The cost of building is about to go up a few hundred dollars per water and sewer connection in Ayer. The Rate Review Committee is recommending the Select Board raise the cost of water and sewer connections on March 17th, when the board meets to approve the FY2027 water and sewer usage rates and the stormwater fee. The committee voted on this at the Feb. 10th … [Read more...] about Ayer Select Board to Consider Raising Water and Sewer Connection Fees; Developers Typically Pay These Fees on New Construction
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Ayer News – Feb. 26, 2026
Here is a link to our Ayer News Newsletter for Feb. 26, 2026: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1893221/emails/180138761912321454 … [Read more...] about Ayer News – Feb. 26, 2026
Planning Board Learns About New Building Proposed in Downtown Ayer
(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
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

