MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 18, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Christopher E. Tavares as absent.
Present: Shaun C. Copeland, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Christopher E. Tavares
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 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Public Hearing- FY 2026 Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rate Recommendations
Vote to increase water & sewer rates as proposed by the Rate Committee effective July 1, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to vote to increase water & sewer rates as proposed by the Rate Committee effective July 1, 2025. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to vote to increase water & sewer rates as proposed by the Rate Committee effective July 1, 2025. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Adopt the recommended Stormwater Regulations and Credit Policy
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adopt the recommended Stormwater Regulations and Credit Policy. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adopt the recommended Stormwater Regulations and Credit Policy. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the Stormwater Rate as $95.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Stormwater Rate as $95.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the Stormwater Rate as $95.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Close the public hearing at 6:39 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:39 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:39 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
DPW Director
Execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Media Replacement project in the amount of $217,100 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Media Replacement project in the amount of $217,100 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract for the Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant Resin Media Replacement project in the amount of $217,100 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting . minutes of March 4, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting . minutes of March 4, 2025. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting . minutes of March 4, 2025. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A. Section 21A Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy): Ratification of Police Superiors Contract MOA and Exemption #2 (Non-Union...
Motion: At 7:02 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A. Section 21A Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy): Ratification of Police Superiors Contract MOA and Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel): Ratification of Assistant Town Manager's Contract; Ratification of Town Manager's Contract. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0
From the minutes
“Motion: At 7:02 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A. Section 21A Exemption #3 (Collective Bargaining Strategy): Ratification of Police Superiors Contract MOA and Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel): Ratification of Assistant Town Manager's Contract; Ratification of Town Manager's Contract. By Roll Call Vote: S. Copeland, aye; J. Livingston, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
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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