MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 7, 2021
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Update Devenscrest Tenant's Association
Continue the application to September 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to continue the application to September 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to continue the application to September 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve Change Order 1 with Insituform Technologies in the amount of $12,857.50
Motion: A motion was made J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 with Insituform Technologies in the amount of $12,857.50. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve Change Order 1 with Insituform Technologies in the amount of $12,857.50. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Chief Tim Johnston, Aver Fire Department
Accept the Firefighters SAFER grant as presented
Motion: A motion was made J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to accept the Firefighters SAFER grant as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to accept the Firefighters SAFER grant as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adopt MGL c. 48 sec. 59A; c. 40 secs. 4J and 4K
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adopt MGL c. 48 sec. 59A; c. 40 secs. 4J and 4K. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to adopt MGL c. 48 sec. 59A; c. 40 secs. 4J and 4K. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Authorize the use of up to $15,000 to remediate PFAS in the fire foam
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the use of up to $15,000 to remediate PFAS in the fire foam. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the use of up to $15,000 to remediate PFAS in the fire foam. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Alan Manoian, Director, Community & Economic Development Office
Approve $56,430 in UDAG funding for the FY '22 Community and Economic Development FY '22 budget
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve $56,430 in UDAG funding for the FY '22 Community and Economic Development FY '22 budget. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve $56,430 in UDAG funding for the FY '22 Community and Economic Development FY '22 budget. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint Diane Miller to the Cultural Council to fill a vacant term to expire on June 30, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Diane Miller to the Cultural Council to fill a vacant term to expire on June 30, 2023. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Diane Miller to the Cultural Council to fill a vacant term to expire on June 30, 2023. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Approve Amendment #7 between the Town of Ayer and MassDevelopment
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Amendment #7 between the Town of Ayer and MassDevelopment. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Amendment #7 between the Town of Ayer and MassDevelopment. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the. Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the. Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2021. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the. Meeting Minutes from August 17, 2021. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21A Exemption 3 (Litigation Strategy) relating to the National Opioid Litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21A Exemption 3 (Litigation Strategy) relating to the National Opioid Litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. J. Livingston stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call 2-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21A Exemption 3 (Litigation Strategy) relating to the National Opioid Litigation and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. J. Livingston stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call 2-0..” (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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