Merrimac Police Department

08/19/2026

Power outage update: we have requested a formal explanation from National Grid but they were not able to supply full power to our substation earlier. Since they were only able to provide half power, power was shut down until they were able to provide full power again. Once we have a formal explanation, I will share. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and support. - MMLD

08/18/2026

Update – 6:48 PM

It appears that power has been restored throughout most of the town. The Merrimac Light Department is still working on the power grid at this time.

We will provide additional updates as they become available.

5:55 PM
⚠️ Power Outage Alert – Merrimac ⚠️

We are receiving reports of power outages throughout Merrimac. At this time, we do not know the cause. The Merrimac Light Department is actively responding and working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Please refrain from calling the police station unless there is an emergency.

We will provide updates as soon as they become available.

08/16/2026

Come support the Merrimac Police Association on September 26th, 1pm, at the Merrimac Town Forest Soccer Fields for our third annual dodgeball tournament! Get a team together and join in on the fun. And yes, lunch is included 🙌 Sign up with the QR code attached to the flyer. Thank you for your support and we look forward to see you there!

08/07/2026

07/22/2026

Water Main Break - Road Closed - there's currently an active water main break on Central Street. The Merrimac Water Department is aware and is dispatching crews.

07/08/2026

ROAD WORK - Beginning 7/9/2026 - Liberty, Mechanic, Judkins Court & Locust Street

Beginning tomorrow morning, Thursday, July 9, the Town's paving contractor will begin grinding the existing pavement in preparation for final paving. Work will begin on Liberty Street and Mechanic Street, followed by Judkins Court, Railroad Avenue, and Locust Street. Grinding operations are expected to be completed on Thursday and Friday, weather permitting.

No Parking will be permitted on these streets while work is underway. Motorists should expect temporary road closures, detours, and limited access throughout the workday. Local traffic will be accommodated whenever it is safe to do so.

06/28/2026

🚨Pet Parents..... the 4th of July Celebration is just under a week away and as many of us know, along with that comes fireworks.

🎆 Friday, July 3rd there will be fireworks in Haverhill @ Riverside Park.
🎇 Saturday, July 4th there will be fireworks in Amesbury @ Woodsom Farm.

Hopefully many of you have already contacted your vet, if you have pets with anxiety.

If you check your dog’s collar and find your pets tag is missing, you can easily use painters tape or masking tape and a permanent marker to add your pets phone number and address to their collar.

This will help your pet to make its way back to you, should they run off and become lost.

Before the Fireworks Display:
🦮 Take your dog for a nice long walk and get lots of exercise.
🐾 Double check your fence, make sure there are no holes and the gates are closed.
🐾 Make sure your windows and doors are closed & secured properly.

During the Fireworks Display:
🐾 Close blinds and drapes.
🐾 Turn on the TV or Radio as a noise distraction.
🐾 Prepare a calm safe space (crate) for your dog, if needed.
🐾 If possible, don't leave your dog unattended.

Please report any lost or found pets to your local Animal Control Officer. If you live here in Merrimac, contact ACO DiCenzo at 978-891-0278.

06/27/2026

HELP US IDENTIFY: We need help identifying a person of interest in a bicycle theft.

The individual was seen riding a stolen bike up West Main St. at 7:35 PM and walked back without it at 7:46 PM on Friday June 26th.

If you live on West Main St., please check your security cameras during that window. If you recognize this person or have any info, please call us at 978-346-8321.