MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 19, 2022
6 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda, as amended. 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, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Alan Manoian, Director, Community and Economic Development
Authorize a letter of support from the Select Board to the Massachusetts Office of Environment and Energy for the Main Streets Regional Pocket Forest Pilot Project
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize a letter of support from the Select Board to the Massachusetts Office of Environment and Energy for the Main Streets Regional Pocket Forest Pilot Project. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize a letter of support from the Select Board to the Massachusetts Office of Environment and Energy for the Main Streets Regional Pocket Forest Pilot Project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director
Award the road paving contract to PJ Albert Inc. and the rubberized chip seal contract to All States Construction, Inc for FY23
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to award the road paving contract to PJ Albert Inc. and the rubberized chip seal contract to All States Construction, Inc for FY23. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by J. Livingston to award the road paving contract to PJ Albert Inc. and the rubberized chip seal contract to All States Construction, Inc for FY23. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Livingston)
Authorize the regulations and fee structure as contained in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the regulations and fee structure as contained in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the regulations and fee structure as contained in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report
Appoint the following residents to the Recycling Committee with the corresponding term: Mr. Geof Tillotson to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2022); Ms. Bonnie Tillotson to an...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint the following residents to the Recycling Committee with the corresponding term: Mr. Geof Tillotson to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2022); Ms. Bonnie Tillotson to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2023); Dr. Scott Murray to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2023). Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to appoint the following residents to the Recycling Committee with the corresponding term: Mr. Geof Tillotson to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2022); Ms. Bonnie Tillotson to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2023); Dr. Scott Murray to an unexpired 3-year term (Term to expire on June 30, 2023). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiations)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiation) Water and Sewer Superintendent Contract and Deputy Police Chief Contract and...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiation) Water and Sewer Superintendent Contract and Deputy Police Chief Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that discussing these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel Negotiation) Water and Sewer Superintendent Contract and Deputy Police Chief Contract and to adjourn from Executive Session. J. Livingston further stated that discussing these matters in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Houde, aye; S. Copeland, aye. 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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