Merrimac, MA

Select Board

The Merrimac Select Board will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss a follow-up on the Haverhill sewage incident, Chapter 70 state aid, in-person early voting, a resident's suggestion on mattress recycling, a warrant for the 2026 state primary, delivery of Whittier Tech community book houses, appointments to the Dispatch Regionalization and Open Space committees, a one-day liquor license request, a Wastezero quote for trash bags, and a performance evaluation. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME Highways.

• Follow-up on Haverhill sewage incident
• Appointment of Bethany Ordung to Dispatch Regionalization Committee
• Appointment of Lynn Provencal to Open Space Committee
• Request for one-day liquor license by Dogfather Vending LLC for 150th Anniversary Celebration
• Wastezero quote for trash bags

Finance Committee

The Merrimac Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 30, 2025, and discuss old business, including a vote to authorize the Merrimac Light Department to sell 10 West Main St. The meeting is posted under MGC Chapter 30A, 18-25 and is wheelchair accessible.

• Vote to authorize sale of 10 West Main St (2/3 vote required)

The committee voted to postpone making a recommendation on Article 8, which would authorize the Merrimac Light Department to sell 10 West Main St. The postponement was due to outstanding questions about the property's title and the sale process. The committee wants the building to go on the market, not to auction, and requires a clear title before proceeding.

• Postponed recommendation on Article 8 (sale of 10 West Main St.) due to title and process questions (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 30, 2025 (5-0-1 abstention)

Finance Committee

The Merrimac Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from its March 16, 2026 meeting and conduct routine business including reserve fund transfers and year-end transfers. No substantive decisions or new proposals are listed on the agenda.

The committee approved a $22,000 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from the Electric Light Department, authorized the sale of land and buildings at 10 West Main Street under Article 23, and approved several year-end transfers including $10,000 for library repairs and $125,000 for health/dental insurance. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $22,000 PILOT from Electric Light Department to reduce FY2027 tax levy (7-0)
• Approved Article 23 authorizing sale of land and buildings at 10 West Main Street (7-0)
• Approved year-end transfer of $10,000 from Library HVAC & Roof Repairs to Library Exterior Repairs (7-0)
• Approved year-end transfer of $5,000 from Library HVAC & Roof Repairs to Town Buildings Sprinkler Test (7-0)
• Approved year-end transfer of $6,962.49 from Library HVAC & Roof Repairs to Library Repairs & Maintenance (7-0)
• Approved year-end transfer of $4,082 from Accounting Assistant Wages to Accounting Office Supplies (7-0)
• Approved year-end transfer of $125,000 from Essex Tech Assessment to Health & Dental Insurance (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Merrimac Finance Committee is meeting on March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Town Hall. The agenda includes only standard procedural items: call to order, minutes approval, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial actions are listed for discussion or voting.

• No substantive items are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be procedural only.
• The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Merrimac Town Hall.
• The location is wheelchair accessible; ADA accommodations are available with two business days' notice.

The Finance Committee approved the budget per the Finance Director's recommendation, including a 10% reduction to operating costs (excluding mandatory fees) and a maximum 2% COLA or combined COLA/merit increase. The approved budget carries a $30,155 deficit, which is allowed to go to Town Meeting with adjustments possible by Fall Town Meeting. The committee also discussed the library's acceptance of 10% operating cuts (not staff or hours), the senior center's refusal to make changes, the schools' $825,000 budget cut, and the ongoing legal review of the PILOT program with the Light Department.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 25, 2026 with amended language about PILOT calculation (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 24, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved budget per Finance Director's recommendation with 10% operating cuts, 2% max COLA, and $30,155 deficit (7-0)
• Rescheduled March 12 meeting to March 16 for budget sheet and special articles update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 27 and discuss new business items including budgets for Police, Animal Control, Parking Clerk, Fire, Emergency Management, and Whittier Tech. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of Police, Animal Control, and Parking Clerk budgets
• Review of Fire and Emergency Management budgets
• Discussion of Whittier Tech budget

The committee heard presentations on police, fire, and Whittier Tech budgets but took no votes on them. They approved the January 27th meeting minutes and adjourned. No final decisions were made on any budget items.

