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
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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
“In a Manger” Event Brings Holiday Spirit and Culture to Ayer
There is a joyful Christmas tradition taking place at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Parish Hall this weekend. A parishioner has set up her collection of beautiful managers for the public to come and see for the 23rd year. We walked through and it’s stunning to see how many nativity sets are set up and how different cultures and artisans share the Christmas story. The … [Read more...] about “In a Manger” Event Brings Holiday Spirit and Culture to Ayer
The Christmas Light Show Returns on East Main Street
The Christmas Light Show begins tonight at an East Main Street home near the Ayer Rotary. As in past years, the home is decorated in a beautiful light display that flashes a spread of colors to a musical lineup. One minute you’re in everyday Ayer and the next, it’s just, “Wow.” The light display shows every 30 minutes daily, between 5 and 10:30 p.m. It is expected to run … [Read more...] about The Christmas Light Show Returns on East Main Street