Ayer Select Board Advances Senior Center Plans, Debates Site Selection

Overview: In an effort toward establishing a new community resource, the Ayer Select Board’s recent meeting focused on the development of a new senior center, examining potential sites, and discussing the center’s design features in depth. The board scrutinized three locations for the center, ultimately voting to eliminate one site from consideration, while debating the merits of the remaining locations based on accessibility, expansion potential, and financial feasibility.

Ayer Select Board Approves Quick Claim Deed and Discusses School Policy

Overview: The Ayer Select Board meeting addressed several issues, notably approving the Quick Claim deed for a property on Sandy Pond Road and discussing the implementation of a new cell phone policy in schools.

Ayer Rate Review Committee Debates Financial Viability of Transfer Station and Potential Funding Models

Overview: During the Ayer Rate Review Committee meeting held on May 28, 2024, discussions were conducted on the financial structure and operational management of the town’s transfer station. Key topics included the sustainability of the current Enterprise fund model, impacts of potential pricing adjustments, and operational efficiencies.

Ayer Planning Board Approves Subdivision Plan with Conservation Focus

Overview: The Ayer Planning Board’s recent meeting resulted in the approval of a significant subdivision plan aimed at preserving open space while providing affordable housing. The plan proposes the creation of 17 lots for 34 housing units on a 150-acre site, with a substantial portion designated as contiguous open space for wildlife habitat.

Ayer Conservation Commission Tackles Flood Storage, Bike Paths, and Invasives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Ayer Conservation Commission approved crucial environmental measures, including the order of conditions for a notice of intent related to flood storage and peak flow mitigation at West Main Street, and granted an extension for the Ayer DPW’s project on Jonathan Drive, highlighting the Commission’s active role in managing the town’s environmental concerns. The meeting addressed an array of topics from invasive plant management to the impact of local development on water resources and trail maintenance.