Brewer, Maine
Brewer Maine average (US Census ACS)
Population9,654
Per-capita income$36,715
Median home value$218,100
Typical home value $312,863 +2.3% yr/yr · +41.3% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
Brewer City Council to consider Vision Zero policy and solar energy code amendments
The City Council will discuss establishing a Vision Zero policy to eliminate traffic deaths by 2036 and approving a pedestrian safety demonstration project. The body will also consider amendments to the Land Use Code regarding solar energy systems and enter an executive session for legal counsel.
- Order to approve a Safe Streets for All demonstration project at Wilson Street and Main Street for summer 2027
- Resolution to establish a Vision Zero Policy to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2036
- Proposed amendments to Land Use Code Section 442 regarding solar energy systems, including dual-use requirements
- Order to convene in executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (city clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Presentation: Proposed Safe Streets for All demonstration project at the
intersection of Wilson Street and Main Street, Maddie
Jensen, Planner, Bangor Area Comprehensive
Transportation System.
2. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar. (none)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections. (none)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
G. New Business.
1. (2026-A156) ORDER Approve Safe Streets for All demonstration project at
intersection of Wilson Street and Main Street in Brewer,
Maine. (Councilor Kimball)
2. (2026-B026) RESOLVE Establish Vision Zero Policy to eliminate traffic-related
deaths and serious injuries on City of Brewer streets.
(Councilor Phanthay)
3. (2026-C021) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and Ordinances of
the City of Brewer, entitled, “Land Use Code”, Article 4
“Performance Standards”, Section 442 “Solar Energy
Systems”. (Councilor Daniels)
4. (2026-A157) ORDER Convene in executive session pursuant to Title 1, M.R.S.A.
§405(6)(E) to consult with legal counsel regarding pending
or contemplated litigation. (Councilor O’Halloran)
H. New Items with Leave of Council.
I. ADJOURN.
CITY
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Reuniones recientes
Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
City Council discusses waterfront zoning and various city contracts
The City Council will consider several land use amendments, including updates to the Land Use Code and mobile home park ordinances. The meeting also includes a presentation on a proposed Waterfront Zoning District and various contract awards for infrastructure projects.
- Proposed Waterfront Zoning District presentation
- $500 donation from Down East Toyota for Brewer Riverwalk Festival
- $700 in craft fair and business fees for Brewer Riverwalk Festival
- $5,000 Walmart grant for Brewer Police Department training
- $15,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant for Riverwalk Trail artwork
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes of the June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the June 23, 2026
Special Meeting. (Councilor O’Halloran)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. (2026-B023) RESOLVE Establish Spirit of Brewer Award.
(Councilor Daniels)
2. Presentation: Proposed Waterfront Zoning District, Isabell Lee, Owner
and Principal Planner, IOV Community Planning &
Consulting.
3. City Council Liaison updates.
4. City Manager’s Report.
5. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A133) ORDER Accept donations to City of Brewer to support Brewer
Riverwalk Festival. (Councilor Phanthay)
2. (2026-A134) ORDER Accept fees for tables in craft fair and business section of
Brewer Riverwalk Festival. (Councilor Daniels)
3. (2026-A135) ORDER Accept grant funds from Walmart to Brewer Police
Department. (Councilor O’Halloran)
4. (2026-A136) ORDER Accept National Endowment for the Arts grant funds for
historical artwork for Brewer Riverwalk Trail.
(Councilor Kimball)
6. (2026-A137) ORDER Accept donation of chess table from Steve Wong.
(Councilor Phanthay)
7. (2026-A138) ORDER Accept permanent drainage easements for Stone Street to
Cove Street drain line. (Councilor Daniels)
8. (2026-A139) ORDER Award contract for Sout
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board reviews final subdivision and site plans for Brightsprings Estates.
The Brewer Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed residential development by Ball Development Group, LLC. The project proposes four single-family dwellings and site improvements off Bennett Road. The board will also review proposed amendments to Chapter 24 of the City Land Use Code regarding performance standards and definitions before recommending changes to the City Council.
- Final Plan Subdivision review for Brightsprings Estates (Ball Development Group, LLC) at Tax Map 8 Lot 69-B off Bennett Road
- Site Plan Review for four single-family dwellings and associated site improvements on the same property
- Public hearing and board review of proposed amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code, Articles 4 and 14
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Project 2026.07.13-01: Final Plan Subdivision application review of Brightsprings
Estates for Ball Development Group, LLC for 4 proposed residential single-family
dwellings (4 buildings) located off Bennett Road, Tax Map 8 Lot 69-B
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
V. Project 2026.07.13-02: Site Plan Review Application for Ball Development Group, LLC
for 4 proposed residential single-family dwellings (4 buildings) and associated site
improvements located off Bennett Road, Tax Map 8 Lot 69-B
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
VI. Public hearing and review for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 Land
Use Code of Brewer City Ordinances to amend the following Articles: Article 4
Performance Standards, section 442; Article 14 Definitions
a. Public Hearing
b. Board Review and Recommendation to City Council
VII. Planning Items/Paperwork
VIII. Adjourn
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Planning Board
Audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas de zonificación del distrito Waterfront
La Junta de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y revisará las enmiendas propuestas al Código de Uso de Suelo para crear un distrito Waterfront. La junta luego hará una recomendación al Concejo Municipal.
- Audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas de la ordenanza al Capítulo 24 para un nuevo distrito Waterfront
- Enmiendas al Artículo 3 (Distritos de Zonificación), Artículo 4 (Estándares de Desempeño) y Artículo 14 (Definiciones)
- Revisión de la Junta y recomendación al Concejo Municipal
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, June 29, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Public hearing and review for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 Land
Use Code of Brewer City Ordinances to establish the Waterfront district by amending
the following Articles: Article 3 Zoning Districts, Article 4 Performance Standards,
and Article 14 Definitions
a. Public Hearing
b. Board Review and Recommendation to City Council
V. Planning Items/Paperwork
VI. Adjourn
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre enmiendas al código de uso de suelo y la derogación de la ordenanza de parques de casas móviles
El Concejo Municipal de Brewer se reunirá en una sesión especial para considerar artículos del calendario de consentimiento, incluyendo la aceptación de una subvención de $500 de Sam's Club, $18,389 en dividendos de seguros, la renuncia a gravámenes de alcantarillado en tres propiedades y la reformulación del plan de Arreglo de Reembolso de Salud. Bajo asuntos nuevos, el concejo votará sobre una serie de enmiendas al Código de Uso de Suelo (Capítulo 24) que cubren estándares de desempeño, revisión de planes de sitio, parques de casas móviles y definiciones, así como la derogación de la Ordenanza separada de Parques de Casas Móviles y Parques de Camping (Capítulo 25). El concejo también convocará sesiones ejecutivas sobre un asunto de desarrollo económico y un asunto de personal.
- Aceptar subvención de $500 de Sam's Club de Bangor para la recaudación de fondos Neighbors Helping Heroes en apoyo a Waldo County Firefighters Association y las víctimas del incendio de Robbins Lumber Mill
- Aceptar $18,389 en dividendos de seguros de Maine Municipal Association para el Comité de Seguridad, reemplazo del horno del garaje de Parks & Rec, y donación para las familias del incendio de Robbins Mill
- Renunciar a la ejecución hipotecaria en tres propiedades (3 Whitney Court, 11 Garfield Avenue, 323 South Main Street) con $1,775 en gravámenes de alcantarillado impagos
- Aprobar múltiples enmiendas al Capítulo 24 del Código de Uso de Suelo (Artículos 4, 6, 10, 14) y derogar el Capítulo 25 de la Ordenanza de Parques de Casas Móviles y Parques de Camping
- Realizar sesiones ejecutivas para desarrollo económico (Título 1 §405(6)(C)) y un asunto de personal (Título 1 §405(6)(A))
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A127) ORDER Accept grant funds from Sam’s Club of Bangor.
