MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 17, 2018
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Christopher R. Hillman, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Christopher R. Hillman arrived after the meeting began (6:11 PM).
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 6:11 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Class II License limiting the number of sales to two (2) at a time
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Class II License limiting the number of sales to two (2) at a time. Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonChristopher R. Hillman arrived at 6:11 PM, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Class II License limiting the number of sales to two (2) at a time. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Common Victualler's : License
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Common Victualler's : License. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Common Victualler's : License. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Superintendent Mark L, Wetzel, Ayer Department of Public Works
Approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and J. D'Amico, Inc. in the amount of $325,754.64
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and J. D'Amico, Inc. in the amount of $325,754.64. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and J. D'Amico, Inc. in the amount of $325,754.64. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Houde)
Approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and J. D'Amico, Inc. in the amount of $57,500
Motion: A motion was made S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and J. D'Amico, Inc. in the amount of $57,500. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the contract between the Town of Ayer and J. D'Amico, Inc. in the amount of $57,500. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Town Manager's Report
Authorize the HSA negotiation terms as outlined
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the HSA negotiation terms as outlined. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the HSA negotiation terms as outlined. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Houde)
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine License as requested
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License as requested. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License as requested. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the BOS minutes from May 1, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the BOS minutes from May 1, 2018. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the BOS minutes from May 1, 2018. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:47 PM Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:47 PM Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
From the Ayer Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (Agendas, Minutes and Packets › Minutes › Select Board, 2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): stills from Ayer Public Access Corporation (APAC) videos — Chris Tavares (June 24, 2026 Select Board meeting, behind his nameplate), Jannice Livingston (August 31, 2026 Select Board meeting, behind her nameplate) and Shaun Copeland (APAC’s “Scout Finds Out” episode titled with his name, about 2019–20). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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