September 19, 2023

“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Common Victualler's License and Entertainment License as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the sale of $11,050,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds of the Town dated October 11, 2023,(the Bonds), to Raymond James & Associates Inc., at the price of $11,852,568.60 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The enclosed vote will be signed by the Clerk and incorporated into the meeting minutes, as presented in this meeting: that the sale of the $11,050,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds of the Town dated October 11, 2023 (the : "Bonds"), to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. at the price of $11,852,568.60 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on October 1 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2024 $725,000 5.00% 2034 $515,000 5.00% 2025 705,000 5.00 2035 515,000 4,00 . 2026 690,000 5.00 2036 515,000 4.00 2027 685,000 5.00 2037 515,000 4.00 2028 660,000 5.00 2038 435,000 4,00 2029 620,000 5.00 2039 420,000 4.00 2030 610,000 5.00 2040 420,000 4.00 2031 605,000 5.00 2041 415,000 4.00 2032 595,000 5.00 2042 415,000 4.00 2033 575,000 5.00 2043 415,000 4.00 Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated August 30, 2023, anda final Official Statement dated September 13, 2023 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf' file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Motion passed 3- 0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)

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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to support the pursuit of a FY '24 CDBG grant for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Ayer Housing Rehabilitation Program Income to be used for general use in the Ayer Housing Rehabilitation Program. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

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“Motion: A motion was made by S, Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the DRAFT letter of support in the meeting packet requesting that the state waive the appraisal requirement for 65 Fitchburg Road, Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)

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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the AOCED FY '24 UDAG Budget and proposed targeted new enterprise loan program in the amount of $122,980. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to award the Sandy Pond Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,743,160 to Vortex Services, LLC for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)

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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Andrew Loven to the Rate Review Committee for an unexpired term to expire on June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)

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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to fund the cost of the Library Boiler Replacement up to $75,000 through the ARPA funds. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)

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