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Brunswick Town Council Schedules Public Hearing on Possible Extension of Moratorium on Homeless Shelter Development for March 4, 2019

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The Brunswick Town Council has scheduled a public hearing regarding whether or not to extend the moratorium on homeless shelter development for Monday, March 4, 2019 at 6:30pm. The public hearing will be held in the council chambers in the town hall located at 85 Union Street in Brunswick. As usual, these meetings are open to the public and available for viewing on Brunswick Cable TV3.

This public hearing is an opportunity for those with an interest in this development to attend and ensure their voice is heard regarding the possibility of an extended moratorium.

There are no specific agendas or packets posted on the town’s website for the public hearing at this time. See links below for related information.

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Brunswick Town Council Holding Second Workshop on Shelters on 2/7/19

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The second public workshop on shelters for the Brunswick Town Council is scheduled for Thursday, February, 7 2019 at 6:30pm. The workshop will be held in the council chambers in the town hall located at 85 Union Street in Brunswick. As usual, these meetings are open to the public and available for viewing on Brunswick Cable TV3.

The council will continue to review the reports and recommendations from the Brunswick Planning Board and Shelter Task Force. There are no specific agendas or packets posted on the town’s website. See links below for related information.

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Brunswick Town Council to Hold First Workshop on Shelters 1/30/19

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While there is no specific agenda or packet posted on the Town of Brunswick website at this time, the first public workshop on shelters for the Brunswick Town Council is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 6:30pm. The workshop will be held in the council chambers in the town hall located at 85 Union Street in Brunswick. These meetings are open to the public and available for viewing on Brunswick Cable TV3.

It is expected that the council will review the reports and recommendations from the Brunswick Planning Board and Shelter Task Force.

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Tedford Housing on the Agenda for the January 24th Town Council Meeting

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Tedford Housing’s proposal to build a new facility will be on the agenda for the January 24, 2019 Town Council meeting. The meeting will start at 6:30pm and be held in the council chambers in the town hall located at 85 Union Street in Brunswick. These meetings are open to the public and available for viewing on Brunswick Cable TV3.

Tedford Housing is 8th on the agenda. According to the website, “The Town Council will receive a report with recommendations for shelter definitions and zoning from the Planning Board, and will take any appropriate action. (Town Manager Eldridge)”

The more detailed notes on the agenda include:

“Notes: The Town Council will accept a draft of the proposed zoning amendments pertaining to homeless shelters as recommended by the Planning Board on January 8, 2019, and will consider setting a workshop for January 30, 2019. The amendments were based on the recommendations received from the Shelter Task Force in a memo dated October 1, 2018. A copy of a memo from the Planning Board and the Director of Planning & Development with the proposed amendments, the Shelter Task Force recommendations, the Planning Board Public Hearing memo, the summary of Shelter Task Force Recommendation Process, the Shelter Task Force Responsibilities, the Communities Inside and Outside of Maine Shelter Regulations Summary, and a map of the existing shelter facilities and essential services are included in the packet.

Motion: No suggested motion, but a discussion on possibly setting a date for a workshop.”

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Tedford Housing’s Most Needed Items for March 2018

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As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing relies on community support to help fulfill its mission to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness.

Following are some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our shelter guests, supportive housing tenants and outreach clients. Some items go to our emergency shelters. Some donations help our guests moving into permanent housing get a better start. Some help those who are at risk of becoming homeless. All are appreciated!

(You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for March 2018:

  • Brunswick trash bags
  • Diapers (sizes 3 and 4, in particular)
  • Baby wipes
  • Toiletries (full-sized, unopened)
  • Gas cards
  • Hannaford gift cards

Please note, we do not accept donations of clothing, used mattresses, used pillows, electronics or appliances.

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

PO Box 958, Brunswick ME 04011