Government · Planning Board
Board continues Park Street hearing amid gate dispute
Board continued contested 42 Park Street site plan hearing to October 27 pending easement resolution.
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Government · Council on Aging
New senior center bids due November 4
The Ayer Council on Aging Board reviewed a construction timeline showing new senior center bids are due November 4, with a soft opening targeted for January 2028.
Morning Brief
Housing forum packs Great Hall
Residents fill Great Hall for Ayer housing forum on affordability, zoning options. Also in today's brief (7 items): Housing forum draws dozens to Great Hall; Devens jurisdiction panel meets Wednesday; Sustainability Committee convenes Wednesday; Town moderator holds office hours Thursday.
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Ayer's September Sales Led by $4.55 Million Cook Street Deal
Ayer recorded 18 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10. Among the 12 sales with a recorded price so far, prices ranged from $290,000 to $4,550,000, with a median of $438,500. The month's top sale was 27 Cook St. at $4,550,000, followed by 15 Westford Rd. at $3,150,000; both sellers were
Morning Brief
Fall Town Meeting warrant set, bridge gap remains
Select Board sets fall Town Meeting warrant as bridge funding gap remains unresolved. From our own coverage: Ayer-Shirley panel sets student account fund caps; Select Board approves fall Town Meeting warrant. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town Hall closed Monday for Columbus Day; Rat…
Government · Conservation
Conservation Panel Plans Trail Sign Overhaul
The Ayer Conservation Commission discussed trail sign repairs and acknowledged gaps in conservation restriction monitoring, taking no substantive votes.
Morning Brief
Housing forum packs Great Hall
Large turnout fills Ayer's Great Hall for town housing forum this week. Also in today's brief (10 items): Residents pack Great Hall for Ayer housing forum; Library trustees meet Thursday evening; Conservation Commission meets Thursday; Library hosts teen Smash Bros tournament Thursday.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Approves Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Select Board approved $979,777 Barnum Road Bridge contract and cleared 12-article Fall Town Meeting warrant despite budget pressure.
Schools · School Committee
Ayer-Shirley panel sets student account fund caps
School Committee approved account rules and staffing restructuring after state granted reporting extension.
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Town ends contract with Flock Safety
Ayer Select Board votes to terminate town's contract with Flock Safety license-plate system. From our own coverage: Cook Street deed tops $4.5 million in September sales. Also in today's brief (10 items): Select board votes to end Flock Safety contract; Historical Commission meets Tuesd…