MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Christopher R. Hillman, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from January 15, 2019
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes from January 15, 2019. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the meeting minutes from January 15, 2019. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Approve the All Alcohol Beverages License for the Vineyard pursuant to Chapter 328 of the Acts of 2018
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the All Alcohol Beverages License for the Vineyard pursuant to Chapter 328 of the Acts of 2018. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the All Alcohol Beverages License for the Vineyard pursuant to Chapter 328 of the Acts of 2018. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to close the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to close the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Town Engineer
Approve execution of the Notice of Award to / Nadeau Corporation in the amount of $746,600 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve execution of the Notice of Award to / Nadeau Corporation in the amount of $746,600 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 approve execution of the Notice of Award to / Nadeau Corporation in the amount of $746,600 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Amend the Traffic Regulations of the Town of Ayer, adopted on May 23, 1939 and effective on July 10, 1939, by adding to Article VII, One-Way Streets, the list of existing one way streets as...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to amend the Traffic Regulations of the Town of Ayer, adopted on May 23, 1939 and effective on July 10, 1939, by adding to Article VII, One-Way Streets, the list of existing one way streets as included in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Hillman to amend the Traffic Regulations of the Town of Ayer, adopted on May 23, 1939 and effective on July 10, 1939, by adding to Article VII, One-Way Streets, the list of existing one way streets as included in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Hillman)
Amend the Traffic Regulations of the Town of Ayer, adopted on May 23, 1939 and effective on July 10, 1939, by adding Prospect Street - Westbound from School Street to Elm Street - to the list of...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to amend the Traffic Regulations of the Town of Ayer, adopted on May 23, 1939 and effective on July 10, 1939, by adding Prospect Street - Westbound from School Street to Elm Street - to the list of One-Way streets in Article VII, One-Way Streets. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to amend the Traffic Regulations of the Town of Ayer, adopted on May 23, 1939 and effective on July 10, 1939, by adding Prospect Street - Westbound from School Street to Elm Street - to the list of One-Way streets in Article VII, One-Way Streets. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Letter of Support as drafted in the packet for the MVP Grant Application
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Letter of Support as drafted in the packet for the MVP Grant Application. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by C. Hillman to approve the Letter of Support as drafted in the packet for the MVP Grant Application. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Hillman)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Ms. Kathryn Pfaltzgraff and Ms. ! and Janine Nichipor to the Council on Aging Executive Board, terms to expire on June 30, 2019
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Kathryn Pfaltzgraff and Ms. ! and Janine Nichipor to the Council on Aging Executive Board, terms to expire on June 30, 2019. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Ms. Kathryn Pfaltzgraff and Ms. ! and Janine Nichipor to the Council on Aging Executive Board, terms to expire on June 30, 2019. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, second: Livingston)
Approve the Order of Taking as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Order of Taking as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Order of Taking as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Hillman and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Hillman, 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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