Merrimac Police Department

05/24/2026

05/20/2026

🚨 FOUND DOG: Broad St. @ 495

French Bulldog found this morning Broad St @ 495, if you are missing a French Bulldog or have any information, please contact Animal Control at 978-891-0278.

* This is a stock photo, picture is being withheld at this time.

05/19/2026

🚨FOUND DOG: Broad St, near 495.

If you know my humans or have any information on the pup, please contact Animal Control at 978-891-0278 🐾

05/17/2026

The temperature is on the rise today, Tuesday & Wednesday 🌡️

🚨HOT PAVEMENT = HOT PAWS 🚨

Your pets feel the heat just like you do, except they CAN’T directly tell you when it hurts.

On hot days, pavement temperatures skyrocket, and what feels warm to us can be devastatingly dangerous for them.

🔥 When it’s 90°F outside, asphalt can reach 148°F
🔥 At 95°F, that surface hits 162°F

A general rule of thumbs, if you can't leave your hand on the pavement for 5-10 seconds WITHOUT it burning, it is WAYYYY too hot for their paws.

Here are some tips to avoid the hot pavement:

🐾 Walk early or late in the day when the ground is cooler.

🐾 Always test pavement with your hand—if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them.

🐾 Stick to grass or shaded area, when possible.

🐾 Keep pets hydrated and indoors when possible.

🐶🐱 They trust you to keep them safe. Let’s not make summer a season of suffering for our furry family members.

If you suspect your dog has burned its paw pads, please seek veterinary care immediately. This can be very painful for a dog ❤️‍🩹

Symptoms of burnt paw pads include:

❤️‍🔥 redness

❤️‍🩹 blistering

❤️‍🔥 limping

❤️‍🩹 avoidance of walking or standing

❤️‍🔥 whimpering

❤️‍🩹 excessive licking or chewing of paws

If your primary veterinarian is unavailable, do not wait until they reopen or have an appointment slot--there are a number of wonderful 24 hour Emergency Clinics in the area that will take walk-ins.

☀️Have a Safe and Happy Sunday ☀️

05/06/2026

The Merrimac Police Department sends our deepest condolences to the Massachusetts State Police following the tragic passing of a Trooper today.

​Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and the entire MSP community as they mourn this devastating loss.

​Rest easy, Trooper.

04/27/2026

Merrimac Fire and Police Departments Respond to Crash Involving Light Department Bucket Truck: MERRIMAC — The Merrimac Fire and Police Departments responded to a crash at the intersection of Mill Street and East Main Street on Monday morning. On Monday,…

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04/22/2026

4:30pm update: all water has been restored. Thank you for everyone’s patience. A huge shout out to the Water Department crew who worked tirelessly to get this done as well as deal dealing with the second water main break on Prospect Hill.

12 PM Update:
Our crews are working hard to restore water service as quickly as possible. The system is delicate, but they are optimistic that everything will be back up and running later today.

We’ll continue to share updates as they become available.
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There is a water main break on West Shore Road. The Merrimac Water Department has been notified and will be assessing the situation then working to fix it. At this time there is no estimated restoration time.