(Councilor Phanthay)
2. (2026-A128) ORDER Accept insurance dividends from Maine Municipal
Association. (Councilor Daniels)
3. (2026-A129) ORDER Waive foreclosure of certain sewer liens against properties
located in Brewer, Maine. (Councilor O’Halloran)
4. (2026-A130) ORDER Authorize restatement of City of Brewer’s Health
Reimbursement Arrangement plan. (Councilor Kimball)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections. (none)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
G. New Business.
1. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-C013) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and
Ordinances of the City of Brewer, entitled, “Land
Use Code”, Article 4, “Performance Standards”,
Section 424, Section 425, Section 444 and Section
445. (Councilor Daniels)
2. (2026-C014) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and
Ordinances of the City of Brewer, entitled, “Land
Use Code”, Article 6, “Site Plan Review”, Section
609, “Certificate of Occupancy”.
(Councilor O’Halloran)
3. (2026-C015) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and
Ordinanc
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City Council Minutes
Special Meeting, Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Special Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 p.m.
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-present
Councilor O’Halloran-present Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden and City Solicitor
Johnathan Pottle were also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a special
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 beginning at
3:30 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
Culture and Arts Committee
El Comité votará sobre los niveles de patrocinio y discutirá Wreaths Across America
El Comité de Cultura y Artes votará sobre los niveles de patrocinio sugeridos para eventos. También discutirán y decidirán sobre la participación en Wreaths Across America. Se proporcionarán actualizaciones sobre Sundaes in the Park y el Riverwalk Festival.
- Votación sobre los niveles de patrocinio para eventos
- Decisión sobre la participación en Wreaths Across America
- Actualización sobre Sundaes in the Park (14 de junio, Riverwalk at Children's Garden)
- Actualización sobre el Riverwalk Festival
- Discusión de concursos de decoración para eventos de Halloween y festividades
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Culture and Arts Committee Meeting Agenda
Date June 22, 2026 - 6 p.m.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes
a. Adopt May 2026 meeting minutes
4. Old Business
a. Sundaes in the Park Update – June 14, 1–3pm, Riverwalk at the
Children’s Garden
b. Riverwalk Festival Update
5. New & Unfinished Business
a. Decorating Contests – Prizes for Events and Deadlines (Halloween &
Holiday)
b. Suggestions for Summer “Add-Ons”
c. Sponsorship Levels – Committee Suggestions & Vote
d. Wreaths Across America – Decision Update
e. Group Disucssion / Suggestions
6. Public Comments
7. Adjournment
Mon Jun 8, 2026
Planning Board
Junta de Planificación revisará enmiendas al código de uso de suelo y dos planes de sitio
La Junta de Planificación de Brewer llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y revisiones para dos solicitudes de plan de sitio: un cambio de uso en 30 Clisham Road y una oficina comercial/centro de bienestar en 613 South Main Street. La junta también considerará propuestas de enmiendas al Capítulo 24 Land Use Code que cubren múltiples artículos, con una recomendación al City Council. Los comentarios públicos sobre temas fuera de la agenda y la aprobación de las actas anteriores también están en la agenda.
- Revisión del plan de sitio para cambio de uso en 30 Clisham Road (Tax Map 14 Lot 34-A)
- Revisión del plan de sitio para oficina comercial/centro de bienestar en 613 South Main Street (Tax Map 22 Lot 131)
- Propuestas de enmiendas al Capítulo 24 Land Use Code: Artículos 4, 6, 10 y 14
- Audiencia pública sobre enmiendas de ordenanza con recomendación de la junta al City Council
- Designación de un miembro asociado para votar si es necesario
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Minutes of April 13, 2026 and May 11, 2026 meetings
V. Project 2026.06.08-01: Site Plan Review Application for Southstreet Development
Company, LLC for proposed change of use to service business use along with
associated site improvements at 30 Clisham Road, Tax Map 14 Lot 34-A
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
VI. Project 2026.06.08-02: Site Plan Review Application for Dark Ethereal Estates, LLC to
add business office use/integrated holistic wellness center along with associated site
improvements at 613 South Main Street, Tax Map 22 Lot 131
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
VII. Public hearing and review for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 Land
Use Code of Brewer City Ordinances to amend the following Articles: Article 4
Performance Standards sections 424, 425, 444, 445, Article 6 Site Plan Review section
609, Article 10 Mobile Home Parks, Article 14 Definitions
a. Public Hearing
b. Board Review and Recommendation to City Council
VIII. Planning Items/Paperwork
IX. Adjourn
Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Council
Audiencia pública sobre el aumento propuesto de las tarifas de agua y la licencia de Benjamin's Brewer
El Concejo Municipal de Brewer llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre un aumento propuesto del 3% en las tarifas de agua (14% para alto consumo) y una licencia de licores/entretenimiento para MF Dream, LLC d/b/a Benjamin's Brewer en 46 Acme Road. El concejo también planea aprobar los presupuestos del Año Fiscal 2027, establecer fechas de vencimiento de impuestos y enmendar ordenanzas sobre aguas residuales transportadas y restricciones de vehículos en parques. Se leerá una proclama para el Día de la Celebración de Juneteenth.
- Audiencia pública sobre el aumento de tarifa propuesto por el Departamento de Agua de Brewer: 3% para la mayoría de los clientes, con un aumento del mínimo residencial de $0.99/mes
- Audiencia pública sobre la licencia de licores de restaurante/salón Clase A y licencia de entretenimiento para Benjamin's Brewer (46 Acme Road) para baile y entretenimiento en vivo
- Orden y resoluciones aprobando los presupuestos de la Ciudad, la Escuela y la Instalación de Control de Contaminación del Agua para el Año Fiscal 2027
- Orden para enmendar el Capítulo 31 (Ordenanza Ambiental) Sección 703 sobre los requisitos de descarga de aguas residuales transportadas
- Orden para enmendar el Capítulo 15 (Parques y Recreación) que restringe vehículos en los parques
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the May 26, 2026
Special Meeting. (Councilor Kimball)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Proclamation: Juneteenth Celebration Day.
2. City Council Liaison updates.
3. City Manager’s Report.
4. Public Comments.
IV . Recess for Public Hearings.
1. MF Dream, LLC. d/b/a Benjamin’s Brewer, 46 Acme Road, Brewer, Maine, for a State of
Maine, Class A Restaurant/Lounge Liquor License and a City of Brewer Amusement
License to permit them to have dancing and live entertainment on their premises.
2. Brewer Water Department, proposed water rate increase.
V . Adjourn Public Hearings.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A105) ORDER Accept donations to City of Brewer to support Brewer
Riverwalk Festival. (Councilor O’Halloran)
2. (2026-A106) ORDER Accept fees for tables in craft fair and business section of
Brewer Riverwalk Festival. (Councilor Kimball)
3. (2026-A107) ORDER Reallocate portion of sewer debt service budget to sewer
asset reserve. (Councilor Phanthay)
4. (2026-A108) ORDER Reallocate portion of water debt service budget to water
asset reserve. (Councilor Daniels)
5. (2026-A109) ORDER Accept contribution from Brewer Little League to support
porta potties at Doughert
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Regular Meeting, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-present
Councilor O’Halloran-present Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden and City Solicitor
Johnathan Pottle were also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 beginning at
6:00 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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I have on the date(s) and time(s) indicated given notice of this meeting by giving in hand of by leaving
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la solicitud de subvención para la cancha de baloncesto de Capri Street Park
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión especial que incluirá una presentación de los presupuestos propuestos para el Año Fiscal 2027 de la Ciudad de Brewer y del Departamento de Escuelas de Brewer, seguida de comentarios públicos. El principal punto de acción es una orden para autorizar una solicitud de subvención del Land and Water Conservation Fund para el proyecto de construcción de la cancha de baloncesto de Capri Street Park, comprometiendo $29,785 en fondos de contrapartida local.
- Presentación de los presupuestos propuestos para el Año Fiscal 2027 de la Ciudad de Brewer y del Departamento de Escuelas de Brewer
- Comentarios públicos sobre los presupuestos propuestos
- Orden que autoriza la solicitud de LWCF y la contrapartida local ($29,785) para el proyecto de construcción de la cancha de baloncesto de Capri Street Park (total $59,570)
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✓ Decidido: Council authorized LWCF grant application for Capri St. Park basketball court
The City Council voted 4-0 to authorize the city manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the Capri Street Park Basketball Court Construction Project. The city committed a local match of $29,785, contingent upon federal approval. The council also heard presentations on the proposed FY2027 city and school budgets but took no action on them.
