Merrimack is a one hour commute from Boston, one hour from the seacoast, and one hour from the mountains, placing this thriving community of approximately 27,000 people right in the heart of it all. It is a town rich in history. For example, Matthew Thornton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, called Merrimack home. This site was launched in early April 2008. On this site you can find helpful information about the town, can have input on town affairs, or save time by getting important forms online. If you have trouble finding something on this website, or if you would like to make a suggestion as to how this website can serve you better, we would be happy to hear from you.

The Town Council is the governing board for the Town of Merrimack.  It is made up of seven members who are elected from the Town at large for three (3) year staggered terms. All members  take office following certification of their election and after being duly sworn in, and hold office until successors are duly elected and certified.

The Town Charter states that the Council shall have all the powers conferred upon and discharge all the duties imposed upon town councils, town meetings, boards of mayor and aldermen, and selectmen of towns by law except the adoption of a Town Budget. The Town Council shall set policies for Town government and shall bear full responsibility for the implementation of said policies through the hiring and supervision of the Town Manager.