(June 5, 2026) - As questions arise about Flock Safety cameras in Ayer, residents in two nearby communities are also concerned about the license plate reader technology. On Tuesday, Ayer’s police chief answered a few questions about Flock cameras at the Select Board meeting. He said the department wants to put questions and answers online. At this same meeting, the Town … [Read more...] about News of Flock Safety Cameras in Ayer, Groton and Littleton
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June 13th: Ayer Downtown Mural Event
On Saturday, June 13th, the community is invited to join the Town's Cultural Council and local business Little Bee Bookshop to celebrate and hear the buzz about Ayer’s first downtown mural! Meet the artist, Quest Nine, learn about the inspiration behind the project, and hear the story of how this exciting public art initiative came to life. The event will be held from 1-2 pm, … [Read more...] about June 13th: Ayer Downtown Mural Event
Ayer Police Department Shares Flock Safety Public Information Portal on Town Web Page
By Sara Withee (June 9, 2026) - The Ayer Police Department shared the Flock Safety Public Information Portal on its town web page on Tuesday. The portal includes an open letter from the police chief to the community and frequently asked questions about the technology, along with other materials. You can visit the portal here. … [Read more...] about Ayer Police Department Shares Flock Safety Public Information Portal on Town Web Page
Congratulations to the Ayer Shirley Regional High School Girls Track and Field
(June 2, 2026) - Congratulations to the Ayer Shirley Regional High School girls track and field team for winning the MIAA Division 6 state title this past weekend. Via Facebook, Boston Globe and Ayer Shirley AD-Wellness. Speaking at the School Committee's meeting this week, the district's athletic director shared a list of events the team won at the MIAA … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the Ayer Shirley Regional High School Girls Track and Field
Recommendations for 71 Sandy Pond Road and Beach Presented to the Select Board
(May 19, 2026) – The Select Board learned about the 71 Sandy Pond Working Group’s recommendations on Tuesday night. Three residents came out and shared their concerns, which offered a valuable opportunity to learn. All three Select Board members spoke or asked questions. The recommendations and budgets were presented as conceptual. It was repeatedly said that the next step … [Read more...] about Recommendations for 71 Sandy Pond Road and Beach Presented to the Select Board
Nashoba Apple Blossom Festival in Westford Continues in 2026
(May 16, 2026) - The 57th Annual Apple Blossom Festival parade kicked off at 10 am Saturday in Westford. The Kiwanis Club of Westford is hosting the annual festival from May 13-17th. Events include a parade, carnival, fireworks and awards for local high school students and a Kiwanis Person of the Year. This event supports and celebrates the community, with proceeds funding … [Read more...] about Nashoba Apple Blossom Festival in Westford Continues in 2026
Ayer Parks Department in Transition and Needs Summer Lifeguards
(May 5th, 2026) - The Town of Ayer’s Parks Department is in transition, with news that the parks director recently resigned and the town only has three lifeguards. This update was shared at the Ayer Select Board Meeting on May 5th. Parks Director PositionIn April, the town had started the process for filling the vacant assistant park director position, then the director … [Read more...] about Ayer Parks Department in Transition and Needs Summer Lifeguards
DPW Asks Select Board and Town Manager’s Office to Send Letters After Ayer Main Street TIP Project Gets Moved Back
(May 5, 2026) - The Main Street TIP project, which was programmed for FFY 2029, has to be moved back in the regional schedule to FFY 2030 and FFY 2031, according to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission's (MRPC) recent letter to the town. This project would reconstruct Main Street, from Columbia Street to Park Street. The letter was shared in the Ayer Select Board … [Read more...] about DPW Asks Select Board and Town Manager’s Office to Send Letters After Ayer Main Street TIP Project Gets Moved Back
Ayer’s Main Street TIP Road Project Delayed
(May 5, 2026) - The Main Street TIP project, which was programmed for FFY 2029, has to be moved back in the regional schedule to FFY 2030 and FFY 2031, according to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission’s (MRPC) recent letter to the town. This project would reconstruct Main Street, from Columbia Street to Park Street. The letter was shared in the Ayer Select Board … [Read more...] about Ayer’s Main Street TIP Road Project Delayed
Ayer Parks Department in Transition
(May 5th, 2026) – The Town of Ayer’s Parks Department is in transition, with news that the parks director recently resigned and the town only has three lifeguards. This update was shared at the Ayer Select Board Meeting on May 5th. Parks Director PositionIn April, the town had started the process for filling the vacant assistant park director position, then the director … [Read more...] about Ayer Parks Department in Transition