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 Board of Assessors Discusses Implications of Show Bu Hospital Closure on Tax Assessments

Overview: The Ayer Board of Assessors’ recent meeting focused on the potential tax implications stemming from the closure of Show Bu Hospital, revealing a complex situation involving multiple property owners and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Ayer Planning Board Debates Residential Use in Industrial Zone Amid Complex Site Reviews

Overview: The Ayer Planning Board convened on August 27, 2024, to tackle a packed agenda, headlined by a proposal for a mixed-use building featuring a caretaker’s unit within an industrial zone, as well as ongoing deliberations around site plan approvals, stormwater management, and zoning bylaw amendments.

Ayer Conservation Commission Approves Wetland Project Amid Tight Deadlines

Overview: The Ayer Conservation Commission’s recent meeting was marked by the approval of a critical Notice of Intent for a project at Sandis Point Road in Littleton. Other discussions included the approval process for a commercial building on Scully Road and an in-depth review of conservation restrictions and invasive species management.

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.