Brunswick, ME
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BrunswickME averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $505,815 +1.2% yr/yr · +29.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (143)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Assessment Review Board
- Richard Baribeau
- Richard McInnes
- Stephen Holt
- Larry Delaney
Who’s on the Cable TV Advisory Committee
- Cynthia Pols
- Charlie Priest
- Dave Watson
- Jerry Reese
- David Carpenter
- Bryan Christiansen
- Bernie Breitbart
- Joy Prescott
- Elizabeth Sokoloff
- Tricia Faulkingham
- W. David Watson
Who’s on the Conservation Commission
- Kurt Stinson
- Sandy Stott
- Rob Moore
- Abbie Sewall
- Kevin Sullivan
- Helene Harrower
- Geoff Lawrence
- Sylvia Stocker
- Charlotte Tagupa
- Iris Reyes
- Jeff Lawrence
Who’s on the Davis Fund Committee
- Annee Tara
- Jym St. Pierre
- Shaun Hogan
Who’s on the Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force
- Chrissy Adamowicz
- Claudia Knox
- Jay Astle
- Jessica Factor
- Julie Erdman
- Nat Shed
- Nathan MacDonald
- Ramona Thieme
- Sally Costello
Who’s on the Planning Board
- Bill Dana
- Alison Harris
- Robert Burgess
- Arthur Pierce
- Kelly Matzen
- Arthur Boulay
- M Kelly Matzen
- Chris Baldwin
Who’s on the Recreation Commission
- Adam Caron — Commissioner
Who’s on the Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)
- Sande Updegraph — Councilmember
- Stephen Walker — Councilmember
- Sue Stableford
- Bill Good
- Jeff Bush
- Cory Theberge
- Helene Harrower
- Marko Melendy
- Doug Niven
- William Wilkoff
- Peter Lowell
- Rachele Spadafore
Who’s on the Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)
- James Ecker — Councilmember
- Susan Olcott
- Peter Milligan
- Anthony Yuodsnukis
- Cody Gillis
- Marko Melendy
- Camden Reiss
- Katie Sellers-Reynolds
- Max Burtis
- Anthony Youdsnukis
- Katherine Sellers-Reynolds
- Kathryn Sellers Reynolds
- Laura DiBiase
Who’s on the Sustainability Committee
- Stephen Wood
- Tom Rumpf
- Jamie Ecker
- Karen Topp
- Steven Weems
- Dieuwke Zolas
- David Costello
- Shelley Raymond
- Poppy Arford
- Abby Westberry
- David Conwell
- Mark Battle
- Peggy Siegle
- Bob Howe
- Kathy Wilson
- Jay Astle
- Tyler Spillane
- Abby Westbury
- Dave Costello
Who’s on the Town Commons
- Blaine Moore
- Jeremy Litchfield
- Dennis Wilson
- Mark Fochesato
- Caleb Chang
- Michael Halmo
- Mike Ferry
- Nathaniel Shed
- Tim Carr
Who’s on the Town Council
- Sandra Updegraph — Councilmember
- Stephen S. Walker — Councilmember
- Abby King — Councilmember
- Jennifer Hicks — Councilmember
- Steve Walker — Councilmember
- W. David Watson
- Kathy Wilson
- James Mason
- Nathan MacDonald
- Jamie Ecker
- Dan Ankeles
- Kim Anderson
- James Ecker
- Nathaniel Shed
- Steve Weems
- Richard Ellis
- Corinne Perreault
- Nathanial Shed
- Nathan
- Alison Harris
- Art Boulay
- Bill Dana
- Christopher Baldwin
- Kelly Matzen
Who’s on the Tree Committee
- Dennis Wilson
- John Hodapp
- Esther Mechler
- Jennifer Hicks
- Yale St. Clair
- Adrienne Leahey
- Jane Crichton
- Jane Nichols-Ecker
- Jym St. Pierre
- Jane Creighton
- Jeff Gillis
- Jym St
Who’s on the Village Review Board (VRB)
- Annee Tara
- Claudia Knox
- Josh Lincoln
- Phil Carey
- Robert Wiener
- Aimee Keithan
- William Steinbock
Municipal budget
Total revenue$56.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$92.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$32.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$51.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,213 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025153 housing units ($86.4M)
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Mon Aug 31, 2026
Finance Committee
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Maquoit Bay Water Quality Task Force
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TOWN OF BRUNSWICK, MAINE
MAQUOIT BAY WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE AGENDA
Room 206 and Via Zoom | Brunswick Town Hall
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, 3:00PM – 4:45PM
THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM
Members of the public who do not serve on the committee should follow this link to join via
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81864259635?pwd=aJv9Nm3z13X24KZjeBUeJ7EYvWQrPw.1
Comments are allowed during the public comment period at the end of the meeting.
The public may provide comments via email (acharleson@brunswickme.gov) prior to the meeting or they
may provide live comment at the meeting via zoom or in person during the designated comment period.
