Recent Updates from the Town of Brewster Website

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Shellfish Permit Information – Existing Senior Permits Grandfathered Through 2023

Annual 2023 shellfish permits are now available for purchase.

Shellfish permits will be available online at https://brewsterstickers.townhall247.com year-round, and in-person at the Select Board Office in the off-season. During permit season (April 1^st-September 15^th) all permits can only be purchased through the mail-in program or online. For questions about permits, please call the Select Board Office at 508-896-3701 X1100.

2023 Permit Fees:

- Resident Annual Permit: $40

- Non-Resident Annual Permit: $140

- MA Veteran Annual Permit: $40

- 70+ Resident Annual Permit: $15*

Existing Senior Shellfish Permit holders $0 for 2023 calendar year only

- 70+ MA Veteran Annual Permit: $15*

Existing Senior Veteran Permit holders $0 for 2023 calendar year only

The Town of Brewster runs a very popular and robust stocking and shellfish program. Due to greater demand and costs, shellfish permit fees were increased for the 2023 season. In addition, we have introduced new annual permits for residents and MA veterans aged 70 years and above. These new annual permits will assist in tracking the number of times a permit has been used in a given season and in covering the operating expenses of our shellfish program.  They can be purchased year-round at the Council on Aging. Please remember that only one permit per household can be issued.

At the January 9, 2023, Select Board meeting, existing Senior Shellfish Permits were grandfathered through December 31, 2023. For this year, existing Senior Shellfish Permit holders will need to reapply at the Council on Aging, at no cost. Please bring your current Senior Permit with you.  All new 70+ permit applicants, including veterans over age 70, will pay an annual $15 fee effective calendar 2023.

Please click here to read our 2023 non-commercial shellfish regulations. For questions about the Town of Brewster shellfish program, please call the Natural Resources Department at 508-896-4546.
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