The Town of Ayer faces a projected shortfall of $1,011,707 in fiscal year 2027, according to the town management’s presentation to the Finance Committee on Thursday, Nov. 20th. These are preliminary numbers, as the town has not yet received its school assessments and other final costs. One of the biggest drivers may be employee health insurance costs. These are expected to … [Read more...] about Town of Ayer Faces Projected $1 Million Budget Shortfall
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Mark Your Calendar: Town of Ayer Announces Holiday Events
The Town of Ayer has announced its holiday event lineup. Saturday, Dec. 6: On Dec. 6th, the Town of Ayer will host its Downtown Holiday Candlelight Stroll and Tree Lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus and the Nashoba Valley Concert Band at Town Hall at 1 Main Street. 4:45 pm Sunday, Dec. 13: Join the Tuba Concert at Town Hall. 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21: There will be a … [Read more...] about Mark Your Calendar: Town of Ayer Announces Holiday Events
Residents: Prioritize Senior Center in Community Development Block Grant Application
Fourteen residents filled the Ayer Town Hall meeting room on Wednesday, Nov. 19th and asked the town to prioritize the Senior Center building project in its upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The Ayer Community & Economic Development Office advertised a meeting/public hearing, which included a review of the town’s current FY2024 grant for … [Read more...] about Residents: Prioritize Senior Center in Community Development Block Grant Application
In Ayer, Taking Out the Trash Will Cost Pretty Much the Same in 2026
The Ayer Select Board held its public hearing Tuesday night to set transfer station (solid waste) rates for the 2026 calendar year. The board raised annual vehicle sticker prices for most users, but left the price of the blue bags alone. This means the cost of disposing your trash should be similar to last year. On the Rate Review Committee’s recommendation, the Select Board … [Read more...] about In Ayer, Taking Out the Trash Will Cost Pretty Much the Same in 2026
Fitchburg Road One Step Closer to Transition with Sewer Extension Grant
There have long been plans and visions for Fitchburg Road. Now, the state is investing in a sewer extension and change could really be ahead. On Nov. 7th, the Town of Ayer announced a $500,000 grant from the state’s Community One Stop Grant program. This will allow sewer to be extended further down Fitchburg Road, toward where a non-profit developer is planning a two-phase … [Read more...] about Fitchburg Road One Step Closer to Transition with Sewer Extension Grant