Brewster is accepting fiscal year 2026 real estate tax exemption applications from qualifying homeowners. The town's outreach team is available by phone or email, though appointments will not be scheduled until after July 15; residents can call (508) 896-2737 or email outreach@brewster-…
One Brewster obituary was recorded for the week of June 15–21, 2026: Gracia, Paul M., age 69, of Brewster, Massachusetts, who died June 13, 2026, with funeral arrangements under the care of Nichols Funeral Home.
Brewster's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously renewed Chatham Bars Inn's special permit for up to 36 seasonal farm events. Attorney Andrew Singer represented the applicant, introducing new farm operator Shane Chambers and resort manager Phil Amidon.
Brewster's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a porch addition at 99 Partridge Circle that encroaches on the town's 40-foot front yard setback.
Brewster voters adopted their town's first-ever charter, banned hunting in the Punkhorn Parklands, and approved $185,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for the long-debated Brewster Dog Park at the May 15, 2021 Annual Town Meeting.
Brewster Zoning Board approves pond-side house rebuild and stairway landing, with safety strings attached. The board voted unanimously at its December 13 meeting to approve two special permits for pre-existing nonconforming structures.