MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 3, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Christopher E. Tavares, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Request for Select Board Letter of Support for Housing Choice Grant for Senior Center Project and Senior Center Project
Approve letter of support for Housing Choice Grant and Senior Center Project
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve letter of support for Housing Choice Grant and Senior Center Project. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve letter of support for Housing Choice Grant and Senior Center Project. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Approve reappointments as presented in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve reappointments as presented in the packet. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve reappointments as presented in the packet. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Authorize up to $23,000 UDAG in funds for the purposes of Land Use Director position
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize up to $23,000 UDAG in funds for the purposes of Land Use Director position. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize up to $23,000 UDAG in funds for the purposes of Land Use Director position. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Town Planner ~ Land Use Director Personal Services Contract
Motion: At 6:27 PM, a motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Town Planner ~ Land Use 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 6:27 PM, a motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) Town Planner ~ Land Use 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: Copeland, 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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