Brunswick public meetings in 2025

Finance Committee

The Brunswick Finance Committee meeting will consider several financial documents, including the 2024-25 Audit Completion Financial Report (ACFR), the 2024-25 Preliminary Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and the November 2025 expenditure, revenue, and balance sheet reports. The committee will also review a year‑in‑review summary for 2025. No specific motions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• 2024-25 ACFR (Audit Not Final)
• 2024-25 PAFR (Not Audited)
• November 2025 Expenditure Report
• November 2025 Revenue Report
• November 2025 Balance Sheet

The committee approved an amendment to the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes to attach the PowerPoint presentation on the Senior Property Tax Assistance Program. The amendment was approved by Chair Nathaniel Shed and Councilor James Ecker. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amendment to attach PowerPoint to Nov 17 minutes (approved by Chair Shed and Councilor Ecker)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a Capital Improvement Program workshop. The agenda includes presentations from the Fire Department on a new engine, the School Department on its 2026‑2027 CIP proposal, and the Parks & Recreation Department on its 2027‑2031 CIP plan.

• Fire Department New Engine Presentation
• Brunswick School Department CIP Proposal 2026‑2027
• Parks & Recreation Department CIP Presentation 2027‑2031

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will consider a resolution titled “Resolution Branden Todd Perreault.” No other agenda items are listed, indicating the meeting focuses on this resolution.

• Consider Resolution Branden Todd Perreault

The council adopted a resolution recognizing Branden Todd Perreault, the former Finance Director, with a motion that passed with eight yeas. Councilor Watson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilor Wilson, and the motion also carried with eight yeas. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Adopted resolution honoring Branden Todd Perreault (8 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (8 yeas)

Recreation Commission

The Brunswick Recreation Commission will receive the Town Council’s public‑hearing results on amending the Municipal Code to update duties of the Parks & Recreation and Conservation commissions. It will also discuss adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Plan for the department, a $160,000 funding shortfall for the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail, and an updated design for the Androscoggin Riverwalk. Additional items include a program report and open staffing positions.

• Result of Town Council public hearing on Municipal Code amendment for Parks & Recreation and Conservation commissions
• Adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and its implications for the Parks & Recreation Department
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail application shows a $160,000 funding shortfall for Maine Trails Bond Grant
• Androscoggin Riverwalk project redesign to a 5‑foot pedestrian walkway off the roadway
• Recreation program report with registration numbers and open seasonal staff positions

Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force

This is a procedural agenda for the Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force meeting on December 16, 2025. The agenda text contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed items for discussion or decision.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee will review a proposed trail map and discuss future budget considerations for projects like trail signage, a natural resource inventory, and maintenance. The committee will also address the 'Goat Trail' adoption, noting that costs are currently unknown pending a spring assessment.

• Review of Proposed Trail Map Updates and Draft 7
• Discussion of future budget considerations for trail signage
• Review of Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan
• Goat Trail adoption: costs pending DEP report and spring assessment
• Discussion of trail maintenance and accessibility assessment

The Brunswick Town Commons Committee held its final meeting, confirming it is being dissolved and merged into the new Parks & Recreation committee following the Town Council's decision. The committee approved final changes to the new trail map, including adding the orange trail section and three additional trail number signs. Mark Fochesato and Blaine Moore will represent the committee in the new body.

• Approved trail map changes adding orange trail section and 3 additional trail number signs (unanimous)
• Confirmed committee shutdown and merger into new Parks & Recreation committee
• Mark Fochesato and Blaine Moore confirmed as members going forward to Parks & Recreation

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold a public hearing on the final Comprehensive Plan and its appendix. It will also consider text amendments to the plan and to the Parks‑Recreation and Conservation Commission documents. The council will review the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Committee’s recommendation and the Appointments Committee recommendations, and will approve the consent agenda.

• 163 – Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan (final plan and appendix)
• 164 – Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan text amendments
• 165 – Public Hearing: Parks‑Recreation and Conservation Commission text amendments
• 166 – TIF Committee Recommendation to Town Council
• 168 – Appointments Committee Recommendations

The council adopted the 2025 Comprehensive Plan with added action strategies A.10 and H.13. It approved zoning text amendments tied to the new plan. The Municipal Code was amended to update the Parks & Recreation and Conservation Commissions. A resolution authorizing a $1,393,300 appropriation to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority was also adopted.

• Adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan with strategies A.10 & H.13 (9 yeas)
• Adopt zoning text amendments related to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan (9 yeas)
• Amend Municipal Code to update Parks & Recreation and Conservation Commissions (9 yeas)
• Approve $1,393,300 tax‑increment financing grant to MRRA (9 yeas)
• Enter executive session for personnel matters (9 yeas)

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review application materials for a renovation project at the MaineHealth Mid Coast Cancer Center.

• Review of application 25-059 for MaineHealth Mid Coast Cancer Center Renovation

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board will discuss the Garnet Ridge Subdivision, holding a workshop and a public comment session. It will also review the Priority Park project (item 25-047) using the provided sketch packet. Additionally, the board will consider a BACSE letter of concern regarding construction on Brunswick Landing.

• Review of Priority Park (item 25-047) – sketch packet
• Consideration of BACSE Letter of Concern about construction on Brunswick Landing
• Garnet Ridge Subdivision workshop (item 25-037)
• Garnet Ridge Subdivision public comment session

Town Council

The Town Council meeting includes a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) workshop. The agenda lists three presentation documents: a CIP workshop agenda, an Engineering/Public Works presentation, and a Town Manager engineering presentation. No specific decisions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• CIP Workshop Agenda (PDF)
• Engineering/Public Works Presentation (PDF)
• Town Manager Engineering Presentation (PDF)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review updates on the Mare Brook Watershed and Town-owned lands. The body will discuss resuming efforts to update town ordinances regarding pesticides and fertilizer, and plan priorities for 2026.

• Discussion on resuming efforts to update Town of Brunswick pesticide and fertilizer ordinances
• Review of the Mare Brook Watershed 319 Grant wrap up
• Update on the Brunswick Executive Airport Masterplan
• Reappointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Tree Committee integration

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission discussed its advisory role in Brunswick’s 2025 Climate Action Plan, focusing on three strategies that involve wetland protection, watershed management, and blue‑carbon resources. Commissioners also presented a draft memo to the Planning Director requesting a zoning ordinance amendment to expand the definition of “Marine Activity” so the commission can review all pier, dock, and wharf proposals. The commission approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting and noted ongoing items such as the Simpson Point Boat Launch project and a No‑Wake buoy for Mere Point Bay.

• Review of RCWC advisory role in the Climate Action Plan (strategies 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
• Draft memo requesting zoning ordinance amendment to broaden “Marine Activity” definition for piers, docks, and wharves
• Approval of the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Simpson Point Boat Launch project (tabled pending more information)
• Consideration of a No‑Wake buoy placement in Mere Point Bay

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will receive the Coastal Resource Manager report and review minutes from the September, October, and November meetings. It will discuss the Moving Out Of Town summary of other communities' residency license requirements. The committee will also examine survey results regarding winter closures.

• Coastal Resource Manager Report
• Review of September, October, and November Shellfish Committee minutes
• Moving Out Of Town – Summary of Other Communities (town residency license requirements)
• Survey Results Regarding Winter Closures

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee is meeting to discuss a moratorium on subdivisions and a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases. The agenda also includes a review of the November 4, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Moratorium on Subdivisions (Emergency Adopted 11-17-25)
• Moratorium on Mobile Home Park Rent Increases (Adopted 11-17-25)
• Review of November 4, 2025, meeting minutes

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will conduct several public hearings on land‑use matters, including zoning text amendments for the Brunswick School Department, changes to Chapter 11 marine activities, a public works facility ordinance, and a rural subdivision moratorium. Additional hearings will address zoning map amendments for the Hawthorne and MRRA areas, and the council will set future hearings on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, its zoning text, and updates from the Recreation and Conservation Commission. A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Committee recommendation and a consent agenda will also be considered.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendments – Brunswick School Department (Item 153)
• Public Hearing: Amendments to Chapter 11, Marine Activities (Item 154)
• Public Hearing: Public Works Facility Ordinance (Item 155)
• Public Hearing: Rural Subdivision Moratorium (Item 156)
• Public Hearings: Zoning Map Amendments – Hawthorne and MRRA (Items 157 & 158)

The council adopted several ordinances, including a revised $4.7 million Public Works Facility Phase 1a bond, a moratorium on rural‑area subdivisions effective May 16 2026, and multiple zoning amendments. All motions passed with nine yeas except the public‑works ordinance, which passed with eight yeas after an amendment.

• Adopted zoning text amendment to exempt public school facilities from max building footprint (9 yeas)
• Adopted amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 11 on student apprentice program (9 yeas)
• Adopted revised Public Works Facility Phase 1a ordinance authorizing $4,700,000 project cost and bonds (8 yeas)
• Adopted moratorium on subdivisions within the Rural Area effective until May 16 2026 (9 yeas)
• Adopted zoning map amendment rezoning 46 Federal Street from GR7 to GM6 (9 yeas)
• Adopted zoning map amendment rezoning ~22.6 acres near Admiral Fitch and Seahawk Avenue from GI to GM7 (9 yeas)
• Adopted amendment to Marine Activities ordinance regarding student apprentice program and harvester reporting (9 yeas)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a special work session and site visit at the Western Sawtooth Parcel. The body will address the encroachment of white pines on protected sandplain grasslands, including cutting and removal based on the Town Arborist's advice.

• Site visit to Western Sawtooth Parcel for white pine removal from protected sandplain grasslands

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider the Jones Farm Subdivision application, including the amended application, site plan, stormwater plan, and NRPA permit. The board will also review the draft comprehensive plan, its appendix, the proposed zoning text amendments, and the updated Brunswick Land Use Map dated 2025.11.18. Decisions may include approval of the subdivision and adoption of the comprehensive plan and zoning changes.

• Jones Farm Subdivision – amended application, site plan, stormwater plan, NRPA permit
• Draft Comprehensive Plan for Brunswick
• Zoning Text Amendments accompanying the comprehensive plan
• Comprehensive Plan Appendix
• Updated Brunswick Land Use Map (2025.11.18)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review the status of the Casella bid for school and municipal collection. The body will also meet with the Brunswick Housing Authority and receive reports from working groups on solid waste, transportation, and stationary energy.

• Status of Casella bid for school and municipal collection
• Meeting with Brunswick Housing Authority
• Municipal Building energy audits report

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the tax rate and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The session includes presentations on Economic Development and the Public Works facility.

• Tax rate discussion
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) workshop
• Economic Development CIP presentation
• Public Works facility presentation

Town Council

The council voted to go into executive session to discuss acquisition of real property or economic development, with nine yeas. After the executive session, the council voted to adjourn the meeting, also with nine yeas. No other actions were taken.

• Entered executive session on acquisition of real property/economic development (9 yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting (9 yeas)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss potential changes to its ordinance and membership, including a proposal to add seats and change the name to the Parks and Rec Commission. The group will also review updates on the 2 Columbus Drive property acquisition and the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail.

• Town Council Appointments Committee request for ordinance changes
• Update on 2 Columbus Drive property acquisition ($2 million)
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail design and environmental survey results
• Recreation Center approved for future voting location
• Recreation Commission to draft new charge for Town Council review

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

The MRRA TIF Committee will review documents related to the town's Tax Increment Financing program. Items include the Base Redevelopment Account for FY 2025‑26, the TIF Appropriation Request for FY 2026, and the MRRA Town CEA signed on 9‑22‑2016. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Base Redevelopment Account 2025‑26
• TIF Appropriation Request FY 2026
• MRRA‑Town CEA 2016 (signed 9‑22‑2016)
• Review of MRRA TIF Committee agenda documents

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee will discuss recommendations to merge the committee into the Parks and Recreation Commission and to appoint two committee members to the commission. The board will review proposed trail‑map updates and next steps for the Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan. Budget items such as new trail signage, trail‑map redesign, and a goat‑trail adoption will be considered, with cost details ranging from low to large or unknown.

• Recommendation to merge the Town Commons Committee into the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Recommendation for two Town Commons Committee members to join the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Review of proposed trail‑map updates (attachments “Proposed Trail Map Updates” and “Town Commons Trails DRAFT 7”)
• Discussion of the Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan (large cost)
• Consideration of new trail signage (large cost) and goat‑trail adoption (costs unknown pending state report)

The committee voted unanimously to adopt a set of recommendations for the new merged Town Commons and Recreation Commission, including student voting members, trail map and signage projects, and expanded Friends of the Commons activities. The committee also voted to designate Blaine and Mark as designees to the new committee, with four votes in favor and two abstentions. No other motions were decided.

• Approved unanimous recommendation to Town Council: add 2 student voting members, complete new trail map, trail adoption, signage, expand Friends of the Commons, continue quarterly events, add content to Parks & Recreation newsletter, complete management plan and botanical survey (unanimous)
• Designated Blaine and Mark as designees to the new committee (4 in favor, 2 abstained)

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will review updates to the Tree Protection draft and discuss ordinance violations. The committee will also consider dissolving itself and recommending the transfer of its duties and members to the Conservation Commission.

• Review of Tree Protection draft and ordinance violations
• Discussion on dissolving the Tree Committee
• Recommendations to add duties to the Conservation Commission Charge
• Recommendations for two Tree Committee members to join the Conservation Commission

Finance Committee

The Brunswick Finance Committee will discuss the Property Tax Assistance article and the Brunswick TIF and CEA Policy. It will also review the October 2025 expenditure report, revenue report, and general fund balance sheet. A TIF presentation will be given to the committee.

• Review of Property Tax Assistance (Article IV)
• Discussion of Brunswick TIF and CEA Policy – adopted 2022-06-06
• TIF presentation to the Finance Committee
• October 2025 Expenditure Report (FC version)
• October 2025 Revenue Report and General Fund Balance Sheet

The committee approved the minutes of the October 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; the senior property tax assistance program and affordable housing support fund were discussed without a decision. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council meeting will review the manager's report and hold public hearings on several topics, including Jordan Avenue parking, a weapons ordinance amendment, a mobile‑home lot rent moratorium, and a rural subdivision moratorium. It will also set hearings for amendments to marine activities regulations, zoning map changes for Hawthorne and the MRRA, and zoning text updates for the Brunswick School Department. Additional items include a public works facility ordinance, public‑works site upgrade materials, and a purchase and sales agreement for 2 Industry Road. A letter of support for Bill LR 2787 from Representative Poppy Arford will also be considered.

• Purchase and sales agreement for 2 Industry Rd
• Weapons ordinance amendment public hearing
• Mobile home lot rent moratorium public hearing
• Rural subdivision moratorium public hearing
• Zoning map amendment hearing for Hawthorne

The Town Council approved a 180‑day emergency moratorium that prevents any increase in mobile home lot rents, defining lot rent to exclude utilities and other fees. It also passed an amendment to the traffic ordinance on Jordan Avenue, adopted weapons‑code changes, and set several December 1 public hearings on marine activities, rezoning and subdivision matters.

• Approved executive session on real‑property acquisition (8 yeas)
• Amended Chapter 15 Traffic and Vehicles, Article IV on Jordan Avenue (9 yeas)
• Adopted text amendments to Chapter 17 Weapons, Section 17‑5 (9 yeas)
• Adopted 180‑day moratorium on mobile‑home lot rent increases (main motion 8 yeas, amendment 9 yeas)
• Directed manager to send letter supporting Rep. Golek’s appeal on mobile‑home park legislation (9 yeas)
• Enacted 50‑day emergency moratorium on rural subdivisions (8 yeas)
• Set Dec 1 public hearing to amend Marine Activities ordinance (9 yeas)
• Set Dec 1 public hearing to rezone 46 Federal Street to Growth Mixed Use 6 (9 yeas)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review the draft Brunswick Comprehensive Plan and its accompanying appendix. The agenda includes a review of an updated growth map and public comment from Clark Labbe.

• Review of Draft Brunswick Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Draft Brunswick Growth Map dated October 29, 2025
• Review of Draft Appendix
• Public comment from Clark Labbe

Town Council

The agenda for the November 6, 2025 Town Council and School Board workshop consists solely of references to PDF documents. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

Conservation Commission

The Brunswick Conservation Commission will review the Draft Tree Protection Ordinance and discuss updates on public lands, watersheds, and related issues. It will also hear a proposal for a 180‑day moratorium on development in rural zones. The meeting includes public comment and updates on ongoing conservation projects.

• Draft Tree Protection Ordinance – review of draft language
• Jones Farm Subdivision – takeaways from site visit
• $319 grant expenditure for Mare Brook Watershed
• Road Salt discussion
• 180‑Day Moratorium Proposed on Development in Rural Zones

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for Phase II of the Thomas Point Campground. The board will also review three zoning amendments, including both text and map changes. Additionally, an amendment for Moody's Collision is on the agenda.

• Thomas Point Campground - Phase II (25-043)
• Zoning Text Amendment (25-044)
• Zoning Map Amendment (25-050)
• Zoning Map Amendment (25-054)
• Moody's Collision Amendment (25-049)

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will consider draft changes to Chapter 11 of the shellfish ordinance, including provisions for student applications, office closure, and landing reporting. It will also review a draft Apprenticeship Program Policy. Additionally, the committee will discuss survey results concerning winter shellfish closures.

