MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2025
9 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)
Main Street Bank Check Presentation - Premiere Sponsor of the Newton Street Festival
Approve the Application for Common Victualler's License for Cambodian Dreamers, LLC. d/b/a Adams Donut Shop - 60 West Main Street on the condition of approval by the Board of Health and Fire...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Application for Common Victualler's License for Cambodian Dreamers, LLC. d/b/a Adams Donut Shop - 60 West Main Street on the condition of approval by the Board of Health and Fire Department. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the Application for Common Victualler's License for Cambodian Dreamers, LLC. d/b/a Adams Donut Shop - 60 West Main Street on the condition of approval by the Board of Health and Fire Department. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Discussion of Citizens Petition Recommending Electronic Voting Devices for Town Meeting
Approve Change Order 1 - Spectacle Pond Treatment Plant Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Replacement Project in the amount of $7,532.50 (for signature by the Chair)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order 1 - Spectacle Pond Treatment Plant Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Replacement Project in the amount of $7,532.50 (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 1 - Spectacle Pond Treatment Plant Sodium Hypochlorite Chemical Skid Replacement Project in the amount of $7,532.50 (for signature by the Chair). Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Execute the Grant of License for 99 Barnum Road, the Grove Pond Water Treatment Facility (for signature by the Board)
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the Grant of License for 99 Barnum Road, the Grove Pond Water Treatment Facility (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the Grant of License for 99 Barnum Road, the Grove Pond Water Treatment Facility (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Amend Attachment E of the Sewer Rules and Regulations to reflect the newly approved Maximum Allowable Industrial Loadings (MAILs)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to amend Attachment E of the Sewer Rules and Regulations to reflect the newly approved Maximum Allowable Industrial Loadings (MAILs). Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to amend Attachment E of the Sewer Rules and Regulations to reflect the newly approved Maximum Allowable Industrial Loadings (MAILs). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
The Motion to recommend for Town Meeting failed
Convene the Select Board on September 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM to call the debt exclusion election
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to convene the Select Board on September 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM to call the debt exclusion election. Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to convene the Select Board on September 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM to call the debt exclusion election. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Grant a One Day Beer/Wine License - St. Mary's Church - October 18, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to grant a One Day Beer/Wine License - St. Mary's Church - October 18, 2025. Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to grant a One Day Beer/Wine License - St. Mary's Church - October 18, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of September 2, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of September 2, 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 September 2, 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 7:15 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 7:15 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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