sponsorship levels for events
• Decision on participation in Wreaths Across America
• Update on Sundaes in the Park (June 14, Riverwalk at Children's Garden)
• Update on Riverwalk Festival
• Discussion of decorating contests for Halloween and Holiday events

The Culture and Arts Committee established tiered sponsorship amounts and approved dates for the Halloween House Decorating Contest and Halloween Parade. The committee also decided to hold monthly Sundaes in the Park events.

• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly Sundaes in the Park events, with the next on July 26 from 1-3pm (unanimous)
• Established sponsorship levels: Gold $1000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, and Honorable Mention for amounts below (unanimous)
• Approved Halloween House Decorating Contest registration from October 1 to October 16, with voting starting October 16 (unanimous)
• Approved October 10 for the Halloween Parade, with a Halloween Party as the alternative if the parade is not possible (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brewer Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews for two site plan applications: a change of use at 30 Clisham Road and a business office/wellness center at 613 South Main Street. The board will also consider proposed amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code covering multiple articles, with a recommendation to City Council. Public comments on non-agenda items and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Site plan review for change of use at 30 Clisham Road (Tax Map 14 Lot 34-A)
• Site plan review for business office/wellness center at 613 South Main Street (Tax Map 22 Lot 131)
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code: Articles 4, 6, 10, and 14
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments with board recommendation to City Council
• Designation of associate member to vote if needed

City Council

The Brewer City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed 3% water rate increase (14% for high usage) and a liquor/amusement license for MF Dream, LLC d/b/a Benjamin's Brewer at 46 Acme Road. The council also plans to approve Fiscal Year 2027 budgets, set tax due dates, and amend ordinances on hauled wastewater and park vehicle restrictions. A proclamation for Juneteenth Celebration Day will be read.

• Public hearing on Brewer Water Department proposed rate increase: 3% for most customers, with residential minimum rising $0.99/month
• Public hearing on Class A restaurant/lounge liquor license and amusement license for Benjamin's Brewer (46 Acme Road) for dancing and live entertainment
• Order and resolutions approving City, School, and Water Pollution Control Facility budgets for Fiscal Year 2027
• Order to amend Chapter 31 (Environmental Ordinance) Section 703 on hauled wastewater discharge requirements
• Order to amend Chapter 15 (Parks and Recreation) restricting vehicles in parks

The Brewer City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 city and school budget appropriation of $21,134,573, along with the Water Pollution Control Facility and Water Department budgets. The council also approved the school budget appropriation of $30,255,848 and the regional vocational high school operating budget. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $21,134,573 FY2027 City and School budget appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $30,255,848 FY2027 School budget appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $6,566,555 FY2027 Water Pollution Control Facility budget (unanimous)
• Approved $3,652,675 FY2027 Water Department budget (unanimous)
• Approved $6,156,935 regional vocational high school operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved $245,815 regional vocational high school adult education budget (unanimous)
• Issued amusement license to Benjamin's Brewer limited to music without dancing (unanimous)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Benjamin's Brewer (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 City of Brewer and Brewer School Department budgets, followed by public comments. The primary action item is an order to authorize a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for the Capri Street Park basketball court construction project, committing $29,785 in local matching funds.

• Presentation of proposed Fiscal Year 2027 City of Brewer and Brewer School Department budgets
• Public comments on proposed budgets
• Order authorizing LWCF application and local match ($29,785) for Capri Street Park basketball court construction project (total $59,570)

The City Council voted 4-0 to authorize the city manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the Capri Street Park Basketball Court Construction Project. The city committed a local match of $29,785, contingent upon federal approval. The council also heard presentations on the proposed FY2027 city and school budgets but took no action on them.

• Authorized city manager to apply for LWCF grant and commit $29,785 local match for Capri St. Park basketball court construction (4-0)

Culture and Arts Committee

The Brewer Culture and Arts Committee will consider approving the April 2026 meeting minutes, continue discussion on the 2026 Event Calendar and Riverwalk Festival update, and vote on a Holiday Decorating Contest for the winter event. They will also discuss sponsorship levels, planning for Summer 2026, Wreaths Across America, and current BCAC funds.