- Authorized city manager to apply for LWCF grant and commit $29,785 local match for Capri St. Park basketball court construction (4-0)
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Presentation: Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 City of Brewer and Brewer
School Department Budgets.
2. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar. (none)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections. (none)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
G. New Business.
1. (2026-A104) ORDER Authorize Land and Water Conservation Fund application
and local match for Capri Street Park Basketball Court
Construction Project. (Councilor Kimball)
H. New Items with Leave of Council.
I. ADJOURN
CITY OF BREWER, MAINE
IN CITY COUNCIL ASSEMBLED
2026-A104 May 26, 2026
TITLE: ORDER, AUTHORIZE LAND AND W ATER CONSERV A TION FUND
APPLICA TION AND LOCAL MATCH FOR CAPRI STREET PARK
BASKETBALL COURT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Filed May 18, 2026
By William Kimball
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, Public Law 88-578, provides
federal financial assistance for the acquisition and/or development of public outdoor recreation facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Brewer seeks to undertake the Capri St. Park Basketball Court
Construction Project for public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated t
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Mon May 18, 2026
Culture and Arts Committee
Comité votará sobre el Concurso de Decoración Navideña para el Evento de Invierno
El Brewer Culture and Arts Committee considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión de abril de 2026, continuará la discusión sobre el Calendario de Eventos de 2026 y la actualización del Riverwalk Festival, y votará sobre un Concurso de Decoración Navideña para el evento de invierno. También discutirán los niveles de patrocinio, la planificación para el verano de 2026, Wreaths Across America y los fondos actuales de BCAC.
- Votación sobre el Concurso de Decoración Navideña para el Evento de Invierno
- Discusión de los niveles de patrocinio
- Actualización del Riverwalk Festival
- Discusión de Wreaths Across America
- Estado de los fondos actuales de BCAC
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✓ Decidido: Committee approves ice cream event and decorating contests
The committee approved a 'Sundaes in the Park' event at the Riverwalk Children's Garden and adopted two decorating contests. They also approved purchasing supplies for the ice cream event.
- Approved 'Sundaes in the Park' event at Riverwalk Children's Garden (June 14, 1-3pm)
- Approved spending $20 on a sign for the ice cream event
- Approved purchasing ice cream supplies from Dennis Paper ($30/tub)
- Approved adopting the price of $2 per scoop for the event
- Adopted Holiday Decorating Contest and Halloween Decorating Contest
- Tabled prizes for the decorating contests
- Tabled sponsorship levels for next meeting
- Tabled decision on Wreaths Across America event
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Culture and Arts Committee Meeting Agenda Date May 18th 2026, 6 p.m. Brewer City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of minutes a. Adopt April 2026, meeting minutes 4. Old Business a. Continue discussion on 2026 Event Calendar b. Riverwalk Festival Update 5. Unfinished Business a. Planning for Summer 2026 Event b. Vote Holiday Decorating Contest for Winter Event c. Sponshorship Level Discussion 6. New Business a. Wreaths Across America Discussion b. Current BCAC Funds 7. Public Comments 8. Adjournment
Tue May 12, 2026
City Council
El Concejo adjudicará un contrato de $52,700 para el diseño del sendero de Pier Park
El Concejo considerará la adjudicación de un contrato a Acorn Engineering para la ingeniería y el diseño de un sistema de senderos de uso múltiple en Pier Park, financiado por una subvención estatal de $250,000. También en la agenda se encuentran enmiendas de ordenanza para eliminar los requisitos de permisos de ventas de garaje, actualizar las reglas de uso de zonificación y dimensionales, y revisar los estándares de descarga de aguas residualas transportadas. Un calendario de consentimiento incluye la compra de una ambulancia usada y equipo de reemplazo para el sistema de seguridad.
- Adjudicar contrato de $52,700 a Acorn Engineering para el diseño del sendero de Pier Park (financiado por subvención)
- Ordenanza para eliminar el requisito de permiso para ventas de garaje (enmienda al Capítulo 20)
- Enmendar el Código de Uso de Suelo: distritos de zonificación, requisitos dimensionales y definiciones
- Enmendar la Ordenanza Ambiental: requisitos de descarga de aguas residuales transportadas para autocaravanas
- Autorizar la compra de una ambulancia personalizada PL usada de 2019 de la Ciudad de Old Town
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✓ Decidido: Council approves consent calendar items and recognizes student for clothing drive
The City Council accepted the April meeting minutes and approved a consent calendar of 10 orders including a Pier Park engineering contract, ambulance purchase, and security system upgrades. The Council also recognized a student for a winter clothing drive and issued proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Arbor Week.
- Accepted April 14 and 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Awarded Pier Park engineering and design contract (2026-A091)
- Appointed managers to SBR Real Estate Holdings (2026-A092)
- Accepted donations for Ken Locke Stream Cleanup (2026-A093)
- Authorized purchase of security system equipment (2026-A094)
- Accepted donation for Family Movie Night (2026-A095)
- Authorized purchase of used ambulance (2026-A096)
- Authorized appraisal services contract (2026-A097)
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the April 28, 2026
Special Meeting. (Councilor Phanthay)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Proclamation: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
2. Proclamation: Arbor Week 2026.
3. (2026-B012) RESOLVE Recognize Arianna Coleman for initiating schoolwide
winter clothing drive to benefit Bangor Area Homeless
Shelter. (Councilor Daniels)
4. City Council Liaison updates.
5. City Manager’s Report.
6. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A091) ORDER Award contract for engineering and design services for Pier
Park project. (Councilor O’Halloran)
2. (2026-A092) ORDER Appoint Directing Manager and Managers to SBR Real
Estate Holdings, LLC. (Councilor Kimball)
3. (2026-A093) ORDER Accept donations in support of Ken Locke Annual Stream
Cleanup event. (Councilor Phanthay)
4. (2026-A094) ORDER Authorize purchase of replacement security system
equipment for City Hall, Parks and Recreation, Library and
Public Works. (Councilor Daniels)
5. (2026-A095) ORDER Accept donation from Downeast Credit Union to Brewer
Parks and Recreation Department for Family Movie Night.
(Councilor O’Halloran)
6. (2026-A096) ORDER Authorize purchase of
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Mon May 11, 2026
Planning Board
Dos cafeterías con autoservicio para revisión de plan de sitio
La Junta de Planificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y revisará las solicitudes de plan de sitio para dos cafeterías propuestas. Una es únicamente de autoservicio en Mullen Way; la otra es de acceso peatonal y autoservicio en 972 Wilson Street. La junta puede votar para aprobar, denegar o condicionar los proyectos.
- Revisión de Plan de Sitio para David Karr: cafetería con autoservicio propuesta en Mullen Way (Tax Map 50 Lot 13)
- Revisión de Plan de Sitio para A & B, LLC: cafetería de acceso peatonal y autoservicio propuesta en 972 Wilson Street (Tax Map 3 Lot 33)
- Audiencia pública realizada para cada solicitud antes de la revisión de la junta
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, May 11, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Minutes of April 13, 2026 meeting
V. Project 2026.05.11-01: Site Plan Review Application for David Karr for proposed
drive thru coffee shop along with associated site improvements at Mullen Way, Tax
Map 50 Lot 13
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
VI. Project 2026.05.11-02: Site Plan Review Application for A & B, LLC for proposed
walk in and drive thru coffee shop along with associated site improvements at 972
Wilson Street, Tax Map 3 Lot 33
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
VII. Planning Items/Paperwork
VIII. Adjourn
Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre enmiendas de zonificación y habrá una discusión sobre la zona costera
El concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre la renovación de ocho licencias de entretenimiento para locales locales. El calendario de consentimiento incluye contratos para la evaluación de software e ingeniería para un cruce de arroyo en North Main Street, así como una contrapartida local para una subvención del Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund. Los asuntos nuevos presentan tres enmiendas al Código de Uso de Suelo y una discusión sobre una propuesta de Zona Costera.
