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Applications for the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee

Posted on: December 4, 2018 - 4:54pm

Deadline of Friday, December 28, 2018Ayer Town Seal
Applications for the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee

Applications are open for residents interested in serving on the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee.  On November 13, 2018 the Ayer Board of Selectmen created the Ayer-Devens Jurisdiction/Disposition Study Committee for the purposes planning for and initiating discussions with the appropriate parties with the goal of presenting a plan to the Town of Ayer Voters to resume jurisdiction over the land presently part of Devens formerly under the jurisdiction of the Town of Ayer.  The Committee is charged with instituting a process for developing a plan to resume jurisdiction, including but not limited to, the following tasks:

  • Manage the process and timeline to collect and report additional information as requested by the Board of Selectmen;
  • Provide status reports to the Board of Selectmen on at least a quarterly basis;
  • Meet with Ayer Town Departments and Committees to review and seek input on Devens topics as set forth in the 2018 Ayer Master Plan;
  • Meet with MassDevelopment and Devens Departments (particularly DPW, Fire and DEC) to review and seek input on Devens topics as set forth in the 2018 Master Plan;
  • Hold periodic public meetings to inform and seek input from the general public, including Devens residents.  It is recommended that an initial kick-off meeting be held to provide an overview of the findings in the 2018 Master Plan and proposed next steps;
  • Upon the request by the Board of Selectmen prepare a draft “Request for Qualifications” for a planning consultant to assist in the development of a plan;
  • Seek funds to underwrite the cost of consultant services;
  • Following the issuance of the RFQ, review proposals and recommend a consultant firm to the Board of Selectmen; and
  • Keep State Legislators and MassDevelopment informed as work progresses.

The Committee will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen with the following nine (9) member committee composition:

  • One Ayer Selectman
  • Two (2) Ayer Planning Board Members
  • Five (5) Members-at-Large:  Five residents, at least two of whom live on Devens
  • Ayer Director of Community and Economic Development

Once formed the Committee will meet monthly initially with additional meetings as necessary.  This is a long-term process so there is no definitive term length to an appointment at this time.  Interested applicants should be prepared to make a significant commitment. 

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent and resume to the Ayer Town Manager, Robert A. Pontbriand, 1 Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432 or via email to tm@ayer.ma.us by the deadline of Friday, December 28, 2018.  Applicants will be interviewed and appointed by the Ayer Board of Selectmen.