MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Christopher E. Tavares as absent.
Present: Jannice L. Livingston, Shaun C. Copeland
Absent: Christopher E. Tavares
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Approve the National Grid and Verizon Winthrop Ave., pole petition, plan # 31281172-proposed installation of 1 JO Pole
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the National Grid and Verizon Winthrop Ave., pole petition, plan # 31281172-proposed installation of 1 JO Pole. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the National Grid and Verizon Winthrop Ave., pole petition, plan # 31281172-proposed installation of 1 JO Pole. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:21 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:21 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:21 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the National Grid Winthrop Avenue and High Street-Plan pole petition #31281172 Proposed Installation of Underground Electrical Conduits as amended
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the National Grid Winthrop Avenue and High Street-Plan pole petition #31281172 Proposed Installation of Underground Electrical Conduits as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the National Grid Winthrop Avenue and High Street-Plan pole petition #31281172 Proposed Installation of Underground Electrical Conduits as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the public hearing at 6:25 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:25 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the public hearing at 6:25 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
The Board approve the National Grid Sandy Pond RoadPlan pole petition #31550615-Proposed Installation of 1 SO Pole as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board approve the National Grid Sandy Pond RoadPlan pole petition #31550615-Proposed Installation of 1 SO Pole as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board approve the National Grid Sandy Pond RoadPlan pole petition #31550615-Proposed Installation of 1 SO Pole as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Close the Public Hearing at 6:28 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:28 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to close the Public Hearing at 6:28 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Affordable Housing Update
The Board authorize funds up to $15,000 in UDAG funds to the Town of Ayer Emergency Assistance Fund for housing and fuel
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board authorize funds up to $15,000 in UDAG funds to the Town of Ayer Emergency Assistance Fund for housing and fuel. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board authorize funds up to $15,000 in UDAG funds to the Town of Ayer Emergency Assistance Fund for housing and fuel. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Affordable Housing Committee Update
Approve Change Order #1 for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $23, 603.88 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order #1 for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $23, 603.88 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve Change Order #1 for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $23, 603.88 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
The Board vote to approve Change Order #3-FY 2026 Sewer System Rehabilitation Project for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of a $55, 882.94 credit, and to extend date...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board vote to approve Change Order #3-FY 2026 Sewer System Rehabilitation Project for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of a $55, 882.94 credit, and to extend date of substantial completion to September 1, 2026, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board vote to approve Change Order #3-FY 2026 Sewer System Rehabilitation Project for the West Main Street Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of a $55, 882.94 credit, and to extend date of substantial completion to September 1, 2026, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
The Board vote to approve Change Order #5-Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS System Improvements project in the amount of $7,490.20 for signature by the Chair
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board vote to approve Change Order #5-Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS System Improvements project in the amount of $7,490.20 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston that the Board vote to approve Change Order #5-Grove Pond Water Treatment Plant PFAS System Improvements project in the amount of $7,490.20 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from June 16, June 24, and July 13, 2026, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from June 16, June 24, and July 13, 2026, as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from June 16, June 24, and July 13, 2026, as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property-Property of Sullivan Investment Trust, West...
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland at 7:21 PM and seconded by J. Livingston to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property-Property of Sullivan Investment Trust, West Main Street, Ayer, MA (Assessor's Map 25-11) for the purpose of review and approval of the DRAFT June 24, 2026, Executive Session Meeting Minutes and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland at 7:21 PM and seconded by J. Livingston to go into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption #6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property-Property of Sullivan Investment Trust, West Main Street, Ayer, MA (Assessor's Map 25-11) for the purpose of review and approval of the DRAFT June 24, 2026, Executive Session Meeting Minutes and to adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. By Roll Call Vote: J. Livingston, aye; S. Copeland, aye. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
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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