• Approved meeting minutes from January 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Merrimac Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on new business items including the Garden Club, Commission on Disabilities, and the Light Department. The agenda is brief and contains only procedural items and these three discussion topics.

• Discussion of Garden Club
• Discussion of Commission on Disabilities
• Discussion of Light Department

The Finance Committee heard requests from the Garden Club ($300 increase) and the Commission on Disabilities ($45k for ADA sidewalk improvements). The Light Department reported it cannot provide additional funds to the town this year due to rising costs and a 2.5% rate increase. The committee stressed that the town cannot match the Light Department's employee benefits and raises. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Garden Club funding increase of $300 discussed, no vote recorded
• Commission on Disabilities $45k ADA sidewalk article for Capital Planning discussed, no vote recorded
• Light Department unable to provide additional funds to town, noted
• Light Department will return at Town Meeting for sale of 10 West Main Street
• Committee discussed school budget options, no vote taken
• Committee discussed library hours requirements, no vote taken
• Town health insurance split confirmed as 55% town / 45% employee
• Deficit approximately $158,000 including 2% cost of living, noted

Finance Committee

The Merrimac Finance Committee is meeting to call the meeting to order, approve minutes, discuss new business, and adjourn. The agenda contains no specific items, dollar amounts, or decisions for public consideration.

• No specific items listed beyond standard procedural steps

The Merrimac Finance Committee unanimously approved the town's $22,983,910 FY2027 Omnibus Budget, along with separate operating budgets for the Water and Wastewater departments. The committee also approved 15 articles appropriating funds from free cash, retained earnings, and other sources for capital projects, equipment, and repairs, including $477,246 from Free Cash for items such as a police patrol vehicle, taser lease, and ADA compliance. One article (Article 11) was tabled for further information.

• Approved $22,983,910 FY2027 Omnibus Budget (7-0)
• Approved $1,399,434 Wastewater Department FY2027 Operating Budget (7-0)
• Approved $1,394,780 Water Department FY2027 Operating Budget (7-0)
• Approved $477,246 from Free Cash for FY2026 appropriations including snow/ice deficit, police vehicle, and taser lease (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 from Water Retained Earnings for water meters, infrastructure, and vehicle (7-0)
• Approved $335,000 from Wastewater Retained Earnings for plant engineering, pump station repairs, and vehicle (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 for demolition of 28 School St from prior town meeting funds (7-0)
• Tabled Article 11 pending more information (7-0)

Planning Board

The Merrimac Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a site plan review for 9 West Main Street, where the applicant proposes to rehabilitate the existing building into commercial space on the first floor and three multi-family housing units upstairs with parking. The board will also consider an ANR subdivision plan to relocate a lot line at 27 Union Street Extension and a stormwater management permit for grading activities at 1 High Street Extension. Other business includes board reorganization and scheduling the next meeting.

• Public hearing continued for site plan review at 9 West Main Street: commercial space and three multi-family units with parking
• ANR subdivision plan to adjust lot line at 27 Union Street Extension
• Stormwater management and land disturbance permit for clearing/grading at 1 High Street Extension (over 20,000 sq ft)
• Planning Board reorganization

The board approved a Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Permit for 1 High Street Extension, requiring removal of all storage containers and equipment within 30 days and completion of all work by September 30, 2026. They also approved an ANR subdivision plan for 27 Union Street Extension, continued a public hearing for 9 West Main Street site plan review to July, and reorganized the board with new member Robert Sinibaldi. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous.

• Approved Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Permit for 1 High Street Extension with conditions (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved ANR Subdivision Plan for 27 Union Street Extension (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 9 West Main Street site plan review to July meeting (5-0)
• Approved warrants including Horsley Witten Group invoice (5-0)
• Reorganized Planning Board: Dave Cressman as Chair, Bill McGowan as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for Open Space Plan adoption (5-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meeting (4-0, one abstention)

Select Board - Executive Session

The Merrimac Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, as an open meeting could harm the town's position. No votes or decisions are expected in public.

