MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2025
5 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 C. Tavares to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Ratification of Appointment of Economic Development Director - Rachel Friedlander
Ratify the appointment of Economic Development Director Rachel Friedlander
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to ratify the appointment of Economic Development Director Rachel Friedlander. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to ratify the appointment of Economic Development Director Rachel Friedlander. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of May 6, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of May 6, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of May 6, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Reorganize the board in the respective order: J. Livingston; Chair, C. Tavares; Vice-Chair, and S. Copeland; Clerk
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to reorganize the board in the respective order: J. Livingston; Chair, C. Tavares; Vice-Chair, and S. Copeland; Clerk. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to reorganize the board in the respective order: J. Livingston; Chair, C. Tavares; Vice-Chair, and S. Copeland; Clerk. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A Exemption #2 (Non-union Personnel) Ratification of Economic Development Director Personal Services Contract
Motion: At 6:46 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 (Non-union Personnel) Ratification of Economic Development Director Personal Services Contract. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; C. Tavares, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: At 6:46 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 (Non-union Personnel) Ratification of Economic Development Director Personal Services Contract. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; C. Tavares, aye; S. Copeland, 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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