MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 2, 2026
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Christopher E. Tavares, Jannice L. Livingston, 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 J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Appointments
Approve Marilyn Schmalenberger's appointment as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2027
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Marilyn Schmalenberger's appointment as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve Marilyn Schmalenberger's appointment as a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2027. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Appoint Mr. Roger Martel, 18 Pond Street, as the tenant board member of the Ayer Housing Authority
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Roger Martel, 18 Pond Street, as the tenant board member of the Ayer Housing Authority. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Mr. Roger Martel, 18 Pond Street, as the tenant board member of the Ayer Housing Authority. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Appoint Shaun Copeland as the alternate member of the Montachusett Regional Planning Committee
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Shaun Copeland as the alternate member of the Montachusett Regional Planning Committee. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Shaun Copeland as the alternate member of the Montachusett Regional Planning Committee. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the reappointments as set forth in the June 2, 2026, memo from Assistant Town Manager
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the reappointments as set forth in the June 2, 2026, memo from Assistant Town Manager. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the reappointments as set forth in the June 2, 2026, memo from Assistant Town Manager. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the grant agreement in the amount of $400,000 from Community Preservation Act funds from the Housing Reserve account
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the grant agreement in the amount of $400,000 from Community Preservation Act funds from the Housing Reserve account. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the grant agreement in the amount of $400,000 from Community Preservation Act funds from the Housing Reserve account. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the CPA grant agreement with the Devenscrest Tenant Association (DCTA) in the amount of $400,000 as presented for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the CPA grant agreement with the Devenscrest Tenant Association (DCTA) in the amount of $400,000 as presented for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the CPA grant agreement with the Devenscrest Tenant Association (DCTA) in the amount of $400,000 as presented for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0.” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Review and Approval of Reserve Fund Transfer Requests (1 RFT
Approve the RFT for the IT department in the amount of $40,000
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT for the IT department in the amount of $40,000. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT for the IT department in the amount of $40,000. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the RFT for the Assessing Department in the amount of $32,000
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT for the Assessing Department in the amount of $32,000. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the RFT for the Assessing Department in the amount of $32,000. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the RFT for the Treasurer's Department in the amount of $2,926.32
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the RFT for the Treasurer's Department in the amount of $2,926.32. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the RFT for the Treasurer's Department in the amount of $2,926.32. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of May 19, 2026, as amended to reflect that the motion to adjourn the meeting was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of May 19, 2026, as amended to reflect that the motion to adjourn the meeting was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes of May 19, 2026, as amended to reflect that the motion to adjourn the meeting was made by S. Copeland and seconded by C. Tavares. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
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“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, 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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