MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 19, 2025
10 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.
From the minutes
“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)
Ayer Department of Public Works - Award of the FY '26 Sewer System Rehabilitation Project
Execute the contract for the FY26 Sewer System Rehabilitation project in the amount of $886,680 (for signature by the Board)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the FY26 Sewer System Rehabilitation project in the amount of $886,680 (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the FY26 Sewer System Rehabilitation project in the amount of $886,680 (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Cambridge Street Water & Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $8,975 (for signature by the Chair)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Cambridge Street Water & Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $8,975 (for signature by the Chair). Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Cambridge Street Water & Drainage Improvements Project in the amount of $8,975 (for signature by the Chair). Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Vote to execute the Proposed Public Utility Easement - 46 Cambridge Street (for signature by the Board)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to Vote to execute the Proposed Public Utility Easement - 46 Cambridge Street (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to Vote to execute the Proposed Public Utility Easement - 46 Cambridge Street (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
7 Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Rachel Friedlander, Ayer's Economic Development Director, to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Rachel Friedlander, Ayer's Economic Development Director, to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Rachel Friedlander, Ayer's Economic Development Director, to the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Open the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 27, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to open the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 27, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to open the Special Fall Town Meeting Warrant for October 27, 2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the COIN/ Police Social Services Intermunicipal Agreement
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the COIN/ Police Social Services Intermunicipal Agreement. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the COIN/ Police Social Services Intermunicipal Agreement. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the COIN/ Police Social Services Intermunicipal Agreement
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the Town Manager to sign the COIN/ Police Social Services Intermunicipal Agreement. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to authorize the Town Manager to sign the COIN/ Police Social Services Intermunicipal Agreement. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of July 21, 2025; July 23,2025; July 28,2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of July 21, 2025; July 23,2025; July 28,2025. 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 July 21, 2025; July 23,2025; July 28,2025. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 7:20 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 7:20 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.
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