MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Christopher E. Tavares, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda as posted
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as posted. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as posted. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Common Victualler's License - Change of Ownership - Junction RPD, 60 West Street
Approve the Common Victualler's License - Change of Ownership for Junction RPD at 60 West Street, Ayer
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Common Victualler's License - Change of Ownership for Junction RPD at 60 West Street, Ayer. Motion passed 2-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Common Victualler's License - Change of Ownership for Junction RPD at 60 West Street, Ayer. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Common Victualler's License - Change of Ownership - Junction RPD, 60 West Street
Motion: A motion was made to take up the matter on the agenda out of order regarding the scheduling of the first meeting in September. Motion passed 2-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made to take up the matter on the agenda out of order regarding the scheduling of the first meeting in September. Motion passed 2-0..”
Schedule the Select Board's first meeting in September to take place on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5pm
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to schedule the Select Board's first meeting in September to take place on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5pm. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to schedule the Select Board's first meeting in September to take place on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5pm. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
DPW Directors Report
Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,230.85 for the Water System Hydrant Replacement project with Five Oaks Construction Co., Inc. as presented for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,230.85 for the Water System Hydrant Replacement project with Five Oaks Construction Co., Inc. as presented for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $29,230.85 for the Water System Hydrant Replacement project with Five Oaks Construction Co., Inc. as presented for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Opening of the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 28, 2024
Officially open the Warrant for the Special Fall Town Meeting on October 28, 2024 and to further adopt the schedule proposed by the Town Manager in his August 16, 2024 memo
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to officially open the Warrant for the Special Fall Town Meeting on October 28, 2024 and to further adopt the schedule proposed by the Town Manager in his August 16, 2024 memo. Motion passed 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to officially open the Warrant for the Special Fall Town Meeting on October 28, 2024 and to further adopt the schedule proposed by the Town Manager in his August 16, 2024 memo. Motion passed 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Ayer Cultural Council
Appoint Ms. Katie Hampton to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2027
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Ms. Katie Hampton to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Ms. Katie Hampton to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Correspondence form COA Board Re
Release the appoint of Ms. Janine Nichipor of the Ayer COA and declare the seat vacant
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to release the appoint of Ms. Janine Nichipor of the Ayer COA and declare the seat vacant. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to release the appoint of Ms. Janine Nichipor of the Ayer COA and declare the seat vacant. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approval of Meeting Minutes for July 16, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes for July 16, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes for July 16, 2024. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes for July 16, 2024. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
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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