The Ayer Affair

AYER – The Ayer Affair has learned the Town of Ayer, led by Town Manager Robert Pontbriand, has retaliated against a citizen by issuing a warrant and sending the police at 6:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am to issue a summons to the citizen. The crime of the century in Ayer? The crime was failing to obey a dog order, almost seven years after the citizen sued the Town which resulted in a settlement outside of court. The charge comes after the citizen began requesting records via FOIA to uncover alleged rampant fraud and embezzlement at the Ayer Town Hall. This reporter was able to confirm the same citizen paid the Town $400 dollars in licensing fees. After no license was issued, the citizen requested a refund. The Town opted to keep the money and told the citizen to go through small claims court.