Ayer Select Board unanimously approved $800,000 in Community Preservation Act grants for affordable housing and three reserve fund transfers totaling $74,926.32. Chair Christopher E. Tavares, Vice-Chair Jannice L. Livingston, and Clerk Shaun C. Copeland voted to allocate $400,000 each to the
The Ayer Conservation Commission unanimously approved a home addition near Flannagan Pond and ordered culvert project review. The commission issued an Order of Conditions for the 153 Oak Ridge Drive project, requiring construction materials stored away from the pond and fencing mark work limits.
Ayer Planning Board reorganizes in annual meeting, advancing three projects to June. The board retained Jonathan Kranz as Chair and appointed Ken Diskin as Vice Chair while welcoming new members Peter Kush and David Cibor, who declined officer positions. The Clerk election was deferred to discuss
Ayer Affordable Housing Committee advances $4 million housing project. NOAH has secured a $4 million HUD grant for a 106-unit all-affordable development at 65 Fitchburg Road, with construction planned to begin in spring 2027. The committee agreed to approach 49 Main Street's owner about a deed
Ayer Shirley School Committee approved approximately $1.9 million in payroll and accounts payable warrants at its May 20 meeting held at the middle school library. Director of Finance William Plunket presented warrant approvals totaling $1,894,081.59 across four separate documents, along with an
Select Board reorganizes and awards municipal contracts. The board elected Christopher E. Tavares as Chair, Jannice L. Livingston as Vice-Chair, and Shaun C. Copeland as Clerk for the upcoming year, all unanimously. Town Manager Robert A. Pontbriand reported the town locked in a new electric rate
Ayer Conservation Commission unanimously approves two Department of Public Works infrastructure projects. The Commission issued negative determinations for the Scully Road water main replacement, scheduled summer 2026 to serve planned commercial development, and for Groton Harvard Road drainage
Ayer Library Trustees vote unanimously to revise five service policies and authorize their Chair to hire a CPA. Susan Kennedy, Chair, was authorized to select and engage an accountant to review the library's Form 990 tax filings; the Board also approved a $687 payment to Hurwitt and Associates.
Community Preservation Committee advances $237,000 in grant agreements through review stage. The Ayer CPC reviewed draft grant awards of $212,000 to the Affordable Housing Trust, including $84,000 for a Rental Assistance Program and $128,000 for property purchases, and $25,000 to the Sandy Pond
Select Board unanimously approves $900,000 in water infrastructure projects. The board, chaired by Jannice L. Livingston with members Christopher E. Tavares and Shaun C. Copeland, authorized a $528,360 contract to CHB Excavating for the 2026 Water Main and Drainage Improvements project on Grove
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