MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 13, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Moment of Silence
Approve the intent to layout street acceptance for portions of Pingry Hill subdivision
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the intent to layout street acceptance for portions of Pingry Hill subdivision. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the intent to layout street acceptance for portions of Pingry Hill subdivision. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Katie Petrossi, Director, Aver Council on Aging - Update on Senior Center Site Selection Process
Accept the Anonymous Donation in the amount of $1500 to the Ayer COA/Senior Center
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to accept the Anonymous Donation in the amount of $1500 to the Ayer COA/Senior Center. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to accept the Anonymous Donation in the amount of $1500 to the Ayer COA/Senior Center. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Of Public Works - Agreement for Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Services - MassDevelopment
Approve the amendment for extension of the current agreement for wastewater treatment and Disposal Services as presented by the DPW Director
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the amendment for extension of the current agreement for wastewater treatment and Disposal Services as presented by the DPW Director. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the amendment for extension of the current agreement for wastewater treatment and Disposal Services as presented by the DPW Director. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Peter Lowitt, Devens Enterprise Commission - Legislation to Eliminate the Devens Commercial Development Cap
Support lifting the Devens commercial development cap as presented and requested by the Devens Enterprise Commission
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to support lifting the Devens commercial development cap as presented and requested by the Devens Enterprise Commission. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to support lifting the Devens commercial development cap as presented and requested by the Devens Enterprise Commission. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Appointments
Appoint the following three individuals to the Ayer Cemetery Commission as follows: Sam Goodwin to a three-year term; Betsy Diskin to a two-year term; and Susan Tordella William to a one-year term
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to appoint the following three individuals to the Ayer Cemetery Commission as follows: Sam Goodwin to a three-year term; Betsy Diskin to a two-year term; and Susan Tordella William to a one-year term. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to appoint the following three individuals to the Ayer Cemetery Commission as follows: Sam Goodwin to a three-year term; Betsy Diskin to a two-year term; and Susan Tordella William to a one-year term. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Appoint Janet Providakes; Scott Kurland; Julie Murray; Chief Gill; and Select Board Member Livingston to the Cable Advisory Committee for three-year terms
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Janet Providakes; Scott Kurland; Julie Murray; Chief Gill; and Select Board Member Livingston to the Cable Advisory Committee for three-year terms. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to appoint Janet Providakes; Scott Kurland; Julie Murray; Chief Gill; and Select Board Member Livingston to the Cable Advisory Committee for three-year terms. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from June 21, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from June 21, 2022. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from June 21, 2022. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Adjourn
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:26 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:26 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, 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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