• Draft changes to Chapter 11 Shellfish Ordinance (student application, office closure, landing reporting)
• Draft Apprenticeship Program Policy
• Survey results on winter shellfish closures

The Shellfish Committee approved amendments to Chapter 11 Marine Activities Structures Way’s Article III covering harvester reporting and a student apprenticeship program, with six yeas. The committee also approved moving forward with the program without residence incentives for mentor certification, also by a 6‑yea vote. An amendment to general mentorship language passed with four yeas. The winter shellfish closure harvester survey results were tabled to December.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 11 Marine Activities Structures Way’s Article III (Harvester Reporting & Student Apprentice) – 6 yeas
• Approved moving forward with the program without residence incentives for mentor certification – 6 yeas
• Amended mentorship language to be more general – 4 yeas, 2 opposed
• Tabled Winter Shellfish Closure Harvester Survey Results to December – no vote recorded
• Adjourned the meeting – 6 yeas

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will review strategies in the 2025 Climate Action Plan and Draft Comprehensive Town Plan. The body will also receive updates on the Mare Brook Watershed and Maquoit Bay sanitary survey. Members will revisit previous discussions regarding local regulations for piers and wharves.

• Review of 2025 Climate Action Plan strategies 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5
• Review of Draft Comprehensive Town Plan Key Policy Area F: Marine Resources
• Mare Brook Watershed update
• Maquoit Bay Sanitary Survey investigation update
• Discussion of Piers & Wharves local regulations and zoning code amendments

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will review a memo and documents regarding a proposed moratorium on rent increases for mobile home parks and a separate moratorium on subdivisions. The committee is also forwarding a memo to the Town Council regarding the public hearing for the subdivision moratorium.

• Review of Mobile Home Park Rent Increase Moratorium
• Review of Subdivision Moratorium for Town Council Public Hearing
• Review of Growth Management Town Council Memo 10.20.25
• Review of 2198 AHSF 10.29.25
• Review of Housing Committee Minutes 2025.10.07

Town Council

The council will schedule a public hearing on proposed parking amendments for Jordan Avenue. It will also schedule public hearings on a rent‑moratorium for a mobile home lot. The meeting includes the Appointments Committee and a consent agenda of routine items.

• Public hearing scheduled for Jordan Ave parking amendments
• Public hearing scheduled for mobile home lot rent moratorium
• Appointments Committee items
• Consent agenda of routine items

The council voted to hold a public hearing on November 17, 2025 to amend traffic stopping, standing and parking regulations on Jordan Avenue. They also voted to hold a public hearing on the same date to adopt a 180‑day moratorium on lot rent increases in mobile home parks. The council unanimously approved the nominated members for several boards and committees. The consent agenda, including a utility pole request and a speed‑limit study on Moody Road, was approved.

• Executive session on real‑property acquisition approved (8 yeas)
• Public hearing set for traffic amendment on Jordan Ave (9 yeas)
• Public hearing set for 180‑day mobile‑home lot‑rent moratorium (9 yeas)
• Board and committee nominations accepted unanimously
• Consent agenda approved (Utility Pole ULP‑25‑15 Lisbon Rd & Speed Limit Study on Moody Rd) (9 yeas)

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Brunswick Staff Review Committee meeting on Oct. 29, 2025 includes a review of the Brunswick Landing Zoning Map Amendment (item 25-054). The committee will examine the amendment packet provided. No other agenda items are listed.

• 25-054: Brunswick Landing Zoning Map Amendment packet

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees will meet to review financial statements and capital planning. The board is deciding on several authorizations, including a new staff position and service contracts.

• Acceptance of the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• Authorization to contract Crooker Construction for 2025–2026 winter snow removal
• Creation of a Deputy Director position reporting to Executive Director Daniel B. Stevenson
• Approval of FY 2025 Audited Financial Statements
• Authorization to sign Power Purchase Agreements

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review site plans and applications for two development projects. The board will consider a phase II expansion for a campground and a new shellfish processing building.

• Review of 25-043: Thomas Point Campground - Phase II
• Review of 25-046: Wet Storage Shellfish Processing Building

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review draft unaudited 2025 financial statements and the draft Management's Discussion and Analysis. The body will also examine revenue, expenditure, and general fund balance reports for September 2025.

• Draft unaudited 2025 Financial Statements
• Draft Management's Discussion and Analysis (10/26/25)
• September 2025 Expenditure Report
• September 2025 Revenue Report
• September General Fund Balance Sheet

The committee approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The scheduled CIP workshop on November 10, 2025 was cancelled and moved to November 24, 2025. The Finance Committee meeting originally set for November 24, 2025 was rescheduled to November 17, 2025. The committee also discussed proposed changes to the processing facility, but no formal vote was recorded.

• Approved 9/22/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Canceled 11/10/2025 CIP workshop
• Rescheduled Finance Committee meeting to 11/17/2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Brunswick Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review the town's Capital Improvement Plan and hear a draft Complete Streets policy language. Sub‑committee reports on the network map, Safe Routes to Schools, and outreach will also be presented. Several items, including the Bike Parking Ordinance, Pleasant Street two‑way conversion, and Maine Street sidewalks, are listed as information‑only topics. The committee will note a preliminary public meeting on the Brunswick/Topsham Bridge (Rt 24B) scheduled for Oct 27, 2025, 6‑8 pm at Brunswick Town Hall.

• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Presentation of draft Complete Streets policy language for review
• Information‑only review of the Bike Parking Ordinance
• Information‑only review of Pleasant Street two‑way conversion
• Preliminary public meeting on Brunswick/Topsham Bridge (Rt 24B) – Oct 27, 2025, 6‑8 pm, Brunswick Town Hall

Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee

The Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee will receive updates on the Maquoit Bay water‑quality study, grant‑funded restoration projects, and Trout Unlimited activities. The committee will then consider education and outreach on runoff, salt, and pesticide ordinances, review the condition of the Coffin Ice Pond Dam and discuss future remediation, and examine updates to the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan, including cost estimates. Public comment will be allowed at the end of the meeting.

• Review of Coffin Ice Pond Dam conditions and discussion of future remediation efforts
• Update to Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan cost estimates
• Education & outreach presentation on runoff, salt use, pesticides, and related town ordinances
• Progress update on Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study
• Presentation of Trout Unlimited efforts

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority will hold a public meeting on Oct. 23, 2025 to discuss the Brunswick Airport Master Plan. Attendees will be presented with the Master Plan document and the BXM Alternatives report (file 329985). No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the Brunswick Airport Master Plan
• Review of the BXM Alternatives report (2025-10-16, file 329985)
• Public comment period on airport planning

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Brunswick Staff Review Committee will meet on October 22, 2025 to consider three items on its agenda. The items are the Moody's Collision Amendment (including application, site plan, and stormwater documents), the Simpson's Point Access Path (final packet), and the Priority Park proposal (packet). The committee will discuss these submissions and any related recommendations.

• 25-049 Moody's Collision Amendment – application, site plan, and stormwater documents
• 25-045 Simpson's Point Access Path – final packet
• 25-047 Priority Park – packet

Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force

The Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force will discuss a zoning amendment, a proposal to combine parcels, and an appraisal review. The meeting will also include a review of public engagement feedback from the Community Feedback Survey and a period for public comment. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Zoning amendment proposal
• Combining the parcels
• Appraisal review
• Review of CFS public engagement
• Public comment period

The Hawthorne School Redevelopment Task Force met on Oct. 21, 2025. The agenda included staff updates on a zoning amendment, combining parcels, and an appraisal review, followed by a review of public engagement. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18, 2025.

Village Review Board (VRB)

The Brunswick Village Review Board meeting will consider a zoning amendment memo, a memo on concrete products, and an addendum concerning a dormer (item 25-029). No specific decisions or vote totals are provided in the agenda. The agenda consists mainly of document references without detailed proposals.

• Zoning amendment memo (VRB Zoning Amendment Memo)
• Concrete products memo (VRB MEMO CONCRETE PRODUCTS.PDF)
• Dormer addendum for item 25-029 (25-029 Addendum (Dormer))

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee will discuss the 2025-26 budget and future projects, including large costs for new trail signage and a Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan. The committee will also consider the future of the committee itself and review a state report regarding the Goat Trail.

• 2025-26 Budget Discussion
• New Trail Signage (large cost)
• Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan (large cost)
• Goat Trail Adoption (unknown costs)
• Future of the Town Commons Committee

The committee reviewed a proposal to merge the Town Commons Committee with the Recreation Commission and considered related staffing and budget impacts. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. Members were assigned action items to develop merger recommendations, propose two names for the new committee, and prepare a draft trail map for the next meeting.

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a revised emergency moratorium for subdivisions in rural areas. Other agenda items include a public hearing on general assistance maximums, land preservation ordinance text amendments, a tree fund ordinance, and a public hearing for the 2 Columbus ordinance. The meeting also includes the Town Manager's Report and a consent agenda with no materials.

• Public Hearing for General Assistance Maximums
• Public Hearing on Land Preservation Ordinance Text Amendments
• Tree Fund Ordinance
• Public Hearing for 2 Columbus Ordinance
• Subdivision Moratorium – Revised Emergency Moratorium for Rural Subdivisions

The council adopted an ordinance to purchase real and personal property at 2 Columbus Drive for up to $2,000,000. It also approved $45,000 in Social Services grants and set a public hearing for an emergency subdivision moratorium on November 17. The General Assistance Maximums were amended, and the Landscape Preservation Ordinance was tabled pending a Tree Preservation Ordinance.

• Adopted General Assistance Maximums amendments (9 yeas)
• Tabling Landscape Preservation Ordinance until Tree Preservation Ordinance (5 yeas)
• Tabling Tree Fund ordinance (9 yeas)
• Adopted acquisition ordinance for 2 Columbus Drive, purchase up to $2,000,000 (9 yeas)
• Approved Social Services Funding Committee grants totaling $45,000 (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing for emergency subdivision moratorium on Nov 17, 2025 (9 yeas)
• Approved consent agenda appointing Warden, Deputy Warden, and Interim Finance Director (9 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (9 yeas)

Recreation Commission

The Brunswick Recreation Commission will discuss several items, including an ordinance to acquire the 2 Columbus Drive property for Parks Division use and an ordinance designating the Recreation Center as a future voting location. The commission will also hear citizen requests to sell baked goods at youth soccer games on October 18 and 25 and to sell Girls on the Run merchandise at a 5K event on November 9. Updates on the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail alignment and the Pejepscot Reservoir Project funding will be provided.

• Ordinance authorizing acquisition of 2 Columbus Drive for Parks Division operations
• Ordinance approving the Recreation Center as a future voting and municipal elections site
• Letter from David Venegas requesting permission to sell baked goods at Brunswick Youth Soccer League games on Oct. 18 and 25
• Letter from Allison Ayan requesting permission to sell Girls on the Run merchandise at a 5K event on Nov. 9
• Update on Pejepscot Reservoir Project Land for Maine’s Future award of $357,500 with $107,500 still to be raised

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee will review three project applications: Phase II of the Thomas Point Campground, a wet‑storage shellfish processing facility, and an amendment to Moody’s Collision. Staff will examine the submitted applications, site plans, and storm‑water reports. The committee will decide whether to recommend the projects for further action.

• 25-043 – Thomas Point Campground Phase II (application, site plan, storm‑water report)
• 25-046 – Wet Storage Shellfish Processing (application, site plan)
• 25-049 – Moody's Collision Amendment (application, site plan, storm‑water report)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a zoning text amendment and a zoning map amendment for 46 Federal St. The board is also reviewing subdivision applications for 346 Old Portland Road and Garnet Ridge.

• Zoning Text Amendment 25-044
• Zoning Map Amendment for 46 Federal St (20-050)
• Subdivision application for 346 Old Portland Road (25-038)
• Subdivision application for Garnet Ridge (25-037)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will review recent public comments, draft meeting minutes, and two growth‑area scenario maps (A and B). It will consider recommendations for updates to the draft comprehensive plan. The committee will also revisit discussion topics from the August 21, 2025 meeting.

• Review recent public comment document
• Review draft meeting minutes
• Examine Scenario A growth‑area map
• Examine Scenario B growth‑area map
• Consider recommendations for draft plan updates and revisit prior discussion topics

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review three specific applications. These include a phase II project for a campground and two zoning amendment requests from the school department.

• 25-043: Thomas Point Campground - Phase II
• 25-044: Brunswick School Dept Zoning Text Amendment Request
• 25-050: Hawthorne School Zoning Map Amendment Request

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will hear a report from the Coastal Resource Office. It will review draft changes to the town’s shellfish ordinance and a proposed student apprenticeship program. The committee will also consider a draft on office closure and landing reporting.

• Coastal Resource Office manager report (10-2-2025)
• Draft changes to the Shellfish Ordinance
• Student Apprenticeship Program policy draft (10-1-2025)
• Draft on office closure and landing reporting (10-01-25)

The Shellfish Committee decided to plant half of the quahogs in Maquoit Bay and the other half over winter elsewhere. Members moved and seconded a motion to have no quahog closures between now and the end of the year; the motion carried with five yeas. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Decided to plant half of the quahogs in Maquoit Bay and half over winter elsewhere
• Motion to have no quahog closures for the remainder of the year carried with five yeas
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried with five yeas

Housing Committee

The Brunswick Housing Committee is scheduled to review committee minutes from September 2, 2025, and a report on the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund as of September 24, 2025. The agenda lists multiple document items but provides no specific topics or decisions to be made.

• Review Housing Committee minutes from September 2, 2025
• Review Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund report as of September 24, 2025

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold public hearings on several ordinance and zoning proposals, including a change to the Chapter 17 Weapons Ordinance. Other items include updates to landscape preservation zoning text, a Tree Fund Ordinance, and a proposed acquisition of 2 Columbus Drive. The council will also discuss general assistance benefit maximums and the town’s growth area plan.

• Public hearing on Chapter 17 Weapons Ordinance amendment
• Public hearing on Landscape Preservation Zoning Text amendments
• Public hearing on Tree Fund Ordinance
• Public hearing on acquisition of 2 Columbus Drive
• Public hearing on General Assistance maximums

The Brunswick Town Council set several public hearings for October 20, 2025, including ordinances on landscape preservation, a tree fund, and a $2 million property acquisition. It also approved a November 17 hearing on weapons ordinance amendments and authorized the Town Manager to execute the purchase agreement for 2 Columbus Drive. Additional actions included updating General Assistance limits, directing staff to refine an emergency moratorium, and confirming board appointments.

• Set public hearing on Nov 17, 2025 to adopt weapons ordinance amendments (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing on Oct 20, 2025 to adopt Landscape Preservation Ordinance (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing on Oct 20, 2025 to adopt Tree Fund ordinance (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing on Oct 20, 2025 to adopt acquisition ordinance for 2 Columbus Drive (9 yeas)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute Purchase and Sales Agreement for 2 Columbus Drive (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing on Oct 20, 2025 to consider updated General Assistance Maximums (9 yeas)
• Directed staff to refine emergency moratorium language (7 yeas, 2 opposed)
• Approved appointments to Sustainability Committee, Assessment Review Committee, and Village Review Board (9 yeas)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review and vote on a final recommendation for a proposed conservation easement at the Jones Farm Subdivision. The body will also discuss the dissolving of the Tree Committee and review 319 Grant expenditures.

• Vote on final recommendation for Jones Farm Subdivision proposed conservation easement
• Discussion on dissolving the Tree Committee and updates to Commission charge/ordinance
• Review of 319 Grant expenditure
• Planning for Western Sawtooth town-owned lands
• Draft Tree Protection Ordinance tabled until November

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

Commissioners will discuss site‑visit findings for Coffin Ice Pond and Pejebscot Fishing Park. They will review actions from Brunswick’s Climate Action Plan and Draft Comprehensive Plan related to marine resources and harbor management. An update on the Simpsons Point rehabilitation will note that the boat launch construction has been approved to move forward. The meeting will also include a Mare Brook watershed update.

• Site‑visit recap for Coffin Ice Pond – dam functionality, habitat loss, sediment concerns
• Site‑visit recap for Pejebscot Fishing Park – entrance sign visibility and road improvements
• Review of RCWC advisory role in Climate Action Plan strategies 5.3‑5.5 and Comprehensive Plan actions F.1‑F.10
• Simpsons Point rehabilitation – boat launch construction approved to proceed
• Mare Brook watershed update from the chair

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting, with the motion passing unanimously. A motion to adjourn the September 24, 2025 meeting was also carried unanimously. Site visit recaps and several updates were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tree Committee

The Brunswick Tree Committee will review and approve minutes from its last meeting. It will provide updates on the Landscape Preservation Zoning Amendment and the draft tree protection ordinance, and discuss any remaining questions. The committee will also consider locations for new tree plantings and review the tree nursery inventory.

• Review and approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Update on the Landscape Preservation Zoning Amendment
• Discussion of the draft tree protection ordinance
• Consideration of locations for tree planting
• Review of the tree nursery inventory

The committee did not approve the minutes from the previous meeting and postponed that action. The next committee meeting was scheduled for November 18 at 7:00 PM. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for November 18 at 7:00 PM

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board meeting on September 23, 2025 includes item 25-035, the Burbank Subdivision Amendment. The board will discuss and potentially decide on this amendment. No other agenda items are listed.

• 25-035: Burbank Subdivision Amendment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) schedule. The meeting includes a review of the adopted CIP policy and projected FY25 fund balances. Members will also examine revenue and expenditure reports from August 2025.

