MassVoter.com← Ayer Select BoardAyer Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2026
9 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 presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Select Board Discussion and Vote on Flock Cameras
Disable and deinstall the Flock cameras immediately and that the contract also be terminated
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to disable and deinstall the Flock cameras immediately and that the contract also be terminated. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to disable and deinstall the Flock cameras immediately and that the contract also be terminated. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Presentation-Proposed Tree Preservation Bylaw-Heather Hampson
The zoning amendment to Section 2.2 definitions, as presented, be forwarded to the Planning Board
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that the zoning amendment to Section 2.2 definitions, as presented, be forwarded to the Planning Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that the zoning amendment to Section 2.2 definitions, as presented, be forwarded to the Planning Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Vote on their intention to lay out Kohler Place Subdivision (Wright Road Extension) as a public way and refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report thereof
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to vote on their intention to lay out Kohler Place Subdivision (Wright Road Extension) as a public way and refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report thereof. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to vote on their intention to lay out Kohler Place Subdivision (Wright Road Extension) as a public way and refer the proposed layout to the Planning Board for its report thereof. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Vote to approve endorsing the letter of support for the CPC funding application for a dog shade park structure
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to vote to approve endorsing the letter of support for the CPC funding application for a dog shade park structure. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to vote to approve endorsing the letter of support for the CPC funding application for a dog shade park structure. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve Change Order #1 for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $28, 890, and to extend date of substantial completion to November 8, 2026, 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 Bishop Road Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $28, 890, and to extend date of substantial completion to November 8, 2026, 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 Change Order #1 for the Bishop Road Water Main Extension Project in the amount of $28, 890, and to extend date of substantial completion to November 8, 2026, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
The Board vote to approve Change Order #2-Mill Street Drainage Improvements Project-in the amount of $8,147.04, 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 #2-Mill Street Drainage Improvements Project-in the amount of $8,147.04, 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 that the Board vote to approve Change Order #2-Mill Street Drainage Improvements Project-in the amount of $8,147.04, for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
The Board vote to approve Change Order #5#2-Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrade Project in the amount of $20, 050.31 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#2-Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrade Project in the amount of $20, 050.31 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 that the Board vote to approve Change Order #5#2-Wright Way Sewer Pump Station Upgrade Project in the amount of $20, 050.31 for signature by the Chair. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from August 18, 2026, as amended to reflect two changes needed for correctly identifying sources of statements
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from August 18, 2026, as amended to reflect two changes needed for correctly identifying sources of statements. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from August 18, 2026, as amended to reflect two changes needed for correctly identifying sources of statements. Motion passed 3-0..” (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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