(Feb. 24, 2026) – A developer presented plans for a new four-story building with 11 apartments and a small commercial space in downtown Ayer this week. The Planning Board opened the public hearing for 63 Main Street, where the applicant is seeking site plan approval and a special permit for off-site parking. The project falls in the Downtown/Park Street Form-Based Code … [Read more...] about Planning Board Learns About New Building Proposed in Downtown Ayer
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Who is Running for Local Office in Ayer?
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 … [Read more...] about Who is Running for Local Office in Ayer?
Feb. 19, 2026 Newsletter
Town of Ayer's Health Insurance Costs Come in Lower Than Expected for FY2027, Read. Read the PDF version of the newsletter, which includes a correction. … [Read more...] about Feb. 19, 2026 Newsletter
Feb. 12, 2026 Update
Updates from the week: Where the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Budget Stands, Read. Read about our Candidates Page 2026 project, Read. Rate Review Committee Recommends Increases to Water and Sewer Rates, While Keeping Stormwater Rate Level, Read. State Fire Marshal Orders No Further Blasting on Lincoln Hill Project Pending Investigation, Read. … [Read more...] about Feb. 12, 2026 Update
Where the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Budget Stands
(Feb. 11th) – The Ayer-Shirley Regional School District has now made preliminary budget presentations to both the Ayer and Shirley Select Boards.On Feb. 3rd, the school district met with the Ayer Select Board, Finance Committee and Town Manager, presenting a preliminary budget reflecting an 11.9 percent increase in Ayer’s operating assessment & debt and 14.7 percent in … [Read more...] about Where the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Budget Stands