Ayer Rate Review Committee Eyes Lower Rate Hikes Using Retained Earnings in FY2027
Ayer Rate Review Committee opens FY2027 water and sewer rate discussions with eye toward modest increases.
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Ayer Council on Aging Approves Volunteer Handbook Draft, Defers Minutes to February
Ayer's Council on Aging reviewed a first-ever draft volunteer handbook and flagged a grant-writing gap tied to a pending staff retirement at its January 13 meeting.
Board of Health approves motel permit renewal
Board of Health approves motel permit after police review. The board voted 2-0 to issue a permit for Nashoba Valley Inns and Suites, with Police Chief Brian Gill reporting increased police calls to the property but finding the activity comparable to other towns. Gill noted a rise in medical calls
Capital committee considers 2.7 million in DPW requests
Ayer Capital Planning Committee reviews 2.7 million in DPW capital requests for fiscal 2027. Committee Chair Chris Tavares and members received a presentation from DPW Director Dan Van Schalkwyk covering seven divisions, including requests for $550,000 for water main replacement, $500,000 for
CPC tracks progress on affordable housing grant agreements
CPC advances $650,000 in affordable housing grant pipeline. Chair Janet K. Providakes reported two major grant agreements in development January 7: the Ayer Housing Authority's $250,000 generator purchase for 18 Pond Street and the $400,000 Devenscrest Village Apartments project, where property