MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 6, 2020
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Ratification of Appointment of Ayer Fire Chief
Ratify the appointment by Town Manager Robert Pontbriand to appoint Deputy Chief Tim Johnston to the position of Fire Chief effective October 8, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to ratify the appointment by Town Manager Robert Pontbriand to appoint Deputy Chief Tim Johnston to the position of Fire Chief effective October 8, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to ratify the appointment by Town Manager Robert Pontbriand to appoint Deputy Chief Tim Johnston to the position of Fire Chief effective October 8, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Public Hearing - Pole Petition by National Grid - Bligh Street
Approve the National Grid Pole Petition for Bligh Street
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the National Grid Pole Petition for Bligh Street. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the National Grid Pole Petition for Bligh Street. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:35 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:35 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:35 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Affordable Housing Committee
Appoint Ms. Sara Withee to the Ayer Affordable Housing Committee to fill a vacant term expiring June 30, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Sara Withee to the Ayer Affordable Housing Committee to fill a vacant term expiring June 30, 2022. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Ms. Sara Withee to the Ayer Affordable Housing Committee to fill a vacant term expiring June 30, 2022. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Superintendent Mark Wetzel, Department of Public Works
Execute the contract with D'Ambrosia, Inc. for the School Street Sidewalk Construction Project in the amount of $106,220
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract with D'Ambrosia, Inc. for the School Street Sidewalk Construction Project in the amount of $106,220. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract with D'Ambrosia, Inc. for the School Street Sidewalk Construction Project in the amount of $106,220. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the 2020 Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant as presented with the edits suggested by the SB this evening
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the 2020 Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant as presented with the edits suggested by the SB this evening. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the 2020 Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant as presented with the edits suggested by the SB this evening. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval Amendment #6 between the Town of Ayer and Devens for Veterans services
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approval Amendment #6 between the Town of Ayer and Devens for Veterans services. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approval Amendment #6 between the Town of Ayer and Devens for Veterans services. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Extend Main Street Outdoor Dining for Bar25 and Lucia's Tavola Front through November 15, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to extend Main Street Outdoor Dining for Bar25 and Lucia's Tavola Front through November 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to extend Main Street Outdoor Dining for Bar25 and Lucia's Tavola Front through November 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Extend Outdoor Dining for Lucia's Tavola Rear and The Nashoba Club until 60 days after the State of Emergency Order is lifted through November 15, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingstox. to extend Outdoor Dining for Lucia's Tavola Rear and The Nashoba Club until 60 days after the State of Emergency Order is lifted through November 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingstox. to extend Outdoor Dining for Lucia's Tavola Rear and The Nashoba Club until 60 days after the State of Emergency Order is lifted through November 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from September 15, 2020. Motion passed 3-0..” (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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