• Executive session under MGC Chapter 30A, Section 18-25 for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Select Board met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. A motion to approve the 2022 cemetery job description as approved by the union passed 2-1, with Janet Bruno and Wayne Adams in favor and Gwen Sabbagh opposed. The board also discussed a revised job description and CDL requirement for a cemetery employee. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.

• Approved 2022 cemetery job description as approved by the union (2-1)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (5-0)
• Adjourned from executive session (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially act on a Zero Emissions First Vehicle Policy presented by the Green Advisory Committee, along with several other items including a proposed town-wide clean-up day, a rental assistance program update, and a public safety earmark appropriation for helmets. The board will also reorganize and make appointments.

• Green Advisory Committee presentation on Zero Emissions First Vehicle Policy
• Discussion of Merrimac Rental Assistance Program
• Proposal for a town-wide clean-up day
• Public Safety Earmark Appropriation 8000-0313 for helmets
• Property use request for Town Square on August 8 for a Santa Committee Boot Drive

The Select Board reorganized, electing Janet Bruno as chair and Robert Gustison as clerk. They approved year-end budget transfers totaling $144,082 for library, accountant, and health insurance, and voted to write a letter of support for a $250,000 playground grant for Sweetsir School. The board also accepted a $1,000 donation from Ripple Fiber for the playground and approved selling a recycling cart at cost to a resident with a doctor's note.

• Reorganized board: Janet Bruno elected chair, Robert Gustison clerk (4-0)
• Approved year-end budget transfers: library $15,000, accountant $4,082, health insurance $125,000 (4-0)
• Voted to write letter of support for Sweetsir School playground grant (max $250,000, no match required) (4-0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Ripple Fiber for playground (4-0)
• Approved selling 96-gallon recycling cart at cost to resident with doctor's note (4-0)
• Approved Santa Committee Boot Drive at Town Square on August 8 (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of funds for public safety helmets (4-0)
• Approved Forrest Glennhoff's appointment to ZBA as alternate (4-0)

Select Board

The Merrimac Select Board will meet on April 27, 2026, to approve payroll and vendor warrants, discuss correspondence including a water concern at 28 Little Pond Road and a municipal ADA grant, and vote on several agenda items: a contract with Marc Field, a police and fire renewal, a performance review for Karen Guilmette, a water main replacement contract for Liberty Street, an appointment to the Whittier Regional Agreement Committee, a grant for softshell helmet covers, a mutual aid agreement, and a notice of award for Locust Street pedestrian improvements. The board will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation, and continue to the FY2027 Annual Town Meeting warrant.

• Contract with Marc Field
• Police & Fire renewal
• Karen Guilmette performance review
• Liberty Street Water Main Replacement contract
• Notice of Award for Locust Street Pedestrian Improvements

The Merrimac Select Board, with three members present and two absent, approved a series of personnel actions and contracts. They signed a contract for Marc Field, accepted performance evaluations with 1% increases for Karen Guilmette and Jennifer Penney, and approved a $9,000 grant for softshell helmet covers. The board also signed a mutual aid agreement and a notice of award for Locust Street pedestrian improvements, all by unanimous 3-0 votes.

• Approved contract for Marc Field (3-0)
• Accepted Karen Guilmette's performance evaluation with 1% increase (3-0)
• Accepted Jennifer Penney's performance evaluation with 1% increase (3-0)
• Approved $9,000 grant for softshell helmet covers (3-0)
• Signed NEMLEC mutual aid agreement (3-0)
• Approved notice of award for Locust Street pedestrian improvements (3-0)
• Approved payroll and vendor warrant of April 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Entered executive session for non-union personnel negotiations (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several financial items including a $3 million Small Bridge Program award for the Mill Street Bridge, reallocation of HOME funds, and approval of payroll and vendor warrants. They will also discuss collective bargaining strategy in executive session and review items such as a fire department grant, a playground grant, and a contract for Locust Street sidewalk construction.

