Brunswick town council
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Brunswick revokes emergency order in deference to state
Gov. Janet Mills' statewide restrictions are still in place.
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PublishedMay 10, 2020
After substantial cuts, Brunswick town and school budgets could still mean 6% tax increase
“The budget presented now reflects the new reality — significant reductions in municipal revenues," Town Manager John Eldridge wrote in a letter to the council. "Recognizing that many taxpayers are facing difficult times, the proposed tax rate increase related to municipal services is less than 1%.”
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Brunswick council loosens restrictions for non-essential retail, allows contactless pickup and delivery
Councilors also voted to “strongly recommend” masks or facial coverings for people entering indoor public spaces after failing to gather enough support for a mandate.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Brunswick requires employees of public-serving businesses to wear masks
While many individual companies have mandated that employees and even customers wear masks, Brunswick is one of the first, if not the first, community in Maine to enact such an order.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2020
Brunswick launches tough budget season, residents could face an 11.6% tax hike
If the proposed town and school budgets are approved as written— which is unlikely, according to town officials — residents would see an 11.59% tax increase.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2020
Brunswick councilors sworn in, prepare for expensive budget season
Newly elected councilor Toby McGrath officially took his seat, and councilors John Perreault and James Mason were unanimously re-elected to their roles as chair and vice chair, respectively.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Councilors vote to double school board compensation
The new $3,000 stipend, which goes into effect Jan. 6., makes Brunswick’s school board the highest paid in the state.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2019
Brunswick to develop nearly 200 acres for recreation after large donation of land
Though the vote was unanimous, some councilors were hesitant to accept such a large parcel, valued at about $885,000, with no established plan for how it will be used or how the town will pay for its management.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Brunswick council adopts climate resolution
Councilors unanimously approved the resolution, pledging to help “safeguard against the current and potential consequences of climate change, including adopting specific policy goals and funding accomplishment of those goals.”
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PublishedNovember 20, 2019
Parking restrictions going into place for several Brunswick streets
Councilors hope that in the future, the planned Cedar Street park and ride will help alleviate some of Brunswick's parking issues.
