MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
November 16, 2021
3 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. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
New Business/Selectmen's Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire, DPW and Police Superiors Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J....
A motion was made at 6:48 PM by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire, DPW and Police Superiors Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made at 6:48 PM by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #3 (Contract Negotiations) Fire, DPW and Police Superiors Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 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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