- Renovación de licencias de entretenimiento para ocho negocios: Between Friends/Next Generation Theatre, Brewer Eagles Club, Brewster’s Fine Food & Drink, Cap’s Tavern, High Tide Restaurant & Bar, Jeff’s Catering + Event Center, Mason’s Brewing Company y Penny Lane Bar and Grill.
- Autorizar contrato con Catalis para la evaluación de software de tasación masiva asistida por computadora (calendario de consentimiento).
- Autorizar contrato con Woodard & Curran para el diseño de ingeniería y reemplazo del cruce de arroyo en Felts Brook en North Main Street (calendario de consentimiento).
- Comprometer la contrapartida local para la solicitud de subvención del Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund (calendario de consentimiento).
- Tres enmiendas al Capítulo 24 (Código de Uso de Suelo) con respecto a distritos de zonificación, requisitos dimensionales y estándares de desempeño, además de una discusión sobre una Propuesta de Zona Costera.
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves amusement licenses and various municipal contracts
The City Council approved several amusement license renewals following a public hearing. The council also authorized multiple contracts for software, engineering services, and infrastructure grants.
- Approved amusement license for Between Friends/Next Generation Theatre (2026-A079)
- Approved amusement license for Brewster’s Fine Food & Drink (2026-A080)
- Approved amusement license for Cap’s Tavern (2026-A081)
- Approved amusement license for High Tide Restaurant & Bar (2026-A082)
- Approved amusement license for Jeff’s Catering + Event Center (2026-A083)
- Approved amusement license for Mason’s Brewing Company (2026-A084)
- Approved contract with Catalis for mass appraisal software (2026-A085)
- Approved contract with Woodard & Curran for Felts Brook stream crossing (2026-A086)
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Public Comments.
IV . Recess for Public Hearing.
1. Applications for Renewal of City Amusement Licenses
1. Between Friends/Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street
2. Brewer Eagles Club, 22 Atlantic Avenue
3. Brewster’s Fine Food & Drink, 359 Wilson Street
4. Cap’s Tavern, 494 South Main Street
5. High Tide Restaurant & Bar, 5 South Main Street
6. Jeff’s Catering + Event Center, 15 Event Center Way
7. Mason’s Brewing Company, 15 Hardy Street
8. Penny Lane Bar and Grill, 534 Wilson Street
V. Adjourn Public Hearing.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A079) ORDER Issue amusement license to Between Friends/Next
Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer, Maine.
(Councilor Kimball)
2. (2026-A080) ORDER Issue amusement license to Brewster’s Fine Food & Drink,
359 Wilson Street, Brewer, Maine. (Councilor Phanthay)
3. (2026-A081) ORDER Issue amusement license to Cap’s Tavern, 494 South Main
Street, Brewer, Maine. (Councilor Daniels)
4. (2026-A082) ORDER Issue amusement license to High Tide Restaurant & Bar, 5
South Main Street, Brewer, Maine. (Councilor O’Halloran)
5. (2026-A083) ORDER Issue amusement license to Jeff’s Catering + Event Center,
15 E
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Culture and Arts Committee
Comité para planificar eventos de 2026, votar sobre la ubicación del encendido del árbol y el concurso de decoración
El Comité de Cultura y Artes elegirá oficiales y votará sobre la enmienda de los estatutos. Los miembros finalizarán el calendario de eventos de 2026, decidirán sobre subcomités y votarán sobre la ubicación para el encendido del árbol. El comité también votará sobre un concurso de decoración de invierno y considerará la compra de una pancarta que requiere la aprobación del concejo municipal.
- Elección de presidente, vicepresidente, secretario y tesorero
- Votación sobre la enmienda a los estatutos
- Votación sobre la ubicación para el encendido del árbol de 2026
- Votación sobre el concurso de decoración de invierno con posible cuota de inscripción y premio
- Marissa presentará el costo de la pancarta y solicitará la aprobación del concejo municipal
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✓ Decidido: Waterfront chosen for Christmas tree placement (5 votes)
The committee unanimously adopted the March meeting minutes and elected new officers, including Marissa Worster as chair. A vote on the Christmas tree location resulted in the waterfront being selected with five votes. The committee also unanimously moved the summer event to August.
- Adopt March meeting minutes – unanimous approval
- Elect Marissa Worster as chair – unanimous approval
- Elect Ann Colson as vice chair – unanimous approval
- Elect Ashlie as secretary – unanimous approval
- Elect Mandy as treasurer – unanimous approval
- Select waterfront for Christmas tree placement – 5 votes in favor
- Move summer event to August – unanimous approval
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Culture and Arts Committee Meeting Agenda
April 27, 2026, 6 p.m.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Election of Officers
a. Chairman
b. Vice-Chairman
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
4. Approval of minutes
a. Adopt March 23, 2026, meeting minutes
5. Old Business
a. Adopt amendment to Bylaws
b. Tammy- update on discussion with rec about their scheduled events.
c. Confirm what events the committee will organize for 2026.
d. Confirm whether there will be subcommittees as needed for events and how
they will report back to the committee
e. Marissa- present cost for banner and request approval from city council on
purchase
f. Collect the complied list of Brewer Businesses to put into the committee’s
binder. Tammy- update on the status of community calendar/list of events in
the surrounding areas
g. Updated on Riverwalk involvement
h. Mandy- update on current funds in the committee account
6. New Business
a. Begin in depth discussion on preparations for events on 2026 calendar
b. Vote on whether the committee will have subcommittees and who will be on
each committee and for which event
c. Finalize by majority vote where the tree will be located for the lighting in 2026
d. Marissa- Update on who paid for the tree in 2025 and where it was
purchased.
e. Vote on whether we will do a decorating contest as part of our winter event.
Will there be an entry fee? What will the prize be for the winner?
f. Marissa- banner update
g.
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council
El Concejo celebrará un taller sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 y considerará eliminar el permiso de venta de garaje
El Concejo Municipal de Brewer llevará a cabo un taller sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 y considerará una ordenanza para eliminar el requisito de permiso para las ventas de garaje. El calendario de consentimiento incluye la aceptación de donaciones, la adjudicación de un contrato para la reconstrucción de Stone Street y la aprobación de fondos de decomiso de activos. Una resolución que reconoce a Compotech, Inc. como Fabricante del Año de la SBA también está en la agenda.
- Taller sobre el Presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2027
- Ordenanza para eliminar el requisito de permiso para ventas de garaje (2026-C007)
- Adjudicación de contrato para el proyecto de reconstrucción de Stone Street (2026-A067)
- Aceptación de $4,103 en fondos de decomiso de activos para la policía (2026-A055)
- Resolución que reconoce a Compotech, Inc. como 2026 SBA Maine and New England Small Business Manufacturer of the Year (2026-B009)
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✓ Decidido: Council approves Stone Street reconstruction contract and multiple service agreements
The council accepted the minutes from the March 10 regular meeting and the March 24 special meeting (4‑0). It adopted a resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. as the 2026 SBA Maine and New England Small Business Manufacturer of the Year (4‑0). The consent calendar approved a series of items, including the award of the Stone Street reconstruction contract and several service contracts and donations. The council also amended the charter to remove the permitting requirement for yard sales.
- Accepted March 10 and March 24 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved award of contract for Stone Street reconstruction project
- Authorized contract for animal control services
- Authorized contract with Haley Ward for landfill expansion services
- Authorized installation of replacement PLC system at Hardy Street Pump Station
- Authorized removal of illicit sewer connection on Maple Street
- Amended charter to remove permitting requirement for yard sales
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
This meeting of the Brewer City Council will be held using a hybrid format combining both in-person
and remote participation in accordance with the Brewer City Council’ s remote participation policy.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81851034971
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the March 24, 2026
Special Meeting. (Councilor Kimball)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Swearing-In Ceremony Brewer Police Patrol Officer Kevin Demmons
2. (2026-B009) RESOLVE Recognize Compotech, Inc., as 2026 U.S. Small
Business Administration Maine and New England Small
Business Manufacturer of the Year. (Councilor Phanthay,
Councilor Daniels, Councilor O’Halloran,
Councilor Kimball and Mayor Morin)
2. City Council Liaison updates.
3. City Manager’s Report.
4. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A055) ORDER Accept asset forfeiture funds.
