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Three-Story Multi-Family Building Proposed for Former Lazy Mary’s Property
26 and 30 Littleton Road in Ayer, marked in red. Screenshot from Town of Ayer, MA GIS Viewer online tool. We updated our coverage on Aug. 9th to include a better link to the public hearing notice and to be more specific on what the public hearing notice includes. (Aug. 7th, 2026) – A 3-story…
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Announces New Leadership
Lauren McCormack takes over as Executive Director after retirement of Patrice Todisco Materials written and shared by the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. (August 1, 2026) – The Board of Directors of Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, which encompasses 45 communities in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, is pleased to announce that Lauren McCormack has assumed the…
Thought Piece: How the Town of Ayer Has Reported Annual and Special Town Meeting Results Over the Past Year
(August 1, 2026) – The Ayer Select Board is expected to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on August 18th. As we approach this date, Ayer News has reviewed the town website, email and social media communications related to Town Meeting results over the past year. The Town of Ayer has reported Annual and Special Town Meeting results, but there have been different reporting approaches across the three meetings since October 2025. We share some screenshots.
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Ayer July 22, 2026 Select Board Meeting
Here are a few notes from the July 22, 2026 Ayer Select Board meeting. Special Town Meeting Warrant Will Open. The Select Board will open the warrant for the October…
Ayer Fire Chief and Police Chief Share Update on Six-Alarm Multi-Family Building Fire
(July 22, 2026) – At the Select Board meeting, Ayer’s Fire Chief and Police Chief shared an update on last week’s six-alarm fire on Columbia Street, which displaced all the residents in the multi-family structure.
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Restoration Advisory Board Meeting – August 13, 2026
Submitted. The Army will be hosting a virtual quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting for the Former Fort Devens Army Installation on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:30 pm. To receive a link to the online meeting, please send an email to the Former Fort Devens RAB at FormerFortDevensRAB@laukoa.com.
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Ayer Senior Center: Moving Construction Drawings from 95 to 100 Percent Complete
(July 16, 2026) – The Senior Center Building Committee, the architect and the project manager met in hybrid format on Thursday and discussed the details for bringing the project from the 95 percent construction drawings to 100 percent.
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Help Troop 2 Get Ready to Celebrate 100 Years in Ayer
(July 10, 2026) – Not every Scout Troop reaches 100 years. But Troop 2 in Ayer will celebrate this special milestone this Fall and is inviting the community to come and enjoy.
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Anonymous Donor Gives $750,000 to Support 16 North Central Mass Nonprofits and Organizations
(July 14, 2026) – As federal and state funding reductions place increasing pressure on nonprofit organizations, an anonymous donor partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts to provide $750,000 in emergency support. The grants were distributed to 16 organizations delivering essential services in healthcare, housing, food security, behavioral health, education, and economic stability across the region.
Special Town Meeting Warrant Released for West Main Street Bridge
(June 25, 2026) – The Town of Ayer has posted the warrant for the July 13th Special Town Meeting called to resolve a property owner’s concerns about the West Main Street Bridge replacement project. Meanwhile, detour signs and a new traffic signal with alternating lanes (one-way traffic at a time)…
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Enjoy Local Ice Cream Shops This Summer
Enjoy our list of local ice cream shops in Ayer and nearby. And remember, you’re NOT doing it right if you only try one flavor and one shop. Please check websites for hours. The Cottage Restaurant18 Main Street, Ayerwww.cottageayer.com Johnson’s Restaurant and Dairy Bar164 Boston Road (Route 119), Grotonwww.johnsonsrestaurantanddairybar.com Tully…