3:00 PM
Call to Order & Introductions (Ashley, Town of Brunswick)
3:05 PM
Overview of Final Draft Report Materials (Bina, FBE)
3:15 PM
Questions & Discussion | Final Draft Report Comments (FBE, Task Force, Town Staff)
3:55 PM
Vote to Approve Final Draft of Report (Task Force)
4:05 PM
Initiate Discussion on Next Steps, Timeline, Etc.
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Timeline to Finalize Reports for Public Viewing (Bina)
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Planning Efforts | Future Council Presentation (Bina, Task Force, Town Staff)
4:25 PM
Other Business
4:35 PM
Public Comment (Time Remaining)
4:45 PM
Adjournment
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Social Service Committee
Committee reviews 2026 funding applications and sets next meeting
The Brunswick Social Services Committee is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its June 11, 2026 meeting, and to review the 2026 applications for social services funding. The committee will develop questions for the applicants. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026. This is a routine administrative and review session.
- Review/approve meeting minutes of June 11, 2026
- Review 2026 applications for social services funding
- Develop questions for funding applicants
- Next meeting set for Sept. 17, 2026
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Town of Brunswick, Maine
Social Services Committee
Thursday Sept. 3, 2026, 4pm-5:00pm
Room 117, 85 Union Street
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Agenda
Committee staff:
1. Acknowledgement that the meeting was properly noticed.
Social Services Funding Committee Chair:
1. Review/approve meeting minutes of June 11, 2026
2. Adjustments to the agenda/approve
3. Review 2026 Applications/Develop questions for the applicants
4. Next meeting set for Sept. 17, 2026 4pm-5pm
5. Adjourn
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Social Service Committee
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Social Services Committee
Social Services Committee reviews 2026 funding applications
The Brunswick Social Services Committee is meeting to review 2026 funding applications and develop questions for applicants. The agenda also includes approving June meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Review 2026 funding applications
- Develop questions for applicants
- Approve June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Next meeting set for Sept. 17, 2026
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Town of Brunswick, Maine
Social Services Committee
Thursday Sept. 3, 2026, 4pm-5:00pm
Room 117, 85 Union Street
HOW TO WATCH AND COMMENT VIA ZOOM
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Agenda
Committee staff:
1. Acknowledgement that the meeting was properly noticed.
Social Services Funding Committee Chair:
1. Review/approve meeting minutes of June 11, 2026
2. Adjustments to the agenda/approve
3. Review 2026 Applications/Develop questions for the applicants
4. Next meeting set for Sept. 17, 2026 4pm-5pm
5. Adjourn
Thu Sep 10, 2026
Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
RAB meeting agenda for Sept 10, 2026, with no listed items
This is a procedural agenda for the Brunswick Restoration Advisory Board meeting on September 10, 2026. The agenda contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or public hearing topics, only a reference to a final agenda PDF.
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Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting Agenda
Documents:
NASB_RAB_AGENDA_09-10-26_FINAL.pdf
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
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Brunswick Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Agenda
BBPAC AGENDA 08.27.2026.PDF
Brunswick Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes
BBPAC MINUTES 07.23.2026.PDF
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Wed Aug 26, 2026
Housing Committee
Housing Committee reviews AHSF allocations, growth ordinance, zoning amendment
The Brunswick Housing Committee is meeting to review several documents, including the minutes from its July 22 meeting, AHSF allocations, the adopted Rate of Growth Ordinance, an adopted zoning amendment, and key housing initiatives for 2025-26. The agenda lists these items for discussion or decision, but provides no further details on the actions to be taken.
- Review of Housing Committee Meeting Minutes from 07.22.2026
- AHSF Allocations (document 2198 AHSF.pdf)
- Adopted Rate of Growth Ordinance (Chapter 5, Sec. 5-53)
- Adopted Zoning Amendment (Section 5.2.1)
- Key Housing Initiatives for the 132nd Legislature, 2025-26
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Housing Committee Agenda
Aug. 26, 2026.Agenda.pdf
Housing Committee Meeting Minutes 07.22.2026
2026.07.22 HC Meeting Minutes MF.pdf
AHSF Allocations
2198 AHSF.pdf
Adopted Rate Of Growth Ordinance
Adopted Rate of Growth Ordinance Chapter 5, Sec. 5-53.pdf
Adopted Zoning Amendment Section 5.2.1
Adopted Zoning Amendment Sec. 5.2.1.pdf
Key Housing Initiatives 132 2025-26
KeyHousingInitiatives_132nd_2025-26.pdf
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Wed Aug 26, 2026
Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review
Committee reviews three waiver and change-of-use requests
The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review three items: a street design standards waiver for the Range Road Subdivision, a similar waiver for an accessory dwelling unit at 119 Moody Road, and a nonconforming change of use for New England Structural Works. These are staff-level reviews, not final decisions by the town council.
