The Outer Brewster Island was recently the subject of much debate in the Massachusetts State Legislature. A Virginia based Energy company wanted to place a Natural Gas facility on this island, however the measure was defeated do to pressure from environmental groups such as Environment Massachusetts.
Like the neighbouring islands of Great Brewster, Little Brewster and Middle Brewster, Outer Brewster Island is named after William Brewster, the first preacher and teacher for the Plymouth Colony. The relative barrenness and rocky shoreline of Outer Brewster has resulted in limited human usage. A granite quarry was operated on the island in the 19th century, and a coastal defense battery, known as Battery Jewell, was built on the island during World War II. Both are now disused and abandoned.
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