(Feb. 4, 2026) – Over the past two weeks, the Capital Planning Committee has met twice and considered the Sandy Pond Beach House replacement project as part of its agenda. This week, committee members said they support the project, but it is difficult to move ahead without having design plans and a budget. “I’m just being very mindful of the taxpayer,” the committee chair … [Read more...] about Capital Planning Committee Holds on Sandy Pond Beach House Project Until Design Plans Come In
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Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Proposes 11.9 Percent Increase to Ayer’s Preliminary Assessment
(Feb. 3, 2026) - The Ayer-Shirley Regional School District superintendent met with the Ayer Select Board and Finance Committee on Tuesday night and presented a preliminary operating assessment & debt of $28.16 million for FY2027. This represents $3.24 million over the current year. The preliminary required local contribution for Ayer was $11.28 million. With … [Read more...] about Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Proposes 11.9 Percent Increase to Ayer’s Preliminary Assessment
Committee Starts Reviewing Design Development Plans for New Senior Center
Now that voters have approved the financing, the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee is moving ahead in its work. The committee met on Jan. 29th and received the Design Development Plans from the architect. Three Phases Phase 1 was Schematic Design of the proposed senior center. This happened before the Special Town Meeting approval last October. Phase 2 is … [Read more...] about Committee Starts Reviewing Design Development Plans for New Senior Center
Jan. 30, 2026 Newsletter Now Available
Read our Jan. 30, 2026 email newsletter in two formats: Check out the Jan. 30, 2026 newsletter on a web page. Jan. 30, 2026 newsletter PDF format (you can click on the links and buttons). We do not have email newsletter sign-up at this time. We invite you to follow Ayer News Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ayernews. … [Read more...] about Jan. 30, 2026 Newsletter Now Available
Feb. 3rd Public Hearing: Out-of-Town Sewer Extension Application to Old Ayer Road in Groton
The Ayer Select Board will conduct a public hearing on Feb. 3rd at 6:30 pm regarding an application to connect the Town of Ayer's sewer system to 434 Old Ayer Road in Groton. If the Select Board votes to recommend the connection, this will be placed on the April 27th Annual Town Meeting warrant. Read the notice. We requested the written materials as noted in … [Read more...] about Feb. 3rd Public Hearing: Out-of-Town Sewer Extension Application to Old Ayer Road in Groton