• Merrimac FY26 Small Bridge Program Decision Letter Award $3m
• BOS Authorizing HOME Funds to Be Reallocated 052626
• First Amendment to Merrimack Valley Public Health Alliance Inter Municipal Agreement
• Fire Department Grant
• Executive Session: collective bargaining strategy for Dispatch, Highway, Water units

The board voted unanimously to accept a $3 million Small Bridge Program grant from MassDOT, part of a $4.5 million project to replace the Mill Street bridge. They also approved a $1 million MassWorks Infrastructure Program contract for the same project, signed several inter-municipal agreements, and authorized reallocation of HOME funds. A fire department staffing grant discussion was tabled until the next meeting pending input from the finance director.

• Accepted $3M Small Bridge Program grant for Mill Street bridge (5-0)
• Signed $1M MassWorks Infrastructure Program contract for Mill Street bridge (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of HOME funds (5-0)
• Signed sprinkler system testing agreements for Town Hall, Library, Senior Center (5-0)
• Approved resident request for additional 96-gallon recycling cart at cost (5-0)
• Signed Memorandum of Agreement for Dispatch, Highway, Water collective bargaining (5-0)
• Approved 1% performance increase for Town Administrator Alyssa Sexton (5-0)
• Approved 1% performance increase for Robert Barry (5-0)

Select Board

The Merrimac Select Board will meet to approve payroll, minutes, and agenda items including performance evaluations, deficit spending requests, and appointments. Several correspondence items and performance reviews are also on the agenda.

• Approval of payroll and vendor warrant for March 2, 2026
• Vote to confirm 1-year term for Regional Dispatch Feasibility Committee appointments
• Appointment of Stephen Beaulieu to Regional Dispatch Feasibility Committee
• Request to deficit spend $5,000 for snow and ice operations
• Donation of $5,000 from TruNorth Bank to 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee

The Merrimac Select Board approved a snow and ice deficit spending request of up to $190,000, accepted performance evaluations with 1% raises for three employees, and approved a bench donation for the town forest. The board also added an article to change the town meeting start time from 7:30 to 6:30 PM and accepted a $5,000 donation for the 150th anniversary celebration. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved snow & ice deficit spending up to $190,000 (5-0)
• Accepted performance evaluations and awarded 1% raises to Skylar Bianculli, William Howard, and Leo Reynolds (5-0 each)
• Approved installation of a donated bench at Winter St. entrance of town forest (5-0)
• Added article to change town meeting start time from 7:30 to 6:30 PM (5-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from TruNorth Bank for 150th anniversary celebration (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Beaulieu to Regional Dispatch Feasibility Committee for 1-year term (5-0)
• Approved chair to sign grant applications for MVP Flooding Assessment and Coastal Resilience programs (5-0)
• Approved property use request for Town Hall lobby and street on April 11 for Merrimac Light event (5-0)

Select Board - Executive Session

The Merrimac Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, as permitted under state law. No public business will be conducted during this closed session.

• Executive session under MGL c30A, Sec.21(a) clause 3 for collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Select Board convened an executive session under MGL c30A, Sec.21(a) 3 to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation, as an open meeting could have harmed the town's position. No votes or decisions were taken in open session; the meeting adjourned after the closed discussion.

• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (unanimous roll call)

Select Board

The Merrimac Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on proposed water and sewer rate increases for fiscal year 2027. The board will also conduct several employee performance evaluations, including a 1% increase request for Jon Behrens, and consider acceptance of an Open Space Recreation Plan consultant proposal. Other items include approval of payroll and vendor warrants, correspondence including a formal noise complaint, and appointments.

