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September 15, 2026
8 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)
Industrial Development Finance Authority (IDFA) Update and Select Board Action Items
The Select Board vote to approve the following: Governance and Operating Policies; Ethics & Standards of Conduct; Annual Statement of Financial Interests and Affiliations; Off-Cycle (Interim)...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that the Select Board vote to approve the following: Governance and Operating Policies; Ethics & Standards of Conduct; Annual Statement of Financial Interests and Affiliations; Off-Cycle (Interim) Disclosure Statement; September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027 Budget; Issuance of the Loan Program Partnership Product, amending the originally proposed loan cap amount from $50,000 to $75,000, and that the Select Board authorizes the IDFA Administrator and IDFA Treasurer to review all loan requests $25,000 and under and make a determination. All loans $25,000 and greater to be reviewed and determined by the full IDFA Board of Directors; and also, that the Select Board authorizes the IDFA Administrator to develop the necessary documents and policies necessary that are favorable to the IDFA, support local businesses, and minimize risk. This includes the loan application, evaluation rubric, loan term/bank partnership conditions, and more. The IDFA Administrator will use the 1994 Business Plan for guidance and consult the IDFA Loan Program Attorney when necessary. Later, these documents and policies will be reviewed and adopted by the IDFA and Select Board. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland that the Select Board vote to approve the following: Governance and Operating Policies; Ethics & Standards of Conduct; Annual Statement of Financial Interests and Affiliations; Off-Cycle (Interim) Disclosure Statement; September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027 Budget; Issuance of the Loan Program Partnership Product, amending the originally proposed loan cap amount from $50,000 to $75,000, and that the Select Board authorizes the IDFA Administrator and IDFA Treasurer to review all loan requests $25,000 and under and make a determination. All loans $25,000 and greater to be reviewed and determined by the full IDFA Board of Directors; and also, that the Select Board authorizes the IDFA Administrator to develop the necessary documents and policies necessary that are favorable to the IDFA, support local businesses, and minimize risk. This includes the loan application, evaluation rubric, loan term/bank partnership conditions, and more. The IDFA Administrator will use the 1994 Business Plan for guidance and consult the IDFA Loan Program Attorney when necessary. Later, these documents and policies will be reviewed and adopted by the IDFA and Select Board. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Presentation on Proposed Zoning Bylaws for Special Town Meeting-October 26, 2026
Send the proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board for review at their September 22, 2026, meeting, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to send the proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board for review at their September 22, 2026, meeting, as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to send the proposed zoning bylaw amendment to the Planning Board for review at their September 22, 2026, meeting, as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Approve the proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the data center moratorium to be sent to the Planning Board for their September 22, 2026, meeting, while also reviewing a potential extension of the...
Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the data center moratorium to be sent to the Planning Board for their September 22, 2026, meeting, while also reviewing a potential extension of the moratorium due date. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to approve the proposed zoning bylaw amendment for the data center moratorium to be sent to the Planning Board for their September 22, 2026, meeting, while also reviewing a potential extension of the moratorium due date. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
Town Manager's Report -Administrative Update/Review of Warrants
Appoint Debbie Rich to the Ayer Cultural Council to a three-year term ending on June 30, 2029
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Debbie Rich to the Ayer Cultural Council to a three-year term ending on June 30, 2029. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Debbie Rich to the Ayer Cultural Council to a three-year term ending on June 30, 2029. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Appoint Jacob Solon to the Ayer Sustainability Committee to a two-year term ending on June 30, 2028
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Jacob Solon to the Ayer Sustainability Committee to a two-year term ending on June 30, 2028. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to appoint Jacob Solon to the Ayer Sustainability Committee to a two-year term ending on June 30, 2028. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
New Business/Select Board Member Questions
Approve the meeting minutes from August 31, 2026, as presented
Motion: A motion was made by S. Copeland and seconded by J. Livingston to approve the meeting minutes from August 31, 2026, as presented. 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 31, 2026, as presented. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Copeland, second: Livingston)
Adjournment
Adjourn
A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 PM. Motion passed 3-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by J. Livingston and seconded by S. Copeland to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 PM. Motion passed 3-0..” (Motion: Livingston, second: Copeland)
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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