(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
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Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
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 estimate was $15.1 million at Special Town … [Read more...] about Senior Center Project Update; Utility Costs Come in Under Budget While Planning Moves Ahead
Ayer Residents Approve $11.55 Million Debt Exclusion for New Senior Center at Special Town Election
Ayer residents have approved a $11.55 million debt exclusion to help finance a new $15.1 million senior center on town-owned property on Bishop Road. The town held a one-question Special Town Election today (Tuesday, Nov. 4th) from noon to 8 pm and announced the results this evening shortly before 9 p.m. 1,031 residents voted in the Special Town Election, representing … [Read more...] about Ayer Residents Approve $11.55 Million Debt Exclusion for New Senior Center at Special Town Election
Next Tuesday: Residents Vote on Debt Exclusion And Whether to Authorize $11.55 Million in Borrowing for New Senior Center
The Town of Ayer will hold a Special Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4th for residents to vote on a debt exclusion for the proposed senior center project. This would allow for $11.55 million in borrowing, resulting in a $165 increase in the average tax bill for a 25-year borrowing term. The election will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at Ayer Town Hall. Special Town Meeting approved … [Read more...] about Next Tuesday: Residents Vote on Debt Exclusion And Whether to Authorize $11.55 Million in Borrowing for New Senior Center
Select Board Authorizes Use of $1 Million in UDAG Funds for the Senior Center Building Project
With a 3-0 vote, the Ayer Select Board last night authorized the use of $1 million from the town’s Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) for the senior center project, subject to the project’s approval at Special Town Meeting and a debt exclusion vote. UDAG is a federal program that supports economic development. According to the meeting materials, the town’s UDAG fund has a … [Read more...] about Select Board Authorizes Use of $1 Million in UDAG Funds for the Senior Center Building Project