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DIG SAFE AWARENESS MONTH
April is dig safe awareness month. Please take a look at the brochure to ensure you call before you dig.
Electrify Merrimac 2024 – Merrimac Light Department
Back by Popular demand. Last year Merrimac Light Department launched a new program to fund proposed electrical projects in Merrimac. The customers of Merrimac Light voted which projects should be funded. In an effort to make a more robust ballot of choices, we are expanding the program to any non-profit organization or municipal department to submit requests. Please go to this link for more information or submittal. Last year, there were two winners Senior Center and the Historical Museum. The ballot for selecting the 2024 Electrify Merrimac winners will be available during old home day on August 10 and until September 15th. Winners will be announced in October during our 120th Anniversary Safety Fair. Details to follow. Please feel free to either submit a proposal or share with your favorite non-profit. Thank you in advance for your submittals.
Town of Merrimac Shares Information on 2024 Town Election
MERRIMAC — The Town of Merrimac and Town Clerk Gwendolyn Lay Sabbagh share the following information about the 2024 Town Election, and encourage all registered voters to cast their ballots.
Town of Merrimac Shares Information on 2024 Annual Town Meeting
The Town of Merrimac shares the following information about the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and encourages all registered voters to take part in this uniquely New England form of democracy.
Town Meeting will convene on Monday, April 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the cafeteria of Sweetsir School, 102 Church St.
Voters will consider a 23-article warrant that includes budgeting for general operations of Merrimac’s town government, and advance programs and capital purchases approved by the Board of Selectmen, other boards and commissions, and the Town administration.
“On behalf of the Merrimac Select Board, I would like thank the Finance and Capital Planning Committees for their work during the last four months to present Town Meeting with a budget that meets the town’s needs within the Proposition 2 ½ requirements,” Select Board Chair Chris Manni said. “There are several important investments in public safety, assessing, and providing tax relief for our veterans. The
Select Board looks forward to a robust discussion and productive Town Meeting on April 29.”
Voters will be asked to approve appropriations from existing free cash to support a variety of projects, including:
- Soil testing at the former Coastal Metals site
- Water quality and weed management at Lake Attitash
- Command vehicles for the Police and Fire Departments
- Repairs to the Parks and Rec garage and Council on Aging building
- A feasibility study for a new Highway Department garage
- Repairs to the heating/ventilation/air conditioning system at Merrimac Public Library
- Work to improve accessibility on town sidewalks and in Town Hall, to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Repair of asbestos tiles at the Donaghue School
Voters will also be asked to consider proposed FY2025 spending for town departments; a bylaw change to synchronize Finance Committee terms with the fiscal year; a bylaw change to prohibit town boards and commissions from meeting on an election day; and an increase to the current property tax abatement for veterans by 50 percent.
Interested voters may click the following links to find additional information: Town Meeting warrant, Finance Committee recommendations, Capital Planning Committee report.
Bird Flu/Avian Influenza
Bird Flu Detected In Massachusetts
For more information: https://www.mass.gov/news/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-detected-in-massachusetts
Tennis Courts Closed For Repair
The Tennis Courts located at the Donaghue School are closed for repairs. We look forward to their reopening sometime in September.
Town of Merrimac Launches New Website
MERRIMAC —The Town of Merrimac is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.
The new website, https://townofmerrimac.com, now features a user-friendly design and modern features to ensure that residents can easily access resources and important information.
New features of the site include:
- Community Calendar to stay up to date with town events
- Social media integration with Merrimac’s Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages.
- New staff directory that features new phone numbers to easily contact town leaders, department heads and committee members
- Agendas and Minutes Library
- Online Payments and Forms
- Expansive Search Feature
The homepage features an expansive menu that allows users and visitors to access
Town Government Offices, Online Bill Payments, Elections and Voting information, and community resources.
Residents can now subscribe to the site to receive email alerts of news updates and events posted on the website. Users can also apply for open municipal positions within Merrimac directly on the site.
“The Select Board was looking to actively pursue ways to increase service levels throughout the Town of Merrimac, and our new website offers a way to provide better communication to our residents,” said Select Board Chairperson Chris Manni. “We encourage residents to explore our new site, as they can now access vital information with unlimited accessibility and ease.”
The new website was created and designed by John Guilfoil Public Relations.
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