• Proposals for new DNR boat due by January 30th.
• 2009 Shellfishing permits available at Selectman's office in Town Hall. Non commercial shellfishing regulations
• Mooring permit applications due by February 15th.

Oyster propagation funding from the county for 2009 has been cut (initially we thought it was cut by 1/3 less for oysters, and no quahog seed; now the news is worse; no funding at all); so the department is looking for creative ways to fundraise so we can continue this popular program. We've raised a few hundred $ through sales of the "Brewster Oysters" shirts and hats in a joint venture with the other private aquaculture grants in town.

Ongoing:

• Field maintenance at Wings Island, early February. Making good progress; should be done by the end of the month.
  
• New kiosks and trail maps for Punkhorn Parklands.
• Wildfire fuel reduction in the Punkhorn Parklands.
• Regulatory sign review to replace worn/damaged signs.
• Stony Brook crossing at Rt. 6A: continuing work on a feasibility study to remove the tidal restriction and restore saltmarsh south of 6A, while maintaining the herring run.
• Beach erosion control fencing and dune grass planting at Spruce Hill conservation area.