MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 7, 2023
8 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the meeting agenda
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Ayer, MA
Approve the , Change/Alteration of Premise pursuant to G.L. c. 138, sec. 12 - All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant - Mark A. Dicicco Enterprises d/b/a Lucia's Tavola Ristorante, 31 Main St. Ayer, MA...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the , Change/Alteration of Premise pursuant to G.L. c. 138, sec. 12 - All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant - Mark A. Dicicco Enterprises d/b/a Lucia's Tavola Ristorante, 31 Main St. Ayer, MA to expand restaurant footprint to 35 Main Street and make the outdoor seating space permanent, Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Houde to approve the , Change/Alteration of Premise pursuant to G.L. c. 138, sec. 12 - All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant - Mark A. Dicicco Enterprises d/b/a Lucia's Tavola Ristorante, 31 Main St. Ayer, MA to expand restaurant footprint to 35 Main Street and make the outdoor seating space permanent, Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Houde)
Close the public hearing at 6:09 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:09 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:09 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Execute the contract with Cella Construction Co., LLC, for the Kiddie Junction Playground Improvement Project in the amount of $454,575.00 with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract with Cella Construction Co., LLC, for the Kiddie Junction Playground Improvement Project in the amount of $454,575.00 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract with Cella Construction Co., LLC, for the Kiddie Junction Playground Improvement Project in the amount of $454,575.00 with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Execute the contract with Aalanco Services Corporation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project in the amount of $105,450 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract with Aalanco Services Corporation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project in the amount of $105,450 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract with Aalanco Services Corporation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project in the amount of $105,450 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Adopt the Town of Ayer Woodlawn Cemetery Regulations as included in the packet and recommended by the Ayer Cemetery Commission, effective immediately
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adopt the Town of Ayer Woodlawn Cemetery Regulations as included in the packet and recommended by the Ayer Cemetery Commission, effective immediately. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adopt the Town of Ayer Woodlawn Cemetery Regulations as included in the packet and recommended by the Ayer Cemetery Commission, effective immediately. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A. Section 21A Exemption #2 [Non-Union Personnel) Building Commissioner Contract Amendment and Exemption #6 (Consideration of Acquisition of...
Motion: At 7:03 PM a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A. Section 21A Exemption #2 [Non-Union Personnel) Building Commissioner Contract Amendment and Exemption #6 (Consideration of Acquisition of Real Property) 71 Sandy Pond Road and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. He also stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: At 7:03 PM a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A. Section 21A Exemption #2 [Non-Union Personnel) Building Commissioner Contract Amendment and Exemption #6 (Consideration of Acquisition of Real Property) 71 Sandy Pond Road and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. He also stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: S. Houde, aye; J. Livingston, 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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