The closure construction project was awarded to Alton-based Sargent Corporation for $5.9 million, and Town Manager John Eldridge anticipates contracting with Portland’s Woodard and Curran for onsite inspection and materials testing, which could add another $1.3 million.

A condition assessment rated the Brunswick tower in “poor condition,” with a four out of nine rating, and Freeport-based CPM Constructors will replace the tower’s bottom channels, baseplates, channel anchor bolts and plates. 

All brick is more expensive and presents some maintenance and safety concerns, but is also longer-lasting and more aesthetically pleasing for the historic downtown. “This is one of those decisions that councils make that will have decades of ramifications,” Councilor James Mason said.

Foye, who works for the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, announced Wednesday that she will run to represent District 6 in a January special election to replace councilor Toby McGrath, who stepped down last week to tend to family matters. 

Nathan, Molly and Isla Tefft spent more than a year designing and creating a flag they feel represents Brunswick, only to find out the town had adopted an official flag just weeks before.

Toby McGrath, who was elected to the council in November, stepped down on Monday to deal with family matters.