• CIP Policy Review
• 2025 Budget / CIP Schedule
• DRAFT FY25 Budget Vs Actual
• August 2025 Expenditure Report
• August 2025 Revenue Report

The committee confirmed the meeting was properly noticed and approved the Finance Committee minutes from August 28, 2025 with a unanimous vote. No other actions, policy changes, or budget adjustments were adopted during this meeting.

• Approved 8/28/25 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission and Planning Board will conduct a joint site visit to evaluate a proposed conservation easement for a phased 13‑lot subdivision on Lisbon Road (Lot 70) within the Rural Farm and Forest zoning district. Observations from the visit will be discussed at the Commission’s meeting on October 1 2025, when a formal recommendation on the easement will be made to the Planning Board. No public comment will be taken during the site visit, but comments may be submitted at the October meeting.

• Joint site visit to assess proposed conservation easement for 13‑lot subdivision on Lisbon Road (Lot 70) in Rural Farm and Forest district
• Formal recommendation on the easement to be presented at Conservation Commission meeting on Oct 1 2025
• Major Development Review Sketch/Final Plan date for the application has not yet been set
• Public comment not accepted during site visit; can be offered at the Oct 1 meeting
• Contact Town Environmental Planner (207‑721‑4025, acharleson@brunswickme.gov) for questions

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to elect leadership for the current fiscal year and receive updates on several trail and facility projects. The body will also discuss amendments to the Parks and Recreation Areas Ordinance and the naming of the Pond, Fitgerald, and former Maine Gravel sites.

• Amendments to the Parks and Recreation Areas Ordinance
• Naming of former Maine Gravel Property, Pond, and Fitgerald Site
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail RFP update
• Recreation Center Field House Roof Replacement update
• Request from Brunswick High School Senior Class to sell baked goods at youth soccer games

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee will review the subdivision application identified as 25-038 for the property at 346 Old Portland Road. The agenda includes the sketch application and site plan documents for the proposed subdivision. The committee will discuss the merits of the proposal and determine next steps.

• Subdivision application 25-038 for 346 Old Portland Road
• Sketch application document for 25-038
• Site plan document for 25-038

Village Review Board (VRB)

The September 16, 2025 VRB agenda consists of file references (VRB 25-021, VRB 25-023) without any described rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes. No specific decisions or public hearings are identified in the agenda. Therefore the meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold public hearings on a Chapter 15 Roads Ordinance amendment, concealed‑carry fee changes, and an amendment to the Parks and Recreation Ordinance. It will also hear a public hearing on Brunswick Auto Recycling and discuss naming possibilities for Parks and Recreation facilities. The council will consider a resolution to receive Maine Trails Program grant funding and a tax abatement item (no backup materials provided).

• Public hearing on Chapter 15 Roads Ordinance amendment (Item 118)
• Public hearing on Concealed Carry Fees amendment (Item 119)
• Public hearing to amend Parks and Recreation Ordinance (Item 120)
• Resolution for Maine Trails Program grant funding (Item 123)
• Tax abatement item with no backup materials (Item 124)

The council approved several ordinance amendments and actions. An all‑way stop was added at Pleasant Hill Road and Baribeau Drive, and concealed handgun permit fees were adjusted. Public‑land designations were changed, a junkyard license was granted, and town‑owned properties were formally named. A grant application for the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail was also authorized.

• Amended Chapter 15, Section 15-49 to add all‑way stop at Pleasant Hill Rd & Baribeau Dr (9 yeas)
• Amended Appendix B, Section 17-2 to adjust concealed handgun permit fees (9 yeas)
• Repealed Chapter 14, Article 14, Section 14-165 and amended Section 14-124 for specific park lands (9 yeas)
• Approved junkyard and automobile graveyard license for Brunswick Auto Recycling, LLC (9 yeas)
• Formally named town‑owned properties: Francis & Mahitable Heuston Park, retained Captain William A. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area, and named Crooker Pond (9 yeas)
• Adopted resolution to apply for up to $250,000 Maine Trails grant for Phase 1 of Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail (9 yeas)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: new liquor license for Elevenses (50 Maine St) and renewal of special amusement license for Social Goose (94 Maine St) (9 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (9 yeas)

Landing Community Center Complex Committee (LC4)

The Landing Community Center Complex Committee will receive a staff update, review two photo recaps of the recent MARC 5K run, examine the MARC's revenue and expense report, and discuss plans for a 2025 movie event at the MARC. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• LC4 Staff Update (9/11/25)
• MARC 5K Recap 1 (photo documentation)
• MARC 5K Recap 2 (photo documentation)
• MARC revenue and expense review (as of 9/9/25)
• Movie at the MARC 2025 planning

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board meeting on September 9, 2025 will review two development items. Item 25-025 concerns the Simpson's Point Boat Launch proposal. Item 25-033 concerns the Woodside Private Street Development proposal. No other agenda items are listed.

• Item 25-025 – Review of Simpson's Point Boat Launch proposal
• Item 25-033 – Review of Woodside Private Street Development proposal

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will review summarized responses to questions and two growth area scenarios. The committee will also examine a staff memo regarding Capital Improvement Program (CIP) investment by location and a list of recommended 2026-2030 CIP projects.

• Review of Growth Area Scenarios A and B
• Review of 2026-2030 CIP projects recommended for funding
• Review of CIP investment by location
• Review of summarized responses to questions

Conservation Commission

The commission will review progress on a pesticide ordinance and discuss watershed health, including the Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study. Members will also review conservation easements and the stewardship of town-owned lands.

• Pesticide Ordinance progress and working group discussion
• Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study
• Maquoit Woods Conservation Easement
• Jones Farm Open Space Subdivision conservation easement component
• Stewardship of Western Sawtooth town-owned land

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will discuss a draft policy for a shellfish apprenticeship program. The body will also review a request for a conservation closure at Barnes Landing and a study from the Army Corps of Engineers.

• Shellfish Apprenticeship Program policy draft
• Barnes Landing conservation closure request
• Army Corps of Engineers Beals Study

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting with six yeas. Members approved the Shellfish Apprenticeship program by consensus. The committee voted to close Barnes Landing effective September 15, 2025, with six yeas. No other actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (6 yeas)
• Approved Shellfish Apprenticeship program (consensus)
• Approved closure of Barnes Landing effective Sep 15, 2025 (6 yeas)

Town Commons

The committee is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and future funding priorities. Members will review trail mapping, natural resource management, and an upcoming event with Maine Primitive.

• Event with Michael Douglas of Maine Primitive on September 25 at 5pm
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget
• Review of updated trail map feedback
• Potential costs for Goat Trail Adoption based on DEP report
• Discussion of Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan

The board voted unanimously to rename all references from "Town Commons" to "Brunswick Town Commons," delete the trails east of Harpswell Road, label points 36‑40 as future trail, and clearly highlight town‑owned property on the map. The motion was approved without opposition. The minutes also noted that none of the 20 chestnut seedlings survived and that Dennis will order 10‑12 more, and that the Maine Primitive event with Michael Douglas remains scheduled for September 25. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

• Motion to rename references, remove east Harpswell Rd trails, label points 36‑40 as future trail, and highlight town property passed unanimously

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss and hold public hearings on several proposed amendments and studies, including affordable housing funding, concealed carry fees, and updates to parks, roads, and sidewalk seating ordinances. The meeting will also include a Town Manager's report and an appointments committee review.

• Public hearing on Affordable Housing Support Fund Amendment
• Request to fund Mobile Home Park Market Study
• Set public hearing to amend Concealed Carry Fees
• Set public hearing to amend Parks and Recreation Ordinance
• Set public hearing to amend Roads Ordinance

The Council adopted an amendment to the Affordable Housing Support Fund allowing emergency and regular use, passing with eight yeas. It also approved a $32,000 study of rent‑stabilization policies for mobile home parks and authorized a letter of support to NNEPRA after removing a reference to Site 3. Several public‑hearing dates and a sidewalk‑seating license were also approved.

• Amended Affordable Housing Support Fund use on emergency and regular basis (8 yeas, Councilor Shed opposed)
• Appropriated $32,000 for rent‑stabilization study for mobile home parks (8 yeas, Councilor Shed opposed)
• Authorized letter of support to NNEPRA for Portland train station relocation, amended to remove Site 3 (9 yeas, Councilor Ecker and Chair Updegraph opposed)
• Set public hearing Sep 15, 2025 to adjust concealed handgun permit fees (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing Sep 15, 2025 to repeal public lands ordinance and amend park description (9 yeas)
• Set public hearing Sep 15, 2025 to add all‑way stop signs at Pleasant Hill Road and Baribeau Drive (9 yeas)
• Approved Tern Coffee & Tea, 141 Maine Street, for sidewalk food license with outdoor seating (8 yeas, Councilor Shed absent)
• Appointed Eliza Jacobs to Sustainability Committee (unanimous)

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee will review draft text amendments and a proposal for a Maine Housing study. The body will also consider a grant agreement amendment.

• Review of draft text amendments (redlined version)
• Consideration of MHP Housing Study Proposal
• Review of MHP Market Study and Policy Analysis Memo
• Discussion of Grant Agreement Amendment (dated 08.07.2025)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the status and funding options for the Downtown Streetscape project, including an analysis of bonding versus advancing. The body will also discuss TIF financing for the Jordan Avenue project and a conservation easement for Maquoit Woods.

• Downtown Streetscape project funding analysis (bonding vs advancing)
• Jordan Avenue Project TIF financing
• Maquoit Woods Conservation Easement debt paydown vs flexibility analysis
• Annual review of the 2023 Investment Policy
• July 2025 General Fund expenditure, revenue, and balance sheet reports

The committee approved the amended July 24 minutes unanimously. It agreed to hold Finance Committee meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. through the end of the year. The existing town investment policy was retained with no changes.

• Approved amended July 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Set meeting schedule: fourth Monday monthly at 9:00 a.m. through year‑end
• Retained existing investment policy (no changes)

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Brunswick Staff Review Committee will review two subdivision proposals—Opal Estates and Garnet Ridge—during this meeting. Both items are at the staff level review stage, meaning the committee will assess compliance with regulations before potential approval.

• Opal Estates Subdivision (25-008) — final packet review
• Garnet Ridge Subdivision (25-037) — sketch packet review

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meets to approve financial reports, contracts, and capital projects. Key decisions include accepting a contract with FlightLevel Aviation, creating a new Facilities Maintenance Manager position, and adjusting budgets. The board will also consider funding for road reconstruction and PFAS groundwater treatment on Katahdin Drive.

• Approve FlightLevel Aviation contract
• Create Facilities Maintenance Manager position
• Approve $420,654.67 for Katahdin Drive reconstruction and $521,890.93 for PFAS groundwater treatment
• Approve bid award to Energy New England for regional network services
• Terminate Revolving Loan Fund program and redirect proceeds to Capital Improvement Reserve Fund

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The committee is meeting to review public feedback on the draft plan. The agenda includes a review of density maps and materials related to LD 1829 regarding ADUs and housing densities.

• Review of public feedback on the draft plan
• Review of density maps and staff-identified high density areas
• Review of LD 1829 (2025) regarding ADUs and housing densities

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will hold site visits to two locations on August 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The meetings are part of the commission's routine oversight of local water resources.

• Coffin Ice Pond visit behind Maine Pines Tennis Club on Harpswell Road
• Pejebscot Fishing Park visit at 822 River Rd.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to elect leadership for the upcoming fiscal year and review updates on various town trail and park projects, including the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail and the Pejepscot Reservoir Land for Maine's Future project.

• Election of Recreation Commission leadership
• Former Maine Gravel Services Parking Lot Project
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail RFP Update
• Androscoggin to Kennebec Trail Update
• Pejepscot Reservoir Project Land for Maine's Future Update

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review two subdivision projects. The committee will examine the Burbank Subdivision Amendment and the Range Road Subdivision.

• 25-035: Burbank Subdivision Amendment
• 25-036: Range Road Subdivision

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold a public hearing for a Jordan Avenue bond and a Maquoit Woods conservation easement. The meeting also includes a public hearing to set a date for an Affordable Housing Support Fund amendment and a discussion on sidewalk seating. The council will also consider a Red, White and Blue crosswalk.

• Public Hearing: Jordan Avenue Bond
• Public Hearing: Maquoit Woods Conservation Easement
• Public Hearing: Affordable Housing Support Fund Amendment
• Discussion: Sidewalk Seating
• Discussion: Red, White and Blue Crosswalk

The council adopted an ordinance to reconstruct Jordan Avenue from Lori Drive to Bath Road, including a new multi‑use path and culvert replacement, with a project cost not to exceed $3,250,000; the motion passed with seven yeas and one nay. They also approved a resolution accepting a $2,000,000 offer from the Brunswick‑Topsham Land Trust to purchase a conservation easement on 240 acres of the Maquoit Woods property, with eight yeas. The council set a public hearing for September 2, 2025 to amend the Affordable Housing Support Fund provisions, and approved a food‑service license for Elevenses at 50 Maine Street, both with eight yeas. Additional actions approved with eight yeas each included authorizing a red/white/blue crosswalk on Maine Street, adopting the consent agenda, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved Jordan Avenue reconstruction ordinance (7 yeas)
• Approved $2M conservation easement purchase (8 yeas)
• Set public hearing for affordable housing amendment (8 yeas)
• Approved food license for Elevenses at 50 Maine St (8 yeas)
• Authorized red/white/blue crosswalk on Maine St (8 yeas)
• Approved consent agenda items (8 yeas)
• Entered executive session on acquisition (8 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (8 yeas)

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board will discuss four development proposals: a residential project on Douglas Road, a church expansion on Pathway Vineyard, a campground phase 1 plan, and a parking lot expansion at 9 Industrial Parkway. Each item includes a final packet with staff comments and public feedback.

• 25-029: Douglas Residential Development
• 25-027: Pathway Vineyard Church expansion
• 25-020: Thomas Point Campground - Phase 1
• 25-016: 9 Industrial Parkway parking lot expansion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Maquoit Woods Conservation Easement. The agenda includes a review of a redlined draft of the easement and an associated map.

• Review of Maquoit Woods Conservation Easement proposed draft with redlines
• Review of Maquoit Woods Conservation Easement Council Packet Map
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from May, June, and July

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss personnel matters in an executive session. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters under 1 MRSA § 406 (6)(A)

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will review the Coastal Resources Manager's report and July minutes. The body is considering the opening and reopening of specific shellfish areas and reviewing an LPA application.

• Opening of Maquoit Bay Conservation area on 08-15-25
• Reopening of Harpswell Cove on 08-15-25
• Review of LPA Application packet

The committee approved the minutes of the July 1, 2025 meeting with a 5‑yea vote and one abstention. It approved opening Maquoit Bay for softshell clams effective August 15, 2025 with six yeas. It voted to rescind the Harpswell Cove quahog closure, also effective August 15, 2025, with six yeas. The committee approved an Intertidal Limited Purpose Aquaculture lease for Ferda Farms LLC, passing with five yeas and one abstention.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (5 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Approved opening Maquoit Bay for softshell clams (6 yeas)
• Approved rescinding Harpswell Cove quahog closure (6 yeas)
• Approved Intertidal LPA for Ferda Farms LLC (5 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (6 yeas)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will discuss parking fee amendments and a TIF resolution for the DT Streetscape. The body is also reviewing voting poll requests and a contract with Hammond Lumber.

• Public hearing on amending EV and long-term parking fees
• Hammond Lumber Contract Zone
• Setting a public hearing for the Jordan Avenue Bond
• TIF Resolution for DT Streetscape
• Voting poll requests and ACLU of Maine position on poll locations

The Town Council approved an amendment to EV charging and parking fees, set a public hearing for the Jordan Avenue reconstruction project, moved voting to the Recreation Center, and authorized a special election for a vacant council seat. It also adopted a $925,000 TIF appropriation for the downtown streetscape project, confirmed several board appointments, and approved the consent agenda.

• Amended EV charging stations and parking fee ordinance (8 yeas)
• Set public hearing for Jordan Avenue reconstruction project (8 yeas)
• Moved voting to Recreation Center at 220 Neptune Drive (8 yeas)
• Set special election for District 4 seat on Nov 4, 2025 (8 yeas)
• Approved $925,000 TIF appropriation for downtown streetscape (6 yeas)
• Confirmed appointments to Conservation, Bicycle & Pedestrian, and Recreation commissions (7 yeas)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including July minutes and Utility Pole Permit (7 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (7 yeas)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a revaluation presentation and use code analysis for 2024 and 2025. The body will also examine the city's long-term financial planning model and fund balance policy. June 2025 revenue, expenditure, and balance sheet reports are on the agenda.

• Revaluation presentation and 2024-2025 Use Code Analysis
• Review of the 2024 Fund Balance Policy
• Projected change in unassigned fund balance as of 7-21-25
• Brunswick Longterm Financial Planning Model (072125)
• June 2025 Expenditure, Revenue, and General Fund Balance reports

The committee approved the April 24, 2025 Finance Committee minutes by unanimous consent. Councilor Shed agreed with Director Perreault to keep the town's unassigned fund balance policy unchanged. No other actions were formally adopted during the meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Retained current unassigned fund balance policy (no changes)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss several ongoing infrastructure projects, including the MARC Tier 1C basketball courts and the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail. The body will also receive updates on the Brunswick Dam relicensing process and the Pejepscot Reservoir Project.