- 26-045: Range Road Subdivision – Street Design Standards Waiver Request
- 26-043: 119 Moody Road ADU – Street Design Standards Waiver Request
- 26-034: New England Structural Works – Nonconforming Change of Use
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Staff Review Committee Agenda 8-26-2026
STAFF_REVIEW_AGENDA_08262026.PDF
26-045: Range Road Subdivision – Street Design Standards Waiver Request
119 MOODY RD. ADU - STREET DESIGN WAIVER REQUEST PACKET.PDF
26-043: 119 Moody Road ADU – Street Design Standards Waiver Request
119 MOODY RD. ADU - STREET DESIGN WAIVER REQUEST PACKET.PDF
26-034: New England Structural Works - Nonconforming Change Of Use
26_034_PACKET.PDF
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board reviews Thomas Point Campground Phase III proposal
The Brunswick Planning Board is meeting to review a proposal for Phase III of the Thomas Point Campground (application 26-014). The agenda includes this item and associated documents, but no other substantive matters are listed.
- Review of Thomas Point Campground Phase III (application 26-014)
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Agenda
Planning Board Agenda 8-25-2026
PLANNING_BOARD_AGENDA_08252026.PDF
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26_014 Thomas Point Campground Ph. III Packet
26_014 THOMAS POINT CAMPGROUND PH. III PACKET.PDF
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force
Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force meets Aug. 24
This agenda contains only a reference to a PDF document and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the attached document, which is not provided here.
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Hawthorne School Redevelopment Taskforce Agenda
Documents:
Hawthorne School TF Agenda 8.24.2026.pdf
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Personnel Board
Personnel Board meeting agenda is procedural only
The agenda for the Brunswick Personnel Board meeting on August 20, 2026, contains only a reference to a PDF document and no listed agenda items. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.
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Personnel Board Meeting Agenda
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2026.8.20 Personnel Board Agenda.pdf
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee
Mare Brook Watershed Committee reviews management plan, culvert, dam projects
The Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee is meeting to review and approve June meeting minutes, receive progress updates on the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan, and discuss education and outreach initiatives. The agenda includes updates on the Sparwell Culvert, Coffin Ice Pond Dam remediation, and a discussion on establishing criteria for smaller projects under the Mare Brook CFUP.
- Review of Site-Law CFUP (Adopted June 2026) and discussion of committee edits
- Sparwell Culvert project update
- Coffin Ice Pond Dam Remediation (TU Project) update
- Stormwater drain stenciling initiative
- Discussion on water quality town ordinances
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MARE BROOK WATERSHED STEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA
Brunswick Town Hall, 85 Union Street, Council Chambers
Thursday, August 20th, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
1) CALL TO ORDER (Sandy)
2) ADMINISTRATIVE – 5 MIN
a) Review + Approval of June Meeting Minutes – 5 MIN (Sandy)
4:30 PM
3) PROGRESS UPDATES – 65 MIN
a) Brunswick Landing – 10 MIN
i) Restoration Advisory Board – 5 MIN (David)
4:35 PM
ii) Brunswick Executive Airport Master Plan – 5 MIN (MRRA)
4:40 PM
b) Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan – 30 MIN
i) Sparwell Culvert – 5 MIN (Laura)
4:45 PM
ii) Coffin Ice Pond Dam Remediation | TU Project – 5 MIN (Ashley)
4:50 PM
iii) Mare Brook CFUP | Establishing Criteria for Smaller Projects – 20 MIN (Sandy)
4:55 PM
o Review of Site-Law CFUP (Adopted June 2026)
o Committee Discussion re: MBWSC Edits, Involvement, Etc.
c) Education and Outreach – 25 MIN
i) Committee Education and Outreach Initiatives – 10 MIN (Sandy)
5:15 PM
ii) Stormwater Drain Stenciling – 5 MIN (Sarah)
5:25 PM
iii) Water Quality | Town Ordinances – 10 MIN (Ashley)
5:30 PM
4) OTHER BUSINESS - 15 MIN
a) Updates From Other Town Committee Representatives – 10 MIN (TBD)
5:40 PM
b) Brook Field Dam | Free the Andro – 5 MIN (Sandy)
5:50 PM
5) PUBLIC COMMENT (Time Remaining)
5:55 PM
6) ADJOURN
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Parks and Recreation Commission
Commission to discuss e-bike, e-scooter, speed limits on bike path and trails
The Brunswick Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear a recreation program report, and receive updates on the Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex and the Rec Center parking lot project. New business includes a discussion on e-bike, e-scooter, and speed limit rules for the bike path and trails. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Discussion on e-bike, e-scooter, and speed limits for bike path and trails
- Update on Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex (MARC)
- Update on Rec Center parking lot project
- Approval of minutes from March 18, June 30, and July 23, 2026 meetings
- Recreation program report by Deputy Director Sabrina Best
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MEETING VIA ELECTRONIC DEVICES
THIS MEETING IS BEING CONDUCTED IN PERSON AT TOWN HALL IN TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AND VIA ELECTRONIC DEVICES
WITH RECREATION COMMISSION PARTICIPATING FROM TOWN HALL AND REMOTE LOCATIONS
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AT TOWN HALL OR
JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING
THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device: Please click this URL to join.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86146588306?pwd=ZV2RdH1o6KzTerntm88J0ewCt3m3nI.1
BRUNSWICK PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CONFERENCE ROOM 206, TOWN HALL
7:00 p.m.
