Town of
Brewster
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-896-3701
Town Manager:
Peter LombardiSelect Board:
Amanda Bebrin
Cynthia Bingham
Mary Chaffee
Ned Chatelain
David Whitney
Annual Town Meeting:
May 11, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 28, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 10,456 | |
| Population Density | 457 | |
| Registered Voters | 8,448 | |
| Income Per Capita | $45,494 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $472,587 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $584,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,358 | |
| Total Households | 4,572 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $6.99 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.99 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $53,935,393 | |
| Total Expenditures | $48,577,135 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $40,592,756 | |
| State Aid | $2,393,669 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,574,665 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Brewster is a picturesque seaside town on Cape Cod Bay. Brewster's population swells during the summer, as residents and visitors enjoy its sandy beaches, tidal flats, freshwater ponds, walking trails, recreational amenities and historic architecture.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,803 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Barnstable | |
| Area | 22.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 163.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Cape Cod Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Christopher Flanagan