(Councilor Daniels)
2. (2026-A056) ORDER Accept donations to City of Brewer to support Brewer
Riverwalk Festival. (Councilor O’Halloran)
3. (2026-A057) ORDER Accept fees for tables in craft fair and business section of
Brewer Riverwalk Festival. (Councilor Kimball)
4. (2026-A058) ORDER Accept donation of two confined space rescue res
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Planning Board
Revisión de viviendas multifamiliares en Wilson Street y enmiendas al código de uso de suelo
La Junta continuará una audiencia pública con respecto a la revisión del plan de sitio para las unidades multifamiliares de W & S, Inc. en Wilson Street. Además, la Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y revisará las enmiendas propuestas a varios artículos del Capítulo 24 del Código de Uso de Suelo.
- Revisión del Plan de Sitio para las unidades de vivienda multifamiliar de W & S, Inc. en Wilson Street (Tax Map 49 Lot 32)
- Propuesta de enmiendas a la ordenanza al Capítulo 24 Land Use Code: Artículo 3, Artículo 4 y Artículo 14
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Minutes of March 9, 2026 meeting
V. Project 2026.04.13-01: Site Plan Review Application for W & S, Inc. for multi-family
dwelling units along with associated site improvements at Wilson Street, Tax Map 49
Lot 32
a. Public Hearing (continued from 3/9/2026 meeting)
b. Review
VI. Public hearing and review for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 Land
Use Code of Brewer City Ordinances to amend the following Articles: Article 3 Zoning
Districts, sections 306.5 & 307; Article 4 Performance Standards, add sections 446 &
447; Article 14 Definitions
a. Public Hearing
b. Board Review and Recommendation to City Council
VII. Planning Items/Paperwork
VIII. Adjourn
Tue Mar 24, 2026
City Council
Council authorizes $277,460 contract to finish Sherwood Forest water line
The City Council will vote to authorize a $277,460 contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc., plus up to a $27,746 contingency, to complete the Birchwood Boulevard water line segment of the Sherwood Forest project. The council will hold a public hearing to consider a State of Maine Community Development Block Grant application to replace playground equipment at Eastern Park on South Main Street. A presentation on a construction and demolition debris landfill expansion will also be given.
- Authorize $277,460 contract (up to $27,746 contingency) with Eastwood Contractors, Inc. for Birchwood Blvd water line completion
- Public hearing to discuss CDBG grant application for Eastern Park playground equipment replacement
- Presentation on construction and demolition debris landfill expansion
- FY2027 Budget Workshop listed under unfinished business
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✓ Decidido: Council authorizes $277,460 water line contract in Sherwood Forest
The City Council unanimously approved a contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc. to complete the Birchwood Boulevard water line replacement for $277,460, with a 10% contingency of $27,746 and an appropriation of up to $305,206 from Drinking Water SRF funds. The council also held a public hearing on a grant to replace playground equipment at Eastern Park, but received no public comments and took no further action.
- Authorized contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc., $277,460 for Birchwood Blvd water line (unanimous)
- Authorized up to 10% contingency ($27,746) for the water line project (unanimous)
- Authorized appropriation of up to $305,206 from Drinking Water SRF funding (unanimous)
- Held public hearing on Eastern Park playground grant; no comments received (no decision)
- Presented CDD landfill expansion proposal (no decision)
- Noted FY2027 budget workshop dates (informational)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Presentation: Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill expansion,
Ames Quimby, Senior Project Manager, Haley Ward.
2. Public Comments.
IV . Recess for Public Hearing.
1. To discuss application to State of Maine Community Development Block Grant program
for a Community Enterprise Grant to replace playground equipment at Eastern Park on
South Main Street in Brewer.
V . Adjourn Public Hearing.
C. Consent Calendar. (none)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections. (none)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
1. Workshop: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop.
G. New Business.
1. (2026-A054) ORDER Authorize contract with Eastwood Contractors, Inc., for
continuation of Sherwood Forest water line replacement
project. (Councilor Kimball)
H. New Items with Leave of Council.
I. ADJOURN
Public Hearing Notice to Comply with Title VI Requirements
Public Hearing Notice
City of Brewer
The City of Brewer will hold a Public Hearing on March 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Brewer City
Hall Council Chambers (80 North Main Street, Brewer) to discuss an application being
submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Community Enterpris
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City Council Minutes
Special Meeting, Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Special Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 p.m.
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-present
Councilor O’Halloran-present Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden was also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a special
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 beginning
at 3:30 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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OFFICER’S RETURN
I have on the date(s) and time(s) indicated given notice of this meeting by giving in hand of by leaving
at the usual dwelling place of the within named an attested copy of this notice of meeting:
Given/
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Culture and Arts Committee
Culture and Arts Committee to vote on Easter egg hunt participation
The committee will discuss 2026 event organization, subcommittee structures, and a business sponsorship list. Members will review a proposal for a banner purchase and an amendment to the bylaws regarding participation in local Easter egg hunts.
- Vote on bylaw amendment to provide an Easter Bunny for April 3 and 4 egg hunts
- Review of banner costs and request for City Council purchase approval
- Update on current committee account funds
- Discussion of 2026 organized events and Riverfest involvement
- Creation of a solicitation calendar and business sponsorship list
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved 2026 event lineup and adopted bylaws amendments
The committee unanimously adopted the March 3, 2026 minutes and swore in new member Theresa Maybury. It approved amendments to its bylaws and set a policy to hold four small and one large event each year. The board also approved a 2026 event calendar—including Riverfest, a summer food‑truck concert, Halloween Town and a holiday party—subject to City Council approval, and voted to participate in the city’s Easter egg hunts on April 3‑4. Several items, such as banner pricing, sponsorship details, subcommittee formation, and the holiday tree location, were postponed for future discussion.
- Adopted March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Swore in new committee member Theresa Maybury (unanimous)
- Adopted amendments to bylaws (unanimous)
- Set policy to hold four small and one large event per year (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 event calendar: Riverfest, summer food‑truck concert, Halloween Town, holiday party (unanimous, pending City Council)
- Approved participation in Easter egg hunts on April 3‑4, providing Easter bunny and lollipops (unanimous)
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Monday,23 2026 6 p.m.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes
a. Adopt March 2, 2026, meeting minutes
4. Old Business
a. Assign a member (s) to gather a list of all businesses (traditional and
nontraditional) for possible sponsorship
b. Tammy- Create a solicitation calendar for review at the next meeting, create
an events list for surrounding areas for the year, choose focal point based on
this information.
c. Steve- Riverfest Update
5. New Business
a. Adopt amendment to Bylaws
b. Tammy- update on discussion with Rec about their scheduled events
c. Confirm what events the committee will organize for 2026.
d. Confirm whether there will be subcommittees as needed for events and how
they will report back to the committee
e. Marissa- present cost for banner and request for approval from city council
on purchase
f. Collect the compiled list of Brewer Businesses to put into the committee’s
binder.
g. Tammy- update on the status of community calendar/list of events in the
surrounding areas
h. Update on Riverfest involvement
i. Mandy- update on current funds in committee account
6. Public Comments
7. Adjournment
Amendment: put to a vote to partake in the Recs easter egg hunt on April 3 at the rec center
and April 4 at the riverfront by having a committee member dress up as the Easter Bunny
and hand out lollipops.
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Minutes 1 of 2
Brewer Culture & Arts Committee
DATE March 23, 2026,
TIME 6 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Tammy Lunn
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Steve Wong, Tammy Lunn, Marissa Worster, Ann Colson, Lee Ohmart, Theresa Maybury
Vincent Migliore- City Clerk
Jenn Morin- City Counsil Liaison
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion to adopt March 3, 2026, meeting minutes were made by Ashlie and
seconded by Ann
• The motion passed unanimously.
BOARD POSITION CHANGE
• None currently
REPORTS
Old Business:
• Swearing in of new committee member Theresa Maybury
• Discussed upcoming election of officers. Jen discussed sending out a survey to all
committee members to get an idea of who may be interested in any officer positions.
Term limits are up as of March 31, 2026. New officer election will take place at our April
27,2026 meeting.
