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.

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.