Brewster

Brewster, or their Indian name, Potenumacut, was first a part of Harwich. They broke away in 1656 but didn’t officially incorporate until 1803. The name is from Elder William Brewster who was the first religious leader of Plymouth Colony. The town flourished around Stony Brook. It was here in the early 1600s that a grist mill and a woolen mill, the first in the country, were established. Brewster was also the home of many of the wealthy sea captains. They built large and fashionable homes, many of which are still in use today as inns or bed-and-breakfasts.

Brewster today is largely a residential town. To take a drive and see many of the old sea captains homes is a nice way to spend a day. Along the way, you will notice many antique shops, quaint restaurants and art galleries. Brewster has three museums that are well worth a visit. The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, the Brewster Historical Society Museum and the New England Fire & History Museum are open year ‘round. There is a very old store, The Brewster General Store, full of different and fun things to buy or just to look at. Brewster also has a team in the Cape Cod Baseball League. They are the Whitecaps and their home field is Stony Brook Field.

Transfer Station Information

Hours:
The Transfer Station is open Thursday – Monday between the hours of 8am and 3pm. The station is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Holidays. Should a Holiday fall on a Monday, the station will be open on the following Tuesday.

Please note: Transfer Station stickers expire June 30, 2006. Residents may obtain a 2007 sticker by mail or starting June 1st, from the Visitors Information Center at the back of the Brewster Town Hall.

Location: 201 Run Hill Road,Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508 896 3212
Fax: 508 896 4540
Information Line: 508 896 9665

Assessor’s Office

Location: 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508-896-3701 X122
Fax: 508-896-8089
Email: assessor@town.brewster.ma.us

Building Department

Location: 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508-896-3701 X125
Fax: 508-896-8089
Email: building@town.brewster.ma.us

Conservation & Natural Resources

Location: 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Conservation Telephone: 508-896-3701 X135
Shellfish Telephone: 508-896-7011
Fax: 508-896-8089
Email: conservation@town.brewster.ma.us

Council on Aging

Location: 1673 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508-896-2737
E-Mail: bcoa@town.brewster.ma.us

Department of Public Works

Location: 201 Run Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631
Phone: 508-896-3212
Fax: 508-896-4540
Email: dpw@town.brewster.ma.us

Board of Health/Health Department

Location: 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508-896-3701 X120
Fax: 508-896-8089
Email: brhealth@town.brewster.ma.us

Recreation Department

Location: 2298 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508-896-9430
Fax: 508-896-8089
Email: brewrec@town.brewster.ma.us

Treasurer/Tax Collector

Location: 2198 Main St Brewster, MA 02631
Telephone: 508-896-4502
Fax: 508-896-8089
Email: brwtax@town.brewster.ma.us

Water Department

Location: 1671 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Phone: 508-896-5454
Fax: 508-896-4517
Email: waterdept@town.brewster.ma.us

Last updated: January 13, 2008

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