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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.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Brunswick council votes to double its compensation
The school board, which has also gone decades without a raise, is considering stipend increases as well.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Toby McGrath elected to represent downtown on Brunswick Town Council
McGrath had 279 votes, defeating former Topsham selectman Jim Trusiani who had 56, according to unofficial results. There were five write-in ballots cast.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Brunswick Council votes to give town manager 3% raise, decide own increase soon
Councilors hope a higher stipend might encourage more people with more diverse backgrounds to run for council in the future.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Brunswick council accepts DOT overpass overhaul plan
The project, which the MDOT has agreed to fund, will combine the Route 1 Southbound on-ramp and Cabot Street to create a single signalized intersection at Fort Andross and a signal at Mason Street.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Toby McGrath wins spot on Brunswick Town Council
McGrath had 279 votes, defeating former Topsham Selectman Jim Trusiani, who had 56, according to unofficial results.
