While one business owner in Brewster says he wants village officials to clear Main Street of the day laborers waiting for work, some others don't seem to mind. The mayor says village officials' hands are tied. The police chief says the men aren't causing issues for his department. And the day laborers—they say they just want jobs. In this two-day series, Patch takes a look at some of the issues with the day laborers downtown.  The dozens of day laborers who wait for work on Main Street in Brewster draw different reactions from business owners.

From Bob’s Diner to Maximum Deli, opinions on the impact of day laborers vary down Main Street. A manager at the latter says that their presence adds to business, while the owner of Bob's says day laborers are simply part of Brewster's population. On the other end of the spectrum is Bob Dumont, founder of The Bowl Company.  Dumont aired his grievances at a Board of Trustees meeting last month, complaining that the day laborers who frequently wait for work in front of Maximum Deli are hurting his efforts to grow the local side of his business. (click on link to read full story)