• MARC Tier 1C Project: Basketball courts and lighting grant application
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail: RFP process for design and environmental impacts
• Brunswick Dam: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing citizen survey
• Recreation Center Field House roof replacement update
• Pejepscot Reservoir Project Land for Maine’s Future preliminary award update

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will meet to take action on the final draft of its commission charge. The body will also discuss winter road salt and the placement of a no wake buoy in Mere Point Bay.

• Action item: Final Draft RCWC Charge
• Discussion on no wake buoy in Mere Point Bay
• Discussion on winter road salt
• Selection of facilities for August Waterfront Facilities Field Trip

The commission unanimously approved the final draft RCWC charge changes. Commissioners selected Pej ep scot Fishing Park and Coffin Ice Pond as the August field‑trip locations. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. The Planning Board has tabled approval of the Simpson Point Boat Launch Project until the next meeting.

• Approved final draft RCWC charge changes (unanimous)
• Selected Pej ep scot Fishing Park and Coffin Ice Pond for August field trip (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review applications for an office building and a boat launch. The board will also consider text amendments regarding landscape preservation.

• 25-015: 30 Water Street Office Building
• 25-025: Simpson's Point Boat Launch
• 25-026: Landscape Preservation Text Amendments

Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss increasing recycling rates at multi-unit residences and review the city of Bath's experience soliciting bids for waste collection and disposal. Members will also receive updates on municipal energy audits and public transportation.

• Presentation by Zoe Malia of EcoMaine on multi-unit residence recycling
• Report from Councilor Megan Mansfield-Pryor on Bath's collection and disposal bidding
• Discussion of municipal building energy audits
• C-PACE program update
• Public transportation report

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under 1 MRSA § 406 (6)(A) for personnel matters

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to the rental registry, traffic, street, and parking regulations, and shellfish ordinances. The body will also consider a proposal for Maquoit Woods and a request regarding voting polls.

• Public hearing for Chapter 8 Amendment - Rental Registry
• Public hearing for Chapter 15 Amendments - Traffic-Street-Parking
• Public hearing for Chapter 11 Amendment Shellfish
• BTLT Proposal for Maquoit Woods
• Setting a public hearing for Appendix B regarding EV and long term parking fees

The council approved amendments to the rental registration code (8 yeas) and to traffic and vehicle regulations (8 yeas). It also removed the Sunday shellfish harvesting prohibition (8 yeas) and sent the Maquoit Woods land‑trust proposal to the Conservation Commission (8 yeas). A public hearing was scheduled for August 4 on EV charging station fees (7 yeas), and the consent agenda items—including a new liquor license, an abatement, a construction overload permit, and a speed‑limit review segment—were approved (7 yeas each). The meeting was adjourned with a vote of seven yeas.

• Amended Municipal Code Chapter 8 rental registration sections 101‑105 (8 yeas)
• Amended Municipal Code Chapter 15 traffic and vehicles articles (8 yeas)
• Removed Sunday shellfish harvesting prohibition in Chapter 11 (8 yeas)
• Sent Maquoit Woods proposal to Conservation Commission (8 yeas)
• Set public hearing Aug 4 to amend EV charging station fees (7 yeas)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑C: liquor license, abatement, construction overload (7 yeas)
• Approved consent agenda D: speed‑limit review segment (7 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (7 yeas)

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review three specific project applications and proposed zoning changes. The body will examine site plans, stormwater reports, and text amendments.

• Jones Farm Subdivision (25-001)
• Thomas Point Campground - Phase 1 (25-020)
• Bicycle Parking Zoning Text Amendments (25-032)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss personnel matters in an executive session. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters under 1 MRSA § 406 (6)(A)

Town Commons

The committee is meeting to finalize the 2024-25 budget and plan future trail work. Discussions include potential grant funding for conservation and updates to trail mapping and signage.

• Finalization of 2024-25 Budget
• Discussion of National Forest Foundation Collaborative Capacity Program grant
• Review of Two For The Trails grant eligibility
• Planning for September 25 event with Michael Douglas of Maine Primitive
• Discussion of Goat Trail Adoption costs and DEP report

The Town Commons committee scheduled the Maine Primitive event for September 25 at 5 p.m., will create a Google Form for registration, and will limit attendance to committee members plus 12 guests. The quarterly newsletter draft was approved with additions including a QR code link, a seasonal photo, and removal of spring‑cleanup participant names. The August Town Commons meeting was moved to August 26, and the trail‑mapping brochure will be printed once a new map is ready. The town approved a $2,500 budget for the 2025‑2026 cycle and assigned outreach tasks to Tim, Nat, and Bobin.

• Scheduled Maine Primitive event for Sept 25 at 5 pm
• Will set up Google Form registration and limit attendees to committee members plus 12
• Quarterly newsletter draft approved with added QR code, seasonal photo, and omission of spring cleanup participant names
• Rescheduled August meeting to Aug 26
• Approved $2,500 budget for 2025‑2026 cycle
• Tim and Nat to contact Professor Johnson; Bobin to contact summer GIS class coordinators
• Trail‑mapping brochure ready to print after new map is completed
• Committee agreed to begin a spreadsheet to track potential trail grant opportunities

Tree Committee

The committee is discussing a draft tree protection ordinance and a landscape preservation zoning amendment. Members will also discuss tree planting locations and outreach at farmers markets.

• Review of 'Landscape Preservation Zoning Amendment' from Planning Dept.
• Discussion of tree planting on Maine Street opposite Lower mall
• Discussion of tree planting under power lines
• Review of proposed $100 per inch DBH financial contribution to Town of Brunswick Tree Fund for tree removal waivers
• Discussion of outreach tables at Crystal Springs Farm and Lower Mall farmers markets

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. No other actions were voted on. The committee heard a presentation on a landscape preservation zoning amendment and discussed tree planting under power lines and improvements to tree cover on Pleasant Street and Cook’s Corner. The next meeting was scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss personnel matters in an executive session. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters (1 MRSA § 406 (6)(A))

The Personnel Board voted to enter an executive session under MRSA § 405(6)(A) to conduct interviews for the open Captain position. Chairperson William Locke moved the motion, Russ Wrede seconded, and all four members present voted yeas. The board then adjourned immediately after the executive session.

• Entered executive session for Captain promotion interviews (4 yeas)
• Adjourned immediately following the executive session

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider Case No. 25-002. The board will review a variance request for the property located at 50 Blackstone Club Rd.

• Case No. 25-002: Variance request for 50 Blackstone Club Rd

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review two development projects. The agenda includes a review of an office building and a residential development.

• 25-015: 30 Water Street Office Building
• 25-029: Douglas Residential Development

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review two specific project applications. The agenda includes a final packet for the Bill Dodge Auto Group and a sketch packet for Pathway Vineyard Church.

• Review of application 25-009: Bill Dodge Auto Group
• Review of application 25-027: Pathway Vineyard Church
• Review of public comment regarding Bill Dodge Auto Group

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The body will also discuss items related to Stephen Drive and Christmas On Maine, and set future hearing dates for rental and parking regulations.

• Public hearing for Appendix A - Zoning Ordinance - ADU
• Discussion on Stephen Drive
• Discussion on Christmas On Maine
• Setting a public hearing for Chapter 8 Amendment - Rental Registry
• Setting a public hearing for Chapter 15 Amendments - Streets And Parking

The Town Council adopted several amendments to the zoning ordinance after suspending rules, approving them with nine yeas. It approved a fee waiver for Pathway Vineyard Church’s December 5 downtown event and authorized a $300,000 TIF appropriation for design and permitting of the Stephen Drive Extension. The council also set public hearings for rental‑property registration and traffic‑regulation amendments, and confirmed multiple board and committee appointments.

• Moved to enter executive session on real‑property acquisition; motion carried with eight yeas
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendments (Appendix A, Chapter 1, Chapter 3, Chapter 4); motion carried with nine yeas
• Approved Pathway Vineyard Church event fee waiver for Dec. 5, 2025; motion carried with nine yeas
• Authorized $300,000 TIF appropriation for Stephen Drive Extension design; motion carried with nine yeas
• Set public hearing for July 21 on rental‑property registration amendments; motion carried with nine yeas
• Set public hearing for July 21 on traffic‑regulation amendments; motion carried with nine yeas
• Confirmed appointments to various town boards and committees; vote of nine yeas
• Approved consent agenda items; motion carried with nine yeas

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review progress on a town-wide pesticide ordinance and the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan. The body will also discuss responsibilities regarding the Gravel-Fitzgerald Task Force and invasive plant removal at 250th Park.

• Discussion of proposed Commission responsibilities for the Gravel-Fitzgerald Task Force
• Review of 319 Grant expenditures for the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan
• Update on the Pesticide Working Group and the 7/8 Community Kickoff Presentation
• Review of invasive plant removal at 250th Park with Stantec
• Discussion of salt use and runoff in the Mare Brook Watershed

Housing Committee

The Housing Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May and June 2025. The body will also review a summary of bills.

• Review of June 2025 Housing Committee Minutes
• Review of May 2025 Housing Committee Minutes
• Review of Bills Summary for July 1

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will meet to approve the June minutes and review a report from the Coastal Resources Manager. The body will also examine budget worksheets for Item 41.

• Review of Coastal Resources Manager report
• Approval of June 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Item 41 2024 Budget Worksheets

The Shellfish Committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting with four yeas. It then approved the revised Shellfish Management Plan and removed Sunday harvesting, also with four yeas. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed with four yeas.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (4 yeas)
• Approved revised Shellfish Management Plan and removed Sunday harvesting (4 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (4 yeas)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council adopted a motion to inform Viridi Energy that the council does not support the proposed biodigester expansion project, citing potential environmental and nuisance impacts. The motion carried with eight yeas. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also carried with eight yeas.

• Motion to inform Viridi Energy of non‑support for biodigester expansion – carried (8 yeas)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried (8 yeas)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The committee is meeting to review a draft vision statement and a draft growth boundary. The agenda lists these documents for discussion but contains no other specific action items.

• Review of Draft Vision Statement with suggested edits
• Review of Draft Growth Boundary

Landing Community Center Complex Committee (LC4)

The Landing Community Center Complex Committee will review planning and development updates. The meeting includes reports on environmental remediation and financial status.

• Playground Ribbon Cutting
• Additional environmental remediation
• Next Element - Phase I – Tier 1C
• Turf field update
• Financial Update

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will hear a presentation on Maquoit Bay sedimentation and elevation studies. The body is also reviewing a draft of its own organizational charge and receiving updates on local environmental events.

• Presentation by Dr. John Woodruff on Maquoit Bay Sedimentation/Elevation Studies
• Review of the Draft RCWC Charge
• Simpsons Point Rehabilitation Update
• Discussion of fish mortality in Middle & Mere Point Bays
• Brookfield Recreation Surveys

The commission approved the meeting minutes with a name spelling correction, unanimously. A motion to write a letter of support for the Simpsons Point Rehabilitation was passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Simpsons Point rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Brunswick Staff Review Committee will review three development proposals: a parking lot expansion at 9 Industrial Parkway, a site plan for Pathway Vineyard Church, and a sketch plan for improvements at Simpson's Point Boat Launch. The committee will also discuss draft zoning text amendments related to tree clearing.

• 9 Industrial Parkway - Parking Lot Expansion
• Pathway Vineyard Church site plan review
• Simpson's Point Boat Launch sketch plan review
• Tree Clearing Zoning Text Amendments (draft)

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve the proposed FY2026 budget and the FY2025 Brunswick Landing Electric Utility budget. The board will also receive an update on AFFF and enter an executive session regarding personnel and property disposition.

• Approval of proposed FY2026 Budget
• Approval of proposed FY2025 Brunswick Landing Electric Utility Budget
• Update on AFFF
• Executive session on property disposition and personnel matters

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a final application for a Bill Dodge Auto Group vehicle parking facility. The board will also hold a workshop on contract zoning and review a sketch plan for Hammond Lumber.

• Final review of 25-009 Bill Dodge Auto Group Vehicle Parking Facility
• Contract zoning workshop for 25-021 Hammond Lumber
• Sketch plan review for 25-022 Hammond Lumber

Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss whether to conduct a recycling and trash audit and review reports from working groups. Discussions include potential amendments to the EV charging infrastructure ordinance and municipal building energy audits.

• Discussion on conducting a recycling/trash audit
• Review of the Cassella contract
• Proposed EV charging infrastructure ordinance amendment
• Discussion of municipal building energy audits
• Search for one new committee member

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review updates on the Midcoast Athletic & Recreation Complex (MARC) and the Captain William Fitzgerald & Maine Gravel Services Master Plan. The body will also discuss the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail and the A2K Trail.

• Town Council consideration of a resolution appropriating $59,500 in Recreation Impact Fees for MARC Tier 1C design
• Application for Federal Financing Assistance under the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
• Town Council vote on the final draft of the Captain William Fitzgerald & Maine Gravel Services Master/Management Plan
• Update on the Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail
• Update on the A2K Trail via the East Coast Greenway Alliance Maine State Committee

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to address year-end financial matters for the 2024-25 period. The body will review budget transfers, encumbrances, and uncollectable taxes.

• 2024-25 Year End Budget Transfers
• 2024-25 YE Encumbrance B&G Capital Facilities 40K 144 Acres
• 2024-25 Year End Uncollectable Taxes

The council approved a resolution to transfer funds between municipal functions, with all eight members voting yes. It also approved a $40,000 encumbrance and carry‑forward for permitting and developing trails on the 144‑acre parcel on Harpswell Road. Additionally, the council authorized the finance director to abate certain uncollectable real estate and personal property taxes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds Between Municipal Functions (8 yeas)
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Encumbrance and Carry-Forward of $40,000 for trail development on 144‑acre Harpswell Road parcel (8 yeas)
• Authorized Finance Director to abate certain uncollectable real estate and personal property taxes (8 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (8 yeas)

Village Review Board (VRB)

The Village Review Board is meeting to review applications for three specific addresses. The board will also hear public comment regarding the property at 9 Cleaveland St.

• Review of VRB 25-012 for 37 School St
• Review of VRB 25-013 for 108-110 Maine St
• Review of VRB 25-014 for 9 Cleaveland St
• Public comment regarding 9 Cleaveland St

Town Commons

The committee is reviewing the remaining budget and planning future trail improvements. Members will discuss trail segment numbering, naming, and color coding.

• Allocation of $1,400 for Island Redesign
• Allocation of $400 for chestnut trees
• Discussion of $700 remaining budget for sign posts or other needs
• Review of potential costs for Goat Trail Adoption based on DEP report
• Planning for future costs including new trail signage and a Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan

The committee unanimously approved a recommendation to use intersection numbers as the primary trail navigation system, trail names as secondary markers, and a simple color‑coding scheme (white for the main trail, blue for side trails). Dennis was assigned to handle distribution of the quarterly newsletter and to explore a shared Google Drive for photos and drafts. Jeremy will coordinate a walk‑through of the Town Commons with Michael Douglas, targeting September 18 or 25, and will draft a new trail map to send to Jessica for the July meeting before recommending it to the Recreation Commission and Town Council.

• Adopt intersection numbers as primary navigation, trail names secondary, white main/blue side color coding – passed unanimously
• Dennis to coordinate distribution of quarterly newsletters to council and relevant parties
• Dennis to investigate a shared Google Drive for newsletter photos and draft documents
• Jeremy to coordinate Town Commons walk‑through with Michael Douglas, proposing Sept 18 or 25
• Jeremy to draft new trail map and send to Jessica for July meeting before recommendation to Tom Ferrell, Rec Commission, and Town Council

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding domesticated chicken regulations and discuss the acceptance and redevelopment of the Hawthorne School property. The body will also consider fee waivers and emergency changes to shellfish ordinances.

• Public hearing on Chapter 4, Art. III Domesticated Chickens
• Acceptance and redevelopment of Hawthorne School property
• Setting a public hearing for ADU text amendments
• Emergency ordinance change and public hearing for shellfish
• Tier 1 C Appropriation Impact Fees and LWCF application authorization

The council accepted the Hawthorne School property at 46 Federal Street and authorized up to $30,000 for the transfer. It also adopted an amendment allowing domesticated chickens, removed the Sunday shellfish harvesting prohibition, and ratified the Brunswick Police Benefit Association contract. Additional actions included a $59,500 recreation‑impact fee appropriation, fee waivers for two downtown events, and setting a July 7 public hearing on zoning amendments.

• Accepted Hawthorne School property at 46 Federal Street, authorize $30,000 expenditure (8 yeas)
• Adopted amendment to allow domesticated chickens (8 yeas)
• Removed Sunday shellfish harvesting prohibition on emergency basis (8 yeas)
• Approved $59,500 recreation‑impact fee appropriation for MARC design (8 yeas)
• Waived $1,000 fees for two Brunswick Downtown Association events (8 yeas)
• Set public hearing for July 7, 2025 on multiple zoning ordinance amendments (8 yeas)
• Ratified Union Contract for Brunswick Police Benefit Association (8 yeas)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (8 yeas)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several development projects and proposed text amendments. The meeting includes a workshop for the Woodside Road Subdivision and a review of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) text amendments.

• 25-023 Woodside Road Subdivision workshop
• 25-007 ADU Text Amendments
• 25-020 Thomas Point Campground
• 25-019 Moore Properties, Inc., Subdivision Amendment

Housing Committee

The committee is reviewing a Planning Board report on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and research regarding Maine mobile home communities. The meeting includes a workshop on mobile home stabilization.

