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Housing Will Connect to Future Sewer on Fitchburg Road, Not Over Intermittent Stream to John Riley Road
By Sara Withee (Sept. 10, 2026) – The Conservation Commission reviewed two major projects on Fitchburg Road and Groton School Road at Thursday’s meeting. 65 Fitchburg Road. The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to approve an Order of Conditions for a Notice of Intent (NOI) for 65 Fitchburg Road, where the Ayer Commons development is being…
New Signs on Main Street: “No E-Bikes, E-Scooters or Bikes on Sidewalk”
(Sept. 8, 2026) – The Ayer DPW completed installation of new signs along Main Street in August, according to its latest town department report. These read “No E-Bikes, E-Scooters or Bikes on Sidewalk.” This comes after the Town’s Economic & Community Development Office has received public comment involving near collisions between customers, staff and cyclists…
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Launches 2027 Partnership Grant Program
Allocates $100k in Support of Creative Programs & Projects Submitted by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. DEVENS, MA, September 8, 2026 – Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area is pleased to announce the launch of its Annual Partnership Grant Program on October 1, 2026. Designed to provide strategic investments in the natural, cultural, and historical resources that enhance the…
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Ayer’s Community Choice Power Supply Program Announces New Rates, $18 More Per Month for Average Usage of 600 kWk
(Sept. 6, 2026) – Residents who participate in the Ayer Community Choice Power Supply Program will soon be paying more for the supply services part of their utility bill, according…
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Select Board Receives Update on Special Town Meeting Article Development; Tree Preservation Bylaw Introduced
(Aug. 31, 2026) – After this week’s vote on Flock, the Ayer Select Board received an update on the articles the town is developing for Fall Special Town Meeting, which is Oct. 26th.
Ayer Select Board Votes to Cancel Flock Contract
With a 3-0 vote, the Ayer Select Board voted Monday to cancel the town’s contract with Flock Safety immediately.
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Planning Board Continues Review of 26 & 30 Littleton Road
The Ayer Planning Board continued its public hearing into new apartments on 26 & 30 Littleton Road. We write about the discussion on water and the special permit criteria here.
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Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
(August 24, 2026) – On Monday, the state Department of Public Health announced a second human case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts this year. News of the first case came last week. Both people were exposed in Middlesex County, though the state has not said in which communities. The…
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Ayer Affordable Housing Committee Hosts Community Housing Forum on Sept. 29th
(Aug. 13, 2026) – The Ayer Affordable Housing Committee will host a community housing forum on Tuesday, Sept. 29th, from 6-8 pm at Ayer Town Hall. Residents are invited to attend. In recent weeks, the committee chair has been attending committee and board meetings, trying to spread the word about…
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Main Street Bank Excited to Sponsor Newton Street Festival Again
(August 18, 2026) – Main Street Bank presented the Select Board with an oversized $5,000 presentation check to mark its return as the Premiere Sponsor of the Newton Street Festival on Oct. 3rd. “The heartbeat of Ayer is its people and Main Street Bank is very excited to participate yet…
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