Government · Planning Board
Board continues 42 Park Street hearing to Nov. 10
Planning Board continued 42 Park Street subdivision hearing to November 10; resident raised concerns about inclusionary housing bylaw parking provisions.
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Government · Town Meeting
Ayer Town Meeting Passes Tree Bylaw After Fight
Ayer Town Meeting approved a contested tree bylaw, data center moratorium, virtual currency kiosk ban, and inclusionary housing income limits.
Government · Other Committee
Committee Extends Senior Center Bid Deadline to Nov. 6
Ayer Senior Center Building Committee extended the general contractor bid deadline, approved vendor invoices, and authorized a contingent turtle protection plan contract.
Government · Housing Trust
Housing Trust Reelects Chair, Backs Zoning Article
Housing Trust reelected all three officers and voted unanimously to support the select board's inclusionary zoning amendment.
Government · Select Board
Senior center bids due as $15.3 million estimate holds
Board approved FY28 budget calendar and welcomed two new staff appointments while hearing the senior center remains on budget.
Government · Board of Health
Ayer board drafts tighter tobacco retailer rules
Board directed a rewrite of tobacco retailer rules with nicotine pouch caps and stricter penalties, with a draft due November 16.
Government · Other Committee
Devens panel reviews $79,992 school study deal
Panel declined to take stance on Adams Circle housing; agreed on matrix review framework.
Government · Other Committee
Ayer panel votes to raise senior transfer fee $5
Ayer Rate Review Committee voted unanimously to raise the senior transfer station permit fee by $5 to $65 for calendar year 2027.
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.
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.
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