MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 20, 2020
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland took part remotely.
- Scott A. Houde took part remotely.
- Jannice L. Livingston took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Agenda
Approve the agenda, as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda, as submitted. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the agenda, as submitted. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Quorum Adjustment Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020
Lower the quorum pursuant to the Provisions of Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 to 40 voters for the Annual Special Fall Town Meeting being held on Monday October 26, 2020
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to lower the quorum pursuant to the Provisions of Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 to 40 voters for the Annual Special Fall Town Meeting being held on Monday October 26, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, no; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-1.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonNo: Copeland
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to lower the quorum pursuant to the Provisions of Section 7 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020 to 40 voters for the Annual Special Fall Town Meeting being held on Monday October 26, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, no; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-1..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 5:59 PM. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 5:59 PM. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 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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