MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Shaun C. Copeland as absent.
Present: Christopher E. Tavares, Jannice L. Livingston
Absent: Shaun C. Copeland
Every vote, in order
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approve the agenda, as amended
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the agenda, as amended. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Main Street Bank Check Presentation for Premiere Sponsorship for Newton Street Festival
Approve the National Grid and Verizon-Bishop Road, pole petition, plan # 31282921- installation of 1 JO Pole
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the National Grid and Verizon-Bishop Road, pole petition, plan # 31282921- installation of 1 JO Pole. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the National Grid and Verizon-Bishop Road, pole petition, plan # 31282921- installation of 1 JO Pole. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Close the public hearing at 6:33 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:33 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:33 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
31288404-Proposed Relocation of 1 JO Pole and / Relocation of P5
Approve the National Grid and Verizon-3" Street, plan # 312884404-relocation of 1 JO Pole and relocation of P5
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the National Grid and Verizon-3" Street, plan # 312884404-relocation of 1 JO Pole and relocation of P5. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the National Grid and Verizon-3" Street, plan # 312884404-relocation of 1 JO Pole and relocation of P5. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Close the public hearing at 6:36 PM
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:36 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to close the public hearing at 6:36 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Katie Neville-Community Development Program Manager-Sale of Affordable Housing unit at The Willows, 45B Longview Circle
Waive the Town's right of first refusal for the 40B Affordable Unit at The Willows, 45B Longview Circle, Ayer, MA
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to waive the Town's right of first refusal for the 40B Affordable Unit at The Willows, 45B Longview Circle, Ayer, MA. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to waive the Town's right of first refusal for the 40B Affordable Unit at The Willows, 45B Longview Circle, Ayer, MA. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
The Select Board open the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares that the Select Board open the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares that the Select Board open the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Town Manager's Report -Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Miah Travaglini to the COA Board of Directors
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Miah Travaglini to the COA Board of Directors. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to appoint Miah Travaglini to the COA Board of Directors. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approve the appointment of Katie Neville as an alternate member of the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee effective immediately
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the appointment of Katie Neville as an alternate member of the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee effective immediately. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the appointment of Katie Neville as an alternate member of the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee effective immediately. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes , from July 22, 2026, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes , from July 22, 2026, as presented. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to approve the meeting minutes , from July 22, 2026, as presented. Motion passed 2-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Tavares)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 PM. Motion passed 2-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by C. Tavares to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 PM. Motion passed 2-0..” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →