By Dave Watkins in News — 28 Sep 2026

Senior center clears bid documents

Senior center building committee OKs bid release. Ayer's Senior Center Building Committee moved its new building toward construction bidding, targeting general contractor bids by November 4, as members weighed a federal requirement that could add roughly $1 million to steel costs if a pending grant comes through.Ayer News
Conservation board approves culvert replacement plan. Ayer's Conservation Commission closed a hearing on a Groton School Road culvert replacement and reviewed a September 10 scare in which a resident swam in Sandy Pond during a scheduled herbicide treatment, prompting discussion of new advance-alert measures for future treatments.Ayer News
Finance committee backs five fall warrant articles. Ayer's Finance Committee worked through five fall warrant articles, including a payment to Littleton Electric Light Department after the utility admitted undercharging the town, as a resident urged members to weigh in on a $44 million funding request for Vicksburg Square at Devens.Ayer News
Priciest recorded sale in Ayer tops $4.5 million. Ayer's latest real estate roundup found family trust transfers dominating recent deed filings, led by a recorded sale that topped $4.5 million, according to town property records.Ayer News

Select Board ends contract with Flock Safety. Ayer's Select Board voted to terminate the town's contract with Flock Safety, the automated license plate reading camera vendor, according to a notice posted on the town website.Town of Ayer

Tomorrow: Affordable Housing Trust meets Tuesday. Ayer's Affordable Housing Trust is scheduled to meet Tuesday, September 29, according to the town's public events calendar.Town of Ayer
Tomorrow: Affordable Housing Committee holds public forum. Ayer's Affordable Housing Committee is holding a public housing forum Tuesday, September 29, according to the town's events calendar.Town of Ayer

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