• ADU Planning Board Report
• Maine Mobile Home Community Research April 2025
• Mobile Home Stabilization Workshop

Conservation Commission

The commission is replacing its regularly scheduled meeting with a site visit. Members will perform invasive species management through the cutting and removal of knotweed at Fitzgerald Park.

• Annual work session for knotweed removal at Fitzgerald Park

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Shellfish Committee approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting. Members elected Katie Sellers-Reynolds as chair and Max Burtis as vice chair for the remainder of 2025. The committee voted to delete the Sunday commercial harvesting prohibition from Chapter 11 of the town code. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 6 minutes (5 yeas)
• Elected Katie Sellers-Reynolds as chair (5 yeas)
• Elected Max Burtis as vice chair (4 yeas, Burtis did not vote)
• Removed Sunday commercial harvesting ban from Chapter 11 (5 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeas)

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Maine St MPI Project and amendments to the Chapter 12 Personnel Policy. The body will also consider the adoption of the personnel policy and discuss various administrative appointments and local ordinances.

• Public hearing for Maine St MPI Project
• Public hearing and adoption of Chapter 12 Personnel Policy
• Setting a public hearing for Chapter 4 Domesticated Chickens
• Discussion of sidewalk seating
• Review of MRRA Board candidates

The Council approved an ordinance to mill and resurface Maine Street from Bath Road to Mere Point Road at an estimated cost of $2,050,000, adding language for traffic‑calming improvements. The ordinance was adopted with an amendment and passed by an 8‑yea vote. The Council also approved the repeal and replacement of the Personnel Policy, adopted a resolution to adopt the new Personnel Policy, approved $27,455 in Nathaniel Davis Fund grants, and accepted the Master Development Plan with a 7‑yea vote.

• Adopt Maine Street milling and resurfacing ordinance (estimated $2,050,000) – 8 yeas
• Amend ordinance to include traffic‑calming costs – 8 yeas
• Repeal and replace Municipal Code Chapter 12 Personnel Policy – 8 yeas
• Adopt Resolution to adopt the new Personnel Policy – 8 yeas
• Approve Nathaniel Davis Fund Committee grant recommendations totaling $27,455 – 8 yeas
• Accept Master Development Plan (first amended motion) – 7 yeas
• Second amended motion to eliminate ball fields from the plan – failed (2 yeas)
• Final acceptance of Master Development Plan (amended main motion) – 7 yeas

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review three specific project applications. The agenda includes reviews for Thomas Point Campground and two separate items related to Hammond Lumber.

• Review of 25-020 Thomas Point Campground
• Review of 25-021 Hammond Lumber Contract Zoning
• Review of 25-022 Hammond Lumber Sketch Plan

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board will hold a site visit to review two subdivision applications: the Village on Pleasant Hill and Riverside Estates Affordable Housing. The meeting will focus on final plans, stormwater management, and contract zoning for the projects.

• Review Village on Pleasant Hill Subdivision (25-003) final plans and stormwater documents
• Discuss Riverside Estates Affordable Housing contract zoning (25-013)
• Examine Plan Sheet C-2.1 for Village on Pleasant Hill buffer requirements

Sustainability Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to review the draft minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting.

• Review of April 22, 2025 draft minutes

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and approved the April meeting minutes. It also approved waste‑management signs (trash, composting, recycling) to be offered to the Brunswick Development Authority for business use. Tyler Spillane agreed to assist Abby Westberry with the Sustainability Newsletter.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• April minutes approved
• Approved waste‑management signs for BDA use (no vote recorded)
• Tyler Spillane agreed to help with the Sustainability Newsletter

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive staff updates on engineering projects and economic development. The body will discuss a bike parking ordinance and a town bike ride.

• Bike Parking Ordinance
• Jordan Ave Meeting
• Downtown streetscape
• Union Street
• Town Bike Ride

Recreation Commission

The Brunswick Recreation Commission will meet in person and via Zoom to review old business including updates on MARC projects, field house roof bidding, and a FY25-26 budget presentation. The meeting will also include a citizen request to sell merchandise at upcoming events and a recreation program report.

• MARC Tier 1C Project Update and Recreation Impact Fee Request
• Field House Roof Project Bidding Process and Specifications
• FY 2025-26 Budget Presentation to Town Council
• Miles for Mills Request to Sell Merchandise at 5K and 10K Events on May 25
• Girls on the Run Request to Sell Merchandise at 5K Event on June 1

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review a subdivision amendment and an updated plan submitted by Moore Properties, Inc.

• 25-019 Moore Properties, Inc., Subdivision Amendment
• 25-019 Moore Properties, Inc., Updated Plan

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee will review remaining funds, trail mapping updates, and future budget considerations at this meeting. Spring cleanup day and a public meeting on road safety improvements are also scheduled. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Spring Clean-up Day: May 31, 9am–11am
• Public meeting on Maine St to Harpswell Rd corridor road & safety improvements: May 22, 6:30pm
• Budget conversation: $700 remaining; $1400 allocated for Island Redesign, $400 for chestnut trees
• Trail mapping updates: Segment numbers status and updated map goal for September vote
• Future budget considerations: Trail signage, map redesign, natural resource plan, accessibility assessment, and Goat Trail adoption costs pending DEP report

Tree Committee

The committee will discuss a Tree Protection draft and may vote to send it to municipal departments and other committees for feedback. Members will also plan activities for Arbor Week 2025.

• Possible vote to move Tree Protection draft to Town Municipal Departments and other committees
• Lady Bird Beetle release for HWA at two locations along Mere Creek
• Tree informational booth on Lower Mall
• Tree planting with students at HBS and Kate Furbish schools

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to move the Tree Protection Ordinance draft to other town municipal departments and committees for feedback. The remainder of the meeting covered Arbor Week updates, tree planting ideas, and tree‑nursery maintenance. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22 at 7:00 pm.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved moving Tree Protection Ordinance draft to other departments/committees for feedback

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an executive session at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. The council will consider setting public hearings on a Maine Street MPI Draft Ordinance and on Chapter 12 of the Personnel Policy. It will also discuss sellers of prepared food and an order regarding the PSDA Developers Collaborative. A consent agenda with additional items is included but not detailed in the agenda.

• Set public hearing on Maine Street MPI Draft Ordinance (Item 56)
• Set public hearing on Chapter 12 Personnel Policy (Item 57)
• Discussion/action on Sellers of Prepared Food (Item 58)
• Order regarding PSDA Developers Collaborative (Item 62)
• Consent agenda with multiple items (details not provided)

The council adopted a series of school‑budget articles that commit $57,525,818 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also set public hearings for a Maine Street resurfacing project and for repealing the municipal personnel policy. Additional actions included approving a sidewalk food‑service license, ratifying the AFSCME Local 2011 contract, and entering executive session on labor negotiations.

• Approved 2025‑2026 school budget articles (total $57.5M) (8 yeas)
• Set public hearing June 2, 2025 for Maine Street resurfacing ordinance (8 yeas)
• Set public hearing June 2, 2025 to repeal and replace Municipal Code Chapter 12 personnel policy (8 yeas)
• Approved sidewalk food‑service license for Shere Punjab, 46 Maine Street (8 yeas)
• Ratified AFSCME Local 2011 union contract (8 yeas)
• Moved to executive session for labor negotiations and legal counsel consultation (7 yeas)
• Approved Region Ten Technical High School budget up to $4,312,957 (8 yeas)
• Approved Merrymeeting Adult Education budget up to $1,346,552 (8 yeas)

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on the 2025-26 school budget articles and a warrant for a school budget referendum, adopt the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program resolution, and approve the 2025-26 budget resolution along with supplemental budgets for TIF revenues and capital projects.

• 2025-26 school budget articles
• Warrant for school budget referendum
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program resolution
• 2025-26 budget resolution
• 2025-26 supplemental budget resolutions for TIF revenues and capital projects

The council approved the school budget validation referendum warrant for June 10, 2025 and adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget resolution, a $2,267,520 supplemental appropriation for capital projects, and a $738,000 tax‑increment financing appropriation, each passing with eight yeas. The meeting was then adjourned with eight yeas.

• Approved school budget validation referendum warrant (June 10, 2025) – 8 yeas
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget resolution – 8 yeas
• Adopted $2,267,520 supplemental budget appropriation for capital projects – 8 yeas
• Adopted $738,000 tax increment financing supplemental budget appropriation – 8 yeas
• Adjourned meeting – 8 yeas

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Brunswick Staff Review Committee is meeting to review two applications: the Village On Pleasant Hill Subdivision (case 25-003) and the Bill Dodge Auto Group Vehicle Parking Facility (case 25-009). The agenda includes attached documents and public comments for each item but no specific decisions or proposals are noted; this is a staff-level administrative review.

• 25-003 Village On Pleasant Hill Subdivision
• 25-009 Bill Dodge Auto Group Vehicle Parking Facility
• Public comments submitted for both applications
• Stormwater report included for the subdivision

Planning Board

The Planning Board has three applications on its agenda: a subdivision by MRRA, a final review of the Northbridge Apartments including public comment and draft findings of fact, and a sketch plan review for an office building at 30 Water Street. The board may vote on the apartment project's final approval.

• MRRA Subdivision (25-004) – proposed subdivision review
• Northbridge Apartments (24-071) – final findings of fact and public comment included
• 30 Water Street Office Building (25-015) – sketch plan review
• Addendum documents referenced but no specific items detailed

Town Council

The Town Council holds a workshop to review proposed 2025-26 budgets for the Assessing, Town Clerk, and Brunswick Link departments, along with a Social Services Committee presentation. A draft Personnel Policy will also be discussed. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Assessing Department 2025-26 budget presentation
• Town Clerk 2025-26 budget presentation
• Brunswick Link (BLINK) 2025-26 budget presentation
• Social Services Committee presentation and testimonies
• Draft Personnel Policy review

Conservation Commission

The agenda consists only of draft minutes from previous meetings (February 5, March 5, and April 2, 2025) for review and approval. No new discussion items, proposals, or public hearings are listed. This is a procedural meeting.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from February 5, 2025
• Review and approval of draft minutes from March 5, 2025
• Review and approval of draft minutes from April 2, 2025

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will review reports from the Coastal Resource Manager and the Shellfish Management Report. Discussions include a specific item regarding a downgrade in Maquoit Bay and the approval of the 2025 Shellfish Management Plan.

• Maquoit Bay downgrade report
• 2025 Shellfish Management Plan approval
• Coastal Resource Manager's Report
• April 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the April 1, 2025 minutes with five yeas. Members unanimously agreed to support the Shellfish Management Plan submitted to the DMR. Two working groups were created: a Shellfish Management Plan group (Sellers‑Reynolds and Melendy) and a student apprentice program development committee (Thompson and Burtis). The meeting was adjourned with a five‑yea vote.

• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 (5 yeas)
• Unanimously supported Shellfish Management Plan submitted to DMR
• Formed Shellfish Management Plan working group (Sellers‑Reynolds, Melendy)
• Formed student apprentice program development committee (Thompson, Burtis)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeas)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Brunswick Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee will consider a key policies and actions document and discuss the Growth/Rural Area Boundary. No final decisions are expected; items are up for discussion and possible future recommendation. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2025.

• Discussion of Key Policies and Actions Document for the comprehensive plan update
• Growth/Rural Area Boundary discussion
• Next meeting set for June 5, 2025

Housing Committee

The committee will consider approving minutes from January, February, and April meetings, and discuss the Affordable Housing Support Fund sources and uses. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive item on fund allocation.

• Approval of January 28, February 20, and April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Support Fund sources and uses (document 2198 AHSF)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first. Agenda items include a presentation on PFAS testing for Casco Bay/Bigelow, a request from the Brunswick Topsham Land Trust for a letter of support, a Kids to Parks Day proclamation, a Brunswick Pride Committee request, and appointments committee business. The consent agenda and town manager's report are also scheduled.

• PFAS testing presentation from EPA for Casco Bay/Bigelow
• Brunswick Topsham Land Trust request for letter of support
• Kids to Parks Day proclamation
• Brunswick Pride Committee request
• Appointments Committee business

The council ratified the Union Contract for the Brunswick Professional Firefighters #1718 with an eight‑yea vote. It also approved a letter of support for the Brunswick‑Topsham Land Trust grant, adopted a Kids to Parks Day proclamation, and authorized two Pride events with waived fees. Board and committee appointments were confirmed, and the consent agenda for prior meetings was approved.

• Ratified Union Contract for Brunswick Professional Firefighters #1718 (8 yeas)
• Approved letter of support for Brunswick‑Topsham Land Trust grant (8 yeas)
• Adopted Kids to Parks Day proclamation for 2025 (8 yeas)
• Approved two Pride events, waived $500 fee, allowed extra food trucks (8 yeas)
• Appointed members to Tree Committee, Town Commons, Fence Viewer, Shellfish Committee (8 yeas)
• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes from April 17, 22, 28) (8 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (8 yeas)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council is holding a Budget-CIP workshop to receive presentations on proposed 2025-2026 budgets from Curtis Memorial Library, the Police Department, and Planning and Development. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Curtis Memorial Library 2025-2026 budget presentation
• Police Department 2025-2026 budget presentation
• Planning and Development 2025-2026 budget presentation
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority will review financial reports for the MRRA and the Brunswick Landing Electric and Water Utilities. The board will consider an amendment to the FY2024 Capital Improvement Budget. The meeting includes an update on AFFF issues and a report on Maine Public Utilities Commission approved water utility terms.

• Amendment to the FY2024 Capital Improvement Budget
• Financial reports for period ending March 31, 2025
• Brunswick Landing Water Utility rate schedule effective July 1, 2025
• Update on AFFF issues
• Executive Session regarding legal rights and duties

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss contract zoning for Riverside Estates Affordable Housing and text amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The board is also reviewing a proposal for a climate-controlled storage building.

• 25-013 Riverside Estates Affordable Housing: Contract Zoning
• 25-007 ADU Zoning Text Amendments
• 24-063 Climate-Controlled Storage Building

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site visit for a contract zoning application at 41 River Road. The proposal by Gurnet Real Estate Group on behalf of 41 River Road Realty, LLC would double the current density of the lot.

• Case No. 25-013: 48-unit affordable housing development at 41 River Road

Town Council

The Town Council holds a public hearing to consider the Town Manager's proposed 2025-26 budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The school department's FY26 budget is also presented for discussion.

• Public hearing on 2025-26 budget proposal
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program review
• Brunswick School Department FY26 budget presentation
• Manager's Proposed 2025-26 Budget document
• CIP for 2026-2030 document available

The council held a public hearing on the 2024‑25 budget and the 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program. No formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried with nine yeas.

• Adjourned meeting (9 yeas)

Finance Committee

The Brunswick Finance Committee is meeting to review proposed fee ordinances for electric vehicle charging and long-term parking, as well as the financial performance of Parks & Recreation special programs. They will also examine March 2025 expenditure and revenue reports. No votes are scheduled; all items are under discussion.

• Review of Electric Vehicle Charging Fees, including a draft EV Charging Ordinance and ChargePoint usage data from Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
• Review of Long-Term Parking Fees, including a parking fee survey and a redline Master Fee Schedule for long-term parking
• Review of Parks & Recreation Special Programs, including the 2022 Special Revenue Fund Resolution and FY24 net income/loss by program
• Review of March 2025 Expenditure and Revenue Reports, plus the General Fund Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2025
• Approval of March 11, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (draft)

The committee unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the electric vehicle charging ordinance with revised language to allow flexible fee adjustments. Finally, the committee unanimously approved raising the long‑term parking fee from $2 to $5 per day.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved EV charging ordinance with revised fee language (unanimous)
• Approved increase of long‑term parking fee to $5 per day (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from its March 27 regular meeting and its April 16 special meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025 special meeting

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will hold a regular meeting to hear reports from the Harbormaster and Coastal Resource Office, including updates on Simpsons Point MDOT rehabilitation, PFAS testing in Brunswick waters, the Maquoit Bay sanitary survey, and coastal cleanup data. Commissioners will also discuss the commission's charge, set 2025 priorities, and continue work on a Coastal Waters Guide. No final votes or action items are listed.

• Simpsons Point MDOT Rehabilitation update
• PFAS testing in Brunswick waters
• Maquoit Bay Sanitary Survey Investigation
• Coastal Clean-Up tabulated data
• Discussion of Rivers and Coastal Waters Commission 2025 Priorities

The commission approved the February 26, 2025 minutes with a 5‑yea vote. It decided to return the draft commission charge and the 2025 priorities to the next meeting for further work. The Coastal Waters Guide will also be revisited at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑yea vote.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (motion carried with five yeas)
• Moved to bring the draft commission charge back at the next meeting (motion carried with five yeas)
• Moved to bring the 2025 priorities back at the next meeting (motion carried with five yeas)
• Decided to revisit the Coastal Waters Guide at the next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried with five yeas)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to rental property registration and Chapter 14 street standards. It will also consider extending Wilson Avenue as a public way and allowing outdoor seating on a public way. The consent agenda includes routine items.