85 UNION STREET
AGENDA
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1. Introductions and Welcome to newly added Commissioner Lindy Magness
2. Minutes of March 18, 2026, June 30, 2026, & July 23, 2026 Meetings.
3. Citizen’s input/correspondence
4. Adjustments to the agenda
5. Recreation Program Report – Sabrina Best, Deputy Director
6. OLD BUSINESS
a. Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex Update – Deputy Director Best
b. Rec Center Parking Lot Project Update – Deputy Director Best
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NEW BUSINESS
a. E-Bike, E-Scooter, Speed Limit discussion for Bike Path and Trails
8. OTHER BUSINESS
9. Date for the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to be held at the Brunswick Town
Hall located in Town Council Chambers beginning at 7:00pm.
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Village Review Board (VRB)
Village Review Board to review two property applications
The Village Review Board is meeting to review applications for properties at 11 Center Street and 49 Cumberland Street. The agenda includes these two items, with supporting documents provided for each.
- Review of 11 Center Street application
- Review of 49 Cumberland Street application
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1. VRB Agenda 8-18-2026
Documents:
VRB AGENDA 8.18.26.PDF
2. 11 Center Street
Documents:
11 CENTER STREET PACKET.PDF
3. 49 Cumberland Street
Documents:
49 CUMBERLAND PACKET.PDF
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Town Council
Town Council to hold public hearings on Maine Street overlay and mobile home park amendment
The Brunswick Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including two public hearings: one on a Maine Street overlay and another on a mobile home park ordinance amendment. The council will also review an EMS plan, a finance director's report, and a resolution to support prohibiting civilian firearms in municipal buildings. The agenda includes a consent agenda with multiple documents for approval.
- Public hearing on Maine Street overlay
- Public hearing on mobile home park ordinance amendment
- EMS plan discussion
- Finance director's report
- Resolution to support prohibiting civilian firearms in municipal buildings
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2026.08.17 Agenda
AUGUST 17, 2026.PDF
2026.08.17 Manager's Report
2026.8.17 MANAGERS REPORT.PDF
103. Public Hearing Maine Street Overlay
103.MSO TC PUBLIC HEARING PACKET.PDF
104. Public Hearing Mobile Home Park Amendment
104. SET PH MHP ORDINACE AMENDMENT.PDF
105. EMS Plan
105. EMS PLAN.PDF
106. Finance Director
106. FINANCE DIRECTOR.PDF
107. Resoluntion To Support Prohibiting Civilian Firearms In Municipal Bldg
107.RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT PROHIBITING CIVILIAN FIREARMS IN MUN.
BLDG.PDF
108. Appointments Committee
NO Back-up Material
108. APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE.PDF
2026.08.17 Consent Agenda
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review
Pier replacement review for Gail Stuart and Langdon Winner
The Staff Review Committee is reviewing a pier replacement project for Gail Stuart and Langdon Winner. The agenda includes supporting documents from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This appears to be a site plan or permit review item.
- Pier replacement for Gail Stuart and Langdon Winner
- Review includes Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) documents
- Review includes Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) documents
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Staff Review Committee Agenda 08-12-26
STAFF_REVIEW_AGENDA_081226.PDF
26-038: Gail Stuart And Langdon Winner Pier Replacement
26_038_SKETCH_FINAL_SRC.PDF
26_038_ACOE.PDF
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Cable TV Advisory Committee
Cable TV committee to review franchise agreement and ordinance for Council recommendation
The Brunswick Cable TV Advisory Committee will meet to review progress on town videos, consider introducing AI into TV3 operations, and discuss involving school students in video production. The committee will also review the cable TV ordinance and franchise agreement for a recommendation to the Town Council.
- Review of cable TV ordinance and franchise agreement for Council recommendation
- Introduction of AI into TV3 operations
- Involvement of school students in producing town videos
- Growstown video schedule
- Review of town videos by Weezie Mackey
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Brunswick Cable TV Advisory Committee
M eeting Agenda
Wedne s day, August 1 2 , 202 6 , 5:00 PM
THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON OR VIEW THE MEETING VIA ZOOM, TV 3,
OR LIVE STREAM
HOW TO WATCH AND COMMENT VIA ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85682592929?pwd=5or7h9PvVY32cH8k8QoU6zb6ijvdPC.1
Comments are allowed during the public comment period, during public hearings, and on other items and matters
at the discretion of the Chair.
HOW TO WATCH TV3
T une to Channel 3 on Comcast
HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES
https://tv3hd.brunswickme.org/internetchannel/watch-now?channel=1
Call to Order – Dave Watson, Chair
Introduction of T hose P resent – Chair
Adjustments to the Agenda – Chair
Reading and Approval of Minutes – Chair
Reading of Communications – Chair
Reports
Brunswick Staff and Comcast Report s:
1. Progress and Status Review - Jim Nelon
2. Budget Review – ?
3. Comcast Review – Bryan Christiansen
Unfinished Business
1. Review of Town Videos – Weezie Mac key
2. Introduction of AI into TV3 Operations
3. Involvement of School Students in Producing Town Videos
4. Growstown Video Schedule
New Business
1. Review of cable TV ordinance and the franchise agreement and recommendation for Council
approval
N ext regular meeting date : October 1 4 , 202 6 , 5 PM Council Chambers
A djourn ment
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
ZBA hears appeals on Toads Landing septic and Thomas Pt Rd approval
The Brunswick Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to hear two appeals. The first challenges a Code Enforcement Officer determination regarding properties at 90 and 91 Toads Landing, involving a replacement septic system and easement rights. The second appeals the Planning Board's approval of a project at 23 Thomas Point Road. The board will review staff memos and attachments for both cases.