• Vote on Holiday Decorating Contest for Winter Event
• Discussion of sponsorship levels
• Riverwalk Festival update
• Wreaths Across America discussion
• Current BCAC funds status

The committee approved a 'Sundaes in the Park' event at the Riverwalk Children's Garden and adopted two decorating contests. They also approved purchasing supplies for the ice cream event.

• Approved 'Sundaes in the Park' event at Riverwalk Children's Garden (June 14, 1-3pm)
• Approved spending $20 on a sign for the ice cream event
• Approved purchasing ice cream supplies from Dennis Paper ($30/tub)
• Approved adopting the price of $2 per scoop for the event
• Adopted Holiday Decorating Contest and Halloween Decorating Contest
• Tabled prizes for the decorating contests
• Tabled sponsorship levels for next meeting
• Tabled decision on Wreaths Across America event

City Council

The Council will consider awarding a contract to Acorn Engineering for engineering and design of a multi-use trail system at Pier Park, funded by a $250,000 state grant. Also on the agenda are ordinance amendments to remove yard sale permitting requirements, update zoning use and dimensional rules, and revise hauled wastewater discharge standards. A consent calendar includes purchases of a used ambulance and replacement security system equipment.

• Award $52,700 contract to Acorn Engineering for Pier Park trail design (grant-funded)
• Ordinance to remove permitting requirement for yard sales (Chapter 20 amendment)
• Amend Land Use Code: zoning districts, dimensional requirements, and definitions
• Amend Environmental Ordinance: hauled wastewater discharge requirements for motor coaches
• Authorize purchase of a used 2019 PL custom ambulance from City of Old Town

The City Council accepted the April meeting minutes and approved a consent calendar of 10 orders including a Pier Park engineering contract, ambulance purchase, and security system upgrades. The Council also recognized a student for a winter clothing drive and issued proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Arbor Week.

• Accepted April 14 and 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded Pier Park engineering and design contract (2026-A091)
• Appointed managers to SBR Real Estate Holdings (2026-A092)
• Accepted donations for Ken Locke Stream Cleanup (2026-A093)
• Authorized purchase of security system equipment (2026-A094)
• Accepted donation for Family Movie Night (2026-A095)
• Authorized purchase of used ambulance (2026-A096)
• Authorized appraisal services contract (2026-A097)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and review site plan applications for two proposed coffee shops. One is a drive-thru-only on Mullen Way; the other is a walk-in and drive-thru at 972 Wilson Street. The board may vote to approve, deny, or condition the projects.

• Site Plan Review for David Karr: proposed drive-thru coffee shop at Mullen Way (Tax Map 50 Lot 13)
• Site Plan Review for A & B, LLC: proposed walk-in and drive-thru coffee shop at 972 Wilson Street (Tax Map 3 Lot 33)
• Public hearing held for each application before board review

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing eight amusement licenses for local venues. The consent calendar includes contracts for assessing software and engineering for a stream crossing on North Main Street, as well as a local match for a Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund grant. New business features three amendments to the Land Use Code and a discussion on a proposed Waterfront Zone.

• Renewal of amusement licenses for eight businesses: Between Friends/Next Generation Theatre, Brewer Eagles Club, Brewster’s Fine Food & Drink, Cap’s Tavern, High Tide Restaurant & Bar, Jeff’s Catering + Event Center, Mason’s Brewing Company, and Penny Lane Bar and Grill.
• Authorize contract with Catalis for Assessing Computer Aided Mass Appraisal Software (consent calendar).
• Authorize contract with Woodard & Curran for engineering design and replacement of stream crossing at Felts Brook on North Main Street (consent calendar).
• Commit local match for Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund grant application (consent calendar).
• Three amendments to Chapter 24 (Land Use Code) regarding zoning districts, dimensional requirements, and performance standards, plus a discussion on a Proposed Waterfront Zone.

The City Council approved several amusement license renewals following a public hearing. The council also authorized multiple contracts for software, engineering services, and infrastructure grants.