• Water and sewer rate increases for FY27
• Performance evaluation and 1% increase request for Jon Behrens
• Request for acceptance of Open Space Recreation Plan consultant proposal
• Formal noise complaint regarding construction activity causing unreasonable disturbance
• Chapter 90 reimbursement for hot box trailer

The Select Board voted to recommend Article 23 (10 West Main St. sale) for Town Meeting, conditional on deed-restriction language from counsel. They also approved a 3% water rate increase and a 10% sewer rate increase for FY27, along with several employee performance evaluations and resignations.

• Recommended Article 23 (10 West Main St. sale) for Town Meeting, conditional on deed-restriction language (5-0)
• Approved 3% water rate increase and 10% sewer rate increase for FY27 (5-0)
• Approved performance evaluations and 1% increase for Jon Behrens, Joshua Mangion, Deb Ketchen, David Armstrong, and Bob Sinibaldi (5-0 each)
• Accepted resignations of Chris Perkins (Wastewater) and Greg Hatch (Highway) (5-0)
• Approved Open Space Recreation Plan consultant proposal (Tighe & Bond) (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 90 reimbursement for hot box trailer (5-0)
• Approved property use request for Pentucket Youth Softball at Donaghue School (5-0)
• Approved conditional offer for Kenneth Caruso (Highway Department) (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a liquor license change for Attia and Son LLC dba Towne Market, including a change of director, manager, and stock transfer. The board will also consider a DPW director contract, a revised building commissioner contract, software renewal, a water main award, and appointments.

• Liquor License Public Hearing for Attia and Son LLC dba Towne Market
• DPW Director Contract
• Revised Building Commissioner Contract (Robert Sinibaldi, 2026-2030)
• Vadar Systems Financial Management Software Renewal
• Notice of Award for Liberty St. Water Main

The Select Board voted unanimously to offer Bethany Ordung the DPW Director position and approved a revised contract for Building Commissioner Robert Sinibaldi through 2030. They also signed the annual town meeting warrant for articles 1-23 (5-0) and issued individual recommendations on most articles, with article 12 recommended 4-0-1 (Bruno abstaining) and articles 1-11 and 13-22 recommended 5-0. A liquor license transfer for Towne Market was approved after a public hearing.

• Approved DPW Director contract for Bethany Ordung (5-0)
• Approved revised Building Commissioner contract for Robert Sinibaldi through 2030 (5-0)
• Signed annual town meeting warrant for articles 1-23 (5-0)
• Recommended articles 1-11 and 13-22 for town meeting (5-0 each)
• Recommended article 12 for town meeting (4-0-1, Bruno abstained)
• Approved liquor license changes for Attia & Son LLC dba Towne Market (5-0)
• Approved Vadar Systems financial management software renewal (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ava Harlow as part-time police/fire signal operator (5-0)

Select Board - Executive Session

The Merrimac Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel. The board will also vote to approve minutes from a prior executive session. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session for strategy on non-union personnel negotiations
• Approval of executive session minutes from March 3, 2026

Select Board - Executive Session

The Merrimac Select Board is meeting in executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session under MGC Chapter 30A, Section 18-25 for non-union contract negotiations

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on appointments to the 150th Celebration Committee and discuss correspondence from MassDOT regarding bridge work. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a payment warrant, and a resolution to enter executive session for non-union contract negotiations.

• Appointment of Amanda Schell and Theresa Nunes to the 150th Celebration Committee
• MassDOT letter regarding Basiliere Bridge work
• Merrimac Light PILOT letter for 2026
• Approval of payroll and vendor warrant for February 17, 2026
• 2026 Boundary and Annexation Survey (CBAS)

The board approved the appointment of Amanda Schell and Theresa Nunes to the 150th Anniversary Committee. They also received a report from the Governance Committee recommending a strong town administrator model and discussed a reduced PILOT payment from the Light Department due to legal fees. The board noted that the town was awarded $1.5 million for the wastewater plant.

