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Ayer Library Trustees approve budget cut, promote Gardner to emeritus status

Ayer Library Trustees reduce FY27 utilities budget and restructure board membership. Director Luke Kirkland reported completion of processing delays from 2025 and progress on glass slide archival cataloging, while new Engagement Librarian Melissa Guimont has begun programming and outreach. The

Conservation Commission continues Sawyer May roadway hearing, plans February 26 decision.

Conservation Commission defers decision on Sawyer May, LLC roadway and stormwater project to February 26. Client Joe Cataldo and consultant Shawn Malone presented revised plans for a drainage basin crossing a wetlands resource area buffer; the commission asked them to examine whether relocating the

Ayer Planning Board Orders Safety Overhaul After Blasting Rock Hits Home

Ayer Planning Board convenes emergency session after blasting debris strikes occupied property at Lincoln Hill development.

Ayer Conservation Commission Continues Orion Park Drive Drainage Hearing to February 26

Ayer Conservation Commission continues Orion Park Drive drainage hearing, seeks revised pipe alignment to protect vernal pool buffer. The commission voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on a notice of intent filed by School U.A.

Rate Review Committee recommends water, sewer rates for FY 2027.

Rate Review Committee recommends 3 percent water and 4 percent sewer rate increases for FY 2027. All eight voting members unanimously approved the recommendations, paired with $350,000 in water retained earnings and $50,000 in sewer retained earnings drawdown. Town Manager Robert A. Pontbriand said