In 2019, Town Meeting voted to approve the Downtown/Park Street Form-Based Code zoning district. Now, the Planning Board has approved what could be the first major project: a four-story mixed-use building, with commercial space and parking on the first floor and 12 residential units on the higher levels. The Planning Board voted on Jan. 27th to grant the site plan approval … [Read more...] about Planning Board Approves 4-Story Mixed-Use Building on Park Street; 12 New Apartments, Commercial Space
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Capital Planning Committee Holds on Sandy Pond Beach House Project Until Design Plans Come In
(Feb. 4, 2026) – Over the past two weeks, the Capital Planning Committee has met twice and considered the Sandy Pond Beach House replacement project as part of its agenda. This week, committee members said they support the project, but it is difficult to move ahead without having design plans and a budget. “I’m just being very mindful of the taxpayer,” the committee chair … [Read more...] about Capital Planning Committee Holds on Sandy Pond Beach House Project Until Design Plans Come In
Committee Starts Reviewing Design Development Plans for New Senior Center
Now that voters have approved the financing, the Senior Center Site Selection/Building Committee is moving ahead in its work. The committee met on Jan. 29th and received the Design Development Plans from the architect. Three Phases Phase 1 was Schematic Design of the proposed senior center. This happened before the Special Town Meeting approval last October. Phase 2 is … [Read more...] about Committee Starts Reviewing Design Development Plans for New Senior Center
Jan. 30, 2026 Newsletter Now Available
Read our Jan. 30, 2026 email newsletter in two formats: Check out the Jan. 30, 2026 newsletter on a web page. Jan. 30, 2026 newsletter PDF format (you can click on the links and buttons). We do not have email newsletter sign-up at this time. We invite you to follow Ayer News Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ayernews. … [Read more...] about Jan. 30, 2026 Newsletter Now Available
Drivers Get Ready: West Main Street Bridge Replacement Expected to Start Mid-March
Jan. 28, 2026 – Drivers: it's time to learn your detours. The Town of Ayer plans to start the West Main Street bridge replacement in mid-March. The Department of Public Works led a 30-minute hybrid presentation from Ayer Town Hall on Wednesday night. About 30 people attended in-person and on Zoom, including town employees and consultants. Coordinating traffic and … [Read more...] about Drivers Get Ready: West Main Street Bridge Replacement Expected to Start Mid-March