• Approved amusement license for Between Friends/Next Generation Theatre (2026-A079)
• Approved amusement license for Brewster’s Fine Food & Drink (2026-A080)
• Approved amusement license for Cap’s Tavern (2026-A081)
• Approved amusement license for High Tide Restaurant & Bar (2026-A082)
• Approved amusement license for Jeff’s Catering + Event Center (2026-A083)
• Approved amusement license for Mason’s Brewing Company (2026-A084)
• Approved contract with Catalis for mass appraisal software (2026-A085)
• Approved contract with Woodard & Curran for Felts Brook stream crossing (2026-A086)

Culture and Arts Committee

The Culture and Arts Committee will elect officers and vote on amending bylaws. Members will finalize the 2026 event calendar, decide on subcommittees, and vote on the location for the tree lighting. The committee will also vote on a winter decorating contest and consider a banner purchase needing city council approval.

• Election of chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer
• Vote on amendment to bylaws
• Vote on location for 2026 tree lighting
• Vote on winter decorating contest with possible entry fee and prize
• Marissa to present cost for banner and request city council approval

The committee unanimously adopted the March meeting minutes and elected new officers, including Marissa Worster as chair. A vote on the Christmas tree location resulted in the waterfront being selected with five votes. The committee also unanimously moved the summer event to August.

• Adopt March meeting minutes – unanimous approval
• Elect Marissa Worster as chair – unanimous approval
• Elect Ann Colson as vice chair – unanimous approval
• Elect Ashlie as secretary – unanimous approval
• Elect Mandy as treasurer – unanimous approval
• Select waterfront for Christmas tree placement – 5 votes in favor
• Move summer event to August – unanimous approval

City Council

The Brewer City Council will hold a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider an ordinance to eliminate the permitting requirement for yard sales. The consent calendar includes accepting donations, awarding a contract for Stone Street reconstruction, and approving asset forfeiture funds. A resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. as SBA Manufacturer of the Year is also on the agenda.

• Workshop on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Ordinance to remove permitting requirement for yard sales (2026-C007)
• Contract award for Stone Street reconstruction project (2026-A067)
• Acceptance of $4,103 in asset forfeiture funds for police (2026-A055)
• Resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. as 2026 SBA Maine and New England Small Business Manufacturer of the Year (2026-B009)

The council accepted the minutes from the March 10 regular meeting and the March 24 special meeting (4‑0). It adopted a resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. as the 2026 SBA Maine and New England Small Business Manufacturer of the Year (4‑0). The consent calendar approved a series of items, including the award of the Stone Street reconstruction contract and several service contracts and donations. The council also amended the charter to remove the permitting requirement for yard sales.

• Accepted March 10 and March 24 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved award of contract for Stone Street reconstruction project
• Authorized contract for animal control services
• Authorized contract with Haley Ward for landfill expansion services
• Authorized installation of replacement PLC system at Hardy Street Pump Station
• Authorized removal of illicit sewer connection on Maple Street
• Amended charter to remove permitting requirement for yard sales

Planning Board

The Board will continue a public hearing regarding site plan review for W & S, Inc. multi-family units at Wilson Street. Additionally, the Board will hold a public hearing and review proposed amendments to several articles of the Chapter 24 Land Use Code.

• Site Plan Review for W & S, Inc. multi-family dwelling units at Wilson Street (Tax Map 49 Lot 32)
• Proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code: Article 3, Article 4, and Article 14

City Council

The City Council will vote to authorize a $277,460 contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc., plus up to a $27,746 contingency, to complete the Birchwood Boulevard water line segment of the Sherwood Forest project. The council will hold a public hearing to consider a State of Maine Community Development Block Grant application to replace playground equipment at Eastern Park on South Main Street. A presentation on a construction and demolition debris landfill expansion will also be given.

• Authorize $277,460 contract (up to $27,746 contingency) with Eastwood Contractors, Inc. for Birchwood Blvd water line completion
• Public hearing to discuss CDBG grant application for Eastern Park playground equipment replacement
• Presentation on construction and demolition debris landfill expansion
• FY2027 Budget Workshop listed under unfinished business

The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc. to complete the Birchwood Boulevard water line replacement for $277,460, with a 10% contingency of $27,746 and an appropriation of up to $305,206 from Drinking Water SRF funds. The council also held a public hearing on a grant to replace playground equipment at Eastern Park, but received no public comments and took no further action.

