Government · Community Preservation Committee
CPC discusses shade structure for Ayer Dog Park
The Ayer Community Preservation Committee discussed a preliminary application for a shade structure at the Ayer Dog Park.
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Government · Other Committee
Ayer panel reviews dog park shade structure plan
Ayer's Community Preservation Committee previewed a roughly $50,000 shade structure plan for the town's dog park.
Government · Other Committee
Ayer Assessors Approve $67,451 Excise Commitment
Ayer Board of Assessors approved a $67,451.87 motor vehicle excise commitment and a $5,591.88 abatement report at its August 4 meeting. The board voted unanimously on both the 312-bill excise commitment, the fourth of 2026, and the 30-item abatement report covering trade-ins, thefts and accidents.
Government · Ayer Affordable Housing Trust
Ayer trust preps lower-AMI zoning fix for fall
The Ayer Affordable Housing Trust discussed a zoning fix to make inclusionary units actually affordable in town.
Government · Planning Board
Ayer Planning Board Continues Groton Harvard Road Hearing to Aug. 11
Ayer Planning Board continues a stalled nine-unit housing hearing after a new traffic study addresses queuing concerns.
Government · Park Commission
Ayer Parks Commission advances assistant director recruitment
Ayer Parks Commission advanced assistant director recruitment with interviews beginning this week. Chair Sarah Gibbons, members Brenton Kubiuk and Brad Spinney, and Parks Director Gerry Amenta reported 15 resumes received with four to five strong candidates.
Government · Conservation Commission
Commission clears DPW bridge repairs without requiring wetlands permit
Ayer Conservation Commission unanimously approves bridge repair project without requiring wetlands permit. The commission voted unanimously (5-0) to issue a negative determination for the Town DPW's Barnum Road Bridge rehabilitation, clearing the plan without requiring a wetlands protection permit.
Government · Conservation
Ayer Conservation Commission Clears Barnum Road Bridge Repair With Unanimous Vote
Ayer Conservation Commission unanimously cleared the Barnum Road Bridge rehabilitation project Thursday, issuing a negative determination of applicability for targeted repairs to the bridge over Bowers Brook.
Government · Select Board
Ayer Select Board Authorizes $15,000 for Emergency Housing and Fuel Assistance Fund
Ayer Select Board unanimously authorizes $15,000 in UDAG funds for emergency housing and fuel assistance.
Government · Planning Board
Ayer Planning Board Suspends Fines at 42 Park Street, Demands Stormwater Fix
Ayer Planning Board suspends fines at 42 Park Street after developer agrees to remediation plan.
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