(March 19, 2026) - The Ayer Police Department presented its FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee, which represents a 2.57 percent increase over 2026 (or about $81,000). More important than the numbers, we think it's a good opportunity for residents to watch as the public safety departments present to the Finance Committee. You can learn about our community in a way that … [Read more...] about Ayer Police Department Presents FY2027 Budget at Finance Committee Meeting
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Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
The Select Board received a short update on the Senior Center building project Tuesday night. The COA Director shared the update, with a building committee member and the DPW Director joining her at the meeting table. Here are a few points: Project Numbers. The COA Director shared the working budget for the project. The project estimate was $15.1 million at Special Town … [Read more...] about Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget Reflecting 5.5 Percent Increase
(March 17, 2026) - The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee met on Tuesday and voted to certify the FY2027 budget. The committee voted to approve the FY27 ASRSD General Fund budget of $36.7 million – a 5.5 percent increase from the current year. This represents a level services budget, according to the written budget presentation materials. Four School Committee members … [Read more...] about Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget Reflecting 5.5 Percent Increase
New West Main Street Bridge Will Be a 28-Foot Span, With Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
The Town of Ayer plans to start the West Main Street Bridge replacement soon. Take a mental snapshot now because the bridge and road are about to take on a different appearance in years to come. First, we are writing about the West Main Street Bridge over Nonacoicus Brook, which stands near the billboard, about a half-mile from Devens and near the Ayer Fire Department. This is … [Read more...] about New West Main Street Bridge Will Be a 28-Foot Span, With Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
Ayer Select Board Receives Update on FY2027 Capital Plan
(March 3, 2026) - The Select Board received an update on the town’s FY2027 Capital Plan at Tuesday’s meeting. The Capital Planning Committee has met over the past few months to review requests and approve the final plan. We do not have a list of recommendations to share. Rather, the town management presented the Select Board with highlights and noted the committee did not … [Read more...] about Ayer Select Board Receives Update on FY2027 Capital Plan