TIMES RECORD • January 22, 2023
After receiving hundreds of letters and listening to dozens of speakers at public workshops and hearings over the course of several years, Brunswick’s leaders went against public sentiment in choosing the $3.25 million hybrid plan, which consulting firm SLR International Corporation estimated would save about $1 million compared to the brick sidewalks. The final 5-3 vote, while narrowly decided, appeared to be decisive. But at least one council member says he was open to switching his vote after hearing local business owners would be willing to cover some of the cost of the all-brick option, which they feel is more aesthetic.