• Public hearing on registration of rental property (amended Article III from Housing Committee)
• Public hearing on amendment of Chapter 14 street standards
• Wilson Avenue extension to public way
• Outdoor seating on a public way
• Manager's report and consent agenda items

The council approved an amendment to the Municipal Code that sets late fees for rental property registration between $50 and $400, passing with eight yeas. It also adopted an amendment establishing an 11‑foot minimum vehicle travelway width on town roads, and directed staff to add traffic‑calming design guidelines to the Zoning Code and Complete Streets Policy. Additional actions included adopting the Wilson Avenue extension, approving sidewalk food‑service licenses for three businesses, and clearing the consent agenda.

• Amended Municipal Code Chapter 8, Article III, Sections 101‑106 – rental registration late fees $50‑$400 (8 yeas)
• Amended Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article VI, Section 187 – minimum vehicle travelway width 11 ft (8 yeas)
• Directed staff to update Zoning Code Appendix F and Complete Streets Policy with traffic‑calming design considerations (8 yeas)
• Adopted extension of Wilson Avenue to add it to the town public ways record (motion carried)
• Approved Sellers of Prepared Food on Public Sidewalks licenses for Social Goose, Portland Pie, Broadway Deli (8 yeas)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, proclamations, etc.) (8 yeas)
• Suspended council rules to allow vote on rental amendment (7 yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Sustainability Committee

The Brunswick Sustainability Committee meets on Earth Day to discuss proposed events on plastics in Bath/Brunswick, the future of the Sustainability Café, and a potential road salt collaboration with Coastal Waters and Public Works. They will also receive working group reports on solid waste, transportation energy, and stationary energy. Administrative items include review of first-quarter trash/recycling data and a submitted EcoMaine award application.

• Proposed Events on Plastics in Bath/Brunswick
• Sustainability Café Futures discussion
• Working Group Reports on Solid Waste, Transportation, and Stationary Energy
• Road Salt issue – potential collaboration with Coastal Waters and Public Works
• Review of first-quarter trash/recycling data

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget. The session includes presentations on the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030 and specific budget requests from various departments.

• Managers Proposed 2025-26 Budget
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) 2025-26 Budget Request
• Economic Development Budget Presentation
• Parks and Recreation proposed FY 2025-26 Budget

The council voted to schedule a public hearing on Monday, April 28, 2025, to consider the 2025-26 Municipal Budget and the 2026-30 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion passed with nine yeas. The meeting was then adjourned with a nine‑yea vote.

• Set public hearing for 2025-26 Municipal Budget and 2026-30 Capital Improvement Plan (9 yeas)
• Adjourned meeting (9 yeas)

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority is conducting its second Master Plan meeting. The session includes a review of the Master Plan and FAQs regarding the Brunswick Executive Airport.

• Master Plan Meeting 2
• Brunswick Executive Airport FAQs

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a letter of support regarding updates to the lane width ordinance.

• Letter of support for update to lane width ordinance

The committee voted unanimously to provide a letter of support to the Town Council for the proposed lane width ordinance update. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved letter of support for lane width ordinance update (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Brunswick Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the MARC Tier 1C project and a related recreation impact fee request, along with other facility projects like the fitness center floor rehab and field house roof bidding. The commission will also consider two requests to sell merchandise at upcoming 5K events and an application for Land for Maine's Future water access funding for the Settlemire parcel.

• MARC Tier 1C Project update and associated Recreation Impact Fee request (Sally Costello)
• Girls on the Run request to sell merchandise at its 5K event on June 1, 2025
• Independence Association request to sell Run for Independence merchandise and Spindleworks art at its May 10 event
• Settlemire parcel (44 acres off River Road) Land for Maine's Future water access application approval discussion
• Field House roof project bidding process and specifications (Director Farrell and Dennis Wilson)

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review a contract zoning application (25-013) for the Riverside Estates Affordable Housing project. The agenda includes a public comment period on the same application. No other items are listed.

• Contract zoning review for Riverside Estates Affordable Housing (Application 25-013)
• Public comment on Riverside Estates Affordable Housing (Application 25-013)

Town Commons

The committee is finalizing the quarterly newsletter and scheduling a spring clean-up day. Members will discuss the allocation of the remaining $700 budget and review future funding needs for trail signage and resource management. The body is also tracking the status of the Goat Trails adoption and DEP assessments.

• Budget allocation of $1,400 for Island Redesign
• Budget allocation of $400 for chestnut trees
• Discussion of $700 remaining budget for sign project posts
• Review of DEP assessment for Goat Trail adoption vernal pools
• Planning for updated trail map voting in September

The council approved the quarterly Town Commons newsletter with the listed content and photo changes, assigning Bobin to make the edits, Dennis to serve as the final editor, and scheduling publication for the first week of May. They also set the Spring cleanup day for May 31, 2025, and delegated advertising duties to Jeremy, Bobin, and Caleb. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved quarterly newsletter with changes (unanimous)
• Bobin to make requested photo and content changes to newsletter
• Dennis to act as final editor for newsletter
• Publish newsletter in first week of May
• Scheduled Spring cleanup day for May 31, 2025
• Jeremy to create flyer advertising cleanup day
• Bobin to include cleanup information in the Spring newsletter
• Caleb to post cleanup flyer at the high school

Tree Committee

The Brunswick Tree Committee will review and discuss a draft tree protection document, potentially amending it. They will also plan Arbor Week 2025 activities, including a Lady Bird Beetle release to combat hemlock woolly adelgid at two locations along Mere Creek, an informational booth on Lower Mall, and tree planting with students at local schools. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review draft tree protection document for potential additions or subtractions
• Discuss Lady Bird Beetle release for hemlock woolly adelgid at two Mere Creek locations (Arbor Week 2025)
• Plan tree informational booth on Lower Mall for Arbor Week
• Discuss tree planting with students at Harriet Beecher Stowe and Kate Furbish elementary schools
• Approve minutes from last meeting

The committee discussed the Tree Protection Ordinance draft but took no formal action. It scheduled a ladybug beetle release at Coffin ice pond for May 20 at 5:30 PM and another at Richard drive for May 21 at 5:30 PM. A tree information booth was planned for the Lower Mall, and possible plantings at Kate Furbish or HBS were noted. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Scheduled ladybug release at Coffin ice pond for May 20, 5:30 PM
• Scheduled ladybug release at Richard drive for May 21, 5:30 PM
• Planned tree information booth at Lower Mall
• Noted possible tree plantings at Kate Furbish or HBS (no decision made)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the FY2025-26 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Presentations will be given by the School Department and Finance Department. A funding request from People Plus is also on the agenda.

• People Plus funding request
• School Department FY2025-26 budget presentation
• Finance Department FY2025-26 budget presentation

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Brunswick Staff Review Committee will review several development applications at their April 9, 2025 meeting. Items include the final application for Northbridge Apartments, a sketch final for County Estates Subdivision Amendment, a final application for a Climate-Controlled Storage Building, and a sketch application for a Water Street Office Building. The committee will examine associated plans, stormwater reports, and peer reviews.

• 24-071 Northbridge Apartments (final application, plan set, stormwater review)
• 25-012 County Estates Subdivision Amendment (sketch final application)
• 24-063 Climate-Controlled Storage Building (final application, plan set, peer review)
• 25-015 Water Street Office Building (sketch application packet)

Growstown School Committee

The Growstown School Committee is meeting to discuss routine school operations. Items on the agenda include setting the opening day and class schedule, planning a cleaning day, scheduling open houses, addressing maintenance issues, and reviewing the treasurer's report. No major policy changes or public hearings are anticipated.

• Opening day and class schedule discussion
• Cleaning day planning
• Open Houses scheduling
• Maintenance issues review
• Treasurer's Report

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Indigo Farms, LLC for a medical marijuana storefront. The board will also review a sketch plan from Bill Dodge Auto Group for a vehicle parking facility. An addendum includes public comment on the Bill Dodge proposal.

• 25-010: Indigo Farms, LLC – Medical Marijuana Storefront (conditional use permit)
• 25-009: Bill Dodge Auto Group – Vehicle Parking Facility (sketch plan review)
• Addendum: Public comment on Bill Dodge Auto Group Vehicle Parking Facility

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing for updates to peddlers and special amusement licenses, and set public hearings for a rental property registration ordinance, an amendment to Chapter 14 street standards, and regulations for sellers of prepared food on public sidewalks and farmers markets. The meeting also includes proclamations and committee appointments. Consent agenda items are listed without details.

• Set public hearing for Registration of Rental Properties Ordinance
• Set public hearing for amendment to Ch 14 Street Standards
• Public hearing for Peddlers and Special Amusement Licenses Updates
• Discussion of sellers of prepared food on public sidewalks
• Discussion of farmers market on public way

The council approved an amendment to the Municipal Code covering peddlers and special amusement licenses. It also adopted two proclamations, set two public hearings for April 22, and approved several licensing and labor actions. All motions passed with nine yeas unless noted otherwise.

• Amended Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article II Section 10-26(3) and Article IV Section 10-70 (9 yeas)
• Adopted the 2025 “Poem in Your Pocket” proclamation (9 yeas)
• Adopted the 2025 “Dark Sky Week” proclamation (9 yeas)
• Set a public hearing for April 22, 2025 to amend the Street Standard and Acceptance Ordinance (9 yeas)
• Set a public hearing for April 22, 2025 to amend the Rental Property Registration ordinance (9 yeas)
• Approved outdoor‑seating licenses for Gelato Fiasco, Bombay Mahal, Otto Pizza, and Ritual Bakehouse (9 yeas)
• Approved a Farmers Market on a Public Way license for Brunswick Farmers Market Association (9 yeas)
• Ratified Union Contracts for Teamsters Local #340 Parks & Rec Maintenance and Public Works unions (9 yeas)

Conservation Commission

The Brunswick Conservation Commission will meet on April 2, 2025, to discuss updates on public lands including the Gravel-Fitzgerald Task Force, conservation easement inspections, and the 2014 Open Space Inventory. They will also consider the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan and progress on a town-wide pesticide ordinance. The meeting includes approval of January 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Gravel-Fitzgerald Task Force update (10 min)
• 2025 Fieldwork Opportunities: 250th Anniversary Park, Western Sawtooth wildlife surveys, invasive plant removals
• Conservation Easement Inspections and future dedication at 94 Bracket Rd
• Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan: remaining 319 grant expenditure and community education with Trout Unlimited
• Pesticide Working Group update and town progress on pesticide ordinance

The Brunswick Conservation Commission approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, with a unanimous vote among those present. No new business was taken up, and the meeting concluded after public comments on local subdivision, salt use, and tree concerns. The session adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved January 8, 2025 Conservation Commission minutes (unanimous)

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Brunswick Shellfish Committee will hear a Coastal Resources Office update and review the 2024 annual report, including budget and enforcement worksheets. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Coastal Resources Office update
• Approval of March 5, 2025 and May 7, 2024 minutes
• Review of 2024 annual report with budget and enforcement worksheets

Housing Committee

The Brunswick Housing Committee is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, including a text amendment and an ordinance amendment. No other items are listed.

• Memorandum - Proposed ADU Text Amendment
• Memorandum - Proposed Amendment to ADU Ordinance

Androscoggin Riverwalk

The Town Council is holding a public meeting on the Androscoggin River Trail Project, featuring a presentation by consulting firm Wright-Pierce followed by a question-and-answer period. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this item is a discussion-only public hearing.

• Presentation by Wright-Pierce on the Androscoggin River Trail Project
• Public question-and-answer period

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is discussing proposed text amendments to Sections 4.9.1 and 4.9.2 of the Brunswick Zoning Ordinance, which relate to bicycle parking requirements. The agenda includes a memo, redlined drafts, and relevant zoning definitions for review. No votes or decisions are listed; the committee is gathering input.

• Review of memo on bike parking text amendments
• Draft text amendments to Section 4.9.1 (redlined)
• Draft text amendments to Section 4.9.2 (redlined)
• Supporting definitions from the Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from 02/27/2025

Housing Committee

The Brunswick Housing Committee is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed rental registry ordinance, specifically focusing on Article III of the draft. The agenda includes a redline version of Article III dated March 12, 2025, indicating ongoing refinement of the ordinance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Workshop on proposed Rental Registry Ordinance (Article III)
• Review of redline draft of Article III (dated 3.12.25)
• Discussion of rental registry requirements and potential amendments

Planning Board

The Planning Board is discussing the sketch plan for the Opal Estates Subdivision, including a public comment period and presentation. This is a preliminary review of the proposed subdivision.

• 25-008 Opal Estates Subdivision sketch plan review

Sustainability Committee

The committee will confirm an award application to EcoMaine, adopt its annual goals for outreach, solid waste, and energy, and hear working group reports on solid waste and transportation. Members will discuss the need for audits on pay-per-bag and recycling programs, as well as an open house idea. Public comment will be accepted.

• Confirm award application to EcoMaine
• Adopt annual goals including outreach, solid waste ordinance changes, and multi-family compliance
• Solid Waste and Energy & Sustainability working group reports
• Discuss audits for pay-per-bag and recycling programs
• Discuss hosting an Open House event

The Sustainability Committee approved the February meeting minutes, the draft sustainability newsletter, the application for EcoMaine’s Eco-Excellence Award, and the 2025 annual sustainability goals. All four items received unanimous votes.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sustainability newsletter draft (unanimous)
• Approved EcoMaine Eco-Excellence Award application (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 annual sustainability goals (unanimous)

Landing Community Center Complex Committee (LC4)

The Landing Community Center Complex Committee (LC4) will receive updates on playground construction and the next two elements for the complex: a turf field and basketball courts. The committee will also discuss an upcoming grant request, an ice rink proposal, and a financial update including a rink analysis from CHA, Phase Tier 1A savings, and operational support. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Update on playground construction
• Update on turf field and basketball courts
• Upcoming grant requests
• Ice rink discussion and CHA rink analysis financial update
• Phase Tier 1A savings and operational support financial update

The Landing Community Center Complex Committee voted to move forward with the design for the basketball courts. The committee also voted to move forward with the design for the synthetic turf field. Both motions were seconded and passed.

• Approved moving forward on design for basketball courts (motion passed)
• Approved moving forward on design for synthetic turf field (motion passed)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a Budget-CIP workshop to discuss the upcoming budget and capital improvement plan. Presentations from the Information Technology department and the Fire Department are scheduled. No votes or public hearings are listed; this is a discussion session.

• Budget-CIP workshop
• IT Department presentation
• Fire Department presentation

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will receive a program report and updates on multiple ongoing projects. The body is discussing the status of water access applications, trail construction, and parking lot reconstruction.

• Settlemire Parcel water access application off River Road
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail update
• Simpsons Point Landing construction timeline
• Edwards Field parking lot reconstruction update
• Field House closure for floor project from 3/31 to 5/16

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review three specific project applications. The body will consider amendments and site plans for a subdivision and two commercial facilities.

• MRRA Subdivision Amendment (24-004)
• Bill Dodge Auto Group Vehicle Parking Facility (25-009)
• Indigo Farms, LLC Medical Marijuana Storefront (25-010)

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee discussed a remaining budget of $700, with $1,400 already allocated for Island Redesign and $400 for chestnut trees. Future budget considerations include large costs for new trail signage and a Natural Resource Inventory/Management Plan, plus low-cost items like accessibility assessments and chestnut saplings. The DEP has assigned a new contact for the Goat Trail Adoption case, with a vernal pool assessment expected in spring and a state report by end of May. The committee also welcomed new member Caleb Chang and reviewed trail mapping updates.

• $1,400 allocated for Island Redesign, $400 for chestnut trees, and $700 remaining for posts or last-minute needs
• Future budget planning for new trail signage (large cost, likely 2026-2027) and trail map redesign (minimal cost)
• Goat Trail Adoption awaiting DEP spring assessment for vernal pools; state report expected by end of May
• Trail Mapping Updates – status of trail segment numbers and adoption of goat trails discussed
• Quarterly Town Commons Newsletter and general maintenance considerations

The committee discussed plans for a quarterly newsletter and a new trail map, with a goal to approve the map by September. No formal votes were taken; decisions were deferred to future meetings. The committee also reviewed the current budget and future funding plans.

• Discussed quarterly newsletter proposal; no vote taken
• Set goal to vote on trail map by September meeting
• Reviewed 2024-2025 budget; sign materials to be ordered this week
• Planned to request same budget amount for 2025-2026

Tree Committee

The Brunswick Tree Committee will discuss Bowdoin College's stewardship plans for Bowdoin Pines, review a draft tree protection ordinance, and brainstorm activities for Arbor Week 2025, including a lady beetle release and educational booths. The meeting includes public comment options.

• Bowdoin College stewardship plans for Bowdoin Pines
• Review of draft tree protection ordinance
• Lady Bird Beetle release for hemlock woolly adelgid at two locations along Mere Creek
• Tree informational booth on Lower Mall for Arbor Week
• Tree planting activities with students at Harriet Beecher Stowe and Kate Furbish Elementary Schools

The Brunswick Tree Committee heard a presentation from Bowdoin College about the Bowdoin Pines management and forestry plans, including concerns about pine decline and traffic impacts. The committee decided to vote on whether to offer public support for the management at the next meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Deferred vote on public support for Bowdoin Pines management to next meeting
• Approved minutes from last meeting (implicitly, as part of agenda item II)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will receive a presentation on property revaluation, which affects tax assessments. Council will consider updates to the Social Services Policy and set a public hearing for proposed changes to peddler and special amusement licenses. The Trust Fund Advisory Committee's recommendations are also on the agenda for action.

