MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 18, 2018
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Christopher R. Hillman as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Scott A. Houde
Absent: Christopher R. Hillman
Every vote, in order
Review and Approve Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Application for Common Victualler's License
Approve the Common Victualler's License as presented for Ruby Donut Shop, contingent upon final approval by the Board of Health, Fire Department, and Building Commissioner
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Common Victualler's License as presented for Ruby Donut Shop, contingent upon final approval by the Board of Health, Fire Department, and Building Commissioner. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Common Victualler's License as presented for Ruby Donut Shop, contingent upon final approval by the Board of Health, Fire Department, and Building Commissioner. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
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Approve Lien Subordination Request Case # 06-308 as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Lien Subordination Request Case # 06-308 as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Lien Subordination Request Case # 06-308 as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Authorize the use of new voting equipment and discontinue the existing voting equipment pursuant to MGL Chapter 54m, Section 34 as presented , and recommended by the Town Clerk
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the use of new voting equipment and discontinue the existing voting equipment pursuant to MGL Chapter 54m, Section 34 as presented , and recommended by the Town Clerk. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the use of new voting equipment and discontinue the existing voting equipment pursuant to MGL Chapter 54m, Section 34 as presented , and recommended by the Town Clerk. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the Sandy Pond Water Line Easement as presented and recommended by the Town Engineer
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Sandy Pond Water Line Easement as presented and recommended by the Town Engineer. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Sandy Pond Water Line Easement as presented and recommended by the Town Engineer. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
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Approve the unpaid water lien accounts as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the unpaid water lien accounts as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the unpaid water lien accounts as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Houde provided the BOS with an update of the
Approve the meeting minutes from December 4, 2018
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from December 4, 2018. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from December 4, 2018. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn the meeting at 7:59pm. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn the meeting at 7:59pm. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
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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