• Reviewed and discussed the compiled event list. Committee voted unanimously to put on
4 small events and 1 large event per year. No decision was made as to what the events
would be. Table until the next meeting.
• Discussed major focus of the committee, is to have unified decision making by majority
vote.
• Discussed subcommittees briefly. No decision was made amongst the committee- Table
for now
• Discussion on ordering a banner the says “Brewer Culture & Arts Committee” so we can
use it at each community event. Marissa will look into what the cost of that will be and
follow up at the next meeting.
• Discussed the benefits of having a c
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
City Council
Council to authorize bonds and tax levy for combined sewer overflow upgrades
The Brewer City Council will vote on a series of orders, including issuing general‑obligation bonds and a tax levy to fund Combined Sewer Overflow improvements. Other items on the consent calendar cover a fuel‑management system upgrade for Public Works, acceptance of a $12,000 police grant, and contracts for street line painting and municipal paving. The meeting also includes reappointments of various board members and a resolution recognizing a local youth volunteer.
- 2026-A043: Authorize issuance of general‑obligation bonds and a tax levy for Combined Sewer Overflow improvements
- 2026-A031: Approve $19,731 purchase (plus up to $5,000 contingency) for Public Works fuel‑management system upgrade
- 2026-A032: Accept $12,000 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant for Brewer Police Department two‑way radios
- 2026-A033: Award Lucas Striping LLC a $40,772.16 contract for 2026 street line painting
- 2026-A034: Award contract for FY2026 municipal street paving (details on bid amounts in agenda)
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved bonds for sewer upgrades and several public‑works contracts
The Council accepted the minutes from the February meetings and formally recognized Lydia Brown for her community service. It authorized a $19,731 purchase and up to $5,000 contingency for a fuel‑management system upgrade, accepted FY 2024 Byrne discretionary grant funds, and awarded contracts for street line painting and FY 2026 municipal street paving. The body also approved a one‑time forgiveness of interest on second‑half FY 2026 property taxes and authorized issuance of general‑obligation bonds to fund Combined Sewer Overflow improvements.
- Accepted February 10 and February 24 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
- Resolved to recognize Lydia Brown for her Lydia Project efforts (vote 4‑0)
- Authorized purchase order for $19,731 to upgrade Public Works fuel island system (2026‑A031)
- Accepted FY 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Grant funds (2026‑A032)
- Awarded contract for 2026 street line painting (2026‑A033)
- Awarded contract for FY 2026 municipal street paving (2026‑A034)
- Authorized one‑time forgiveness of interest for FY 2026 property taxes paid by March 16 2026 (2026‑A040)
- Authorized issuance of General Obligation Bonds to finance Combined Sewer Overflow improvements and related tax levy (2026‑A043)
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the February 24, 2026
Special Meeting. (Councilor Phanthay)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. (2026-B005) RESOLVE Recognize Lydia Brown for efforts to collect and donate
gifts to pediatric patients in hospital. (Councilor Daniels)
2. City Council Liaison updates.
3. City Manager’s Report.
4. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A031) ORDER Authorize fuel management system upgrade for Public
Works fuel island. (Councilor Daniels)
2. (2026-A032) ORDER Accept Fiscal Year 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community
Grant funds. (Councilor O’Halloran)
3. (2026-A033) ORDER Award contract for 2026 street line painting.
(Councilor Phanthay)
4. (2026-A034) ORDER Award contract for Fiscal Year 2026 municipal street
paving. (Councilor Daniels)
5. (2026-A035) ORDER Commit water assessment to Treasurer for collection.
(Councilor O’Halloran)
6. (2026-A036) ORDER Commit sewer assessment to Treasurer for collection.
(Councilor Phanthay)
7. (2026-A037) ORDER Authorize contract for turf management grub control
services with Green Thumb Lawn Services, Inc.
(Councilor Daniels)
8. (2026-A038) ORDER Authorize purchase of replacement mower for Parks and
Recreati
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Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
The regular meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Kimball. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-present
Councilor O’Halloran-present Deputy Mayor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-absent
Deputy Mayor Kimball declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden and City
Solicitor Johnathan Pottle were also present.
Deputy Mayor Kimball led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of
allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Deputy Mayor Kimball read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 beginning
at 6:00 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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OFFICER’S RETURN
I have on the date(s) and time(s) indicated given notice of this meeting by giving in hand of by leaving
at the usual dwelling place of
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Planning Board
Review of multi-family housing site plan on Wilson Street
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review a site‑plan application from W & S, Inc. for multi‑family dwelling units and related site improvements at Wilson Street, Tax Map 49 Lot 32. The board will also consider designating an associate member to vote when a regular member is absent, approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, and conduct a stormwater training workshop.
- Site‑plan review application for multi‑family housing at Wilson Street (Tax Map 49 Lot 32)
- Public hearing on the Wilson Street multi‑family project
- Designation of an associate Planning Board member to vote in a member's absence
- Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting
- Stormwater training workshop
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, March 9, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Minutes of February 9, 2026 meeting
V. Project 2026.03.09-01: Site Plan Review Application for W & S, Inc. for multi-family
dwelling units along with associated site improvements at Wilson Street, Tax Map 49
Lot 32
a. Public Hearing
b. Review
VI. Planning Items/Paperwork
a. Stormwater training workshop
VII. Adjourn
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Culture and Arts Committee
Culture and Arts Committee to review sponsorship levels and proposed bylaws
The committee is discussing the categorization of event ideas and the finalization of sponsorship tiers. The City Clerk will present proposed bylaws for the committee.
- Review of sponsorship levels, including a $2,500 platinum tier
- Presentation of proposed bylaws by the City Clerk
- Update on Riverfest from Steve
- Development of a solicitation calendar and business list for sponsorships
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✓ Decidido: Committee voted to schedule four small events and one large event each year
The Culture & Arts Committee adopted the January 19, 2026 minutes unanimously and swore in new member Theresa Maybury. Members voted unanimously to plan four small events and one large event annually, though the specific events were tabled. Several other items—including subcommittees, sponsorship details, and Riverfest involvement—were also tabled for future discussion.
- Adopted January 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Swore in new committee member Theresa Maybury
- Approved plan for four small events and one large event per year (unanimous)
- Tabled selection of specific events until next meeting
- Tabled formation of subcommittees until next meeting
- Tabled sponsorship policy discussion until event plan is set
- Tabled Riverfest involvement discussion until next meeting
- Tasked Marissa with obtaining cost estimate for committee banner
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Culture and Arts Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 2, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Adopt January 19 meeting minutes
4. Old Business
A. Ashleigh - Update on the research of the list that was compiled at the last meeting of
event ideas broken into categorized lists (no-cost/low-cost/medium-
lift/heavy-lift) and which events could be repeated easily each year
B. Tammy - Update around the different tiers the finalization of sponsorship levels,
sample sponsorship amounts (e.g., $2,500 platinum) and create a
solicitation calendar for review at the next meeting
5. New Business
A. Assign a member(s) to gathering a list of all businesses (traditional and
nontraditional) for possible sponsorship
B. Tammy - Create a solicitation calendar for review at the next meeting
Create an events list for surrounding areas for the year
Choose focal point based on this information
C. Steve - Riverfest Update
D. City Clerk – presentation of proposed bylaws
6. Public Comments
7. Adjournment
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Brewer Culture & Arts Committee
DATE March 2, 2026,
TIME 6 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Tammy Lunn
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Steve Wong, Tammy Lunn, Marissa Worster, Ann Colson, Lee Ohmart, Theresa Maybury,
Mandy Ouellette-Clark
Vincent Migliore- City Clerk
Jenn Morin- City Counsil Liaison
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion to adopt January 19, 2026, meeting minutes were made by Tammy and
seconded by Mandy
• The motion passed unanimously.
BOARD POSITION CHANGE
• None currently
REPORTS
Old Business:
• Research list on compiled event ideas broken down into categories - Ashlie
• Update on sponsorships - Tammy
New business.
• Swearing in of new committee member Theresa Maybury
• Discussed upcoming election of officers. Jen discussed sending out a
survey to all committee members to get an idea of who may be interested in any
officer positions. Term limits are up as of March 31, 2026. New officer election
will take place at our April 27,2026 meeting.
