10.31.25 - Community Newsletter

Community Newsletter
Friday, October 31, 2025
Welcome November!
Important Dates for November
November 4th - Election Day
(VOTING IS NOW AT THE REC DEPARTMENT ON THE BASE!)
November 11th - Veteran's Day
November 27th - Thanksgiving
Community Resources during lapse in SNAP Benefits
With the anticipated disruption in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, we wanted to share information about state- and community-based resources for any families that may need them. There is also information provided here for families who may be looking for ways to help their neighbors during this disruption.
Town of Brunswick Voting Location Change
Town of Brunswick polling station is changing as of November 4th! On Election Day residents will be voting at The Brunswick Recreation Center at 220 Neptune Drive (Brunswick Landing). Mark your calendars for the location change!
Time to Turn Your Clocks Back
Sunday, November 2nd
Daylight saving time, also referred to as daylight savings time, daylight time, or summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer so that darkness falls at a later clock time.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night! This is also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
TEAN's Winter Clothing Drive Starts Today
TEAN is looking for new and gently used outdoor gear size 4T - adult. Jackets, pants, hoodies, boots, waterproof gloves, hats and socks! Several drop off locations. October 31st-November 6th.
Virtual Halloween Costume Contest
HALLOWEEN 3-8PM
SHARE YOUR SCARIEST, FUNNIEST, MOST OUTRAGEOUS COSTUMES AND JOIN THE FUN!
WINNERS RECEIVE A DOZEN DONUTS FROM FROSTY'S!
Categories: Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, Family, and Pets
Post your picture using #brunswickmeparksandrec
or email recprograms@brunswickme.gov
To complete your entry, include name of family/animal/person in the picture, and the category.
Brunswick Halloween Parade
Join us on Friday, October 31st beginning at 4:30 pm! Tent or Treat follow! All on the Mall downtown!
Harvest Craft & Food Fair This Weekend
Saturday, November 1 • 9AM-3PM • Harriet Beecher Stowe School
FEATURING:
70+ Crafters & Food Vendors
Food Trucks
Kids' Activities
Raffles
And Much More!
Funding from this event supports MCHPP's programming - freely accessible to all Brunswick School District families.
Freeport Ski Swap
58th Annual East Coastal Ski & Skate Sale
Come check out the 58th Annual Ski & Skate Sale at the Brunswick Rec Center, 220 Neptune Dr on Sunday 11/2 from 1 - 4 pm.
Summer Food Service Program Research
Brunswick School Department is continuing to support a research study led by USM doctoral student Victoria Forkus about parents’ experiences and perspectives on the accessibility and student outcomes of the Summer Food Service Program. Thank you to the parents who reached out to participate.
The project has expanded and is now seeking parents to complete a short, 10 minute survey. This survey will ask if you’d be willing to participate in an individual interview, a focus group session, or a quick recorded questionnaire.
If you'd like to participate, click on this link or scan the QR code below. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact victoria.forkus@maine.edu. Thank you very much for considering this opportunity to share your voice and help improve programs for students and families across Maine!
Employee Spotlight - Emily Crowe
Emily Crowe
Educational Technician
KFS
Emily grew up in Brunswick and spent a few years of her childhood in Colorado. She graduated from Brunswick High School and Saint Michaels College in Vermont.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am proud to give back to the community I grew up in.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I enjoy skiing, exploring, and drawing.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
If I could meet anyone it would be Dolly Parton.
Favorite line from a movie?
"Just close your eyes, but keep your mind wide open."
What is something you learned in the last week?
This past week I learned a baby puffin is called a puffling.
Brunswick School Department is Hiring!
Open Employment Positions:
- Resource Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- Long Term Sub Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- Long Term Sub Educational Technician - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
- Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
- Resource Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- School Bus Drivers!!
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
- Substitute Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians
- ...And MORE!
We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view
all current employment opportunities!
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