• Authorized contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc., $277,460 for Birchwood Blvd water line (unanimous)
• Authorized up to 10% contingency ($27,746) for the water line project (unanimous)
• Authorized appropriation of up to $305,206 from Drinking Water SRF funding (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Eastern Park playground grant; no comments received (no decision)
• Presented CDD landfill expansion proposal (no decision)
• Noted FY2027 budget workshop dates (informational)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Culture and Arts Committee

The committee will discuss 2026 event organization, subcommittee structures, and a business sponsorship list. Members will review a proposal for a banner purchase and an amendment to the bylaws regarding participation in local Easter egg hunts.

• Vote on bylaw amendment to provide an Easter Bunny for April 3 and 4 egg hunts
• Review of banner costs and request for City Council purchase approval
• Update on current committee account funds
• Discussion of 2026 organized events and Riverfest involvement
• Creation of a solicitation calendar and business sponsorship list

The committee unanimously adopted the March 3, 2026 minutes and swore in new member Theresa Maybury. It approved amendments to its bylaws and set a policy to hold four small and one large event each year. The board also approved a 2026 event calendar—including Riverfest, a summer food‑truck concert, Halloween Town and a holiday party—subject to City Council approval, and voted to participate in the city’s Easter egg hunts on April 3‑4. Several items, such as banner pricing, sponsorship details, subcommittee formation, and the holiday tree location, were postponed for future discussion.

• Adopted March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in new committee member Theresa Maybury (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to bylaws (unanimous)
• Set policy to hold four small and one large event per year (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 event calendar: Riverfest, summer food‑truck concert, Halloween Town, holiday party (unanimous, pending City Council)
• Approved participation in Easter egg hunts on April 3‑4, providing Easter bunny and lollipops (unanimous)

City Council

The Brewer City Council will vote on a series of orders, including issuing general‑obligation bonds and a tax levy to fund Combined Sewer Overflow improvements. Other items on the consent calendar cover a fuel‑management system upgrade for Public Works, acceptance of a $12,000 police grant, and contracts for street line painting and municipal paving. The meeting also includes reappointments of various board members and a resolution recognizing a local youth volunteer.

• 2026-A043: Authorize issuance of general‑obligation bonds and a tax levy for Combined Sewer Overflow improvements
• 2026-A031: Approve $19,731 purchase (plus up to $5,000 contingency) for Public Works fuel‑management system upgrade
• 2026-A032: Accept $12,000 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant for Brewer Police Department two‑way radios
• 2026-A033: Award Lucas Striping LLC a $40,772.16 contract for 2026 street line painting
• 2026-A034: Award contract for FY2026 municipal street paving (details on bid amounts in agenda)

The Council accepted the minutes from the February meetings and formally recognized Lydia Brown for her community service. It authorized a $19,731 purchase and up to $5,000 contingency for a fuel‑management system upgrade, accepted FY 2024 Byrne discretionary grant funds, and awarded contracts for street line painting and FY 2026 municipal street paving. The body also approved a one‑time forgiveness of interest on second‑half FY 2026 property taxes and authorized issuance of general‑obligation bonds to fund Combined Sewer Overflow improvements.

• Accepted February 10 and February 24 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Resolved to recognize Lydia Brown for her Lydia Project efforts (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized purchase order for $19,731 to upgrade Public Works fuel island system (2026‑A031)
• Accepted FY 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant funds (2026‑A032)
• Awarded contract for 2026 street line painting (2026‑A033)
• Awarded contract for FY 2026 municipal street paving (2026‑A034)
• Authorized one‑time forgiveness of interest for FY 2026 property taxes paid by March 16 2026 (2026‑A040)
• Authorized issuance of General Obligation Bonds to finance Combined Sewer Overflow improvements and related tax levy (2026‑A043)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review a site‑plan application from W & S, Inc. for multi‑family dwelling units and related site improvements at Wilson Street, Tax Map 49 Lot 32. The board will also consider designating an associate member to vote when a regular member is absent, approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, and conduct a stormwater training workshop.

