The Merrimack Town Council recorded the following formal actions on April 10, 2025. All outcomes below are drawn from roll calls and voice votes recorded during the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund (police items): Accepted and expended up to $11,851 for police equipment (drones, e‑bike, 45 phones, suppressors). Motion by Councilor Andy Hunter; second by Jennifer. Vote: 6‑0‑0. Outcome: approved.

- Abbie Griffin Memorial Fund (fire items): Accepted and expended up to $11,852 for fire confined‑space rescue rigging and related equipment. Motion by Councilor Andy Hunter; second by Jennifer. Vote: 6‑0‑0. Outcome: approved.

- Road infrastructure capital reserve withdrawal (Heartwood/Woodland): Authorized withdrawal and expenditure of up to $750,000 for drainage installation and road reconstruction at Heartwood and Woodland; town manager authorized to sign required paperwork. Motion by Jennifer; second by Nancy Murphy. Vote: 7‑0‑0. Outcome: approved.

- Elderly tax‑exemption ordinance (chapter 178, article 2): Move recommended increases to final reading (consent agenda) and make exemptions retroactive to April 1; motion by Councilor Peter; second by Councilor Nancy Murphy. Vote: 7‑0‑0. Outcome: approved to final reading (final adoption scheduled May 8).

- Tabled item: Withdrawal request from the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve Fund for Nutmeg Lane drainage and road reconstruction was tabled earlier in the meeting (motion carried). Outcome: tabled.

- Appointment: Peter (last name not specified) appointed as Town Council representative to the Planning Board. Motion carried (recorded 6‑0‑1 with one abstention). Outcome: approved.

- Proclamation: Designation of National Public Works Week (May 2025). Motion carried 7‑0‑0. Outcome: approved.

- Consent/administrative items: March 27, 2025 meeting minutes approved (vote recorded 6‑0‑1); town manager annual evaluation affirmed (consent agenda approved 7‑0‑0).

Notes and next steps: Several approved items require follow‑up procurement, FAA compliance (for drones), department training, and public outreach (assessing department to publish exemption application guidance if the ordinance is adopted). The town manager will carry out procurement, negotiate equipment purchases, and report back to the council as required.