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New West Main Street Bridge Will Be a 28-Foot Span, With Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
The Town of Ayer plans to start the West Main Street Bridge replacement soon. Take a mental snapshot now because the bridge and road are about to take on a different appearance in years to come. First, we are writing about the West Main Street Bridge over Nonacoicus Brook, which stands near the billboard, about…
Kathleen Cachel, Candidate for Library Trustee
My husband, our two dogs, and I have called Ayer home for six years. When I’m not out with them in pine meadow or working on a quilt project you’ll usually find me reading. My favorite book is These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. I’ve been part of the Friends of the Ayer Library for…
Brenton Kubik, Candidate for Parks Commission
Brent Kubik has been proud to call Ayer home since moving to town in 2014. He earned his undergraduate degree in Movement Science from Westfield State University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMass Lowell. Brent currently works as a Physical Therapist at Connections Physical Therapy in nearby Harvard, MA,…
2026 Town Meeting Dates in Ayer, Littleton, Shirley, Groton, Harvard and Lunenburg
On occasion, we want to share information about local government and the Town Meeting process in neighboring communities. Here we have gathered a few upcoming Town Meeting dates. According to community websites, Lunenburg, Harvard and Groton are holding Saturday meetings; Ayer, Littleton and Shirley meet during the week. Ayer: Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for…
Ayer Select Board Receives Update on FY2027 Capital Plan
(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…
Ayer Select Board to Consider Raising Water and Sewer Connection Fees; Developers Typically Pay These Fees on New Construction
The cost of building is about to go up a few hundred dollars per water and sewer connection in Ayer. The Rate Review Committee is recommending the Select Board raise the cost of water and sewer connections on March 17th, when the board meets to approve the FY2027 water and sewer usage rates and the…
Ayer News – Feb. 26, 2026
Here is a link to our Ayer News Newsletter for Feb. 26, 2026: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1893221/emails/180138761912321454
CPC Requests: Ayer Affordable Housing Trust and Sandy Pond School
The Community Preservation Committee will host public hearings next Wednesday, on March 4th, related to two funding requests. The Ayer Affordable Housing Trust has made a request to continue its rental assistance for Ayer residents. Then, the Sandy Pond School House Association is seeking $25,000 for an HVAC system, which would allow the association to hold year-round…
Planning Board Learns About New Building Proposed in Downtown Ayer
(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…
Who is Running for Local Office in Ayer?
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.