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Nature and amenities surround Ayer
Ayer, 60 minutes from Boston, is surrounded by nature and modern conveniences. “It’s a great place to live for all ages,” says Kristin Hilberg, a local realtor with Keller Williams Realty, Boston Northwest. “Everybody has a place here.” Ayer, Devens, Shirley, and other neighboring towns were part of Fort Devens. Although the army still uses a portion of the land, much of it is now home to facilities for research, biotech and food and beverage processing and packaging. Shopping and dining experiences are found on West Main Street and Front Street. Homes in the area branch outwards from the main thoroughfare and increase in size further from town.
The commuter rail serves the community of Ayer, MA with service to Boston.
The Sandy Pond has a beach access with swimming if a lifeguard is present.
These buildings are a superfund site from the former Fort Devens location in Ayer.
A row of colonial style homes in Ayer.
This is an aerial view of the Ayer town center.
Nashoba Club Pizza in Ayer, MA serves pizza, pasta and drinks.
The Little Bee Bookshop in downtown Ayer, MA has carefully selected books for children.
The Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area is a historic U.S. Army Reserve location in Ayer.
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Markoh’s on Main and Tiny’s Diner
Breakfast is served at Markoh’s on Main, where locals can enjoy coffee and pastries in the morning or snag a burger during lunch or dinner. Live music is performed on Fridays. Lucia’s Tavola is an Italian restaurant that attracts people in and around town with its handmade pasta and freshly baked bread. Locals meet up with friends at Nashoba Club Pizza and Taproom for a slice of pizza made using an over-70-year-old recipe and 28 on-tap beers. Off Main Street, seafood enthusiasts can enjoy a fisherman’s platter at Tiny’s Diner, a family-owned restaurant. “These places are institutions,” says Hilberg. “Everyone goes here.”
A chef flips sizzling bacon at Tiny's Restaurant in Ayer.
Ma's The Margarita is a pizza freshly cooked from Nashoba Pizza Club & Taproom.
This building provides a home to many businesses like Lucias Tavola.
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Wildlife management area and nature center
Green spaces are abundant in the towns of Ayer and Shirley. The Mulpus Brook Wildlife Management Area is a public area and a protected habitat for flora and fauna. Large oak trees surround the Fredonian Park and Nature Center in Shirley, which contains an open greenspace with a gazebo near the Caracunemaug Brook. A new playground was added to Sandy Pond, a popular swimming and camping location. The Nashua River Rail Trail, a 12.5-mile paved stretch of land, is used for hiking and biking.
A mural painting welcoming folks to Sandy Pond, a resident-only beach access pond.
The Sandy Pond has a beach access with swimming if a lifeguard is present.
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Ayer Public Library and Fort Devens Museum
For dinner and a show, locals visit Littleton to watch the latest flick at O’Neil Cinemas. The Ayer Public Library hosts regular book clubs, story times, movie nights, and some unique events such as bread making and Dungeons and Dragons sessions for all ages. History is everywhere in Massachusetts, and Ayer is no exception; two miles away is the Fort Devens Memorial Wall, placed to commemorate the soldiers who were deployed from the Fort Devens military base to fight in WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Nearby is the Fort Devens Museum, which displays artifacts and shares the history of the military camp.
The Ayer Public Library features limestone walls.
Colonial Revival and contemporary raised ranches
Homes are in the flat-faced Colonial Revival and Cape Cod styles, with contemporary raised ranches and split-level homes next door. Small homes near West Main Street amenities go for $250,000 to $700,000. Larger homes with spacious lots go for $450,000 to $750,000. New construction in the area sells quickly.
A row of colonial style homes in Ayer.
This split-level home has a unique architectural design.
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New athletic complex at regional high school
Children attend Page Hilltop Elementary, receiving a B-minus on Niche. Students continue to Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, receiving a B-minus ranking. Ayer Shirley Regional High School, receiving a B, has undergone extensive renovations recently, including a new athletic complex featuring updated playing fields and an expanded running track.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Page Hilltop School
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Fitchburg Line and Route 2A
With two stations on the Fitchburg Line, Ayer and Shirley are 40 to 70 minutes from Boston. Driving is the preferred mode of transportation in the area, and residents may use Route 2 or Route 2A to reach I-495.
A locomotive passes under the Main Street bridge, minutes from the Ayer commuter rail station.
The commuter rail has a station in Ayer.
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Important to know
In 1989, due to soil and groundwater contamination, Fort Devens, previously located in Ayer, Shirley, Lancaster and Harvard, was listed as a Superfund site. After extensive cleanup by the Environmental Protection Agency, the area is no longer a significant contamination site and is reviewed every five years.
These buildings are a superfund site from the former Fort Devens location in Ayer.
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Nestled near the scenic Nashua River Rail Trail, this beautiful Colonial home in Ayer offers the perfect blend of charm and functionality. Step into a cozy, sun-filled living room that leads to a modern kitchen with granite countertops and a casual dining area ideal for everyday meals. The spacious family room features a beautiful box window, perfect for relaxing or gathering. A formal dining
Step into this beautiful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath end unit condo that combines comfort, convenience, and modern style. From the moment you enter, you’ll love the sun-filled living area that flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining space, and continues right out to your private deck - ideal for morning coffee or summer evening unwinding. The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, crisp
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This Nashoba Valley property is a commuter's dream, located within five minutes of the Commuter Rail Station to Boston, Routes 2 and 495. The community sits on twenty acres of land located on the Harvard, Ayer, and Littleton line, adjacent to the beautiful Shaker Hills Country Club.This property features studio, one, and two-bedroom garden style apartments as well as a small group of
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