Over the next five years, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts plans a new $500,000 investment to help local students and families navigate the complex financial aid process for higher education and access more affordable pathways.This investment will make our region the first in Massachusetts where every high school has coordinated access to expert financial … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Commits $500,000 to Expand Free Financial Aid Advising For All North Central Massachusetts Students
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Ayer-Shirley Regional High School Moves Forward With Football Team Transition
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee recently learned a few more details about the high school football team’s transition. If you're not familiar with the schools, it's the Ayer-Shirley Panthers. On Jan. 21st, the school committee met and voted to approve entering into a high school football co-op with Littleton, with Ayer-Shirley as the host community. This vote was … [Read more...] about Ayer-Shirley Regional High School Moves Forward With Football Team Transition
Ayer News, April 1st, 2026
Check out this week's edition of Ayer News here. … [Read more...] about Ayer News, April 1st, 2026
Recommendation is for Ayer Town Meeting to Replenish $500K in UDAG Borrowing Related to Senior Center
We are sharing a point about the Ayer Senior Center project from the Town Meeting process. Fall 2025The Town of Ayer presented voters with a $15.1 million proposal to build a new senior center on Bishop Road in Fall 2025. On October 27th 2025, at Special Town Meeting, voters approved debt exclusion borrowing up to $11.55 million. Voters also approved the borrowing at a … [Read more...] about Recommendation is for Ayer Town Meeting to Replenish $500K in UDAG Borrowing Related to Senior Center
71 Sandy Pond Road Presentation Expected May 19th
Residents will learn more about the future of 71 Sandy Pond Road at the Select Board meeting on May 19th. The board was advised of this during the administrative update at the March 17th meeting. In 2024, Ayer Town Meeting voted to approve the use of Community Preservation Funds to help finance and acquire 71 Sandy Pond Road, a 2.29-acre parcel across the intersection and … [Read more...] about 71 Sandy Pond Road Presentation Expected May 19th

