This week: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1893221/emails/182327281664918732 -Senior Center Project Update -Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget -Ayer Police Department Shares Citizens Police Academy Photos -Regional Transit Provider Ends Microtransit, Uber-Style Service in Local Communities As Grant Funds Run Out -Who's Running … [Read more...] about Ayer News, March 18th
Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
The Select Board received a short update on the Senior Center building project Tuesday night. The COA Director shared the update, with a building committee member and the DPW Director joining her at the meeting table. Here are a few points: Project Numbers. The COA Director shared the working budget for the project. The project estimate was $15.1 million at Special Town … [Read more...] about Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget Reflecting 5.5 Percent Increase
(March 17, 2026) - The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee met on Tuesday and voted to certify the FY2027 budget. The committee voted to approve the FY27 ASRSD General Fund budget of $36.7 million – a 5.5 percent increase from the current year. This represents a level services budget, according to the written budget presentation materials. Four School Committee members … [Read more...] about Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget Reflecting 5.5 Percent Increase
New West Main Street Bridge Will Be a 28-Foot Span, With Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
The Town of Ayer plans to start the West Main Street Bridge replacement soon. Take a mental snapshot now because the bridge and road are about to take on a different appearance in years to come. First, we are writing about the West Main Street Bridge over Nonacoicus Brook, which stands near the billboard, about a half-mile from Devens and near the Ayer Fire Department. This is … [Read more...] about New West Main Street Bridge Will Be a 28-Foot Span, With Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
Kathleen Cachel, Candidate for Library Trustee
My husband, our two dogs, and I have called Ayer home for six years. When I'm not out with them in pine meadow or working on a quilt project you'll usually find me reading. My favorite book is These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. I've been part of the Friends of the Ayer Library for five years, and in that time I've come to love what this library means to our town. It's not … [Read more...] about Kathleen Cachel, Candidate for Library Trustee