The Town of Merrimac, the Department of Public Works, and DPW Director Robert Sinibaldi share the following information about a Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion proposed to voters.
The Winter Street Water Main Replacement project will begin Monday, April 14th. The road will be open to single lane local traffic, please avoid the area as much as possible and use caution. The project is anticipated to last 3 weeks. Please reach out to the Department of Public Works with any questions 978-346-0612.
MERRIMAC – Merrimac residents are invited to attend two public forums to learn more about Town Meeting warrant articles, as well as Proposition 2 ½ override and debt exclusion questions that will be posed to voters in the coming weeks.
“Even with winter weather, several regions in our state are facing below-average precipitation,” said EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “To avoid overtaxing our water systems, we must prioritize indoor water conservation. It’s essential that everyone follows state guidance and local water restrictions to ensure our drinking water stays available for everyone.”
Change your water habits
It takes only a shift in mindset to change your water habits.
In the Bathroom
Don’t run the water while you’re brushing your teeth. Wet your toothbrush and then turn the faucet off until you’re ready to rinse.
Don’t run the water while you’re shaving, either. Fill a small glass with water and just rinse your razor as needed
Extra measures during droughts and dry spells
If it takes awhile for your shower to warm up, put a bucket in to catch the water before you get in. Then use that water for house plants, cleaning floors or hand-washing sweaters or delicates.
In the Kitchen
Instead of letting the water run while washing veggies and fruits, just fill a bowl, dunk them in and wipe them dry
Hand-washing the dishes uses more water than a dishwasher. If you do hand-wash, don’t run the water – fill a large bowl, add water and wash your plates and utensils. Then dump the bowl and fill it with clean water to give them a quick rinse.
If you use a dishwasher, wait until it’s full before you run it.
Chill a pitcher or bottle of water in the fridge instead of letting the water run until it gets cold each time you need a drink.
In the laundry room
Wait until you have a full load of laundry. Don’t wash just a pair of jeans or just a couple of shirts.
Set the load setting (small, medium, large) to match the amount of laundry you’re putting in.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of
MERRIMAC – The Select Board is seeking volunteers to serve on a Town Governance Study Committee.
The Town Governance Study Committee will evaluate and ensure an effective, accountable organizational structure for Merrimac’s government, benefiting both residents and stakeholders. The committee will provide a final report to the Select Board and Town Meeting with recommended changes.
Committee members can expect to meet monthly, with the study anticipated to take 12 to 18 months to complete.
The Community Meeting will be held on *DATE CHANGE* Monday, March 10th at 6PM at Town Hall. It will provide an overview to the MBTA Communities Act and give residents the opportunity to discuss the location for the Zoning District, draft By-Law, and for staff to address questions. This is the second meeting for this project, a follow up of the 12/10 kickoff meeting held with Merrimac Valley Planning Commission. The development of the Town’s MBTA Communities Zoning District is funded through a grant received by the Town.
The appointed individual would fill the vacancy until the next town election. Please fill out a volunteer form and send a letter of interest to selectmen@townofmerrimac.com
The Merrimac Finance Committee is in need of two additional members to prepare the budget to be presented at Annual Town Meeting in April. The committee meets weekly on Mondays at 6:00pm at Town Hall from now until mid-March.
If interested, please contact our Town Moderator, Earl Baumgardner, at moderator@townofmerrimac.com or 978-764-2011.
