Town Gets Back to Business This Week

Town Offices, schools reopen: Following last week's snow storm, the Merrimack Town Offices and Merrimack public schools will reopen on Monday morning. The public schools were forced to close on Thursday following Christmas vacation and the town offices were unable to reopen after the New Year's Day holiday.

Planning Board, Town Council meetings: The Merrimack Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Matthew Thornton Room and the Town Council will hold its first meeting of 2014 on Thursday at 7 p.m., which will be preceded by a public hearing on 59 Wire Road. The agendas for these and other town meetings can be viewed on the town web site.

Volunteers needed: Several town boards and committees need members of the community who wish to volunteer their time and expertise. The openings are listed on the town's web site. If interested, please contact the Town Manager's office.

Ice rink open: If you are looking for a fun winter activity this weekend after the winter storm clean up is done, the town Recreation Department recently 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.