• Site‑plan review application for multi‑family housing at Wilson Street (Tax Map 49 Lot 32)
• Public hearing on the Wilson Street multi‑family project
• Designation of an associate Planning Board member to vote in a member's absence
• Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting
• Stormwater training workshop

Culture and Arts Committee

The committee is discussing the categorization of event ideas and the finalization of sponsorship tiers. The City Clerk will present proposed bylaws for the committee.

• Review of sponsorship levels, including a $2,500 platinum tier
• Presentation of proposed bylaws by the City Clerk
• Update on Riverfest from Steve
• Development of a solicitation calendar and business list for sponsorships

The Culture & Arts Committee adopted the January 19, 2026 minutes unanimously and swore in new member Theresa Maybury. Members voted unanimously to plan four small events and one large event annually, though the specific events were tabled. Several other items—including subcommittees, sponsorship details, and Riverfest involvement—were also tabled for future discussion.

• Adopted January 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in new committee member Theresa Maybury
• Approved plan for four small events and one large event per year (unanimous)
• Tabled selection of specific events until next meeting
• Tabled formation of subcommittees until next meeting
• Tabled sponsorship policy discussion until event plan is set
• Tabled Riverfest involvement discussion until next meeting
• Tasked Marissa with obtaining cost estimate for committee banner

City Council

The Brewer City Council will consider amendments to the Land Use Code regarding construction timelines, site plan review procedures, and zoning district uses. The council will also appoint a member to the Culture and Arts Committee.

• Appoint Teresa A. Maybury to the Culture and Arts Committee
• Amend Land Use Code to set construction timelines and permit expiration rules
• Amend Land Use Code to update site plan review application procedures
• Amend Land Use Code to clarify warehouse use locations and setbacks
• Hold a workshop on city goal planning

The council unanimously appointed Teresa A. Maybury to the City of Brewer Culture and Arts Committee for a one‑month term. It also approved amendments to the Land Use Code covering construction timelines and certificates of occupancy (Article 2, Section 205), zoning district uses and setbacks (Article 3, Section 306.5), and site‑plan review procedures (Article 6, Sections 603‑610). No public comments were recorded on these actions.

• Appointed Teresa A. Maybury to Culture and Arts Committee (unanimous)
• Amended Land Use Code Article 2 Section 205 on project commencement and occupancy (adopted)
• Amended Land Use Code Article 3 Section 306.5 on schedule of uses and setbacks (adopted)
• Amended Land Use Code Article 6 Sections 603‑610 on site‑plan review procedures (adopted)

City Council

The Brewer City Council will consider extending the moratorium on large-scale solar energy systems by 180 days and approve the purchase of a $175,000 loader for the Public Works Department. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a liquor license and various consent calendar items.

• Extend moratorium on large-scale solar energy systems
• Authorize $175,000 purchase of replacement loader for Public Works
• Public hearing for Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar liquor license
• Accept $3,000 in donations for Brewer Riverwalk Festival
• Authorize payment of $50,277 for police academy training reimbursement

The council unanimously accepted the minutes of three prior meetings and recorded a Code Enforcement recommendation. It approved a consent calendar covering reimbursements, donations, contracts, a property surplus disposal, and a solar‑energy moratorium extension. The council amended charter language on agenda public‑comment time and on nomination‑petition rules, appointed two members to the Planning Board, and granted Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar both a State liquor license and a city amusement license.

• Accepted minutes of Jan 13, Jan 27, and Jan 29 meetings (unanimous)
• Recorded Code Enforcement written communication into the record (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items: reimburse Town of Holden, extend solar moratorium, accept multiple donations, purchase loader, accept wellness and grant funds, extend landscaping contract, award Brewer Cove CSO contract, declare property surplus for disposal
• Appointed member and associate member to the City of Brewer Planning Board
• Amended Charter §330.8.2 to require a public‑comment period on all council agendas
• Amended Charter Chapter 8 §303 on nomination‑petition procedures
• Issued City of Brewer Amusement License to Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar, 391 North Main St.
• Approved State of Maine Class A Restaurant/Lounge liquor license for Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar