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Three-Story Multi-Family Building Proposed for Former Lazy Mary’s Property

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 multi-family building is being proposed for the former Lazy Mary's property on Littleton Road (Route 2A) and Copeland Drive. With a cover letter dated July 16th, a civil engineering firm … [Read more...] about Three-Story Multi-Family Building Proposed for Former Lazy Mary’s Property

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 … [Read more...] about Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Announces New Leadership

Thought Piece: How the Town of Ayer Has Reported Annual and Special Town Meeting Results Over the Past Year

By Sara Withee(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 … [Read more...] about Thought Piece: How the Town of Ayer Has Reported Annual and Special Town Meeting Results Over the Past Year

Ayer Fire Chief and Police Chief Share Update on Six-Alarm Multi-Family Building Fire

By Sara Withee(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. A few notes from their update: Initial police response. The afternoon of the fire, the Police Chief said an officer arrived to find a woman in a … [Read more...] about Ayer Fire Chief and Police Chief Share Update on Six-Alarm Multi-Family Building Fire

Ayer Senior Center: Moving Construction Drawings from 95 to 100 Percent Complete

By Sara Withee (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. While the building committee discussed the process, the 95 percent drawings were not actually shown. These are currently in … [Read more...] about Ayer Senior Center: Moving Construction Drawings from 95 to 100 Percent Complete

Help Troop 2 Get Ready to Celebrate 100 Years in Ayer

By Sara Withee(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. “We want this to be a community party. It’s not just Troop 2 celebrating 100 years; the community is celebrating,” said Maggie Durand, who serves on the leadership committee for Troop 2 … [Read more...] about Help Troop 2 Get Ready to Celebrate 100 Years in Ayer

Anonymous Donor Gives $750,000 to Support 16 North Central Mass Nonprofits and Organizations

By the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts(July 14, 2026) - As federal and state funding reductions continue to create uncertainty for nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts, an anonymous donor has stepped forward with a significant investment to help ensure critical community services remain available throughout North Central Massachusetts. Partnering … [Read more...] about Anonymous Donor Gives $750,000 to Support 16 North Central Mass Nonprofits and Organizations

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) have been set up and are directing drivers and pedestrians. You can find the … [Read more...] about Special Town Meeting Warrant Released for West Main Street Bridge