(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
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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
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
Nashoba Valley Technical High School Receives $3.25 Million State Grant
Nashoba Valley Technical High School has received a $3.25 million grant through the state’s FY2026 CTE Expansion Grant Program. With this grant, the school can now renovate and expand instructional space to establish two new Chapter 74 programs in HVAC and Facilities Management. These programs will serve both high school students and adult learners. On April 30th, Gov. Maura … [Read more...] about Nashoba Valley Technical High School Receives $3.25 Million State Grant
Town of Ayer Shares Site Plans for New Senior Center, Showing Parking Along Bishop Road and Pickelball Courts
(April 28, 2026) – The Town of Ayer shared the next glimpse of the senior center project at the Planning Board meeting on Tuesday night. The Ayer Planning Board opened the site plan approval and stormwater public hearings - just a day after Annual Town Meeting approved two related articles (easement, conservation and deed restrictions). The architect and civil … [Read more...] about Town of Ayer Shares Site Plans for New Senior Center, Showing Parking Along Bishop Road and Pickelball Courts