Ayer Parks Commission addresses staffing gap and beach house project.
Ayer Parks Commission addresses staffing confusion at beach house planning meeting. Town Manager Robert Pontbriand affirmed the need for two full-time parks department positions, with commissioners and Parks Director Sarah Ernst agreeing the assistant director job description too closely mirrored
Park Commission · Meeting of February 4, 2026
Ayer Parks Commission addresses staffing confusion at beach house planning meeting. Town Manager Robert Pontbriand affirmed the need for two full-time parks department positions, with commissioners and Parks Director Sarah Ernst agreeing the assistant director job description too closely mirrored the director's role and created interview confusion. Commission members voted to strip lifeguard certification and Bachelor's degree from the posting before reposting.
The Sandy Pond Beach House renovation project, qualifying for Community Preservation Committee funds, targets construction start after Labor Day, pending architect selection and schematic design completion.
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Source: the Park Commission meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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