(April 28, 2026) – The Town of Ayer shared the next glimpse of the senior center project at the Planning Board meeting on Tuesday night. The Ayer Planning Board opened the site plan approval and stormwater public hearings - just a day after Annual Town Meeting approved two related articles (easement, conservation and deed restrictions). The architect and civil … [Read more...] about Town of Ayer Shares Site Plans for New Senior Center, Showing Parking Along Bishop Road and Pickelball Courts
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Ceremony on May 16 Will Honor the Man for Whom Fitchburg Was Named — Buried Penniless and Unmarked for Over Two Centuries
Materials submitted by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts (CFNCM)ASHBY, MA — More than 230 years after his death, John Fitch — the colonial settler whose courage and civic vision gave the city of Fitchburg its name — will finally receive a proper grave marker. The Ashby Historical Society will hold a headstone dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026 … [Read more...] about Ceremony on May 16 Will Honor the Man for Whom Fitchburg Was Named — Buried Penniless and Unmarked for Over Two Centuries
Dispatcher Receives Life Saving Award at Ayer Select Board Meeting
(April 21, 2026) – Police Chief Brian Gill shared a story of a young life saved at this week’s Select Board meeting. On Monday April 6th, a 911 call came into the Ayer-Shirley regional dispatch center around 1:30 p.m. The dispatch center is located at the Ayer Police Station on Park Street, but receives calls for both communities. A dispatcher named Matt answered the … [Read more...] about Dispatcher Receives Life Saving Award at Ayer Select Board Meeting
Earth Day Open Streets & Greenways Event
EARTH DAY OPEN STREETS & GREENWAYS EVENTWednesday, April 22, from 2-6PM on MACPHERSON ROAD, DEVENSWhether you run, bike, hike, roll, scoot, or stroll this is your dedicated, safe space for Earth Day play in a beautiful natural area! Submitted announcement. See flyers at bottom of page. Ayer, Devens, and the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge will again host the Open … [Read more...] about Earth Day Open Streets & Greenways Event
April 27th Annual Town Meeting Warrant Now Available
On April 7th, the Select Board voted 3-0 to approve the April 27th Annual Town Meeting warrant which includes 28 articles and a citizens petition. The Finance Committee voted to recommend all the articles with a financial impact. For additional information related to the articles and Budget Book, visit www.ayer.ma.us/townmeeting. The town will share its Articles of the … [Read more...] about April 27th Annual Town Meeting Warrant Now Available