MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 3, 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
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Execute the contract for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension with CHB Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $548,560 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension with CHB Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $548,560 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to execute the contract for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension with CHB Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $548,560 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Execute the contract for the Mill Street Drainage Improvements with ECF Construction, LLC in the amount of $151,920 for signature by the Board
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to execute the contract for the Mill Street Drainage Improvements with ECF Construction, LLC in the amount of $151,920 for signature by the Board. 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 Mill Street Drainage Improvements with ECF Construction, LLC in the amount of $151,920 for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Suggested zoning bylaw amendments be sent to the Planning Board for consideration at their March 10, 2026 meeting so that the amendments can then go before the voters at spring 2026 Town Meeting
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that suggested zoning bylaw amendments be sent to the Planning Board for consideration at their March 10, 2026 meeting so that the amendments can then go before the voters at spring 2026 Town Meeting. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that suggested zoning bylaw amendments be sent to the Planning Board for consideration at their March 10, 2026 meeting so that the amendments can then go before the voters at spring 2026 Town Meeting. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report - Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Approve the CPC grant agreement between the Town and the Ayer Housing Authority as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the CPC grant agreement between the Town and the Ayer Housing Authority as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the CPC grant agreement between the Town and the Ayer Housing Authority as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the request for a One Day Beer/Wine License for St. Mary's Parish for Saturday March 14, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the request for a One Day Beer/Wine License for St. Mary's Parish for Saturday March 14, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the request for a One Day Beer/Wine License for St. Mary's Parish for Saturday March 14, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of February 17, 2026
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of February 17, 2026. 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 17, 2026. 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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