MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 2, 2018
11 recorded votes, 1 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 (7:03PM).
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 7:03PM, 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)
Tim Silva, Director, Ayer Public Library
Enter into the agreement subject to Town Counsel's review and approval
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to enter into the agreement subject to Town Counsel's review and approval. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to enter into the agreement subject to Town Counsel's review and approval. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Houde)
Enter approve Change Order 1 for J. D'Amico Inc. in the amount of $10,521.72 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to enter approve Change Order 1 for J. D'Amico Inc. in the amount of $10,521.72 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to enter approve Change Order 1 for J. D'Amico Inc. in the amount of $10,521.72 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Join MA WARN as presented by the DPW Superintendent
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to join MA WARN as presented by the DPW Superintendent. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by S. Houde to join MA WARN as presented by the DPW Superintendent. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Houde)
Approval of October 22, 2018 Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant
Cancel the Town Debt Exclusion Ballot for Saturday October 6, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to cancel the Town Debt Exclusion Ballot for Saturday October 6, 2018. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to cancel the Town Debt Exclusion Ballot for Saturday October 6, 2018. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 22, 2018 as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 22, 2018 as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 22, 2018 as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Endorse the school field project
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to endorse the school field project. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to endorse the school field project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Designate the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Representative and Alternate Representative as Special Municipal Employees in accordance with MGL c268A, section 1n
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to designate the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Representative and Alternate Representative as Special Municipal Employees in accordance with MGL c268A, section 1n. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to designate the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Representative and Alternate Representative as Special Municipal Employees in accordance with MGL c268A, section 1n. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Approve the one day Beer and Wine Permit for Saturday October 27, 2018 between 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the one day Beer and Wine Permit for Saturday October 27, 2018 between 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the one day Beer and Wine Permit for Saturday October 27, 2018 between 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of September 11, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of September 11, 2018. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes of September 11, 2018. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to adjourn at 9:04 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to adjourn at 9:04 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
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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