(June 16, 2026) - The Select Board voted to reactivate the town’s Industrial Development Finance Authority (IDFA) in March, and to authorize the use of $1 million in UDAG funds. The Select Board took the next step at its June 16th meeting and appointed five residents to serve on the board. “The IDFA is not new to Ayer,” said the town’s Economic Development Director. “It … [Read more...] about IDFA Board of Directors Appointed in Ayer
Sign Up Now – Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project Starts 2026 Spray Schedules
(June 19, 2026) - It's summer in Massachusetts and that means it's time to think about protecting your family from mosquitos. If you live in Ayer, you can sign up to have your yard sprayed for free. You can visit the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project website. Look for the "Request Service" icon or here is a direct link. The project's published schedules show it … [Read more...] about Sign Up Now – Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project Starts 2026 Spray Schedules
Ayer Select Board to Meet and Schedule Special Town Meeting for West Main Street Bridge Project
(June 19, 2026) – The Ayer Select Board will meet next Wednesday to discuss the West Main Street Bridge project, according to a meeting notice posted to the town website. According to the meeting notice, the Select Board will meet in executive session, under the provision of G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(6) to consider "the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property." … [Read more...] about Ayer Select Board to Meet and Schedule Special Town Meeting for West Main Street Bridge Project
Town of Ayer to Take on Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Payroll and Financial Services for a Year
(June 16, 2026) – The Ayer Select Board voted this week to authorize the Town of Ayer to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health to provide financial and payroll support services. The Town Manager presented this to the Select Board and said the town would receive $20,000 in exchange for providing the services for a year. He said … [Read more...] about Town of Ayer to Take on Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Payroll and Financial Services for a Year
Residents Ask the Police Chief Questions About Flock Safety Cameras
By Sara Withee(June 16, 2026) – The Police Chief returned to the Select Board meeting last night to share an update on the Ayer Police Department’s new Flock Safety Camera portal. The Police Chief explained that the department had compiled a Flock Safety Camera Information Portal and published this on June 8th. Residents can access the portal through the police department … [Read more...] about Residents Ask the Police Chief Questions About Flock Safety Cameras
Ayer Hires New Parks and Recreation Director
(June 16, 2026) - Gerry Amenta is Ayer’s new Parks and Recreation Director. Gerry is an Ayer resident and former Parks Commissioner of six years. The Ayer Select Board voted to ratify his appointment at Tuesday night's Select Board meeting. Gerry had served as interim director for about a month and a half, stepping in when the town’s previous director unexpectedly resigned. … [Read more...] about Ayer Hires New Parks and Recreation Director
Emerson Health Releases Health Works, 2026 Spring Edition
(June 14, 2026) - The Spring 2026 Edition of Health Works - from Emerson Health - recently arrived (print edition). Emerson Health operates Emerson Hospital in Concord and Emerson Health Westford. Boston Magazine Top Doctors. Boston Magazine honored 100 Emerson Health physicians as 2026 Top Doctors. Physicians were recognized across over two dozen specialties. … [Read more...] about Emerson Health Releases Health Works, 2026 Spring Edition
Ayer Police to Share Flock Safety Camera Portal
(June 2, 2026) – The Ayer Police Department plans to share information about its Flock Surveillance cameras online, such as how the surveillance will be used and for what purpose. The Town Manager advised the Select Board at Tuesday’s meeting that the target date for posting this information online is June 8th, next Monday. He said the Police Chief can attend the board’s next … [Read more...] about Ayer Police to Share Flock Safety Camera Portal