Written by Sara Withee
(Feb. 20, 2026) – A month after nominations opened, five residents have returned the paperwork to run for local office in May, according to a list released by the Ayer Town Clerk’s office. The annual town election will be held on May 12, 2026.
Meanwhile, there are 12 open seats, including two seats on the Planning Board and one on the Regional School District Committee. Residents have until Friday, March 20th at noon to request nomination papers.
Park Commissioners: There are two open seats for Park Commissioner. Two residents have taken out and returned nomination papers to seek 3-year seats. They are Brenton Kubik andJames B. Pinard Jr.
Housing Authority: There is one Housing Authority seat. Two residents have returned nomination papers. They are Maria Bergmann and Peter Kush. This is a 5-year seat.
Select Board: Jannice Livingston, the current chair, has returned nomination papers and will seek another 3-year term on the Select Board.
Here is a list of open positions:
- Assessor (1) 3-year term
- Board of Health (1) 3-year term
- Commissioner of Trust Funds (1) 3-year term
- Constable (1) 3-year term
- Library Trustee (1) 3-year term
- Park Commissioner (2) 3-year term
- Planning Board (2) 3-year term
- Regional School District Committee (1) 3-year term
- Select Board (1) 3-year term
- Housing Authority (1) 5-year term
Updated Feb. 27th: On Feb. 27th, we received an updated list from the town clerk’s office, showing a second Constable position, for a one-year term and another Library Trustee seat, for a one-year term. Updated list
Deadlines:
- Last day to request nomination papers is Friday, March 20th at 12 pm.
- Last day to submit completed nomination papers is Tuesday, March 24th at 5 pm.