Ayer Select Board Approves Bishop Road for New Senior Center Despite Utility and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Ayer Select Board held a discussion and ultimately approved Bishop Road as the site for the new Senior Center during their meeting on August 28, 2024. Key issues included utility costs, site safety, and community feedback.

Ayer Select Board Deliberates on New Senior Center Amid Site Controversies and School Concerns

Overview: The Ayer Select Board meeting on August 21st was marked by extensive deliberations over the proposed location for a new senior center, with concerns about its impact on existing school facilities and future community development.

Ayer Select Board Meeting Focuses on Affordable Housing, Hospital Closure Concerns, and Community Projects

Overview: The Ayer Select Board’s recent meeting on August 20, 2024, covered topics ranging from affordable housing initiatives to urgent discussions about the potential closure of Nooba Valley Medical Center. Public input and procedural updates were also addressed.

Ayer Select Board Weighs Costs and Accessibility in Senior Center Site Selection Debate

Overview: During the Ayer Select Board meeting on August 14, discussions centered around site selection for a new senior center, highlighting the financial implications, accessibility challenges, and environmental concerns associated with potential locations on Washington Street and Bishop Road.

Ayer Select Board Calls for State Action to Prevent Hospital Closure Amid Community Outcry

Overview: The Ayer Select Board convened a special meeting on August 6, 2024, to address the imminent closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC), scheduled for August 31. The meeting saw significant participation from state legislative delegation members, community residents, and healthcare professionals, all expressing deep concern over the potential loss of the local hospital.