MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 4, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Christopher E. Tavares, Jannice L. Livingston
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 C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Open the public hearing
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to open the public hearing. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to open the public hearing. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the application for transfer as presented for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the application for transfer as presented for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the application for transfer as presented for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Close the public hearing
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Petition for Street Acceptance - Shaker Mill Pond Road
Vote on its intention to layout Shaker Mill Pond Subdivision (Shaker Mill Pond Road) as a public way in the Town of Ayer subject to Town Meeting approval
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares for the Select Board to vote on its intention to layout Shaker Mill Pond Subdivision (Shaker Mill Pond Road) as a public way in the Town of Ayer subject to Town Meeting approval. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares for the Select Board to vote on its intention to layout Shaker Mill Pond Subdivision (Shaker Mill Pond Road) as a public way in the Town of Ayer subject to Town Meeting approval. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant GAC Replacement Project
Authorize the use of up to $75,000 of UDAG funds to be replenished at a future Town Meeting for the replacement of GAC media at the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the use of up to $75,000 of UDAG funds to be replenished at a future Town Meeting for the replacement of GAC media at the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the use of up to $75,000 of UDAG funds to be replenished at a future Town Meeting for the replacement of GAC media at the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Appointments
Appoint Lisa Nelson to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Lisa Nelson to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Lisa Nelson to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Appoint Carrie Murray 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 Carrie Murray to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Carrie Murray to the Ayer Cultural Council to a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Nashoba Valley Medical Center Update
Authorize the Town Manager to prepare a letter to the Governor and DPH regarding the closure of Nashoba and incorporating the points discussed by the Board this evening
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the Town Manager to prepare a letter to the Governor and DPH regarding the closure of Nashoba and incorporating the points discussed by the Board this evening. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the Town Manager to prepare a letter to the Governor and DPH regarding the closure of Nashoba and incorporating the points discussed by the Board this evening. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Authorize up to $8,700 from the Town's ARPA funds for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Facility Outdoor Lighting Project as requested by the DPW
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize up to $8,700 from the Town's ARPA funds for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Facility Outdoor Lighting Project as requested by the DPW. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize up to $8,700 from the Town's ARPA funds for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Facility Outdoor Lighting Project as requested by the DPW. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Authorize up to $70,244 in Town ARPA Funds for the First Floor Meeting Room Audio/Visual/Multimedia Upgrade project as presented and recommended by the Facilities Manager and Town Manager
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize up to $70,244 in Town ARPA Funds for the First Floor Meeting Room Audio/Visual/Multimedia Upgrade project as presented and recommended by the Facilities Manager and Town Manager. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize up to $70,244 in Town ARPA Funds for the First Floor Meeting Room Audio/Visual/Multimedia Upgrade project as presented and recommended by the Facilities Manager and Town Manager. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:47 PM. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 6:47 PM. Motion passed 3-0.” (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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