Manager John Eldridge News Today

The Brunswick Fire Department recently had 10 vacant positions as some firefighters left for higher-paying departments or to start other careers.

Eight of the Brunswick Fire Department's 41 firefighting positions are vacant.

The Brunswick Town Council voted to delay a revaluation that would have shifted more of the tax burden to homeowners and double their property taxes in some cases.

The Brunswick Town Council called a special town meeting Thursday after an outcry from homeowners facing steep tax hikes.

The move comes amid concerns from residents about significant property tax increases, mostly for homeowners.

An estimated 62% of Brunswick property owners are expected to see a tax increase, while the rest will see either a decrease or no change.

The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund awarded the town a grant to pay for an upweller to grow quahogs faster.

The Brunswick Town Council unanimously approved a three-year contract with the firefighters' union.

The Brunswick Town Council attempted to switch polling sites from the junior high school to the recreation center to avoid a conflict with the school day.

Brunswick schools are hiring more staff and donations are being sought for 60 families from African countries moving to Brunswick Landing.