MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
January 19, 2021
6 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
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
Finance Forums 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. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passeé-by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passeé-by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Beth Suedmeyer, Committee Member, Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Committee
Call the Annual Town Election for Tuesday, May 11, 2021 to be held at the Ayer Town Hall, 2nd Floor Great Hall from 7am - 8pm. Warrant with the following open positions: Assessor (1) 3 year term,...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to Call the Annual Town Election for Tuesday, May 11, 2021 to be held at the Ayer Town Hall, 2nd Floor Great Hall from 7am - 8pm. Warrant with the following open positions: Assessor (1) 3 year term, (1) 2 year term; Board of Health (1) 3 year term; Commissioner of Trust Funds (1) 3 year term; Constable (1) 3 year term; Housing Authority (1) 5 year term; Library Trustee (3) 3 year term; Park Commissioner (2) 3 year term; Planning Board (2) 3 year term; Regional School District Committee (1) 3 year term; Select Board (1) 3 year term; Moderator (1) 1 year term. The last day to request nomination papers is Friday, March 19th, 2021, at 12:00 PM. The last day to submit nomination papers is Monday, March 22nd, 2021, at 4:00 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. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to Call the Annual Town Election for Tuesday, May 11, 2021 to be held at the Ayer Town Hall, 2nd Floor Great Hall from 7am - 8pm. Warrant with the following open positions: Assessor (1) 3 year term, (1) 2 year term; Board of Health (1) 3 year term; Commissioner of Trust Funds (1) 3 year term; Constable (1) 3 year term; Housing Authority (1) 5 year term; Library Trustee (3) 3 year term; Park Commissioner (2) 3 year term; Planning Board (2) 3 year term; Regional School District Committee (1) 3 year term; Select Board (1) 3 year term; Moderator (1) 1 year term. The last day to request nomination papers is Friday, March 19th, 2021, at 12:00 PM. The last day to submit nomination papers is Monday, March 22nd, 2021, at 4:00 PM. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Extend the FFCRA through March 31, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to extend the FFCRA through March 31, 2021. 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 extend the FFCRA through March 31, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Open the April 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant until 12:00 PM on Friday April 2, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to open the April 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant until 12:00 PM on Friday April 2, 2021. 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 open the April 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant until 12:00 PM on Friday April 2, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the Meeting Minutes from December 21, 2020
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from December 21, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from December 21, 2020. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:24 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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:24 PM. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
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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