Happy New Year, Merrimack!

New Year's Day is here: Today is Wednesday, Jan 1, 2014, the first day of the new year. The Merrimack Town Offices, the town transfer station and public library will be closed today, but will reopen on Thursday.

Kids head back to school Thursday: Merrimack school kids are scheduled to head back to class on Thursday, Jan. 2.

More snow on the way: According to the National Weather Service, the Merrimack area could get walloped with several inches of snow on Thursday and Friday. Stay with Merrimack Patch to stay up to date on this winter storm.

Ice rink open: If you are looking for a fun winter activity on the last day of 2013, a.k.a. New Year's Eve, the town Recreation Department announced last week the ice rink has reopened for the season.

Get your 2014 hunting or fishing license. New Hampshire fishing and hunting licenses for 2014 are now available for purchase. Get yours early and be set for a WILD year of outdoor adventure, from ice fishing this winter to bagging your deer next fall. Licenses are good for the calendar year, from January 1 through December 31, 2014. Purchase online at wildnh.com, at the N.H. Fish and Game Department in Concord, or from any Fish and Game license agent statewide. More information about hunting and fishing licenses.