• Reviewed and discussed the compiled event list. Committee voted
unanimously to put on 4 small events and 1 large event per year. No decision was
made as to what the events would be. Table until the next meeting.
• Discussed major focus of the committee, is to have unified decision
making by majority vote.
• Discussed subcommittees briefly. No decision was made amongst the
committee- Table for now
• Discussion on ordering a banner the says “Brewer Culture & Arts
Committee” so we can use
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
City Council
Brewer council considers land use code amendments
The Brewer City Council will consider amendments to the Land Use Code regarding construction timelines, site plan review procedures, and zoning district uses. The council will also appoint a member to the Culture and Arts Committee.
- Appoint Teresa A. Maybury to the Culture and Arts Committee
- Amend Land Use Code to set construction timelines and permit expiration rules
- Amend Land Use Code to update site plan review application procedures
- Amend Land Use Code to clarify warehouse use locations and setbacks
- Hold a workshop on city goal planning
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✓ Decidido: Council appoints new arts committee member and adopts multiple land-use code amendments
The council unanimously appointed Teresa A. Maybury to the City of Brewer Culture and Arts Committee for a one‑month term. It also approved amendments to the Land Use Code covering construction timelines and certificates of occupancy (Article 2, Section 205), zoning district uses and setbacks (Article 3, Section 306.5), and site‑plan review procedures (Article 6, Sections 603‑610). No public comments were recorded on these actions.
- Appointed Teresa A. Maybury to Culture and Arts Committee (unanimous)
- Amended Land Use Code Article 2 Section 205 on project commencement and occupancy (adopted)
- Amended Land Use Code Article 3 Section 306.5 on schedule of uses and setbacks (adopted)
- Amended Land Use Code Article 6 Sections 603‑610 on site‑plan review procedures (adopted)
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
This meeting of the Brewer City Council will be held using a hybrid format combining both in-person
and remote participation in accordance with the Brewer City Council’ s remote participation policy.
Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88903996477?pwd=xSJ7UCtNElNfaNNyEUTqa0
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I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Public Comments.
C. Consent Calendar. (none)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections.
1. (2026-A030) ORDER Appoint member to City of Brewer Culture and Arts
Committee. (Councilor Daniels)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
G. New Business.
1. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-C003) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and
Ordinances of the City of Brewer, entitled, “Land
Use Code”, Article 2 “Administration and
Enforcement”, Section 205. (Councilor Kimball)
2. (2026-C004) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and
Ordinances of the City of Brewer, entitled, “Land
Use Code”, Article 3 “Zoning Districts”, Section
306.5 “Schedule of Uses”. (Councilor Phanthay)
3. (2026-C005) ORDER Amend Chapter 24 of the Charter, Codes and
Ordinances of the City of Brewer, entitled, “Land
Use Code”, Article 6 “Site Plan Review”, Sections
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Special Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 p.m.
Note: This was a hybrid meeting of the Brewer City Council combining both in-person and remote
participation in accordance with the City Council’ s remote participation policy.
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-present
Councilor O’Halloran-connected remotely Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden was also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a special
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
beginning at 3:30 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached
agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council
Brewer council extends solar energy moratorium and approves public works loader purchase
The Brewer City Council will consider extending the moratorium on large-scale solar energy systems by 180 days and approve the purchase of a $175,000 loader for the Public Works Department. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a liquor license and various consent calendar items.
- Extend moratorium on large-scale solar energy systems
- Authorize $175,000 purchase of replacement loader for Public Works
- Public hearing for Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar liquor license
- Accept $3,000 in donations for Brewer Riverwalk Festival
- Authorize payment of $50,277 for police academy training reimbursement
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✓ Decidido: Council approves Mad Kat liquor and amusement licenses and amends charter rules
The council unanimously accepted the minutes of three prior meetings and recorded a Code Enforcement recommendation. It approved a consent calendar covering reimbursements, donations, contracts, a property surplus disposal, and a solar‑energy moratorium extension. The council amended charter language on agenda public‑comment time and on nomination‑petition rules, appointed two members to the Planning Board, and granted Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar both a State liquor license and a city amusement license.
- Accepted minutes of Jan 13, Jan 27, and Jan 29 meetings (unanimous)
- Recorded Code Enforcement written communication into the record (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items: reimburse Town of Holden, extend solar moratorium, accept multiple donations, purchase loader, accept wellness and grant funds, extend landscaping contract, award Brewer Cove CSO contract, declare property surplus for disposal
- Appointed member and associate member to the City of Brewer Planning Board
- Amended Charter §330.8.2 to require a public‑comment period on all council agendas
- Amended Charter Chapter 8 §303 on nomination‑petition procedures
- Issued City of Brewer Amusement License to Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar, 391 North Main St.
- Approved State of Maine Class A Restaurant/Lounge liquor license for Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the January 27, 2026 Special
Meeting and Minutes of the January 29, 2026 Emergency Meeting. (Councilor Phanthay)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments.
1. Swearing-In Ceremony Brewer Police Patrol Officer Chelsea Brasslett
2. Presentation: Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report, Casey Leonard, CPA,
Runyon Kersteen Ouellette, Partner.
3. City Council Liaison updates.
4. City Manager’s Report.
5. Public Comments.
IV . Recess for Public Hearings.
1. Mad Kat Inc. d/b/a Mad Kat Restaurant and Bar, 391 North Main Street, Suite 2, Brewer,
Maine, for a State of Maine, Class A Restaurant/Lounge Liquor License and a City of
Brewer amusement License to permit them to have dancing and live entertainment on
their premises.
2. To consider extending moratorium on large-scale solar energy systems.
V . Adjourn Public Hearings.
C. Consent Calendar.
1. (2026-A011) ORDER Authorize payment to Town of Holden, Maine, to
reimburse costs for BLETP training for Brewer Police
officer. (Councilor Kimball)
2. (2026-B003) RESOLVE Resolution to extend moratorium on large-scale solar
energy systems. (Councilor Phanthay)
3. (2026-A013) ORDER Accept donations to City of Brewer to su
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-present
Councilor O’Halloran-present Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden and City Solicitor
Johnathan Pottle were also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
beginning at 6:00 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached
agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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I have on the date(s) and time(s) indicated given notice of this meeting by giving in hand of by leaving
at the usual dwelling place of the within named an attested
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Planning Board
Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Brewer’s Land Use Code.
The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing and review of proposed amendments to Chapter 24 of the Brewer City Land Use Code, covering Articles 2, 3, 6, and 14. After the hearing, the Board will make a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments on non‑agenda matters.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code (Articles 2, 3, 6, 14)
- Board review and recommendation to City Council on the ordinance amendments
- Designation of an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in a member's absence
- Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting
- Public comments on non‑agenda items and other planning paperwork
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BREWER PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 pm
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
a. Designate an Associate Planning Board Member to vote in the absence of a
Planning Board Member, if needed.
III. Public comments to the Board on non-agenda items
IV. Minutes of January 12, 2026 meeting
V. Public hearing and review for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 Land
Use Code of Brewer City Ordinances to amend the following Articles:
• Article 2 – Administration and Enforcement, section 205
• Article 3 – Zoning Districts, section 306.5
• Article 6 – Site Plan Review
• Article 14 - Definitions
a. Public Hearing
b. Board Review and Recommendation to City Council
VI. Planning Items/Paperwork
VII. Adjourn
Thu Jan 29, 2026
City Council
Council orders executive session to discuss pending litigation
The Brewer City Council will meet in an executive session under Maine Revised Statutes Annotated §405(6)(E). The purpose is to consult with legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation. No other business is scheduled for this emergency meeting.
- Order to convene executive session to consult legal counsel on pending litigation (M.R.S.A. §405(6)(E))
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✓ Decidido: Council ordered to convene executive session to consult legal counsel
The Brewer City Council voted unanimously to convene an executive session under Maine Revised Statutes Annotated §405(6)(E) to consult legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation. The motion was moved by Councilor Kimball and seconded by Councilor Daniels. After the executive session order, the council adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.
