(April 21, 2026) – Police Chief Brian Gill shared a story of a young life saved at this week’s Select Board meeting. On Monday April 6th, a 911 call came into the Ayer-Shirley regional dispatch center around 1:30 p.m. The dispatch center is located at the Ayer Police Station on Park Street, but receives calls for both communities. A dispatcher named Matt answered the … [Read more...] about Dispatcher Receives Life Saving Award at Ayer Select Board Meeting
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Pirone Park Cleanup
(April 11, 2026) - A group of residents gathered at Pirone Park on Saturday for the Ayer-Shirley Baseball & Softball Cleanup Day to get ready for Opening Day in a few weeks. This is an annual event. With a blue sky and a little breeze off Grove Pond, the volunteers raked the fields and hung netting. A few children helped the adults behind the snack bar, having a good … [Read more...] about Pirone Park Cleanup
Select Board Votes to Take Residents’ Ombudsman Proposal Under Advisement
(April 7, 2026) - Three residents appeared at the Select Board meeting on Tuesday night, asking the board to consider establishing an elected town ombudsman position. The residents submitted a written proposal before the meeting. This was signed by 22 residents directly impacted by the Lincoln Hill development. Last October, the Planning Board approved a 34-unit Open … [Read more...] about Select Board Votes to Take Residents’ Ombudsman Proposal Under Advisement
Community Foundation Commits $500,000 to Expand Free Financial Aid Advising For All North Central Massachusetts Students
Over the next five years, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts plans a new $500,000 investment to help local students and families navigate the complex financial aid process for higher education and access more affordable pathways.This investment will make our region the first in Massachusetts where every high school has coordinated access to expert financial … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Commits $500,000 to Expand Free Financial Aid Advising For All North Central Massachusetts Students
Ayer Police Department Presents FY2027 Budget at Finance Committee Meeting
(March 19, 2026) - The Ayer Police Department presented its FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee, which represents a 2.57 percent increase over 2026 (or about $81,000). More important than the numbers, we think it's a good opportunity for residents to watch as the public safety departments present to the Finance Committee. You can learn about our community in a way that … [Read more...] about Ayer Police Department Presents FY2027 Budget at Finance Committee Meeting