Ayer Historical Commission

Ayer Historical Commission Historical Commission for the Town of Ayer The Town reserves the right to do the following:

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If you are looking for more information about The Town of Ayer, please visit www.ayer.ma.us

The Historical Commission is an appointed board of Town government pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8D. Its mission is to identify, evaluate, and protect the historical resources of the Town through education and outreach. The Commission's monthly meetings are open to the public,

and volunteers are always welcome to participate in the Commission's programs and projects. TOWN OF AYER SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Approved by the Ayer Board of Selectmen on July 17, 2018

The Town is the sole owner and administrator of the Town of Ayer and Ayer Fire Department’s pages and any other social media account. The primary purpose of the Town of Ayer’s Social Media Accounts are to provide information to the residents and businesses of Ayer regarding official Town matters such as meetings and announcements and is not intended to become a cyber-forum for political and/or issue discussions. To remove any postings that use profanity, discriminatory language, inappropriate language or any content which is sexual in nature.

2. The Town will not post any political notices including candidate endorsements, policy positions, etc.

3. The Town will not permit any for profit posts or advertisements, they will be removed.

4. All announcements and requested posts must be related in some way to the Town of Ayer.

5. The Town of Ayer’s Social Media Accounts should never be used as a substitute for 9-1-1 or immediate information.

6. ALL Town of Ayer Social Media Accounts content are deemed public records under MGL.

7. The Town of Ayer’s Social Media Accounts are solely administered by the IT Director with approval of content by the Town Manager.

8. All requests for postings should be submitted to the Town’s IT Director and/or Town Manager.

9. These guidelines may be amended by the Board of Selectmen, preferably with recommendation from the IT Committee.

10. Social Media events may only be created by the Town Manager or the IT Director.

11. The Town reserves the right to block any individual user who consistently violates these guidelines.

12. The Ayer Police Department’s Social Media accounts page are administered by the Ayer Police Department and they are solely responsible for its content.

13. Any content that is deemed to not be in the best interest of the Town will be removed.

Check out our latest interview for the Ayer Oral History Project!
10/28/2025

Check out our latest interview for the Ayer Oral History Project!

Interview with a former Ayer High School teacher, August 2025

10/20/2025
We're ready for the Newton St Festival! Come check out the Historical Inventory and learn about the Ayer Oral History Pr...
10/04/2025

We're ready for the Newton St Festival!

Come check out the Historical Inventory and learn about the Ayer Oral History Project!

Come see us!
09/27/2025

Come see us!

Spend the day being entertained! We have musicians, magicians, dancers, and even a bug circus. Bring a chair or use one of ours to enjoy some music provided by Mickey Lorden, or the Clear Path for Veterans Ukulele Group. Enjoy a performances by the local dance schools in the afternoon.

The Ayer Historical Commission is conducting interviews for the Ayer Oral History Project. Check out our first interview...
08/06/2025

The Ayer Historical Commission is conducting interviews for the Ayer Oral History Project. Check out our first interview with our Fire Chief, Brendan Hurley!

Make sure to like the video and subscribe to our YouTube channel and keep an eye out for more interviews.

If you are interested in interviewing, being interviewed, transcribing, or volunteering in any capacity with our project reach out to us at [email protected]

All materials and interviews can be found on our website as well: https://www.ayer.ma.us/historical-commission/pages/ayer-oral-history-project

https://youtu.be/nD14nohdu30?si=fPyJXr4jYdUkusUS

Interview with Brendan Hurley for the Ayer Oral History Project conducted on July 25th, 2024.

06/09/2025

Find this NEW sign on the Rail Trail at Pearl and Groton streets. THANKS to collaboration among the Ayer Historical Commissio and Ayer Cultural Council, along with Town Manager Robert Pontibrand (in suit) and Charles Schultz Jr. (not in photo) for designing and installing the sign at the start of the famous Nashua River Trail Trail. At left is Susan Tordella of the Cultural Council, and Historical Commission members Barry Schwarzel removing the tarp, and George Bacon at right in the blue jacket.

10/20/2024

Downtown Trick-or-Treat is Saturday, October 26 from 12:30 - 2:30!

Come see us at the Newton Street Festival today in Ayer and learn a little but about our little towns history!We've got ...
10/05/2024

Come see us at the Newton Street Festival today in Ayer and learn a little but about our little towns history!

We've got our new display for the Rail Trail, flyers for the Oral History Project, and informational trifold about our work.

09/22/2024

Donate your gently used books to the Friends of the Ayer Library for the Newton St. Festival Book Sale. Books can be dropped off at the Town Hall auditorium on Fridays, September 20, September 27, and October 4 between 10:30am and 1:30pm. Then stop by the Newton St. Festival on Saturday, October 5 between 10am and 4pm to purchase used books. Proceeds will go towards supporting Ayer Library programs and initiatives!

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1 Main Street
Ayer, MA
01432

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+19787728220

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