MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 1, 2022
6 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. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, 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: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Approve the application for flammable, combustible, liquids, gases and solids pursuant to MGL c. 148 sec. 13 for ENI Fitchburg Road, 97 Fitchburg Road
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the application for flammable, combustible, liquids, gases and solids pursuant to MGL c. 148 sec. 13 for ENI Fitchburg Road, 97 Fitchburg Road. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the application for flammable, combustible, liquids, gases and solids pursuant to MGL c. 148 sec. 13 for ENI Fitchburg Road, 97 Fitchburg Road. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:13 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:13 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to close the Public Hearing at 6:13 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, Director, DPW
Draft and approve a letter of support for the Main Street TIP process
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to draft and approve a letter of support for the Main Street TIP process. 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 draft and approve a letter of support for the Main Street TIP process. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report
Move the 2nd public budget forum to March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM and to doa DRAFT #2 update of the budget at the March 1, 2022 meeting
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to move the 2nd public budget forum to March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM and to doa DRAFT #2 update of the budget at the March 1, 2022 meeting. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to move the 2nd public budget forum to March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM and to doa DRAFT #2 update of the budget at the March 1, 2022 meeting. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 6:52 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed 3-0.
The minutes give the count as 3-0 but the roll call lists Jannice L. Livingston (yes) and Scott A. Houde (yes). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 6:52 PM. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, 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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