Other Committee

Government · Other Committee

Ayer IDFA unanimously approves $35,000 facade loan for Devon's Shopping Plaza

Ayer's IDFA approved a $35,000 facade and signage loan for Devon's Shopping Plaza on West Main Street at its March 19 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 19

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Rate Review Committee votes to raise trash bag prices by $1 starting July

Ayer's Rate Review Committee unanimously backed a $1-per-bag increase on all transfer station bag sizes, effective July 1, 2021, sending the recommendation to the Select Board for approval at its March 16 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 15

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Rate Review Committee Unanimously Adopts FY2022 Water and Sewer Rate Increases

Ayer Rate Review Committee unanimously adopts FY2022 water and sewer rate increases, aided by a state clean-water loan.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 23

Government · Other Committee

Ayer OPEB Board Unanimously Backs $300,000 Contribution for Fiscal 2022

Ayer's OPEB Board of Trustees unanimously recommended a $300,000 Other Post-Employment Benefits contribution for fiscal year 2022, continuing a funding approach the board has maintained for several years.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 3

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Rate Review Committee backs two new utility positions, eyes FY22 rate hike

Ayer's Rate Review Committee signaled support for two new utility positions while warning that water and sewer rate increases are likely for FY22.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 26

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Affordable Housing Committee votes to advance draft trust bylaw to Select Board

Ayer's Affordable Housing Committee voted unanimously to advance a draft Affordable Housing Trust bylaw to the Select Board, targeting a vote at the April 26 annual town meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 22

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Historical Commission Backs PFAS Research, Approves Grant Application Signature

Ayer Historical Commission aids federal PFAS health study and unanimously authorizes chair to sign a historic resources inventory grant application.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 13

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Housing Committee defers bylaw vote, targets spring town meeting approval

Ayer's Affordable Housing Committee advanced a revised housing trust bylaw draft but deferred a formal vote to its January 22 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 18

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Economic Development Committee Ends 120-Day COVID Loan Forbearance Unanimously

Ayer's Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to end a 120-day COVID forbearance on town loans, effective December 2020.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 3

Government · Other Committee

Ayer Affordable Housing Committee Advances Trust Bylaws Ahead of Spring Town Meeting

Ayer Affordable Housing Committee advances housing trust bylaws and begins trustee recruitment.

Townbrief reporting · Nov 20