Wow, I was just as surprised as parents on Thursday afternoon when I was handed the Merrimac Selectmen's letter informing staff and students the building would be closed the following day due to construction related issues. Just like everyone else, I am still waiting to hear more information.
When schools and children are involved, there are extra precautions and more guidelines to be followed. The Merrimac Board of Health and Merrimac Building Inspector are closely monitoring the situation. I have been told specialists will be doing testing inside the building during vacation week. They should know more information very soon. I am optimistic everything will be resolved in time for school to re-open after vacation. Information will most likely be forwarded to parents via email, so make sure you have signed up for the list serv: Sweetsir Website
Merrimac Town Officials can notify the community of emergency situations using a Code Red alert system. Some parents received word that school was canceled via this automated phone system because they had signed up in advance. (Note: Code Red use is authorized by the town, not through the school system). Anyone can sign up by going to the Merrimac Fire Department website. Or follow this link and look for Code Red on the left side: CODE RED.