• Approved appointment of Amanda Schell and Theresa Nunes to the 150th Anniversary Committee (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved payroll and vendor warrant of February 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Filed correspondence (5-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for non-union negotiations (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss new business from the Select Board, Council on Aging, Library, Board of Health, Town Clerk/Registrar/Census, and Cemetery. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Minutes approval from January 13, 2026 meeting
• New business: Select Board, Council on Aging, Library, Board of Health, Town Clerk/Registrar/Census, Cemetery

The Merrimac Finance Committee met on January 27, 2026, to review budget proposals from several town departments, including the Select Board, Council on Aging, Library, Board of Health, Town Clerk, and Cemetery. No formal votes were taken on any budget items; the meeting was informational only. The committee also discussed the Select Board's decision to form a Dispatch Committee to study regional dispatch options.

• Approved meeting minutes from January 13, 2026 (6-0)
• No votes taken on any budget proposals; all items were discussed only

Finance Committee

The Merrimac Finance Committee will hold a meeting to approve minutes from October 25, 2025, and January 7, 2026. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda; updates from departments including Planning Board, Wastewater, Water, Highway, and Inspectional Services are scheduled for discussion.

The Merrimac Finance Committee reviewed proposed budgets from the Planning Board, DPW (Wastewater, Water, Highway), Inspectional Services, and Parks & Rec, but took no votes on any of them. The meeting was largely informational, with discussion of cost increases for PFAS testing, sludge removal, hydrant replacement, and software contracts. The only formal actions were approval of minutes from October 25, 2025 and January 7, 2026, and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of October 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:24 PM (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes and receive updates from the Town Accountant, Tax Collector, Assessors, and Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Minutes approval
• Updates from Town Accountant, Tax Collector, Assessors, and Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer

The Finance Committee discussed a 20% budget deficit and asked the Select Board to investigate regional dispatch. The committee also reviewed department budgets with proposed 3.5% COLA increases and potential cuts. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Requested Select Board to investigate regional dispatch (unanimous interest)
• Discussed 20% budget deficit and potential cuts to departments, employees, and services
• Reviewed proposed 3.5% COLA for salaries across multiple departments
• Noted reallocation of postage to office supplies and $625 software decrease (Town Accountant)
• Noted $1,898 increase for IT subscriptions (Town Hall)
• Noted $2,380 increase for billing, collection, and printing (Tax Collector)
• Noted reduction of Assistant Assessor to Administrative Assistant, 35 to 30 hours (Assessors)
• Noted $300 increase for dues and memberships (Finance Director)

Select Board

The Merrimac Select Board will vote on several financial items including sewer bond paperwork, a request to deficit spend for snow and ice removal, and a 5-year master agreement with a $50,000 earmark for ADA improvements at Donaghue. They will also discuss a natural gas contract, an award letter from American Tower, and appointments to a regionalization feasibility committee. Public hearings are scheduled for an affordable housing program offering and a clean energy transition update from the Green Advisory Committee.

• Sewer BAN (Bond Anticipation Note) paperwork for signature
• 5-Year Master Agreement Contract with $50k earmark for ADA Improvements at Donaghue
• Request to deficit spend for snow and ice removal
• Award letter from American Tower
• Natural gas contract

The Merrimac Select Board approved several financial and operational items, including paperwork to borrow $500,000 for sewer work, a 5-year master agreement with a $50,000 earmark for ADA improvements at Donaghue, and a 3-year natural gas contract expected to save $6,000. The board also authorized placing the vacant Select Board seat on the May 4, 2026 ballot to fill a vacancy, and approved a request to deficit spend on snow and ice removal. All votes were 4-0 with member Chris Manni absent.

• Approved $500,000 sewer borrowing paperwork (4-0)
• Approved 5-year master agreement with $50,000 earmark for ADA improvements at Donaghue (4-0)
• Approved placing vacant Select Board seat on May 4, 2026 ballot (4-0)
• Approved deficit spending for snow and ice removal (4-0)
• Approved 3-year natural gas contract with estimated $6,000 savings (4-0)
• Approved payroll and vendor warrant for February 2, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 from town buildings maintenance account for clock tower repair (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of member Chris Manni effective May 3, 2026 (4-0)