MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 21, 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.
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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)
Irving Rockwood
Approve the application for change of stock for Page Moore Cafe, Inc
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the application for change of stock for Page Moore Cafe, Inc. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the application for change of stock for Page Moore Cafe, Inc. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Close the public hearing at 6:29 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:29 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:29 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Extend the Cleaning & Inspection of Sewers and Storm Drains contract for one additional year (for signature by the Chair)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to extend the Cleaning & Inspection of Sewers and Storm Drains contract for one additional year (for signature by the Chair). Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to extend the Cleaning & Inspection of Sewers and Storm Drains contract for one additional year (for signature by the Chair). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $147,283.44 and to extend the final completion date by 154 calendar days (for signature by the...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $147,283.44 and to extend the final completion date by 154 calendar days (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. 2 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $147,283.44 and to extend the final completion date by 154 calendar days (for signature by the Chair). Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Mr. Bradford N. Chandler of Ayer to the Capital Planning Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2028
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Mr. Bradford N. Chandler of Ayer to the Capital Planning Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2028. Motion passed 3-0
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to appoint Mr. Bradford N. Chandler of Ayer to the Capital Planning Committee for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2028. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Accept the donation to the Ayer Council on Aging/ Senior Center as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to accept the donation to the Ayer Council on Aging/ Senior Center as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to accept the donation to the Ayer Council on Aging/ Senior Center as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Authorize $1,000,000 from the Town's Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) for the Senior Center Building Project subject to the approval of the project by Town Meeting and the Debt Exclusion Ballot
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize $1,000,000 from the Town's Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) for the Senior Center Building Project subject to the approval of the project by Town Meeting and the Debt Exclusion Ballot. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to authorize $1,000,000 from the Town's Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) for the Senior Center Building Project subject to the approval of the project by Town Meeting and the Debt Exclusion Ballot. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 2025. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 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 7:04 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn at 7:04 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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