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Merrimack Town Profile

Strategically sited between the region’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua, the town of Merrimack is bounded on the east by the Merrimack River. With a population of 26,394, Merrimack is home to several high tech firms and large corporations. Residential housing ranges from single family homes to condominiums, townhouses and multifamily units. Housing costs are averaging $245,000. Education is of primary importance and residents take an active role in their schools. Currently the town funds three elementary schools, a junior high and a high school. Recreational facilities include Kids Kove, a spectacular playground built in the center of town, as well as an extensive recreational program for children organized by the Merrimack Youth Association. Naticook Lake and Wasserman Park, both located on the southern end of town, provide lake and pool swimming, canoeing, sailing and nearly 100 acres of hiking trails.

Links:

Merrimack , NH official home page
Merrimack Chamber of Commerce Link-Town Information Page
Merrimack Assessing Department
Merrimack Community Development
Merrimack Fire Department
Merrimack Library
Merrimack Parks & Recreation
Merrimack Police Department
Merrimack Department of Public Works
Merrimack School District
Merrimack Town Clerk
Merrimack Welfare Department

Important Numbers:

Emergency: 911
Assessing Department: P (603) 424-2331 F (603)424-0461
Community Development: P (603) 424-3531 F (603) 424-1408
Fire Department
Station 1 P (603) 424-3690 F (603) 424-0603
Station 2 P (603) 882-8578
Library: P (603) 424-5021 F (603) 424-7312
Parks & Recreation: P (603) 882-1046 F (603) 883-5335
Police Department: P (603) 424-3774
Crime Department: P (603) 424-2424
Public Works: P (603) 424-5137 F (603) 424-3890
School District : P (603) 424-6200
Town Clerk: P (603) 424-3651 F (603) 424-0461
Welfare Department: P (603) 423-8535 F (603) 424-0461

Interesting Information:

Incorporated: 1746

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 819 residents in 1790

Population 2003: 26,394

Tax Rate 2004: $22.36/1000 home value
Tax Rate 2003: $20.24/1000 home value
Tax Rate 2002: $18.51/1000 home value
Tax Rate 2001: $21.30/1000 home value
Tax Rate 2000: $21.45/1000 home value