MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
February 17, 2026
7 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 amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda, as amended. 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 amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Appoint Mr. Dan Budris toa three-year term to the Sustainability Committee, expiring June 30, 2029
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Dan Budris toa three-year term to the Sustainability Committee, expiring June 30, 2029. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Mr. Dan Budris toa three-year term to the Sustainability Committee, expiring June 30, 2029. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Dan Van Schalkwyk, DPW Director - Execution of Contract for Wastewater Pump Station Generator Connections
Execute the contract for the Wastewater Pump Station Generator Connections with Duoba Electrical Contracting in the amount of $37,670 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Wastewater Pump Station Generator Connections with Duoba Electrical Contracting in the amount of $37,670 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 execute the contract for the Wastewater Pump Station Generator Connections with Duoba Electrical Contracting in the amount of $37,670 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Change Order 1 - Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrades Project
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrades Project in the amount of $116,998.57 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 Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrades Project in the amount of $116,998.57 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 Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrades Project in the amount of $116,998.57 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Approve the 2% COLA recommendation for FY'27
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the 2% COLA recommendation for FY'27. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the 2% COLA recommendation for FY'27. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the population estimate at 7,572 for the Town of Ayer for 2026
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the population estimate at 7,572 for the Town of Ayer for 2026. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the population estimate at 7,572 for the Town of Ayer for 2026. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes : of February 3, 2026, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes : of February 3, 2026, as amended. 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 February 3, 2026, as amended. 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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