MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
May 4, 2021
8 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
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)
Approve the Pole Petition
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Pole Petition. 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 Pole Petition. 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
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the public hearing. 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. 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 the following individuals to the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as follows: Jennifer Cali, Jake Driscoll, and Cyndi Lavin to serve two-year terms as Citizen...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint the following individuals to the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as follows: Jennifer Cali, Jake Driscoll, and Cyndi Lavin to serve two-year terms as Citizen Representatives; and Colleen Krieser as the CPC Representative; and Geof Tillotson as the Planning Board Representative 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 S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint the following individuals to the Board of Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust as follows: Jennifer Cali, Jake Driscoll, and Cyndi Lavin to serve two-year terms as Citizen Representatives; and Colleen Krieser as the CPC Representative; and Geof Tillotson as the Planning Board Representative as presented. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Appoint S. Copeland as the Select Board representative on the Ayer Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint S. Copeland as the Select Board representative on the Ayer Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term. 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 S. Copeland as the Select Board representative on the Ayer Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday by the Town of Ayer in accordance with State law and to add Juneteenth to the list of recognized holidays in the Town's Personnel Policies
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday by the Town of Ayer in accordance with State law and to add Juneteenth to the list of recognized holidays in the Town's Personnel Policies. 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 officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday by the Town of Ayer in accordance with State law and to add Juneteenth to the list of recognized holidays in the Town's Personnel Policies. Roll Call: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the Meeting Minutes from April 6, 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 approve the Meeting Minutes from April 6, 2021. Roll Call: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 7:15 PM. 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 7:15 PM. 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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