• Revaluation presentation on property tax assessments
• Social Services Policy Update
• Set public hearing for Peddler and Special Amusement Licenses Updates
• Trust Fund Advisory Committee Recommendations

The Brunswick Town Council approved current fiscal year disbursements from the Trusts as recommended by the Trust Fund Advisory Committee, and amended the Social Services Funding Policy. Both motions passed unanimously with nine yeas. The council also set a public hearing for April 7, 2025, to consider amendments to ordinances on peddlers and special amusement licenses. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved current fiscal year trust disbursements as recommended (9-0)
• Amended Social Services Funding Policy as per redlined copy (9-0)
• Set public hearing for April 7, 2025, on peddler and special amusement license ordinance amendments (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 3, 2025 minutes (9-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a workshop to review the 2025-26 budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The session includes presentations on Public Works and Engineering budgets.

• Public Works Budget FY 2025-26 presentation
• Public Works Facility presentation
• Engineering budget presentation

Finance Committee

The Brunswick Finance Committee will consider draft minutes from January and February meetings, review February 2025 expenditure and revenue reports along with the general fund balance sheet, and discuss a working draft of the 2025 Continuing Disclosure document. This is a routine oversight meeting with no votes on major policy items indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 draft minutes
• Approval of February 20, 2025 draft minutes
• Review of February 2025 expenditure report
• Review of February 2025 revenue report
• Discussion of 2025 Continuing Disclosure working draft

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the near-final Continuing Disclosure Statement, a document required for the town's annual bond issuance. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings with revisions. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was informational.

• Approved near-final Continuing Disclosure Statement (unanimous)
• Approved 1/16/25 meeting minutes as revised (motion by Weems, seconded by Ecker)
• Approved 02/20/25 meeting minutes as revised (Shed and Weems voted; Ecker noted absence)

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board is reviewing application 25-003 for the Village on Pleasant Hill Road development. The agenda includes a final application packet and an addendum with amended findings of fact and correspondence. Board action will determine whether the project moves forward.

• 25-003 - Village On Pleasant Hill Road application review

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) workshop. The Town Manager will present the preliminary 2025-26 budget for municipal departments.

• Manager's Preliminary 2025-26 Budget presentation

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Brunswick Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a single item: Case No. 25-001, an appeal involving Tedford Housing. The board will review a staff memo, attachments, and multiple communications from the appellant and Tedford Housing. No other business is on the agenda.

• Case No. 25-001 – Tedford Housing appeal
• Staff memo and attachments for the appeal
• Multiple appellant and Tedford Housing communications submitted before the meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review updates on a proposed town-wide pesticide ordinance and the Gravel-Fitzgerald Task Force. The body will also discuss 2025 fieldwork opportunities and the Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan.

• Proposed Conservation Commission duties and timeline for the Gravel-Fitzgerald Task Force
• Town staff progress update on the pesticide ordinance memo and outreach plan
• 2025 fieldwork including invasive plant removal and the 4th Annual Coastal Clean Up on 4/5
• Mare Brook Watershed Management Plan community education and outreach
• Potential wildlife surveys on the Western Sawtooth parcel

The Brunswick Conservation Commission approved the 2024 meeting minutes as amended, with a unanimous vote among those present. The commission also discussed updates on public lands, watersheds, and a pesticide ordinance, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved the Conservation Commission minutes for 2024 as amended, unanimously among those present.

Trust Fund Advisory Committee

The Brunswick Trust Fund Advisory Committee is meeting to review financial documents, including a draft investment policy statement, trust fund summaries, and a January 2025 account statement. The key action item is determining the annual distribution amount for the trusts.

• Review draft investment policy statement with investment manager
• Review summary of trust funds
• Review January 31, 2025 account statement
• Determine annual distribution for trusts

The committee unanimously approved a revised Investment Policy Statement (IPS) that removes the 25% sector cap, eliminates the specific ESG score reference, and combines fixed income and cash into a single allocation bucket. They also unanimously recommended a 5.0% distribution rate for the town's trusts to the Town Council, and approved presenting their work to the Council on March 17.

• Approved the revised Investment Policy Statement (IPS) with changes to ESG language, sector diversification, and fixed income/cash allocation.
• Recommended a 5.0% distribution rate for the town's trusts to the Town Council.
• Approved presenting the committee's work to the Town Council on March 17.
• Approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will meet to discuss 2025 project priorities and a filter feeding proposal. The body will also consider the approval of a cooperative agreement and testimony regarding LDs 222, 400, and 407.

• Approval of Cooperative Agreement
• Executive Summary Filter Feeding Proposal
• 2025 Project and Priorities
• Approval of testimony for LDs 222, 400, and 407

The committee elected Cody Gillis as Chair and Katie Sellers-Reynolds as Vice Chair for 2025. It voted to support testimony for LD 222, LD 400, and LD 407 regarding PFAS, with an amendment to add 'local commercial harvesters.' A cooperative agreement with Downeast Institute was tabled to the April meeting. The committee also reviewed 2025 project priorities, including water quality monitoring and shellfish management.

• Elected Cody Gillis as Chair for 2025 (5-0, Gillis abstaining)
• Elected Katie Sellers-Reynolds as Vice Chair for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 (5-0, Thompson abstaining)
• Tabled cooperative agreement with Downeast Institute to April meeting (6-0)
• Approved testimony in support of LD 222, LD 400, LD 407 on PFAS, with addition of 'local commercial harvesters' (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Tree Care Ordinance. They will also review the Manager's proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Other agenda items include regulations for sellers of prepared food on public ways and outdoor seating, an appointment to the LPC, and a memo from the Appointments Committee. The consent agenda contains routine items.

• Public hearing on proposed Tree Care Ordinance
• Manager's proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance regarding sellers of prepared food on public ways
• Ordinance regarding outdoor seating and sales
• Appointment to Local Plumbing Control (LPC) board

The Town Council unanimously approved adding a schedule of violation fines for the Tree Care Ordinance to the Master Schedule of Fees and Fines. It also approved five food truck licenses for the Town Mall, waived outdoor seating fees for 2025 due to sidewalk construction, and made several appointments. The Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030 was received without a vote.

• Adopted Tree Care Ordinance violation fines into Appendix B (9-0)
• Approved food truck licenses for Bizibuns, Bowlicious, Spud Man, Taco the Town, Wrappers (9-0)
• Waived outdoor seating and sales fees for 2025 due to sidewalk construction (9-0)
• Appointed Councilor Wilson to MMA Legislative Policy Committee, Astle as alternate (9-0)
• Appointed Tyler Spillan, Jym St. Pierre, Caleb Chang, Clint Thompson to town committees (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including permits and February 18 minutes (9-0)

Maquoit Bay Water Quality Task Force

The Maquoit Bay Water Quality Task Force will hear an update on project data collection options and then discuss and vote on a preferred approach to finalize the study. The meeting also includes public comment and next steps.

• Overview of remaining data collection options by Bina (FBE)
• Committee discussion and vote on preference to finalize study
• Discussion of next steps for the water quality study

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will receive staff updates on engineering projects including Jordan Avenue, Maine Street, and snow removal, as well as economic development items such as bike parking, a network map, and a March lecture. They will also review old business on Safe Routes to School and Complete Streets, discuss a handbook acknowledgment form, and consider future meeting ideas with Parks & Recreation and the Police Department.

• Staff update on Jordan Avenue project
• Staff update on Maine Street project
• Discussion of bike parking and network map
• Handbook acknowledgment form
• Future meeting ideas with Parks & Rec and Police Department

The Brunswick Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on February 27, 2025, and approved the December 2024 and January 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee also unanimously reappointed KT as Chair and ZC as Vice Chair. Staff updates covered engineering projects and economic development initiatives, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved December 2024 and January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed KT as Chair and ZC as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Review Board (VRB)

The Village Review Board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider two applications: VRB 25-004 for 64 Pleasant St, including a window addendum, and VRB 25-006 for 167 Park Row.

• Approval of February 20, 2025 minutes
• VRB 25-004: Application for 64 Pleasant St with window addendum
• VRB 25-006: Application for 167 Park Row

Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee

The Mare Brook Watershed Steering Committee will review a system-wide culvert design and sensitivity analysis presented by GEI Consultants. The body will also discuss a draft outreach plan from Trout Unlimited and progress on a town-wide pesticide ordinance.

• GEI Consultants presentation on System-Wide Culvert Design & Sensitivity Analysis
• Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study progress update
• Trout Unlimited presentation on MBWMP Outreach & Education draft plan
• 319 Grant expenditure discussion
• Planning and progress update on a Town-Wide Pesticide Ordinance

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will meet to receive reports from the Harbormaster and Coastal Resource Office, including updates on the Pesticide Fertilizer Ordinance, Harpswell Cove PFAS contamination, and the Septic System Vulnerability Assessment. Commissioners will also discuss the 2025 edition of the Coastal Water Access Guide. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational.

• Pesticide Fertilizer Ordinance update
• Harpswell Cove PFAS update
• Septic System Vulnerability Assessment update
• 2025 Coastal Water Access Guide discussion
• Maine Fishermen’s Forum on February 27th

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission approved the minutes from six prior meetings (September 25, 2024, December 18, 2024, July 24, 2024, June 26, 2025, August 28, 2024, and January 22, 2025) with six yeas. No new business was conducted. The commission discussed ideas for the 2025 Coastal Water Access Guide, including videos, an interactive map, and collaboration with the Recreation Department, but took no formal action on the guide.

• Approved minutes of six prior meetings (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss and review proposed text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of 25-007 ADU Text Amendments

Sustainability Committee

The Brunswick Sustainability Committee will set annual goals for 2025, including review of the Climate Action Plan implementation matrix. They will also receive a quarterly waste management and recycling report, review the working group structure, and plan for tabling at Bowdoin Earth Day. Administrative items include approving January minutes and welcoming a new member.

• Approve minutes from January 28 meeting
• Receive quarterly waste management/recycling report from Jay/Ryan
• Set 2025 annual goals, including Climate Action Plan implementation
• Review working group structure
• Plan for Bowdoin Earth Day event tabling

The committee unanimously re-elected Tom Rumpf as chair, Abby Westberry as vice chair, and Karen Topp as secretary. They approved January minutes and discussed annual goals, including expanding recycling outreach, updating the solid waste ordinance, and improving signage. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting focused on planning and discussion.

• Re-elected Tom Rumpf as chair, Abby Westberry as vice chair, Karen Topp as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved January minutes with spelling corrections (unanimous)
• Discussed annual goals, including monthly newsletter and recycling ordinance expansion (no vote)
• Reviewed recycling signage proposals; Stephen to continue work with Jay (no vote)
• Discussed restructuring working groups to align with Climate Action Plan (no vote)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the Fitness Center Floor Rehabilitation Project and receive reports on ice rinks and cross-country ski trail maintenance. The body will also review ongoing management plans for local trails and parcels.

• Fitness Center Floor Rehabilitation Project
• Ice Rinks and Cross-Country Ski Trail Maintenance Report
• FERC Relicensing Process for the Brunswick Hydroelectric Dam
• Land for Maine’s Future Water Access Application for Settlemire Parcel off River Road
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail & 144 Acre Management Plan update

Assessment Review Board

The Board of Assessment Review will meet to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and discuss training and governance procedures. The main item of interest is an update from the Town Assessor on the ongoing 2025 Revaluation, which affects property assessments in Brunswick. The board will also receive an overview of the Freedom of Access Act and review the Boards and Commission Member’s Handbook.

• Election of Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary (ACTION)
• Overview of Freedom of Access Act by Town Clerk (DISCUSSION)
• Review of Boards and Commission Member’s Handbook (DISCUSSION)
• Discussion of Board of Assessment Review training (DISCUSSION)
• Update on 2025 Revaluation from Town Assessor (DISCUSSION)

The Brunswick Board of Assessment Review held a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions on assessments. The board elected Steve Holt as Chair, Richard McInnes as Vice Chair, and Richard Baribeau as Secretary, all by unanimous vote. It also approved the April 17, 2024 meeting minutes. Other agenda items were informational only, with no action taken.

• Elected Steve Holt as Chair, Richard McInnes as Vice Chair, Richard Baribeau as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority

The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority will vote on the appointment of an Executive Director and an interim Vice Chairman. The board is deciding on a property sale for Lot 16B to Molnlycke and a long-term lease for Stratton Aviation in Hangar 4. Other business includes approving water utility rate schedules and financial reports.

• Purchase and sale agreement for Lot 16B with Molnlycke
• Long-term lease agreement with Stratton Aviation for Hangar 4
• Approval of Brunswick Landing Water Utility Rate Schedules and Terms
• Amendment and Allonge to Line of Credit Promissory Note with Maine Community Bank
• Appointment of Executive Director

Finance Committee

The Brunswick Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Downtown Streetscape Project status, including authorized versus projected expenditures, and an adopted bond ordinance amendment. They will also review the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial Report, along with January 2025 financial reports for expenditures, revenues, and the General Fund balance sheet.

• Downtown Streetscape Project status update comparing authorized to projected expenditures
• Review of Downtown Streetscape Bond Ordinance Amendment (adopted 12/28/23)
• FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
• January 2025 expenditure, revenue, and General Fund balance sheet reports

The Finance Committee discussed the Downtown Streetscape project, which is over budget with about 45% of the work completed and 65% of the contract amount spent. No formal decisions were made; the committee received updates on the project, the budget calendar, and financial reports. Public comment raised concerns about proposed increases in charitable expenditures.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting was informational

Housing Committee

The Brunswick Housing Committee will review its mission, hear a presentation from Craig Freshley on facilitating a community meeting about a potential rental registry, and listen to a resident from Bay Bridge Estates mobile home park. The meeting also includes legislative updates, committee comments, and public comment. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Good Group Decisions for a Rental Registry Community Meeting
• Bay Bridge Estates mobile home park resident concerns
• Review of Housing Committee Mission
• Legislative updates on housing-related bills

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee will hold elections for chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and plan winter work clearing around chestnut trees. They will discuss allocating the remaining $2500 budget toward items like island redesign, sign posts, benches, mulch, chestnut trees, and trail number signs. Future budget considerations include new trail signage, trail map design, an updated natural resource inventory, and an accessibility assessment. The committee also received an update that the DEP has assigned a new contact and will assess a vernal pool in spring, with a state report expected by end of May.

• Budget conversation with $2500 remaining, including $400 for additional chestnut trees
• Island redesign, posts for sign updates, materials for benches, and hardwood mulch for Johnny's Trail
• Future considerations: new trail signage, trail map design, updated natural resource inventory, accessibility assessment
• DEP assigned new contact for goat trails; vernal pool assessment expected spring 2025, state report by end of May
• Winter commons work: clearing around chestnut trees on Thursday at 3pm

The Brunswick Town Commons committee approved two budget allocations: $400 for chestnut saplings and $1,400 for the island redesign, with $700 reserved for future sign posts or other needs. The committee also discussed winter work rescheduling, potential 2025-2026 budget items, and social media options.

• Approved $400 for chestnut saplings (unanimous)
• Approved $1,400 for island redesign, reserving $700 for sign posts or last-minute needs (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss amendments to the Public Safety Development Agreement for the Central Fire Station, a report on a previous council resolution, and proposed changes to the Master Schedule of Fees under the Tree Ordinance. The consent agenda includes routine items. No specific dollar amounts are listed.

• Central Fire Station PSDA amendments
• Master Schedule of Fees Tree Ordinance changes
• Report on Town Council Resolution 090324
• Shellfish License Numbers discussion

The Town Council approved the 2025-26 shellfish license limits, extended the Central Fire Station purchase and sale agreement closing date to June 30, 2025, set a public hearing for tree care fines, and authorized letters of support for PFAS-related legislation. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved 2025-26 shellfish license limits: 67 commercial, 10 student, unlimited recreational and day licenses (9-0)
• Extended Central Fire Station purchase and sale agreement closing date to June 30, 2025 (9-0)
• Set public hearing for March 3, 2025 on tree care violation fines (9-0)
• Authorized letters of support for LD 460, 467, and 222 on PFAS (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license and utility pole permits (9-0)

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will discuss a document on Bowdoin College's housing and real estate holdings as part of the comprehensive plan update. The committee will also consider draft minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise sparse with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of Bowdoin Housing & Real Estate document
• Approval of draft minutes from Nov 7, 2024 meeting

Maquoit Bay Water Quality Task Force

The February 6, 2025 meeting of the Maquoit Bay Water Quality Task Force was cancelled due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled. No votes or decisions occurred. The planned agenda included an overview of project updates and data collection options, a vote to confirm preference on steps to finalize the study, and discussion of next steps.

• Meeting cancelled due to weather; Town Hall closing at noon
• Overview of project update and remaining data collection options (Bina, FBE) – postponed
• Committee discussion on preference and timeline for study steps – postponed
• Vote to confirm preference on steps to finalize study – postponed
• Public comment period – postponed

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review draft minutes from November and to discuss Item #7, which covers Bowdoin College's housing and real estate as part of the ongoing comprehensive plan update. The agenda consists mostly of procedural documents with one substantive item.

• Discussion of Bowdoin College housing and real estate (Item #7, with attached PDF)
• Approval of draft minutes from November 7, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss and vote to approve its priorities for 2025. The body will also receive updates on pesticide ordinances, watershed management, and public land projects.

