MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 23, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Christopher E. Tavares, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shaun C. Copeland took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Amend the agenda under the Town Manager's report adding a fourth item regarding the ShriverJob Corp letter of support
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to amend the agenda under the Town Manager's report adding a fourth item regarding the ShriverJob Corp letter of support. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to amend the agenda under the Town Manager's report adding a fourth item regarding the ShriverJob Corp letter of support. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the application for Common Victualler's License - Michael Villaronga/Two Brothers Catering at 200 West Main Street upon completion of a Fire Department inspection and completion of Board...
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the application for Common Victualler's License - Michael Villaronga/Two Brothers Catering at 200 West Main Street upon completion of a Fire Department inspection and completion of Board of Health paperwork. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the application for Common Victualler's License - Michael Villaronga/Two Brothers Catering at 200 West Main Street upon completion of a Fire Department inspection and completion of Board of Health paperwork. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Authorize the commencement of the hiring process for the Community Outreach Initiative Network (COIN)
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the commencement of the hiring process for the Community Outreach Initiative Network (COIN). Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the commencement of the hiring process for the Community Outreach Initiative Network (COIN). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Ayer Department of Public Works - Execution of Change Order - Grove Pond PFAS System Improvements
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $118,752.54 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $118,752.54 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $118,752.54 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Reappoint the Town Manager Robert A. Pontbriand, to the MART Advisory Board for a term effective July 1,2025 to June 30, 2026
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to reappoint the Town Manager Robert A. Pontbriand, to the MART Advisory Board for a term effective July 1,2025 to June 30, 2026. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to reappoint the Town Manager Robert A. Pontbriand, to the MART Advisory Board for a term effective July 1,2025 to June 30, 2026. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Reappoint Select Board Member Shaun C. Copeland as the Alternate Member to the MRPC effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to reappoint Select Board Member Shaun C. Copeland as the Alternate Member to the MRPC effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to reappoint Select Board Member Shaun C. Copeland as the Alternate Member to the MRPC effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Support the "Rail with Trail feasibility study along the Fitchburg commuter rail line
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to support the "Rail with Trail feasibility study along the Fitchburg commuter rail line. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to support the "Rail with Trail feasibility study along the Fitchburg commuter rail line. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Approve the resolution of support of the Shriver Job Corp Center to urge continued federal funding
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the resolution of support of the Shriver Job Corp Center to urge continued federal funding. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the resolution of support of the Shriver Job Corp Center to urge continued federal funding. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
New Business /Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the meeting minutes of June 17, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 8:11 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 8:11 PM. Motion passed 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →