MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 20, 2024
6 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 S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the One Day Beer/ Wine License for St. Mary's Parish for March 16, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the One Day Beer/ Wine License for St. Mary's Parish for March 16, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the One Day Beer/ Wine License for St. Mary's Parish for March 16, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve a 2% COLA as recommended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a 2% COLA as recommended. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a 2% COLA as recommended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the DRAFT letter of support to the CPC Committee
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the DRAFT letter of support to the CPC Committee. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the DRAFT letter of support to the CPC Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 6, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes of February 6, 2024. 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 of February 6, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 304A, section 21A Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy) Ratification of Patrol Contract MOA and the...
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 304A, section 21A Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy) Ratification of Patrol Contract MOA and the Review/Approval/Release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes For 71 Sandy Pond Road Acquisition: November 7, 2023; December 5, 2023; January 16, 2024 and to adjourn at the conclusion of the ; Executive Session. J. Livingston stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye; S. Houde, 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 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 304A, section 21A Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy) Ratification of Patrol Contract MOA and the Review/Approval/Release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes For 71 Sandy Pond Road Acquisition: November 7, 2023; December 5, 2023; January 16, 2024 and to adjourn at the conclusion of the ; Executive Session. J. Livingston stated that to discuss these items in Open Session would be detrimental to the Town's negotiating strategy. By 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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