• Vote to approve 2025 Conservation Commission Priorities
• Selection of a representative for the Rivers and Coastal Waters Commission
• Updates on the Pesticide Ordinance from the working group and town staff
• Discussion on the Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study and Mere Brook Watershed Management Plan
• Review of 2025 fieldwork and volunteer opportunities for invasive plant removal

The Brunswick Conservation Commission approved its 2025 priorities as amended, with a unanimous vote. The commission also tabled a review of 2024 minutes to the March meeting and discussed various updates, including invasive plant removal, watershed studies, and a pesticide ordinance update. No new business was discussed.

• Approved 2025 Conservation Commission Priorities as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled review of 2024 Conservation Commission minutes to March meeting

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is meeting to review application 25-003 for the Village On Pleasant Hill development. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• 25-003 - Village On Pleasant Hill application review

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Brunswick Shellfish Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss a recommendation on shellfish license allocation. The meeting includes a memo on license allocation for review.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible recommendation on shellfish license allocation (see 2025 LICENSE ALLOCATION MEMO)

The Shellfish Committee voted unanimously to recommend specific license allocations for 2025 to the Town Council, including 67 commercial licenses (60 resident, 7 nonresident) and 10 student licenses (9 resident, 1 nonresident) with a two-bushel limit. They also recommended unlimited recreational and day licenses, with 10% of recreational licenses for nonresidents. The committee approved minutes from six prior meetings and received updates on a proposed pesticide/fertilizer ordinance.

• Approved minutes from Sept 5, Oct 10, Nov 5, Nov 6, Dec 3 2024, and Jan 7 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended 67 commercial shellfish licenses (60 resident, 7 nonresident) for 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended 10 student licenses (9 resident, 1 nonresident) with two-bushel limit (5-0)
• Recommended unlimited recreational licenses with 10% nonresident allocation (5-0)
• Recommended unlimited day licenses with no residency requirement (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (5-0)

Town Council

The Council will hold an executive session at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Key items include a resolution on Androscoggin River fish passage, a proposal to waive a public hearing for liquor and special amusement licenses, and a special election. A waiver of foreclosure and an appointments committee report are also on the agenda.

• Androscoggin River Fish Passage Resolution
• Waiver of Public Hearing for Liquor and Special Amusement Licenses
• Special Election item
• Waiver of Foreclosure
• Appointments Committee report

The Town Council adopted the Androscoggin River Fish Passage Resolution, amended to urge FERC to require unfettered passage for eleven fish species. It also approved waiving foreclosure on certain tax lien mortgages, waived public hearing requirements for initial alcohol and special amusement licenses, scheduled a special election for June 10, 2025, and appointed Robert Howe to the Sustainability Committee.

• Adopted Androscoggin River Fish Passage Resolution as amended (8-0)
• Approved resolution waiving foreclosure on certain real estate tax lien mortgages (8-0)
• Waived public hearing requirement for initial alcohol licenses and suspended special amusement license hearings (8-0)
• Scheduled special election for vacant at-large school board position on June 10, 2025 (8-0)
• Appointed Robert Howe to Sustainability Committee for term expiring January 1, 2028 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Nov 4, Dec 16, Jan 21 (8-0)

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council is meeting for a workshop to review and discuss Draft #3 of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2026-2030. No votes or formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and presentation only.

• Review of 2026-2030 CIP Draft #3
• Presentation of CIP Draft #3 slides
• Workshop format; no public hearings or ordinances scheduled

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, review a draft of tree protection regulations, and discuss ideas for Arbor Week 2025. Other items include approving previous meeting minutes and addressing new business.

• Vote on Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of tree protection draft
• Discussion of Arbor Week 2025 ideas
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Brunswick Tree Committee held a routine meeting, approving prior minutes and re-electing John Hodapp as Chair and Yale St. Clair as Vice-chair. Members discussed the Tree Protection Ordinance currently with the Planning Board, including the mitigation fund, tree zoning map, and draft private property guidelines. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Re-elected John Hodapp as Chair
• Re-elected Yale St. Clair as Vice-chair

Town Commons

The Town Commons Committee will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, then discuss scheduling winter work to clear around chestnut trees. Updates will be provided on bog bridging and trail mapping projects.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Schedule winter work to clear around chestnut trees
• Bog bridging project update
• Trail mapping project update

The Town Commons Committee unanimously elected Jeremy Litchfield as chair, Mark Fochesato as vice chair, and Blaine Moore as secretary for the next year. They discussed spring projects including pitch pine pruning, island redesign, and trail improvements, with budget decisions deferred to the February meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Elected Jeremy Litchfield as chair, Mark Fochesato as vice chair, Blaine Moore as secretary (unanimous)
• Scheduled pitch pine pruning work session for February 6 at 3pm with Dennis
• Noted Bog Bridging complete except spring repairs
• Deferred budget decisions for current and next fiscal year to February meeting
• Set committee applications deadline for February 7 and interviews for February 10

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board will consider several development proposals at this meeting, including the Northbridge Apartments project, a conditional use permit for Pleasant Street Dental, and the Tedford Extension. These items involve site plan reviews and public hearings. The board will also address any addendum items.

• 24-071 Northbridge Apartments - site plan review
• 24-072 Pleasant Street Dental - conditional use permit
• 24-073 Pleasant Street Dental - further review
• 24-076 Tedford Extension - site plan review
• Public comment received on Northbridge Apartments

Housing Committee

The Brunswick Housing Committee will discuss a potential rental registry and an inclusionary zoning policy with a fee-in-lieu option. They will also receive updates on the planning and development pipeline, accessory dwelling units, and the warming center. Public comment is scheduled.

• Discussion of a Rental Registry for rental properties
• Inclusionary Zoning Policy – fee-in-lieu option
• Update on Planning & Development pipeline
• ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) update
• Warming Center update – Gathering Place/Tedford

Sustainability Committee

The committee will review a quarterly waste management/recycling report and finalize a report to the Town Council on 2024 accomplishments. Members will develop and confirm 2025 committee goals, including implementation of the recently adopted Climate Action Plan. Administrative items include committee membership updates and recycling signage.

• Quarterly waste management/recycling report from staff
• Report to Town Council on 2024 accomplishments
• Develop and confirm 2025 committee goals, including Climate Action Plan implementation
• Review/approve December 2024 minutes
• Committee handbook acknowledgements and membership updates

The Sustainability Committee approved the December meeting minutes and discussed its 2024 accomplishments, including C-Pace implementation and school composting. Members agreed to review the Climate Action Plan implementation matrix and bring goal ideas to the February meeting. The committee discussed the proposed Viridi Energy biosolids digester at Brunswick Landing, noting no application has been submitted yet, and decided it's too early to take a stance. They also discussed the Brookfield Renewables hydro facility relicensing and potential fish passage recommendations.

• Approved December meeting minutes unanimously
• Postponed recycling signage discussion until Stephen Wood is present
• Agreed to review Climate Action Plan implementation matrix and bring goal ideas to February meeting
• Decided not to take a stance on Viridi Energy biosolids digester at this early stage

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to learn about contract zoning and hear a presentation from Viridi Energy on a proposed project to update and expand the anaerobic digester facility at Brunswick Landing. The facility would process biosolids into renewable natural gas and electricity. The project has not yet applied for a development permit. Public comment on the proposal will be taken.

• Explanation of contract zoning process by Planning Director Julie Erdman
• Viridi Energy presentation on proposed anaerobic digester expansion at Brunswick Landing
• Facility would convert biosolids from sewer treatment plants into renewable natural gas and electricity
• Project seeks to reestablish land use as Utility Facility under Contract Zoning
• Public comment period on the Viridi Energy proposal

Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. Staff will provide updates on engineering and economic development. Member reports include Safe Routes to School and Climate Action. The committee will also receive a workshop update on Jordan Avenue and take public comment.

• Public Hearing on Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
• Staff updates on Engineering and Economic Development
• Jordan Avenue Workshop Update
• Member reports on SRTS and Climate Action
• Call to Order and Approval of Minutes

The Brunswick Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee met on January 23, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. Members heard staff updates and a presentation on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon from TYLIN, and received updates on the Jordan Avenue workshop. The next meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025.

Village Review Board (VRB)

The Village Review Board is holding a meeting to review three applications: two on Pleasant Street and one on Oak Street. Each agenda item corresponds to a specific property address, with supporting documents available. No decisions have been made yet; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of VRB 24-027 at 53 Pleasant Street
• Review of VRB 24-028 at 9C Oak Street
• Review of VRB 25-001 at 27 Pleasant Street

Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission (RCWC)

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission will meet on January 22, 2025, to elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation from Friends of Casco Bay, and discuss 2025 commission priorities. The agenda also includes reports from the harbormaster and coastal resource manager, covering topics such as PFA/O testing in Harpswell Cove and updates on the 132nd Maine Legislature.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Friends of Casco Bay presentation
• Discussion of 2025 Commission Priorities
• Harbormaster report on mooring and water quality
• Coastal Resource Manager report on PFA/O testing and legislative updates

The Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission elected Marko Melendy as Chair and Cory Theberge as Vice Chair for 2025, both by unanimous 7-0 votes. The commission also approved the October 23, 2024 minutes and discussed 2025 priorities, with plans to brainstorm and assign tasks at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Marko Melendy as Chair for 2025 (7-0)
• Elected Cory Theberge as Vice Chair for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Social Services Committee

The agenda consists of procedural documents and references to previous minutes and funding policies. There are no new business items or specific decisions listed for this meeting.

• Review of 2024-12-10 meeting minutes
• Reference to Brunswick Social Services Funding Policy adopted 090324
• Review of 2024 SS Grantee Acknowledgements

The committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and discussed improvements to the 2025 social services funding process. They decided to conduct a survey of applicants for feedback and set a timeline for the 2025 cycle, including a recommendation to the Town Council in October. No funding decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes from 11/6/24 (unanimous)
• Decided to conduct a survey of applicants for feedback
• Set 2025 timeline: January organizational meeting, February budget recommendation, June application development, September review, October recommendation to Town Council

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2025. They will discuss the tax rate, consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request from the Brunswick Development Corporation (BDC) for daycares, and hold a public hearing on a new liquor license for Pomelia. Other items include an experimental intertidal aquaculture lease for Ferda Farms LLC and opening/closing the Coastal Waters Authority. The consent agenda contains routine items.

• Public hearing on a new liquor license for Pomelia
• Experimental Intertidal Aquaculture Lease for Ferda Farms LLC
• TIF Request from BDC for daycares
• Opening and Closing Coastal Waters Authority
• Tax Rate Discussion

The Town Council approved a new liquor license for Bloom Hospitality (Pomelia) at 16 Station Avenue, an experimental intertidal aquaculture lease for Ferda Farms, a $50,000 TIF-funded childcare provider assistance grant, and annual authority for the Shellfish Committee to manage coastal waters. Councilors also set an aspirational 3% tax rate increase for the upcoming budget, split 41% town and 59% school. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved new liquor license for Bloom Hospitality D/B/A Pomelia at 16 Station Avenue (9-0)
• Approved experimental intertidal aquaculture lease for Ferda Farms (9-0)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $50,000 in TIF revenues for Childcare Provider Assistance Grant Program (9-0)
• Gave Shellfish Committee annual authority to open/close coastal waters for 2025 (9-0)
• Set aspirational tax rate increase of 3% for upcoming budget, split 41% town / 59% school (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and various licenses (9-0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a retreat to discuss governance, project updates, and council goals. The meeting includes a review of committee structures and a vote on priority initiatives. Topics for discussion include the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and budget planning.

• Vote on priorities based on common themes including affordable housing and climate action
• Discussion on adopting a 2025 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of MRRA governance and PFAS contamination cleanup
• Discussion on a new Public Works facility and school transportation needs
• Review of communication protocols between Councilors, staff, and citizens

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the December 2024 expenditure and revenue reports. The agenda includes a review of the General Fund Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024, and the Longterm Financial Planning Model.

• December 2024 Expenditure Report
• December 2024 Revenue Report
• General Fund Balance Sheet dated 12/31/24
• Brunswick Longterm Financial Planning Model (121624)
• Draft minutes from 2024-12-19

The Finance Committee appointed Councilor Nathaniel Shed as Chair and Councilor Steve Weems as Vice-Chair for the current year. The committee also approved the 2025 meeting calendar and discussed the revaluation model, which projects a 2.4% average increase for residential property tax bills and a 7.6% decrease for commercial properties. No changes were made to the Finance Committee policy.

• Appointed Councilor Nathaniel Shed as Finance Committee Chair
• Appointed Councilor Steve Weems as Finance Committee Vice-Chair
• Approved 2025 Finance Committee meeting calendar
• Approved minutes from 12/19/2024 as written

Recreation Commission

The Brunswick Recreation Commission will discuss updates on several ongoing projects, including the Captain William Fitzgerald & Maine Gravel Services Master Plan, LC4 playground construction, and the A2K Trail. A new business item proposes reroofing and air conditioning the Recreation Center Field House. The meeting also includes a program report from staff and a call for a commissioner to serve on the Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission.

• Reroofing and air conditioning of the Recreation Center Field House (new business)
• Captain William Fitzgerald & Maine Gravel Services Master Plan public workshop update
• LC4 Committee update and playground construction
• Androscoggin to Kennebec (A2K) Trail project update
• Brunswick Landing Perimeter Trail & 144 Acre Management Plan update

Planning Board

The Brunswick Planning Board will hold public hearings and possibly decide on a conditional use permit (CUP) for Maine State Music Theatre and an amendment to the Shoreland Protection Ordinance (SPO). Both items are listed with supporting packet documents.

• 24-074: Maine State Music Theatre Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
• 24-069: Shoreland Protection Ordinance (SPO) Amendment

Conservation Commission

The Brunswick Conservation Commission will meet to vote on a letter of support for a Trout Unlimited resolution regarding a FERC/hydroelectric dam. They will also discuss updates on the Maquoit Bay water quality study, pesticide ordinance amendments, the Fitzgerald Property Task Force, and the Climate Action Plan. Administrative reappointments of chair and vice chair are on the agenda.

• Reappointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote on letter of support for Trout Unlimited resolution regarding FERC/hydroelectric dam
• Maquoit Bay Water Quality Study update
• SPO Pesticide Ordinance Amendments discussion
• Climate Action Plan passage and next steps

The Brunswick Conservation Commission unanimously reappointed Sandy Stott as chair and Kurt Stinson as vice chair. It also approved a draft letter of support for a Trout Unlimited resolution regarding a FERC/hydroelectric dam, with amendments. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were updates and planning discussions.

• Reappointed Sandy Stott as Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kurt Stinson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter of support for Trout Unlimited resolution with amendments (unanimous)

Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)

The Shellfish Committee will discuss the FERC hydro dam relicensing process and a proposed fishway resolution, review an experimental intertidal lease application for Woodward Cove from Max Burtis, and hear results of recent shellfish surveys. These are discussion items; no final votes are scheduled.

• FERC hydro dam relicensing with fishway resolution (Item 1)
• Experimental intertidal lease application for Woodward Cove by Max Burtis (Item 2)
• Shellfish survey results presentation (Item 3)
• Memo to Marine Resources Committee dated 12-11-24
• Documents include application packet and evaluation for the lease

The Shellfish Committee voted 5-0 to approve Fertia Farms' experimental intertidal lease application for Woodward Cove, finding it meets municipal code requirements. The committee also reached consensus to support a draft resolution on FERC hydro dam relicensing. No other formal decisions were made; the 2025 projects discussion was postponed to February.

• Approved Fertia Farms intertidal lease application for Woodward Cove (5-0)
• Consensus to support draft resolution on FERC hydro dam relicensing
• Postponed 2025 projects discussion to February meeting

Staff Review Committee/Staff Level Review

The Staff Review Committee is reviewing site plan and conditional use applications for multiple properties. The meeting also includes a review of proposed zoning amendments for the REGF and CRC.

• Sketch plan application for Northbridge Apts
• Conditional use and minor site plan submission for Pleasant Street Dental at 30 Pleasant Street
• Conditional use application for MSMT
• Zoning amendments for REGF and CRC

Town Council

The Brunswick Town Council will elect a new chair and vice chair for 2025, appoint the town attorney, and assign council members to boards and committees. They will also adopt the 2025 regular meeting schedule. These are organizational actions with no substantive policy decisions.

• Election of Council Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of Town Attorney
• Appointment of Council Representatives to Boards and Committees
• Adoption of 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
• Swearing in of new School Board and Town Council members

The Brunswick Town Council held its annual organizational meeting, electing Sandra Updegraph as Council Chair and Nathan MacDonald as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The council also reappointed Preti Flaherty with Kristen Collins as Town Attorney, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, and made committee appointments.

• Elected Sandra Updegraph as Council Chair (9-0)
• Elected Nathan MacDonald as Council Vice Chair (9-0)
• Appointed Preti Flaherty with Kristen Collins as Town Attorney (9-0)
• Adopted 2025 regular council meeting schedule (9-0)
• Appointed council representatives to town boards and committees

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee will receive a presentation from new consultant Haley Ward on insights from the community meeting, the work plan, charette sprint dates, timeline, and branding. The committee also welcomes new Principal Planner Jimmy Dealaman and will discuss a website update. This meeting focuses on advancing the town's long-term planning efforts.

• New hire: Jimmy Dealaman as Principal Planner
• New consultant: Haley Ward (Vanessa Farr and Ben Meader) presenting community meeting insights, work plan, charette sprint dates, timeline, and branding
• Discussion of comprehensive plan website update
• Next regular meeting set for February 6, 2025