- Appeal 26-003 of CEO determination for 90 and 91 Toads Landing
- Replacement septic system at 90 Toads Landing
- Easement rights at Toads Landing
- Appeal 26-002 of Planning Board approval for 23 Thomas Point Rd
- Staff memos and attachments for both cases
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Zoning Board Of Appeals Agenda (8-11-2026)
ZONING_BOARD_AGENDA_081126.PDF
26-003 - Appeal Of 90 And 91 Toads Landing CEO Determination
ZBA APPEAL FORM 26-003.PDF
14003_90 TOADS-SSWD_036025_REPLACEMENT SYSTEM.PDF
14003_90 TOADS LANDING EASEMENT RIGHTS.PDF
CASE NO. 26-003 - 90 TOADS LANDING- STAFF MEMO AND
ATTACHMENTS.PDF
26-002 - Appeal Of 23 Thomas Pt Rd Planning Board Approval
26-002 APPEAL_NAVARRO.PDF
26_021_APPROVED_FINAL_FOF.PDF
CASE NO. 26-002 - APPEAL OF 23 THOMAS PT RD PB APPROVAL - STAFF
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force
Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force meets to discuss redevelopment plans.
This agenda is for the Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force meeting on August 11, 2026. The only listed item is the agenda document itself, with no specific discussion topics or decisions provided. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.
- Meeting of the Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force
- Agenda document for August 11, 2026
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Hawthorne School Redevelopment Taskforce Agenda
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Hawthorne School TF Agenda 8.11.2026.pdf
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Public Works Facility Task Force
Task Force reviews Public Works facility location and design
The Public Works Facility Task Force is meeting to review its charge and the planning process for the new Public Works facility, including the space and needs study, location options, and project phasing. They will also receive an update on the new fuel island and salt shed. The task force is advisory only; final decisions rest with the Town Council and Planning Board.
- Review of Task Force charge adopted July 7, 2026
- Discussion of location considerations for Public Works facility
- Update on new fuel island and salt shed
- Town Council approval of funding for Phase 1a
- Planning Board approval of new fuel island/salt shed
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Town of Brunswick, Maine
Public Works Facility Task Force
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 10, 2026, 2:00 P. M .
Town Hall – Room 206
85 Union Street, Brunswick, Maine
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AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Task Force Charge - Review
3. Planning Process - Review
a) Space and Needs Study
b) Location Considerations
c) Phasing of the Project
d) Town Council Approval of Funding for Phase 1a
e) Planning Board Approval of New Fuel Island/Salt Shed
4. New Fuel Island and Salt Shed – Update and Discussion
5. Other Business
6. Public Comment
7. Adjourn
Brunswick Town Council
Public Works Facility Task Force Charge
Adopted July 7, 2026
Committee Membership
The Task Force shall consist of five (5) voting members consisting of three (3) Town Councilors and
two (2) Brunswick residents, appointed by the Town Council Chair.
The Task Force shall be staffed by the Assistant Town Manager and the Public Works Director, both
non-voting members.
Charge of the Committee
The purpose of the Public Works Facility Task Force is to provide community input on the location of
the Public Works Facility Project and the overall site design phase of the Public Works Facility Project
at the chosen site.
The charge of the committee shall be as follows:
1. Review and provide recommendations regarding the best location for the Public Works Facility
Project.
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Conservation Commission
Commission to discuss amending park plant-damage ordinance
The Conservation Commission will discuss initiating an amendment to Parks & Recreation Ordinance Sec. 14-127 regarding damage to plants at Frances & Mahitable Heuston Park. They will also receive updates on the Coffin Ice Pond dam natural fishway project, the Maquoit Bay water quality study, and a working group on pesticides and fertilizers ordinance research.
