Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Assessment Expected on Feb. 3rd Jan. 20, 2026 - The Select Board received an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget at this week’s meeting, which was held on Tuesday, Jan. 20th. Draft 1, dated Jan. 16th, is now posted on the Town of Ayer's website. The $21.18 million budget proposal represents a 5.8 percent increase over the current … [Read more...] about First Draft of Town Budget Filed for FY2027; Questions Remain on Health Insurance, Regional School Assessment Costs
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Ayer Planning Board Shown Lincoln Hill Blasting Video; Talks Oversized Vehicles with Police Chief
A week after blasting began, the Lincoln Hill development was brought back to the Planning Board’s attention last night. This time, a company associated with the development raised a concern over oversized vehicles. The Town Planner & Land Use Director also showed a video of the blasting, saying he wanted the board members to be informed because there have been a lot of … [Read more...] about Ayer Planning Board Shown Lincoln Hill Blasting Video; Talks Oversized Vehicles with Police Chief
Ayer DPW Presents Capital Requests, Sharing Updates on PFAS, Road Work and Bridge Project
The Department of Public Works met with the Capital Planning Committee this week and presented its capital requests for the town’s highway, water, sewer and stormwater drainage needs.This was the Capital Planning Committee's second meeting of the budget cycle leading up to Annual Town Meeting next Spring. The committee picked up from Dec. 10th, when the town management … [Read more...] about Ayer DPW Presents Capital Requests, Sharing Updates on PFAS, Road Work and Bridge Project
Where is Housing Proposed in Devens?
As we get started with our community news project, we do not expect to cover Devens much. But a resident who moved to town two years ago asked us a question. In a Dec. 22nd announcement, MassDevelopment invited developers to submit proposals to build housing on two sites on the former Fort Devens military base. The resident asked, "Where are these sites? And are they near … [Read more...] about Where is Housing Proposed in Devens?
Ayer Housing Authority Is Now Managing Groton Housing Authority Properties
We are updating and replacing our previous coverage from before Christmas. The Ayer Housing Authority has entered into an agreement to manage the Groton Housing Authority properties, according to draft meeting minutes we requested from the Ayer Housing Authority. This came after the Groton Affordable Housing Trust reached out to the Ayer Housing Authority's executive … [Read more...] about Ayer Housing Authority Is Now Managing Groton Housing Authority Properties