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Town of Merrimac Awarded $1,365,000 Through State Community One Stop Grant Program For Infrastructural Improvements

MERRIMAC — The Town of Merrimac, Department of Public Works, and Select Board Chair Christopher Manni are pleased to share that Merrimac has been awarded three grants totaling $1,365,000 by the Commonwealth’s Community One Stop Grant Program.

The Community One Stop Grant Program, which was created in 2021 to help cities and towns across the state improve infrastructure and road transit safety, has granted 306 of the state’s 351 municipalities over 1,500 awards totaling more than $750 million.

Merrimac has received at least one grant from the program in each year of its operation. You can find information on grants awarded to the town on its grant page here.

The first of the awards is a $50,000 grant as part of the Real Estate Services Technical Assistance Program to support the Coastal Metals Site Readiness project. Merrimac will use the funding to develop concept plans for affordable housing areas at two locations in town, 2 Littles Court, a former planting facility, and 28 School St., the former location of the Town’s Senior Center. The Town owns both properties and intends to sell them together for affordable housing development.

The second and third grants of $1 million and $350,000 will be used to improve infrastructure around town.

The $1 million grant, awarded as part of the MassWorks program, will be used by the Town to replace the failed Mill Street culvert over Cobblers Brook and reopen the portion of Mill Street to reconnect to the Town’s wastewater treatment facility and light and power department. The Town will construct a new bridge approximately 100 feet north of the existing bridge, while the existing culvert will be removed.

The $315,000 grant, awarded as part of the Rural Development Fund, will be utilized by the Town to replace a six-inch water main at the intersection of Liberty Street and Mechanic Street with a larger eight inch water main. The increase in size will allow for enhanced water flow and better quality for an area of town that is anticipated to have substantial growth and demand for water supply in the coming years.

“The Town of Merrimac will benefit greatly from this funding, which will allow for necessary upgrades to our infrastructure, and will allow us to start the planning process for creating affordable housing opportunities in Merrimac,” said Select Board Chair Manni. “We would like to thank Robert Sinibaldi, DPW Director, Denise McClure, Town Planner and Alyssa Sexton, Administrative Coordinator, as well as the Healey-Driscoll Administration for its support in these projects.”

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AMMENDED WATER USE BY-LAW

At Fall Town Meeting October 2024 a by-law was passed to have the following amended:

Any person with a privately-owned well should be aware that it is likely the well has the same or a similar water source as the Public Water System. This means that it is important for persons with privately-owned wells to also be efficient and mindful when it comes to water use. Any water conservation measures recommend for the customers to follow would be extra beneficial to the water supply, if persons who have privately-owned wells considered following the recommendations as well. This is extra important during times of drought.

The Attorney General has certified this to now be part of the Town’s General By-Laws. Article XVIII, Water Use.

  • November 18, 2025 in News

Town of Merrimac Announces Merrimac 150th Celebration Committee

The Town of Merrimac is thrilled to announce the Merrimac 150th Celebration Committee. 

The new committee serves as the planning and coordination group responsible for the Town’s 150th anniversary celebration. 

Join neighbors, friends, and visitors for a year-long celebration filled with history, fostering community, and fun. Together, we will honor our past, showcase the Merrimac of today, and create lasting memories of our future. 

To kick off the celebration, the committee will host a Town-wide Photo and Duck Drop Raffle held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Donaghue Field. (Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 19) which will be sponsored by Bucciarelli’s Coffee Shop & Deli.
For more information about this event and how you can contribute to the celebration, please visit the Committee’s official website: merrimac150.org

Mandatory Water Restrictions

Effective October 14th 2025

LEVEL 1 MILD DROUGHT CONDITIONS

Mandatory

Restrictions on Non-Essential Water Use

Under the Level 1 Water Use Restriction:

Our Water Management Act permit defines the following:

Nonessential outdoor water uses that are subject to mandatory restrictions include:

  • NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: irrigation of lawns via sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems;
  • NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety; and
  • NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks except as necessary to apply surface treatment such as paint, preservatives, stucco, cement or pavement. 
  • YES: NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: Watering ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand hold hose or watering cans may be permitted during non-peak hours (after 5 pm and before 9 am)

Water uses NOT subject to mandatory restrictions are those required:

  • for health or safety reasons;
  • by regulation;
  • for production of food and fiber;
  • for the maintenance of livestock; or
  •  to meet the core functions of a business (for example, irrigation of a golf course as necessary to maintain tees, greens, and limited fairway watering, or irrigation by a plant nursery to maintain stock).

This conservation measure will be strictly enforced. Violators will be issued a written warning for the first offense. A second offense will be fined $50.00 and $100 for each subsequent offense.

Please call the office with any questions or concerns…978-346-8407

  • September 10, 2025 in News

Rental Inspections

Did you know that all rental units in Merrimac must be inspected prior to renting? You can find the regulations on the town website, under Documents, Board of Health, Regulations: https://townofmerrimac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Regulations-Governing-Certification-of-Rental-Dwellings-and-Rooming-Units-in-Merrimac.pdf

Rental Inspection application forms can also be found on the town website under Documents, Board of Health, Applications: https://townofmerrimac.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rental-Inspection-Application-1.pdf

Still have questions? Contact the Board of Health at 978-346-4066 or BOH@townofmerrimac.com

  • August 25, 2025 in News

Town of Merrimac, MA Town Seal

Town of Merrimac Invites Community Members to Join 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee

The Town of Merrimac is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. The Select Board is seeking enthusiastic and civic-minded residents to join the Merrimac 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee.

This is a unique opportunity to help plan a year-long celebration that honors Merrimac’s rich history, traditions, and community spirit. The committee will help shape events and activities, including historical exhibits, parades, concerts, family fun days, and more.

Those who have experience in event planning, a passion for local history, or simply want to give back to their town, are welcome to express their interest.

To express interest in joining the committee, or to request more information, please email the Merrimac Select Board at selectmen@townofmerrimac.com.

  • May 21, 2025 in News