- Initiate discussion to amend Parks & Rec Ordinance Sec. 14-127 (Damage to Plants) at Frances & Mahitable Heuston Park
- Update on Coffin Ice Pond dam natural fishway project
- Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study update
- Pesticides and fertilizers working group ordinance research and survey development
- Tree Ordinance Update and inquiry re: street tree care
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST AGENDA
Brunswick Town Hall | Council Chambers
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 | 5:00PM – 6:30PM
1. CALL TO ORDER (Sandy)
2. ADMINISTRATIVE – 10 MIN 5:00 PM
a. Meeting Minutes Approval – 10 MIN
3. UPDATES – 65 MIN
a. TREES & INVASIVES – 10 MIN
• Tree Ordinance Update – 5 MIN (Dennis) 5:10 PM
• Inquiry RE: Street Tree Care – 5 MIN(Sandy) 5:15 PM
b. PUBLIC LANDS – 20 MIN
• Frances & Mahitable Heuston Park – 20 MIN 5:20 PM
o Inquiry RE: Seed Harvesting (Dennis)
o Parks & Rec Ordinance Sec. 14-127 | Damage to Plants (Dennis)
o Initiate Discussion to Amend Ordinance (Group)
c. WATERSHEDS & RUNOFF – 35 MIN
• Coffin Ice Pond Dam – 5 MIN (Ashley) 5:40 PM
o Natural Fishway | Project Updates
• Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study – 5 MIN (Ashley) 5:45 PM
• Pesticides and Fertilizers – 25 MIN 5:50 PM
o Working Group | Ordinance Research (Abbie, Jan)
o Survey Development (Ashley)
d. OTHER TOWN NEWS – 0 MIN 6:15 PM
4. NEW BUSINESS – Time Remaining
5. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time Remaining
6. ADJOURN
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)
Brunswick Shellfish Committee to review manager's report and June minutes
The Shellfish Committee is meeting to review the Coastal Resource Manager's report and the minutes from the June 2026 meeting. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Coastal Resource Manager's Report
- June 2026 meeting minutes
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Town of Brunswick, Maine
Shellfish Committee
August 4, 2026
MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Council Chambers
85 Union Street, Brunswick, Maine
Agenda
2026 AUGUSTA SC AGENDA.PDF
Coastal Resource Manager's Report
CRO MANAGER REPORT 8-4-2026.PDF
June 2026 Minutes
2026 JUNE SC MINUTES.PDF
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Town Council
Town Council to hold public hearing on Rate of Growth Ordinance
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Rate of Growth Ordinance. The body will also set dates for public hearings on zoning and mobile home park amendments and address board appointments.
- Public hearing on Rate of Growth Ordinance
- Set public hearing for Mobile Home Park Ordinance Amendment
- Set public hearing for Maine Street Overlay Zoning Amendments
- Set public hearing for Municipal Facilities Zoning Amendments
- Board appointments
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Agenda August 3, 2026
AUGUST 3, 2026.PDF
9.3.26 Manager's Report
8.3.26 MANAGERS REPORT.PDF
97. Public Hearing Rate Of Growth Ordinance
97. PH RATE OF GROWTH.PDF
98. Set Public Hearing Mobile Home Park Ordinance Amendment
98. SET PH MHP ORDINACE AMENDMENT.PDF
99. Set Public Hearing Maine Street Overlay Zoning Amendments
99.SET PH MAINE STREET OVERLAY ZONING ORDINANCE.PDF
100. Set Public Hearing Municipal Facilities Zoning Amendments
100. MUNICIPAL FACILITIES ZONING AMENDMENTS.PDF
101. Board Appointments
101. BOARD APPOINTMENTS.PDF
8.3.26 Consent Agenda
8.3.26 CONSENT AGENDA.PDF
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Town Council
Town Council to hold workshop on data centers and Maine Street Overlay
The Town Council is holding a workshop to review materials regarding data centers and the Maine Street Overlay. The meeting consists of discussions based on provided workshop packets.
- Data Center Workshop
- Maine Street Overlay Workshop
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8.3.26 Workshop Agenda
AUGUST 3, 2026 WORKSHOP.PDF
Data Center Workshop Packet
TC WORKSHOP PACKET - DATA CENTERS.PDF
Maine Street Overlay Workshop Packet
MSO PACKET TC WORKSHOP AND INTRO.PDF
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Planning Board
Planning Board to review zoning amendments and several development projects
The Planning Board is meeting to discuss a zoning text amendment regarding impervious surface exemptions for municipal facilities. The board will also review several site plans and subdivision sketches.
