MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 7, 2023
8 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
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland 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 S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Execute the contract with CHB Excavating for the Third Street Water and Drain Improvements project in the amount of $422,700.00 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract with CHB Excavating for the Third Street Water and Drain Improvements project in the amount of $422,700.00 for signature by the Board. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract with CHB Excavating for the Third Street Water and Drain Improvements project in the amount of $422,700.00 for signature by the Board. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the wording of the debt exclusion question for the Main Street Bridge as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the wording of the debt exclusion question for the Main Street Bridge as presented. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the wording of the debt exclusion question for the Main Street Bridge as presented. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approve the wording of the debt exclusion question for the Fire Ladder Truck as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the wording of the debt exclusion question for the Fire Ladder Truck as presented. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the wording of the debt exclusion question for the Fire Ladder Truck as presented. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Authorize the Town Manager to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this evening's vote
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the Town Manager to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this evening's vote. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to authorize the Town Manager to notify the Town Clerk in writing regarding this evening's vote. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Town Warrant(s)
Approve a One Day Beer Wine License for St. Mary's Parish from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Saturday March 18, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve a One Day Beer Wine License for St. Mary's Parish from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Saturday March 18, 2023. Roll Call Vote: S. / Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve a One Day Beer Wine License for St. Mary's Parish from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Saturday March 18, 2023. Roll Call Vote: S. / Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes from February 21, 2023
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from February 21, 2023. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting minutes from February 21, 2023. Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed By Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Houde)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) to discuss the Town Clerk's Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) to discuss the Town Clerk's Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. She further noted 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. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 304A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) to discuss the Town Clerk's Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. She further noted 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: Copeland)
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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