Ayer Select Board Discusses New Approach to Graduation Requirements Amidst MCAS Debate

Overview: The Ayer Select Board meeting focused on critical educational issues, particularly the ongoing discussion about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and its role in graduation requirements. A key topic was the potential impact of the upcoming ballot question, which proposes allowing districts to set their own graduation criteria instead of relying solely on MCAS scores.

Ayer Select Board Commends Police for Missing Child Rescue and Addresses Hospital Closure Impact

Overview: At the recent Ayer Select Board meeting, the police department’s commendable response to a missing child incident took center stage, alongside discussions on the impacts of the Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s closure on local emergency services. The board highlighted the police department’s swift action in locating and safely returning a missing child, while also addressing broader concerns about healthcare access following the hospital’s shutdown.

Ayer Select Board Approves Bishop Road Site for New Senior Center Amid Various Community Updates

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ayer Select Board approved the Bishop Road site for the new Senior Center, discussed a $287,450 Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation, and reviewed the proposed stormwater utility fee structure, among other community updates.

Ayer Select Board Moves Forward with Senior Center Site Selection and Budget Planning

Overview: The Ayer Select Board meeting on September 11, 2024, was dominated by discussions surrounding the proposed Senior Center project on Bishop Road. Key topics included site selection, funding strategies, and public engagement efforts. The board examined the financial framework for the project, focusing on potential borrowing processes and grant utilization to minimize tax impacts on residents.

Ayer Select Board Moves to Address Noova Valley Medical Center Closure

Overview: The Ayer Select Board meeting on September 4, 2024, tackled issues, including the temporary closure of the Noova Valley Medical Center, zoning bylaw amendments for inclusionary housing, and public infrastructure projects. The board also approved the transfer of an all-alcohol beverages restaurant license and discussed funding needs for the Spectacle Pond water treatment plant.