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In our March 26th edition, we write about the Ayer Police Department’s FY2027 budget presentation to the Finance Committee and about what the future West Main Street Bridge will look like. There’s also candidate news. The Housing Authority position that was headed to the ballot has now been removed. You can learn more in our update.

(March 19, 2026) – The Ayer Police Department presented its FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee, which represents a 2.57 percent increase over 2026 (or about $81,000). More important than the numbers, we think it’s a good opportunity for residents to watch as the public safety departments present to the Finance Committee. You can learn about…

This week: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1893221/emails/182327281664918732 -Senior Center Project Update -Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee Approves FY2027 Budget -Ayer Police Department Shares Citizens Police Academy Photos -Regional Transit Provider Ends Microtransit, Uber-Style Service in Local Communities As Grant Funds Run Out -Who’s Running in the May 12th Annual Town Election -Candidates Guide: Meet 4 Residents Who Want to Serve…

The Select Board received a short update on the Senior Center building project Tuesday night. The COA Director shared the update, with a building committee member and the DPW Director joining her at the meeting table. Here are a few points: Project Numbers. The COA Director shared the working budget for the project. The project…

(March 17, 2026) – The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee met on Tuesday and voted to certify the FY2027 budget. The committee voted to approve the FY27 ASRSD General Fund budget of $36.7 million – a 5.5 percent increase from the current year. This represents a level services budget, according to the written budget presentation materials….

(March 3, 2026) – The Select Board received an update on the town’s FY2027 Capital Plan at Tuesday’s meeting. The Capital Planning Committee has met over the past few months to review requests and approve the final plan. We do not have a list of recommendations to share. Rather, the town management presented the Select…

(Feb. 24, 2026) – A developer presented plans for a new four-story building with 11 apartments and a small commercial space in downtown Ayer this week. The Planning Board opened the public hearing for 63 Main Street, where the applicant is seeking site plan approval and a special permit for off-site parking. The project falls…

We share an update on the May 12, 2026 election. Five residents have returned nomination papers to have their names placed on the ballot. Residents who are interested still have time to learn about potential opportunities to serve, across the Planning Board, Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee and other seats.

Town of Ayer’s Health Insurance Costs Come in Lower Than Expected for FY2027, Read. Read the PDF version of the newsletter, which includes a correction.

(Feb. 17, 2026) – The Town of Ayer has learned its health insurance costs will rise by 6.2 percent in FY2027, a much lower-than-expected increase, according to the Select Board meeting video from Tuesday. The health insurance increase will add about $161,688 to the budget, much less than the 20 percent – or $500,000 increase…