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The Merrimac Garden Club presents the Annual Pumpkins in the Circle on October 30th & 31st. We wish you all a Happy Halloween.

LITTLE POND, SPRING HILL, VALLEY

Hydrant flushing helps ensure water quality and removes sediment in the water main. It also verifies ample water flow for firefighting. Low water pressure, discolored/milky water, air in pipes and at times, no water, may be experienced during flushing. When flushing in your area do not use your water to prevent it getting pulled into your home. When flushing is complete in your area, or in the morning, running your cold water faucets for 5-10 minutes should alleviate this problem.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE, MERRIMAC WATER

Paving on Church Street will begin Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 AM and continue until the project is complete.

🚗 Motorists: Please seek alternate routes if possible.

⬆️ NORTHBOUND traffic can still travel along Church Street or Winter street.

⬇️ SOUTHBOUND traffic will be detoured down Winter Street. Winter Street will be open to two-way traffic.

🏫 Sweetsir School: Vehicles leaving the school must turn LEFT.

🚫 NO PARKING: Parking will not be allowed on Church Street within the paving section starting at 6:00 AM on Tuesday and until the project is complete. Please move your vehicles off the street before 6:00 AM.

🏡 Residents west of Church Street: Please use Winter Street to get in and out of the neighborhood. Residents of Hansom Dr should turn right only, and residents of Willowdale Dr should turn left only, onto Church St. Please come to a full stop at Grove St & Woodland St.

🏠 Church Street residents: Please be patient and plan ahead for delays. Paving, rolling and curing will move up and down the street, on both sides, throughout the day.

Please follow all posted signs and officers on detail, and use caution in the work zone. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

– MPD & DPW

The Town of Merrimac Highway Department is seeking snow plow contractors for the 2026-2027 season. Fill out the FY27 Snow Plow Contractor Application. Any questions call Leo Reynolds 978-346-8939.

Paving for Church Street is scheduled for Tuesday 10/27. The road will be closed. Please use caution, avoid the area if you can and follow the detour signs accordingly.

Town wide line painting will take place Wednesday, October 21st beginning around 8p.m. Overnight painting helps reduce roadway traffic for the contractor. Please use caution if you come across the area they are working in. Any questions please contact the Highway Department 978-346-8939.

LEVEL 2 SIGNIFICANT DROUGHT CONDITIONS

Mandatory Restrictions on Non-Essential Water Use

Under the Level 2 Water Use Restriction:

Our Water Management Act permit defines the following:

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

• NO: irrigation of lawns via sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems;
• NO: filling of swimming pools;
• NO: washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety; and
• NO: 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. 
• NO: establishing new lawns regardless of the time of year until ban is removed.
• YES: 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 nurseries 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

Warrant Review and Q&A in preparation for Special Town Meeting. Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 @ 6:30pm at Merrimac Town Hall, Sargent Hall. Hosted by the Town Moderator.