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FY2027 budget

Town of Ayer’s Health Insurance Costs Come in Lower Than Expected for FY2027

(Feb. 17, 2026) – The Town of Ayer has learned its health insurance costs will rise by 6.2 percent in FY2027, a much lower-than-expected increase, according to the Select Board meeting video from Tuesday. The health insurance increase will add about $161,688 to the budget, much less than the 20 percent – or $500,000 increase…

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Where the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Budget Stands

(Feb. 11th) – The Ayer-Shirley Regional School District has now made preliminary budget presentations to both the Ayer and Shirley Select Boards. On Feb. 3rd, the school district met with the Ayer Select Board, Finance Committee and Town Manager, presenting a preliminary budget reflecting an 11.9 percent increase in Ayer’s operating assessment & debt and…

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First Draft of Town Budget Filed for FY2027; Questions Remain on Health Insurance, Regional School Assessment Costs

Ayer-Shirley Regional School District Assessment Expected on Feb. 3rd Jan. 20, 2026 – The Select Board received an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget at this week’s meeting, which was held on Tuesday, Jan. 20th. Draft 1, dated Jan. 16th, is now posted on the Town of Ayer’s website. The $21.18 million budget proposal…

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