Town Government

Charter & Ordinances

Public Hearing Notices

The Town of Brunswick places public notices information alerting citizens of government or government-related activities.

Boards & Committees

The Town of Brunswick has a number of active boards and committees on which citizens may serve.

Town Council

The Town of Brunswick has a Town Council/Town Manager form of government.

Town Manager

Brunswick’s Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the Town of Brunswick, and is appointed by and under the direction of the Town Council.

Assessing

The Department determines assessed values on all residential and commercial real estate and personal property, and maintains all Town ownership and assessment data for the purpose of annual tax bills.

Brunswick Cable TV3

Brunswick TV3 is a Government and Public Access facility cable casting on Comcast Channel 3, operated by the Town of Brunswick, Maine for the benefit and use of our residents and non-profit organizations.

Coastal Resources

The Town of Brunswick Coastal Resource Office is a branch of the Planning Department and works closely with the Town’s Environmental Planner. The Coastal Resource Office is responsible for the management and oversight of the Municipal Shellfish Program, Municipal Aquaculture Program, and the Coastal Waters Program. The Coastal Resource Office is a part of towns development review team.

Economic / Community Development

Economic and Community Development helps to promote the Town of Brunswick as a great place to do business, a great place to live, and a great place to visit.

Engineering

The Engineering Department is responsible for planning, designing, and reviewing infrastructure projects throughout the Town; as well as reviewing and issuing permits, maintaining the GIS (Geographic Information System) database and providing technical assistance to other departments..

Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for directing and reporting the major financial activities of the Town of Brunswick.

Fire

The Brunswick Fire Department has been proudly serving the citizens of Brunswick for over 200 years.

Human Resources

Welcome to Human Resources! This department helps to support the dedicated employees of the Town of Brunswick and assists with employee relations; recruitment, benefits and policy administration; safety, risk and claims management; and additional services as needed.

Human Services

Our General Assistance Program continues to be a safety net for the most needy of our citizens, assisting Brunswick residents with basic necessities.

Parks & Recreation

We maintain and manage 42 parks, facilities and public spaces in our community, and administer approximately 100 recreation programs and events annually.

Planning & Development

The Department of Planning and Development is responsible for a wide variety of municipal activities, including Comprehensive Planning, Downtown and Neighborhood Planning, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Development Review, Village Review District Design Review, Natural Resources, Sign/Building/Plumbing/Electrical Permits, as well as enforcement of the Town of Brunswick Zoning Ordinance rules and regulations.

Police

A career in law enforcement requires sacrifices but also offers tremendous rewards.

Public Works

The Public Works Department is committed to providing a high level of service to all Brunswick residents, businesses, visitors, and other town departments.

School Department

Learn about the Brunswick School Department.

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk’s Office is the record-keeping department for the Town of Brunswick.