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Merrimack County approves ACERT MOU, accepts $5,000 JAG grant and approves Highway Safety grant application
Summary
The board approved a two-year MOU with local agencies to support children and families affected by adverse childhood experiences, accepted a $5,000 Edward Byrne JAG grant for replacement rifle systems for the sheriff’s office, and authorized applying for a Department of Safety Highway Safety grant to address distracted, speeding and impaired driving.
Human Services Director Candice Coulter presented a Memorandum of Understanding the board approved May 11 that formalizes collaboration among the Pembroke Police Department, Thrive Survivor Support Center, Riverbend Community Mental Health and Merrimack County Human Services. The MOU, which runs from May 11, 2026, through May 10, 2028, establishes coordinated support services for children and families affected by adverse childhood experiences.
Development Coordinator Kara Coffey, speaking on behalf of Sheriff David Croft, presented acceptance of a $5,000 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to support replacement rifle systems; the board voted to accept the grant. Coffey also requested authorization for the Sheriff’s Office to apply for Department of Safety Highway Safety Grant funding to address distracted, speeding and impaired driving across the county; the board approved the application and discussed using potential grant funds to reimburse personnel costs and to purchase a speed trailer and related equipment.
Commissioners voiced support for highway safety initiatives as part of ongoing public-safety work. All motions on the MOU and grants were approved unanimously.
