MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2021
10 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 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. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Moment of Silence
Approve the Section 12 Liquor License Transfer request and the Common Victualler Transfer request from Nashoba Restaurant, Inc. to Nashoba Club, Inc
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Section 12 Liquor License Transfer request and the Common Victualler Transfer request from Nashoba Restaurant, Inc. to Nashoba Club, Inc. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 approve the Section 12 Liquor License Transfer request and the Common Victualler Transfer request from Nashoba Restaurant, Inc. to Nashoba Club, Inc. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:12 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:12 PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 close the Public Hearing at 6:12 PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Planning Board Motion
Approve the Housing Production Plan as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Housing Production Plan as presented. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 Housing Production Plan as presented. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Caitlin Gamache, Laura Warner, David Cibor and Ava Sheriff (terms noted above) to the Commission on Disabilities
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Caitlin Gamache, Laura Warner, David Cibor and Ava Sheriff (terms noted above) to the Commission on Disabilities. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 appoint Caitlin Gamache, Laura Warner, David Cibor and Ava Sheriff (terms noted above) to the Commission on Disabilities. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve a resolution supporting a Nashoba Valley Regional Vaccination Site
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve a resolution supporting a Nashoba Valley Regional Vaccination Site. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 a resolution supporting a Nashoba Valley Regional Vaccination Site. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve the FY '22 Capital Planning Committee recommendations
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the FY '22 Capital Planning Committee recommendations. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 approve the FY '22 Capital Planning Committee recommendations. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Shirley for regional dispatch
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Shirley for regional dispatch. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, 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 Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Shirley for regional dispatch. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2021
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2021. 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 February 9, 2021. 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
A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 7:41PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
Yes: Houde, LivingstonThe roll call does not list Shaun C. Copeland, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 7:41PM. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 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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