MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 20, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Christopher E. Tavares as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: Christopher E. Tavares
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda as submitted
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the amended language to H.4174 as recommended by Senate Counsel
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the amended language to H.4174 as recommended by Senate Counsel. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the amended language to H.4174 as recommended by Senate Counsel. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to open the nomination process for the Annual Town Election offices to appear on the ballot as read by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Authorize the Chief of Police to assign police details for the 2026 calendar year elections
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the Chief of Police to assign police details for the 2026 calendar year elections. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to authorize the Chief of Police to assign police details for the 2026 calendar year elections. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Subordination & Assumption of Mortgage
Approve Jabez, LLC., assumption of the Town's mortgage and Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions and the subordination of the Town's mortgage to the IC Federal Credit Union mortgage, contingent on...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Jabez, LLC., assumption of the Town's mortgage and Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions and the subordination of the Town's mortgage to the IC Federal Credit Union mortgage, contingent on the proposed corporate guarantee of $250,000, by Jabez, LLC. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Jabez, LLC., assumption of the Town's mortgage and Affordable Housing Deed Restrictions and the subordination of the Town's mortgage to the IC Federal Credit Union mortgage, contingent on the proposed corporate guarantee of $250,000, by Jabez, LLC. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the newly revised Community Development Strategy for 2026-2031 as presented in the packet
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the newly revised Community Development Strategy for 2026-2031 as presented in the packet. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the newly revised Community Development Strategy for 2026-2031 as presented in the packet. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the Office of Community Development pursuit of a CDBG grant for the construction of the proposed Ayer Senior Center
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Office of Community Development pursuit of a CDBG grant for the construction of the proposed Ayer Senior Center. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the Office of Community Development pursuit of a CDBG grant for the construction of the proposed Ayer Senior Center. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $29,801.70 and to extend the contract time for substantial completion by 53 days, for signature...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $29,801.70 and to extend the contract time for substantial completion by 53 days, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order No. 3 for the Grove Pond WTF PFAS System Improvements Project in the amount of $29,801.70 and to extend the contract time for substantial completion by 53 days, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Execute the contract for the WWTP Tertiary Filter Tank Rehabilitation in the amount of $46,800.00, for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the WWTP Tertiary Filter Tank Rehabilitation in the amount of $46,800.00, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the contract for the WWTP Tertiary Filter Tank Rehabilitation in the amount of $46,800.00, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Execute the Easement Agreement for 0 Nemco Way to Catania Spagna Corporation, as provided in the packet (for signature by the Board)
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Easement Agreement for 0 Nemco Way to Catania Spagna Corporation, as provided in the packet (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to execute the Easement Agreement for 0 Nemco Way to Catania Spagna Corporation, as provided in the packet (for signature by the Board). Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Opening of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 27, 2026
Open the annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to open the annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to open the annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025. Motion passed 2-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 9, 2025. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025 with the edit of the proposed next meeting time from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025 with the edit of the proposed next meeting time from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025 with the edit of the proposed next meeting time from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 7:20 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to adjourn at 7:20 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
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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