- Zoning Text Amendments for Municipal Facilities Impervious Surface Exemption (26-036)
- Dionne Farm Farmer's Market (26-012)
- Pinehaven Preserve (25-029)
- 53-69 Maine Street Mixed Use Development (26-032)
- Range Road Subdivision (26-026)
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Agenda
Planning Board Agenda 07/28/2026
PLANNING_BOARD_AGENDA_07282026.PDF
Packet
26-036: Zoning Text Amendments - Municipal Facilities Impervious Surface Exemption
26-036 - MUNICIPAL FACILITIES IMPERVIOUS SURFACE EXEMPTION.PDF
26-012: Dionne Farm Farmer's Market
26_012_REVISED_PACKET.PDF
26_012_JULY_14_2026_PACKET.PDF
25-029: Pinehaven Preserve
25_029_REVISED_PACKET.PDF
25_029_JUNE_23_2026_PACKET.PDF
26-032: 53-69 Maine Street Mixed Use Development
26_032_SKETCH_PACKET.PDF
26-026: Range Road Subdivision
26_026_SKETCH_FINAL_PACKET.PDF
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Sustainability Committee
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Finance Committee
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2026-07-27 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
2026-07-27 FC MTG AGENDA.PDF
3. 2026-06-29 FC Meeting Minutes DRAFT
3. 2026-06-29 FC MINUTES (DRAFT).PDF
4a. General Fund Expenditures June 2026
4A. GF EXPENDITURES 2025-26 (072026).PDF
4b. General Fund Revenues June 2026
4B. GF REVENUES 2025-26 (072026).PDF
8. Investment Policy
8. INVESTMENT POLICY (AMENDED 2023).PDF
9a. Bank Account Structure
9A. BANK ACCOUNT STRUCTURE.PDF
9b. Cash Balance Graphs
9B.CASH BALANCE GRAPHS.PDF
9c. Fed Funds Rate - Yield Curve Graphs
9C. FED FUNDS RATE - YIELD CURVE GRAPHS 2026.PDF
9d. General Fund Interest Revenue
9D. GENERAL FUND INTEREST REVENUE.PDF
10. Tax Acquired Property
10. TAP FINCOMM 2026-07-27.PDF
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3. 2026-06-29 FC MINUTES (DRAFT).PDF
4a. General Fund Expenditures June 2026
4A. GF EXPENDITURES 2025-26 (072026).PDF
4b. General Fund Revenues June 2026
4B. GF REVENUES 2025-26 (072026).PDF
8. Investment Policy
8. INVESTMENT POLICY (AMENDED 2023).PDF
9a. Bank Account Structure
9A. BANK ACCOUNT STRUCTURE.PDF
9b. Cash Balance Graphs
9B.CASH BALANCE GRAPHS.PDF
9c. Fed Funds Rate - Yield Curve Graphs
9C. FED FUNDS RATE - YIELD CURVE GRAPHS 2026.PDF
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9D. GENERAL FUND INTEREST REVENUE.PDF
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
Town Council
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Recreation Commission
Commission discusses $250,000 grant for Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail
The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss a construction update for the Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex. The body will also review a proposal to accept a $250,000 Maine Trails Bond Grant for the Perimeter Trail at Brunswick Landing.
- Proposed $250,000 Maine Trails Bond Grant for Perimeter Trail (Phase 1) at Brunswick Landing
- Proposed $155,000 appropriation from Tax Increment Financing Revenues for local match
- Construction update for Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex Phase 1 Tier 1C
- Request from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to sell merchandise at the September 12, 2026 walk
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MEETING VIA ELECTRONIC DEVICES
THIS MEETING IS BEING CONDUCTED IN PERSON AT TOWN HALL IN TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AND VIA ELECTRONIC DEVICES
WITH RECREATION COMMISSION PARTICIPATING FROM TOWN HALL AND REMOTE LOCATIONS
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AT TOWN HALL OR
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BRUNSWICK PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 23, 2026 TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, TOWN HALL
7:00 p.m. 85 UNION STREET
AGENDA
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1. Minutes of March 18, 2026, and June 30, 2026, Meetings.
2. Citizen’s input/correspondence:
• Request from Erin Miles, Program Manager, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Maine & New
Hampshire Chapters to Sell Merchandise at the September 12, 2026 Midcoast Maine Out of the Darkness
Community Walk Being Staged from the Recreation Center Parking Lot.
3. Adjustments to the agenda
4. Recreation Program Report – Sabrina Best, Deputy Director
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex – Phase 1 Tier 1C Construction Update. Director Farrell
b. Town Council Consideration of a Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure
of a Maine Trails Bond Grant in the Amount of $250,000 for Construction of a Segment (Phase 1) of the
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Brunswick Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and references to previous minutes. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.
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Brunswick Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Agenda
BBPAC AGENDA 07.23.2026.PDF
Brunswick Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes
BBPAC MINUTES 06.25.2026.PDF
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Housing Committee
Housing Committee to workshop Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board rules
The Housing Committee will meet to discuss the next steps for the Mobile Home Park (MHP) Ordinance and hold a workshop on the rules of procedure for the MHP Rent Review Board. The body will also review modifications to the Affordable Housing Support Fund application.
- Workshop on Rules of Procedure for MHP Rent Review Board
- Modification to existing Affordable Housing Support Fund (AHSF) application
- Staff update on Hawthorne School RFP
- Discussion on development pipeline
- Filling of an open committee seat for a renter representative
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TOWN OF BRUNSWICK, MAINE
HOUSING COMMITTEE AGENDA
JUNE 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THIS MEETING VIA ZOOM
Non-committee members should follow this link to join via Zoom:
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Comments are allowed during the public comment period and at the discretion of the meeting facilitator.
The public may provide comments via email scostello@brunswickme.gov prior to the
meeting or they may provide live comment at the meeting via zoom.
1:00 PM | Welcome & Introductions
1:05 PM | Approval of Meeting Minutes
1:10 PM | Financial Report/Finance Subcommittee
1:20 PM — 2:20 PM | MHP Ordinance Update and Next Steps:
e Workshop on Rules of Procedure for MHP Rent Review Board
2:00 PM — 2:20 PM | AHSF — Modification to existing application
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM | Staff Updates
e Hawthorne School RFP
e Development Pipeline
e Housing Committee — open seat (renter)
2:30 PM — 2:45 PM | Committee Comment
2:45 PM — 3:00 PM | Public Comment
Adjourn | Next meeting: August 26, 2026
*Any questions/comments regarding the agenda or meeting materials should be submitted no later
than Monday at noon.
