Description: Business district in Ayer. Main Street storefronts, diner, gas station, dry cleaner, liquor store, pedestrians. Sign for Routes 2A and 111. Old man sweeps sidewalk. Police station. Man smoking in front of VFW hall. Old fashioned department store. Soldier at Fort Devens training to use mine detector, sweeps instrument over ground and listens for beeps. Rifle propped against tree. Camouflage helmet on ground. Group of soldiers eat rations.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/19/1978
Description: US Army base at Fort Devens in Ayer. Soldier setting up machine gun on tripod. Soldier digging ditch. Entrance sign with tank displayed next to it. Several takes of reporter standup. Video dropout in the middle of the video. Military police (MP) at guard booth. Jeeps and trucks filled with helmeted soldiers pass.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1977
Description: Reaction from Ayer residents about closing Fort Devens. Defense Secretary Richard Cheney. Rep Chester Atkins. Meats in butcher case. Greasy spoon restaurant kitchen.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/12/1991
Description: Fort Devens employees and Ayer residents are concerned about the possible closing of the army base because it would have a devastating effect on the town.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/09/1991