MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2025
8 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
During the meeting:
- Jannice L. Livingston took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as amended. 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 approve the agenda as amended. 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)
Department of Public Works Report - Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director - Execution of Contract for Bligh Street Drainage Im
Execute the contract for the Bligh Street Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $134,870 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Bligh Street Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $134,870 for signature by the Board. 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 execute the contract for the Bligh Street Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $134,870 for signature by the Board. 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)
Execute the contract for the West Main Street over Nonacoicus Brook Bridge Replacement project in the amount of $4,798,671 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the West Main Street over Nonacoicus Brook Bridge Replacement project in the amount of $4,798,671 for signature by the Board. 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 execute the contract for the West Main Street over Nonacoicus Brook Bridge Replacement project in the amount of $4,798,671 for signature by the Board. 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)
Execute the Assignment of Easement for the West Main Street over Nonacoicus Brook Bridge Replacement project for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Assignment of Easement for the West Main Street over Nonacoicus Brook Bridge Replacement project for signature by the Board. 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 C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Assignment of Easement for the West Main Street over Nonacoicus Brook Bridge Replacement project for signature by the Board. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Approve a one-day beer/wine license for St. Mary's Parish on March 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a one-day beer/wine license for St. Mary's Parish on March 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM. 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 C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve a one-day beer/wine license for St. Mary's Parish on March 15, 2025 from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Proposal for Upgrade of Town Computers
Approve up to $70,000 from Capital Stabilization subject to Town Meeting approval for the upgrades of town computers
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve up to $70,000 from Capital Stabilization subject to Town Meeting approval for the upgrades of town computers. 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 C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve up to $70,000 from Capital Stabilization subject to Town Meeting approval for the upgrades of town computers. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2025. 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 C. Tavares seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of February 18, 2025. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; C. Tavares, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (NonUnion Personnel): Ratification of Benefits & Payroll Manager Contract; Ratification of Facilities Director...
Motion: At 6:44 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (NonUnion Personnel): Ratification of Benefits & Payroll Manager Contract; Ratification of Facilities Director Contract; Ratification of Water & Sewer Superintendent Contract and Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy): Ratification of DPW Union Contract and that the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session. 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: At 6:44 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (NonUnion Personnel): Ratification of Benefits & Payroll Manager Contract; Ratification of Facilities Director Contract; Ratification of Water & Sewer Superintendent Contract and Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy): Ratification of DPW Union Contract and that the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session. 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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