HOUSING COMMITTEE
Minutes, June 24, 2026
Town Hall — Council Chambers, 85 Union Street, Brunswick, Maine
Members Present: Carol O’Donnell, Abby King, Melissa Fochesato, Celeste Yakawonis, Sarah
Singer, Councilor Ramona Thieme, Councilor Corey Perreault
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review
Staff Review Committee to review three development projects
The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review three specific project applications. The committee will examine documentation for structural works, slope stabilization, and contractor space.
- 26-034: New England Structural Works
- 26-025: 315 Maine Street Slope Stabilization
- 26-029: Katahdin Drive Contractor Space
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Staff Review Committee Agenda 07-22-26
STAFF_REVIEW_AGENDA_072226.PDF
26-034: New England Structural Works
26_034_PACKET.PDF
26-025: 315 Maine Street Slope Stabilization
26_025_MINOR_DEV_PACKET.PDF
26_025_SITE_PLANS.PDF
26-029: Katahdin Drive Contractor Space
26_029_MINOR_DEV_SKETCH.PDF
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Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)
Commission considers quarterly meetings and coastal planning grant
The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will discuss two items: applying for a Maine Coastal Program grant to update the 2014 Harbor Management Plan into a broader coastal and riverine plan, and transitioning from monthly to quarterly meetings to allow staff more time for fieldwork and agenda preparation. The meeting also includes reports on local coastal activities, including shellfish monitoring, boat launch repairs, and water quality studies.
- Maine Coastal Program Shore and Harbor Planning Grant application (deadline Aug 31, 2026)
- Proposal to shift from monthly to quarterly RCWC meetings
- Sawyer Park boat launch repairs planned for low-tide access
- Mitchell Field boat launch grand opening (funded by Maine DOT Small Harbor Improvement Program)
- Maquoit Bay purification study shows encouraging water quality recovery trends
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Town of Brunswick, Maine
RIVERS & COASTAL WATERS COMMISSION
Marko Melendy – Chair
Cory Theberge - Vice Chair
Meeting Agenda
July 22, 2026
6:00 PM
85 Union Street, Brunswick, Maine
The Public can view the meeting in the following ways:
• In – Person: Town Hall, 85 Union Street
• Television: TV3 (Channel 3 on Comcast)
• Live Stream: http://tv3hd.brunswickme.org/CablecastPublicSite/watch/1? channel=1
Roll Call of Members/Acknowledgement Notice
Public Comments/Announcements: Non-agenda items only-Three minutes per speaker-30
minutes for this session-Follow Code of Conduct
HARBORMASTERS REPORT (Warden Balestra)
- Harpswell Lobster Boat Races
The annual Harpswell Lobster Boat Races will be held on Sunday, July 26, beginning at
10:00 a.m. Race activities will take place in Middle Bay, east of The Goslings and north of
Whaleboat Island. Public viewing and land access will be available from Mitchell Field in
Harpswell. Boaters should expect increased vessel traffic in the area and exercise caution
while navigating near the race course.
- Maquoit Bay Eelgrass Monitoring
The Harbormaster and Coastal Resource Offices assisted the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and
the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership with aerial drone surveys of eelgrass habitat in Maquoit
Bay. The imagery collected will be analyzed to document the current extent and condition of
eelgrass meadows and compared with previous surveys to better understand long-term
trends. Eelgrass is one of …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $6.5M | GREISEN AEROSPACE, LLC Department of Defense · BAR DAM SPILLWAY GATE CHAINS REPLACEMENT |
| $3.1M | MARITIME SURVEILLANCE ASSOCIATES INC Department of Defense · IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES TO THE GROUND REPLAY ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT SY |
| $3.1M | MARITIME APPLIED PHYSICS CORP Department of Defense · ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME |
| $2.7M | MARITIME SURVEILLANCE ASSOCIATES INC Department of Defense · MAC-E TSD |
| $2.5M | MARITIME SURVEILLANCE ASSOCIATES INC Department of Defense · NRE DEVELOPMENT OF A-TIS (PHASE I) |
| $1.3M | MARITIME SURVEILLANCE ASSOCIATES INC Department of Defense · GRAMS DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENTS AND CLOUD PROTOTYPE APPLICATION |
| $1.2M | BLUSHIFT AEROSPACE INC Department of Defense · RESPONSIVE AND TACTICAL SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (RTSLS) |
| $1.0M | BLUSHIFT AEROSPACE INC Department of Defense · MARE-VL BOOSTER |
| $999,462 | SENTIENT DIGITAL, INC. Department of Defense · 873AUTHORITY |
| $783,204 | MARITIME APPLIED PHYSICS CORP Department of Defense · ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Cumberland County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments12,242 (190,022 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,011/mo (411 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy10.0% (low numeracy 17% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$56.0M
Annual budget
$51.7M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$56.0M
Spending$92.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$51.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.92×
Debt-load index82 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.