MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 20, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland, Scott A. Houde
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jannice L. Livingston stepped out of the meeting (7:57 PM) and returned (8:00 PM).
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve In-Person Early Voting hours for the Town of Ayer as presented by the Town Clerk, as follows: Saturday October 22, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Monday October 24, 2022 - Friday October 28, 2022...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve In-Person Early Voting hours for the Town of Ayer as presented by the Town Clerk, as follows: Saturday October 22, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Monday October 24, 2022 - Friday October 28, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Saturday October 29, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Monday October 31, 2022, Wednesday November 2, 2022, Thursday November 3, 2022 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday November 1, 2022 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Friday November 4, 2022 8:00 AM -2:00 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve In-Person Early Voting hours for the Town of Ayer as presented by the Town Clerk, as follows: Saturday October 22, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Monday October 24, 2022 - Friday October 28, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Saturday October 29, 2022 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Monday October 31, 2022, Wednesday November 2, 2022, Thursday November 3, 2022 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Tuesday November 1, 2022 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Friday November 4, 2022 8:00 AM -2:00 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. Mary's Parish on October 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM for their parish Polish Dinner
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. Mary's Parish on October 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM for their parish Polish Dinner. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. Mary's Parish on October 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM for their parish Polish Dinner. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the transfer of the c. 138 sec.15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from the Vineyard, LTD to Jalaram Bapa, Inc. located at 63 Park Street
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the transfer of the c. 138 sec.15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from the Vineyard, LTD to Jalaram Bapa, Inc. located at 63 Park Street. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the transfer of the c. 138 sec.15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License from the Vineyard, LTD to Jalaram Bapa, Inc. located at 63 Park Street. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:16 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:16 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:16 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Gill, Aver Police Department - Presentation on Project Lifesaver
Support Project Lifesaver
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to support Project Lifesaver. Motion passed 3- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to support Project Lifesaver. Motion passed 3- 0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Johnston, Ayer Fire Department - Presentation on Mutual Aid
Discontinue the bottled water rebate retroactive to July 25, 2022
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to discontinue the bottled water rebate retroactive to July 25, 2022, Motion passed 2-0.
Yes: Copeland, HoudeThe minutes say Jannice L. Livingston left the room at 7:57 PM and returned at 8:00 PM after this vote, so Jannice L. Livingston is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to discontinue the bottled water rebate retroactive to July 25, 2022, Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Authorize the Town Manager to file the application for SRF funding
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the Town Manager to file the application for SRF funding. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the Town Manager to file the application for SRF funding. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Authorize the use of UDAG funds up to $130,000 for the SRF funding to be replenished when the funding is received back from the State
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the use of UDAG funds up to $130,000 for the SRF funding to be replenished when the funding is received back from the State. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the use of UDAG funds up to $130,000 for the SRF funding to be replenished when the funding is received back from the State. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Brighter Horizons Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $173,000 for the Demolition of Playground and Soil Remediation at Pirone Park with...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Brighter Horizons Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $173,000 for the Demolition of Playground and Soil Remediation at Pirone Park with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to execute the contract between the Town of Ayer and Brighter Horizons Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $173,000 for the Demolition of Playground and Soil Remediation at Pirone Park with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Town Warrant(s)
Approve the letter of support for the Howitzer CPC project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the letter of support for the Howitzer CPC project. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the letter of support for the Howitzer CPC project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from September 7, 2022, as amended (the minutes in the packet stated September 7, 2002)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from September 7, 2022, as amended (the minutes in the packet stated September 7, 2002). Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from September 7, 2022, as amended (the minutes in the packet stated September 7, 2002). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:17 PM. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to adjourn at 8:17 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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