(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
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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
Kathleen Cachel, Candidate for Library Trustee
My husband, our two dogs, and I have called Ayer home for six years. When I'm not out with them in pine meadow or working on a quilt project you'll usually find me reading. My favorite book is These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. I've been part of the Friends of the Ayer Library for five years, and in that time I've come to love what this library means to our town. It's not … [Read more...] about Kathleen Cachel, Candidate for Library Trustee
Brenton Kubik, Candidate for Parks Commission
Brent Kubik has been proud to call Ayer home since moving to town in 2014. He earned his undergraduate degree in Movement Science from Westfield State University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMass Lowell. Brent currently works as a Physical Therapist at Connections Physical Therapy in nearby Harvard, MA, where he helps people recover from … [Read more...] about Brenton Kubik, Candidate for Parks Commission
2026 Town Meeting Dates in Ayer, Littleton, Shirley, Groton, Harvard and Lunenburg
On occasion, we want to share information about local government and the Town Meeting process in neighboring communities. Here we have gathered a few upcoming Town Meeting dates. According to community websites, Lunenburg, Harvard and Groton are holding Saturday meetings; Ayer, Littleton and Shirley meet during the week. Ayer: Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for April … [Read more...] about 2026 Town Meeting Dates in Ayer, Littleton, Shirley, Groton, Harvard and Lunenburg