MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2025
25 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 agenda as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the pole petition - National Grid & Verizon New England - Park Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid & Verizon New England - Park Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid & Verizon New England - Park Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:12 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:12 PM. 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 at 6:12 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the pole petition - National Grid & Verizon New England - Brook Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the pole petition - National Grid & Verizon New England - Brook Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the pole petition - National Grid & Verizon New England - Brook Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Close the public hearing at 6:14 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:14 PM. 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 at 6:14 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Public Hearing - Pole Petition - National Grid - Sandy Pond Road Plan #30893886
Approve the pole petition - National Grid - Sandy Pond Road Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid - Sandy Pond Road Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid - Sandy Pond Road Street Plan #30893886 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:16 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:16 PM. 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 at 6:16 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the pole petition - National Grid - Park Street Plan #30893881 for signature by the Select Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid - Park Street Plan #30893881 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition - National Grid - Park Street Plan #30893881 for signature by the Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:20 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:20 PM. 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 at 6:20 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the pole petition -National Grid & Verizon New England - Groton St. Plan #30893881
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition -National Grid & Verizon New England - Groton St. Plan #30893881. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the pole petition -National Grid & Verizon New England - Groton St. Plan #30893881. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:27 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:27 PM. 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 at 6:27 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve application for Transfer - All Alcohol Package Store License - from Jalaram Bapa, Inc. to Anko Ka Khel. Inc. - d/b/a The Vineyard, 63 Park Street, Ayer, MA 01432
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve application for Transfer - All Alcohol Package Store License - from Jalaram Bapa, Inc. to Anko Ka Khel. Inc. - d/b/a The Vineyard, 63 Park Street, Ayer, MA 01432. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve application for Transfer - All Alcohol Package Store License - from Jalaram Bapa, Inc. to Anko Ka Khel. Inc. - d/b/a The Vineyard, 63 Park Street, Ayer, MA 01432. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Close the public hearing at 6:29 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:29 PM. 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 at 6:29 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Devenscrest Tenant Association (DCTA) - Request for Letter of Support
Approve the DCTA request for a letter of support, as amended, to Secretary Edward Augustus, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the DCTA request for a letter of support, as amended, to Secretary Edward Augustus, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the DCTA request for a letter of support, as amended, to Secretary Edward Augustus, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Friends of the Aver Senior Center - Fundraising Proposal
Approve the Friends of the Ayer Senior Center Fundraising Proposal
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Friends of the Ayer Senior Center Fundraising Proposal. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Friends of the Ayer Senior Center Fundraising Proposal. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the chair
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the chair. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Authorize the Chief of Police to assign police details for the 2025 calendar year elections
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the Chief of Police to assign police details for the 2025 calendar year elections. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the Chief of Police to assign police details for the 2025 calendar year elections. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Program Manager - Office of Community and Economic Development Approval of FY '26 Economic Development Budget
Approve the FY'26 UDAG budget for Community and Economic Development as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the FY'26 UDAG budget for Community and Economic Development as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the FY'26 UDAG budget for Community and Economic Development as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Department of Public Works Report - Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director - Street Acceptance Shaker Pond Road
Execute the Order of Taking to acquire the roadway and easements of Shaker Pond Road
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Order of Taking to acquire the roadway and easements of Shaker Pond Road. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Order of Taking to acquire the roadway and easements of Shaker Pond Road. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order 2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant FY '20 Improvements Project in the amount of $24,331.77
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order 2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant FY '20 Improvements Project in the amount of $24,331.77. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order 2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant FY '20 Improvements Project in the amount of $24,331.77. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Authorize the use of up to $65,000 of UDAG funds, to be replenished at a future Town Meeting, for the Spectacle Pond Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Project
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize the use of up to $65,000 of UDAG funds, to be replenished at a future Town Meeting, for the Spectacle Pond Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Project. 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 $65,000 of UDAG funds, to be replenished at a future Town Meeting, for the Spectacle Pond Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Execute the Orders of Taking to acquire the easements related to the West Main Street Bridge Project, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the Orders of Taking to acquire the easements related to the West Main Street Bridge Project, as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the Orders of Taking to acquire the easements related to the West Main Street Bridge Project, as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Opening of the Annual Town Meeting (April 28, 2025) Warrant
Open the Annual Town Meeting (April 28, 2025) Warrant
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to open the Annual Town Meeting (April 28, 2025) Warrant. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to open the Annual Town Meeting (April 28, 2025) Warrant. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 17, 2024
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 17, 2024. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 17, 2024. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Move into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #3 Collective Bargaining): Ratification of Fire Contract MOA
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to move into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #3 Collective Bargaining): Ratification of Fire Contract MOA. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to move into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (Exemption #3 Collective Bargaining): Ratification of Fire Contract MOA. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 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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