MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 6, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott A. Houde, Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland
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 J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, 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 approve the meeting agenda. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
The Select Board vote its intention to layout the John Carrol Reserve Subdivision as a public way
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that the Select Board vote its intention to layout the John Carrol Reserve Subdivision as a public way. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that the Select Board vote its intention to layout the John Carrol Reserve Subdivision as a public way. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve Amendment #2 for the West Main Street Sewer Trunk Repair in the amount of $60,983 with GVC Construction, Inc. with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Amendment #2 for the West Main Street Sewer Trunk Repair in the amount of $60,983 with GVC Construction, Inc. with signature by the Chair. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Amendment #2 for the West Main Street Sewer Trunk Repair in the amount of $60,983 with GVC Construction, Inc. with signature by the Chair. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Dissolve the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to dissolve the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee, Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; 5. Houde, 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 dissolve the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee, Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; 5. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Houde to dissolve the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee, Roll Call Vote
Rescind the $150,000 in ARPA funds for the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to rescind the $150,000 in ARPA funds for the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to rescind the $150,000 in ARPA funds for the Senior Center/Community Center at Pirone Park Committee. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Vote to approve the formation of the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to vote to approve the formation of the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to vote to approve the formation of the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the allocation of up to $60,000 dollars in ARPA funding for the newly formed Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the allocation of up to $60,000 dollars in ARPA funding for the newly formed Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the allocation of up to $60,000 dollars in ARPA funding for the newly formed Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the meeting minutes from August 15, 2023, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Houde and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from August 15, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, 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 minutes from August 15, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Houde, second: Copeland)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 5:59 PM. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn at 5:59 PM. Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, 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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