Vacancy on Planning Board

Planning Board Vacancy (Deadline for Applications – July 12, 2019)

The Ayer Planning Board currently has one vacancy.  The Planning Board proposes, reviews and hold hearing and makes recommendation on zoning changes; the subdivision regulations; review and sign approval not required (ANR) plans and review and act on site plan reviews/approvals.  The Planning board is also responsible for developing a vision for the future growth of the community; reviewing/updating the Master Plan; and is involved with key land use, development, and planning policy.  This is typically an elected position but vacancies are filled by a joint appointment process by the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board.  The succesful applicant’s appointment will be until the next Town Election in April 2020.  Applicants must be at least 18-years of age and a resident of Ayer.  Interested applicants should send a letter of intent and resume to the Town Manager, 1 Main Street, Ayer, MA 01432 or to tm@ayer.ma.us.  Applicants will be interviewed by a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board and the successful applicant will be selected by a majority vote of the joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board.  The deadline for applications is Friday, July 12, 2019