MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 17, 2026
13 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
A motion was made by S. Copeland by and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland by and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Approve the application fora Common Victualler's License for the Ayer Masonic Association, 11 Sculley Road
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the application fora Common Victualler's License for the Ayer Masonic Association, 11 Sculley Road. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the application fora Common Victualler's License for the Ayer Masonic Association, 11 Sculley Road. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Public Hearing - FY'27 Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate Recommendations
Accept the recommendations of the Rate Review Committee for water, sewer, and stormwater rates and fees
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to accept the recommendations of the Rate Review Committee for water, sewer, and stormwater rates and fees. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to accept the recommendations of the Rate Review Committee for water, sewer, and stormwater rates and fees. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:29 PM
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.
From the minutes
“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)
Public Hearing-Out of Town Sewer Connection-Continued from February 3, 2026
Take no action on the out-of- town sewer connection application submitted by G. Ganley
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to take no action on the out-of- town sewer connection application submitted by G. Ganley. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to take no action on the out-of- town sewer connection application submitted by G. Ganley. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, to close the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, to close the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Rachel Friedlander, Director, Community and Economic Development
The Board support the reactivation of the IDFA and its associated operational costs, loan program, and other identified needs of the IDFA Board by placing $1Million in UDAG funding into a separate...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares that the Board support the reactivation of the IDFA and its associated operational costs, loan program, and other identified needs of the IDFA Board by placing $1Million in UDAG funding into a separate account where the funds and associated interest will be accounted for the Finance Department and managed by the IDFA Board of Directors. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares that the Board support the reactivation of the IDFA and its associated operational costs, loan program, and other identified needs of the IDFA Board by placing $1Million in UDAG funding into a separate account where the funds and associated interest will be accounted for the Finance Department and managed by the IDFA Board of Directors. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
NextGen Energy - Keep Lights on MA Initiative - Memorandum of Understanding for Project Feasibility Study
The Board approve entering into a MOU for the NextGen Energy Massachusetts Keep the Lights On project initiative feasibility study
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, that the Board approve entering into a MOU for the NextGen Energy Massachusetts Keep the Lights On project initiative feasibility study. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, that the Board approve entering into a MOU for the NextGen Energy Massachusetts Keep the Lights On project initiative feasibility study. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
The Board approve the letter of commitment for the FY '27 MVP Action Grant as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, that the Board approve the letter of commitment for the FY '27 MVP Action Grant as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares, that the Board approve the letter of commitment for the FY '27 MVP Action Grant as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report
The Board amend beer/wine license for Archer's Mobil, 70 Main Street, Ayer, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland, that the Board amend beer/wine license for Archer's Mobil, 70 Main Street, Ayer, as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland, that the Board amend beer/wine license for Archer's Mobil, 70 Main Street, Ayer, as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)
Approve the designation of the Town Manager as the authorized signatory, and the Environmental Certifying Officer for the CDBG grant
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the designation of the Town Manager as the authorized signatory, and the Environmental Certifying Officer for the CDBG grant. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the designation of the Town Manager as the authorized signatory, and the Environmental Certifying Officer for the CDBG grant. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes of March 3, 2026, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of March 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 March 3, 2026, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 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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