- Ordered executive session to consult legal counsel (unanimous vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
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Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3:00 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
This meeting of the Brewer City Council will be held using a hybrid format combining both in-person
and remote participation in accordance with the Brewer City Council’ s remote participation policy.
Meeting link:
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I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments. (none)
C. Consent Calendar. (none)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections. (none)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
G. New Business.
1. (2026-A012) ORDER Convene in executive session pursuant to Title 1, M.R.S.A.
§405(6)(E) to consult with legal counsel regarding pending
or contemplated litigation.
(Councilor Kimball and Mayor Morin)
H. New Items with Leave of Council.
I. ADJOURN
CITY OF BREWER, MAINE
IN CITY COUNCIL ASSEMBLED
2026-A012 January 29, 2026
TITLE: ORDER, CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TITLE 1,
M.R.S.A. §405(6)(E) TO CONSULT WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
REGARDING PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.
Filed January 29, 2026
By William Kimball and
Jenn M. Morin
BE IT ORDERED, that the Brewer City Council convene in executive session pursuant to Title
1, Maine Revised Statues Annotated, §405(6)(E) to consult with legal counsel regarding pend
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Emergency Meeting Thursday, January 29, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 3:00 p.m.
Note: This was a hybrid meeting of the Brewer City Council combining both in-person and remote
participation in accordance with the City Council’ s remote participation policy.
The emergency meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-connected remotely Councilor Daniels-connected remotely
Councilor O’Halloran-absent Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden was also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that an emergency
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026
beginning at 3:00 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached
agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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OFFICER’S
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
City Council
Council will hold a workshop on the FY 2027 budget
The Brewer City Council will accept the resignations of Susan Xirinachs and Kathleen Kramer from the Culture and Arts Committee, creating two vacancies. The council will order an executive‑session meeting to consult legal counsel about pending or contemplated litigation. A workshop on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget is scheduled as new business.
- Accept resignations of Susan Xirinachs and Kathleen Kramer from the City of Brewer Culture and Arts Committee
- Order executive session under Title 1, M.R.S.A. §405(6)(E) to consult legal counsel on pending or contemplated litigation
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop
budgetculture-artslegalcity-council
✓ Decidido: Council accepted two Culture and Arts Committee resignations, creating vacancies
The council voted to accept the resignations of Susan Xirinachs and Kathleen Kramer from the Culture and Arts Committee, creating two vacancies. They also voted to convene an executive session to consult legal counsel about pending litigation. The council then adjourned the meeting.
- Accepted resignations of Susan Xirinachs and Kathleen Kramer (3-0)
- Convene executive session to consult legal counsel (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:30 P.M.
Brewer City Hall Council Chambers
I. Call to Order. (Mayor Morin)
II. Roll Call. (City Clerk)
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. (Mayor Morin)
A. Minutes. (none)
B. Awards, Petitions and Public Comments. (none)
C. Consent Calendar. (none)
D. Monthly Reports. (none)
E. Nominations, Appointments, Elections.
1. (2026-B002) ORDER Accept resignations from City of Brewer Culture and Arts
Committee. (Councilor O’Halloran)
F. Unfinished Business. (none)
G. New Business.
1. (2026-A010) ORDER Convene in executive session pursuant to Title 1, M.R.S.A.
§405(6)(E) to consult with legal counsel regarding pending
or contemplated litigation. (Councilor Kimball)
2. Workshop: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop.
H. New Items with Leave of Council.
I. ADJOURN
CITY OF BREWER, MAINE
IN CITY COUNCIL ASSEMBLED
2026-B002 January 27, 2026
TITLE: RESOLVE, ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS FROM CITY OF BREWER CULTURE AND
ARTS COMMITTEE.
Filed January 15, 2026
By Dani O’Halloran
WHEREAS, Susan Xirinachs recently submitted her signed resignation from the City of Brewer
Culture and Arts Committee; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Kramer recently submitted her resignation from the City of Brewer
Culture and Arts Committee via electronic mail; and
WHEREAS, the Brewer City Council must vote to accept these resignations and declare two
vacancies for members before proceeding to fil
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City Council Minutes
Special Meeting, Tuesday, January 27, 2026
1
Special Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers 3:30 p.m.
Note: This was a hybrid meeting of the Brewer City Council combining both in-person and remote
participation in accordance with the City Council’ s remote participation policy.
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Morin. The city clerk called the roll:
Councilor Phanthay-present Councilor Daniels-connected remotely
Councilor O’Halloran-absent Councilor Kimball-present
Mayor Morin-present
Mayor Morin declared that a quorum was present. City Manager Eric Glidden was also present.
Mayor Morin led members of the Council and others present in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the
flag of the United States of America.
Mayor Morin read the notice for the regular meeting.
TO: Soubanh Phanthay, Michele LaBree Daniels, Dani O’Halloran, William Kimball, and Jenn
Morin; MEMBERS OF THE BREWER CITY COUNCIL. You are hereby notified that a special
meeting of the City Council of the City of Brewer will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
beginning at 3:30 p.m., at 80 North Main Street, to consider and act on the items on the attached
agenda.
s/ Jenn M. Morin
Mayor and Chairman of the City Council
Or_______________________________________
Majority of the City Council
a true copy, attest: s/Vincent P. Migliore
City Clerk
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OFFICER’S RETURN
I have on the d
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
Culture and Arts Committee
Committee will start planning the 2026 cultural events schedule.
The Brewer Culture and Arts Committee will begin work on a schedule of projects and events for 2026. Members will brainstorm projects, set meeting dates while noting holiday conflicts, and provide the schedule to Autumn Treadwell at [email protected]. They will also determine the next event to develop and establish communication protocols.
- Brainstorm 2026 cultural projects and create a schedule
- Identify meeting dates and note potential holiday conflicts
- Provide the schedule to Autumn Treadwell ([email protected])
- Determine the next event to begin work on
- Establish communication protocols for the committee
cultureartsschedulingeventscommittee
✓ Decidido: Committee adopted 2026 meeting schedule and approved prior minutes
The Culture & Arts Committee unanimously adopted the December 15, 2026 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting dates and times (six‑p.m., one‑hour sessions). No other formal actions were taken; members were assigned tasks to develop event ideas, sponsorship proposals, and budget plans for future meetings.
- Adopted December 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 meeting dates and times (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
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Culture and Arts Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, January 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. Brewer City Hall Council Chambers I. Call to order II. Roll call III. Approval of Minutes A. Adopt December 15 meeting minutes IV. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Begin work on schedule for coming year
● Brainstorm projects and create a schedule for 2026, solidifying dates ● Identify meeting dates, specifically noting potential conflicts with
holidays
● Provide meeting and event schedule dates to Autumn Treadwell,
[email protected] ● Determine next event to begin work on ● Establish communication protocols
VII. Pubic Comments
VIII. Adjournment
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Minutes 1
Brewer Culture & Arts Committee
DATE January 19, 206
TIME 6 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Tammy Lunn
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Steve Wong, Ashlie Beals, Tammy Lunn, Marissa Worster, Ann Colson, Lee Ohmart
Vincent Migliore- City Clerk
Jenn Morin- City Counsil Liaison
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Motion to adopt December 15, 2026, meeting minutes were made by Tammy and
seconded by Ashlie.
• The motion passed unanimously.
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BOARD POSITION CHANGE
• None currently
REPORTS
Old Business:
• None currently
New business.
• Discussed the 2026 meetings dates & times, Ashlee motioned to adopt,
Ann seconded and it was approved unanimously
o 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/18, 6/22, 7/27, 8/24, 9/28, 10/26, 11/23, 12/28.
All meetings are to be held at 6pm for one hour.
• Discussion about defining the purpose of the committee.
• Collectively created a list of ideas that each committee member thought
would be beneficial and fun for the community that would be related
to what our committee does.
o Revival of home days, Friday night street dance, Art Walk, Open
mic/poetry, Art & wellness day, Yoga in the park, Scavenger hunt, Book
readings & Teddy bear picnic (utilizing the children garden on the river
front), Witches on the Penobscot, Pumpkin carving/Halloween on the
river, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Continuing with the Christmas tree
lighting and Holiday Party, Illumination night, Talent show,
Maypole, Christmas decorating contest, Music on the riverfront (music
t
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Planning Board