MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 17, 2024
16 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 as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting agenda as amended. 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 as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Alicia Hersey - Community Development Program Manager
Waive the Town's right of first refusal for the LIP unit at 68 E. Main Street Unit #3
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to waive the Town's right of first refusal for the LIP unit at 68 E. Main Street Unit #3. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to waive the Town's right of first refusal for the LIP unit at 68 E. Main Street Unit #3. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Ayer Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines
Approve the Ayre Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines as presented and in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Ayre Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines as presented and in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Ayre Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines as presented and in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Environmental Certifying Officer for Grant
Authorize the Town Manager, Robert A. Pontbriand, as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the grant as recommended by the Community Development Program Manager
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the Town Manager, Robert A. Pontbriand, as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the grant as recommended by the Community Development Program Manager. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the Town Manager, Robert A. Pontbriand, as the Environmental Certifying Officer for the grant as recommended by the Community Development Program Manager. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Official Site Recommendation for the Senior Center Building
Accept the recommendation of the Senior Center Site Selection and Building Committee to select the Bishop Road location for the future Senior Center and to further authorize the next steps in...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares for the Select Board to accept the recommendation of the Senior Center Site Selection and Building Committee to select the Bishop Road location for the future Senior Center and to further authorize the next steps in terms of due diligence as recommended by the Committee. 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 accept the recommendation of the Senior Center Site Selection and Building Committee to select the Bishop Road location for the future Senior Center and to further authorize the next steps in terms of due diligence as recommended by the Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Recommendation for Installation of Traffic Signage
Authorize the installation and maintenance of a traffic sign at the approach to Pleasant Street from Groton Street in accordance with the Town of Ayer Traffic Regulations and as presented by the...
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the installation and maintenance of a traffic sign at the approach to Pleasant Street from Groton Street in accordance with the Town of Ayer Traffic Regulations and as presented by the DPW with recommendation by the Police Chief. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the installation and maintenance of a traffic sign at the approach to Pleasant Street from Groton Street in accordance with the Town of Ayer Traffic Regulations and as presented by the DPW with recommendation by the Police Chief. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Change Order #2 for Water System Hydrant Replacement Project
Approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $14,247.71 for the Water System Hydrant Replacement Project as presented by the DPW with signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $14,247.71 for the Water System Hydrant Replacement Project as presented by the DPW with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $14,247.71 for the Water System Hydrant Replacement Project as presented by the DPW with signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execution of Agreements Related to 254-260 Ayer Road, Littleton
Execute the Municipal Sewer Agreement between the Owner of 254-260 Ayer Road in Littleton and the Town of Ayer with signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Municipal Sewer Agreement between the Owner of 254-260 Ayer Road in Littleton and the Town of Ayer with signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Municipal Sewer Agreement between the Owner of 254-260 Ayer Road in Littleton and the Town of Ayer with signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Execute the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Ayer, and the Town of Littleton for the Provision of Municipal Sewer related to the sewer connection for 254-260 Ayer Road in Littleton,...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Ayer, and the Town of Littleton for the Provision of Municipal Sewer related to the sewer connection for 254-260 Ayer Road in Littleton, 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 execute the Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of Ayer, and the Town of Littleton for the Provision of Municipal Sewer related to the sewer connection for 254-260 Ayer Road in Littleton, for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execution of Contract for Spectacle Pond Water Treatment Plant GAC Media Replacement
Execute the contract for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment GAC Media Replacement Project in the amount of $164,400 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment GAC Media Replacement Project in the amount of $164,400 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract for the Spectacle Pond Water Treatment GAC Media Replacement Project in the amount of $164,400 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Creation of Working Group for Initial Planning for 71 Sandy Pond Road
Approve the Working Group for 71 Sandy Pond Road as presented by the Town Manager
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Working Group for 71 Sandy Pond Road as presented by the Town Manager. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Working Group for 71 Sandy Pond Road as presented by the Town Manager. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Agreement - Amendment #6
Approve Amendment #6 of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Agreement adding the Town of Ashburnham to the Center as presented for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Amendment #6 of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Agreement adding the Town of Ashburnham to the Center as presented for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Amendment #6 of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center Agreement adding the Town of Ashburnham to the Center as presented for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the August 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the September 4, 2024 meeting minutes. 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 7:45 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 7:45 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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