Brunswick officials said the study will help determine how the town will use 283 acres around Maquoit Bay that the council purchased to save from development.
Developers Collaborative agreed to purchase the Central Fire Station for $200,000 and plans to spend $3.5 million renovating it into Moderation Brewing's new home and affordable housing.
The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which has helped cover rent, utility and other housing costs for over 34,000 Mainers in the past 20 months, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving town leaders, housing advocates and lawmakers to prepare for a spike in Mainers who need help paying their bills this winter.