MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 9, 2025
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Christopher E. Tavares
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Manager - Jonathan Maxwell
Ratify the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Maxwell as the IT Manager for the Town of Ayer
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to ratify the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Maxwell as the IT Manager for the Town of Ayer. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to ratify the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Maxwell as the IT Manager for the Town of Ayer. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Select Board Approval of the 2026 License Renewals
Approve the renewal of the 2026 licenses as presented in the memo, provided they meet all renewal requirements
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the renewal of the 2026 licenses as presented in the memo, provided they meet all renewal requirements. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the renewal of the 2026 licenses as presented in the memo, provided they meet all renewal requirements. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of November 18, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of November 18, 2025. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of November 18, 2025. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) for the ratification of Information Technology Manager Personal Services Contract and to...
Motion: At 5:13 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) for the ratification of Information Technology Manager Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Roll Call Vote; C. Tavares; aye, J. Livingston; aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: At 5:13 PM, a motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #2 (Non-Union Personnel) for the ratification of Information Technology Manager Personal Services Contract and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. Roll Call Vote; C. Tavares; aye, J. Livingston; aye. Motion passed by Roll Call Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, 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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