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Ayer Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

April 7, 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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Take the creation of the Town ombudsman position under advisement

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to take the creation of the Town ombudsman position under advisement. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to take the creation of the Town ombudsman position under advisement. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The Board vote to execute amendment #1 for extending road paving and treatment contract with PJ. Albert, Inc. and Superior Seal Coat, Inc. for signature by the Chair

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares that the Board vote to execute amendment #1 for extending road paving and treatment contract with PJ. Albert, Inc. and Superior Seal Coat, Inc. 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 that the Board vote to execute amendment #1 for extending road paving and treatment contract with PJ. Albert, Inc. and Superior Seal Coat, Inc. for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The Board vote to execute the Sustainable Purchasing Policy, as presented, for signature by the Board

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares that the Board vote to execute the Sustainable Purchasing Policy, as presented, 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 that the Board vote to execute the Sustainable Purchasing Policy, as presented, for signature by the Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Barbara Tierney, Finance Manager-Treasurer/Tax Collector - Vote of Approval for General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bon

That the sale of the $10,405,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds of the Town dated April 16, 2026 (the "Bonds"), to Brownstone Investment Group, LLC at the price of...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares that that the sale of the $10,405,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds of the Town dated April 16, 2026 (the "Bonds"), to Brownstone Investment Group, LLC at the price of $11,330,456.30 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2027 $900,000 5.00% 2037 $320,000 5.00% 2028 $865,000 5.00% 2038 $320,000 5.00% 2029 $850,000 5.00% 2039 $320,000 4.00% 2030 $840,000 5.00% 2040 $310,000 4.00% 2031 $825,000 5.00% 2041 $310,000 4.00% 2032 $690,000 5.00% 2042 $275,000 4.00% 2033 $680,000 5.00% 2043 $270,000 4.00% 2034 $670,000 5.00% 2044 $265,000 4.00% 2035 $630,000 5.00% 2045 $250,000 4.125% 2036 $565,000 5.00% 2046 $250,000 4.125% Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and Distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 24, 2026, and a final Official Statement dated April 1, 2026 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved / By the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such Terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: th

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares that that the sale of the $10,405,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds of the Town dated April 16, 2026 (the "Bonds"), to Brownstone Investment Group, LLC at the price of $11,330,456.30 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on April 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2027 $900,000 5.00% 2037 $320,000 5.00% 2028 $865,000 5.00% 2038 $320,000 5.00% 2029 $850,000 5.00% 2039 $320,000 4.00% 2030 $840,000 5.00% 2040 $310,000 4.00% 2031 $825,000 5.00% 2041 $310,000 4.00% 2032 $690,000 5.00% 2042 $275,000 4.00% 2033 $680,000 5.00% 2043 $270,000 4.00% 2034 $670,000 5.00% 2044 $265,000 4.00% 2035 $630,000 5.00% 2045 $250,000 4.125% 2036 $565,000 5.00% 2046 $250,000 4.125% Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and Distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 24, 2026, and a final Official Statement dated April 1, 2026 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved / By the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such Terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page toa Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. and Further Voted: the Select Board vote to approve the sale of the $10,405,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds of the Town dated April 16, 2026, (the Bonds), to Brownstone Investment Group, LLC., at the price of $11,330,456.30 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The enclosed vote will be signed by the Clerk and incorporated into the meeting minutes, as presented in this meeting. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Tavares)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Select Board Review and Approval of the Final FY 2027 Budget and Approval of the 2026 Annual Town Warrant

Approve the FY 2027 Budget and the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the FY 2027 Budget and the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Motion passed 3-0.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion was made by C. Tavares and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the FY 2027 Budget and the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Tavares, second: Copeland)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Motion: 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

“Motion: 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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