WEST NEWBURY — Amesbury Fire Chief Ken Berkenbush, on behalf of nine Merrimack Valley communities and their fire departments and public health officials, reports that extremely successful COVID-19 vaccination clinics have been held at the Dr. John C. Page School in West Newbury over the past two weekends. Officials in the nine communities are calling attention to the efficiency and local impact of this clinic, which has served first responders and the regions’ oldest citizens, and which is now in jeopardy of ending with a sudden shift in vaccine distribution policy in Massachusetts at the state level.
Merrimac Fire Department Shares Injury Prevention Tips During National Burn Awareness Week
MERRIMAC — As a part of Burn Awareness Week, Chief Larry Fisher and the Merrimac Fire Department would like to remind residents of safety tips and precautions in hopes of preventing burn-related injuries.
Town of Merrimac Provides Guidance to Individuals 75 and Older on Registering for COVID-19 Vaccination
MERRIMAC — The Town of Merrimac wishes to share information with residents age 75 and older on how to request an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Merrimac Fire Department Hires New Firefighter/EMT
MERRIMAC — Fire Chief Larry S. Fisher and the Merrimac Fire Department are pleased to announce the appointment of Firefighter/EMT Candace Peltier.
Town of Merrimac Shares Update on State Vaccination Timeline
MERRIMAC — The Town of Merrimac wishes to share an update regarding the state’s distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Town of Merrimac Urges Continued Vigilance as COVID-19 Risk Remains High
MERRIMAC — The Town of Merrimac urges residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community remains at high risk for the disease.
Merrimac Fire Department Hires Two New Firefighters/EMTs
MERRIMAC — Fire Chief Larry S. Fisher and the Merrimac Fire Department are pleased to announce the appointments of Firefighter/EMTs William Howard and Joanne Ricardelli.
Merrimac Fire Department Responds to Single Vehicle Crash, Urges Residents to Practice Safe Driving
MERRIMAC — Chief Larry Fisher reports that the Merrimac Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on I-495 early Thursday morning.
Merrimac Police Department Receives More than $42,000 in Grant Funds
MERRIMAC — Police Chief Eric Shears is pleased to announce the Merrimac Police Department has been awarded more than $42,000 in federal grant funds allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR).
Town of Merrimac Urges Continued Vigilance as COVID-19 Risk Remains High
MERRIMAC — The Town of Merrimac urges residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community remains at high risk for the disease.