Ayer Board of Health plans March public hearing on animal control regulations. The board, chaired by Pamela L. Papineau with members Patricia A. Peters and Steve Slarsky present, discussed updates to its animal regulations that will add late fees, permit requirements, and information on avian flu
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