Brewster is an historic sea captains' town located on the bay side of Cape Cod. Established in 1803, the town encompasses approximately twenty three square miles, including over 325 acres of beach and marshlands, with 24 ponds larger than 10 acres in size. Brewster has taken action to protect the town's historic character by establishing sign codes and site plan review by-laws and is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan. In 1985, the town took steps to protect its open space and water quality by purchasing close to 700 acres of land. Currently, over one-third of Brewster's land has been retained for conservation, open space, recreation and watershed protection. Consequently, Brewster boasts award-winning drinking water and two nationally acclaimed 18-hole golf courses among other recreation sites.

Nickerson State Park contains 400 acres of trails for biking and hiking, camping areas, and freshwater ponds for swimming, fishing and boating. Brewster has over 15 bed and breakfast inns and over 30 art galleries, craft shops and antique shops, most of which are along historic Route 6A, the old "King's Highway". Brewster's current year-round population grows to about 20,000 in the summer season as visitors come to sample the diversions of the town.

Brewster lies entirely on the Cape's north side where the soil has more clay and rocks. There is an excellent assortment of condominium complexes in all price ranges. Taxes in Brewster are higher than in comparable Cape towns. (Narrative in part courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development.)

Finances  

State Report of Brewster's Finances

Employment and Wages

Real Estate  

Schools  

Brewster School and District Profiles

Miscellaneous  

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