Town of Merrimac

Spring Election In-person Absentee Hours
2026-03-31 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Spring Election In-Person Absentee Hours:
Tuesday, March 24th: 9am-3pm
Wednesday, March 25th: 9am-3pm
Thursday, March 26th: 9am-3pm
Friday, March 27th: 9am-noon
Monday, March 30th: 9am-3pm
Tuesday, March 31st: 9am-3pm
Wednesday, April 1st: 9am-3pm
Thursday, April 2nd: 9am-3pm
Friday, April 3rd: 9am-5pm

A photo ID is required to vote.
For more elections information, including a sample ballot, see the Elections page.

Spring Election In-person Absentee Hours
2026-04-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 15:00
In-person Absentee (Early Voting):
Tuesday, March 24th: 9am-3pm
Wednesday, March 25th: 9am-3pm
Thursday, March 26th: 9am-3pm
Friday, March 27th: 9am-noon
Monday, March 30th: 9am-3pm
Tuesday, March 31st: 9am-3pm
Wednesday, April 1st: 9am-3pm
Thursday, April 2nd: 9am-3pm
Friday, April 3rd: 9am-5pm

A photo ID is required to vote.
For more elections information, including a sample ballot, see the Elections page.

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot By Mail
2026-04-02 17:00
April 2, 2026 – Deadline to request absentee ballot by mail 5:00 p.m.

Last Day for Spring Election In-person Absentee Voting and In-person Registration
2026-04-03 09:00 - 17:00
Friday April 3, 2026: 9am-5pm
Last day of in-person absentee voting and in-person registration at the Town Hall.

Green Merrimac Presentation: Introduction to Gardening with Native Plants
2026-04-04 09:30
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:30am at Merrimac Village Hall, 100 Cook St, Merrimac, WI
An Introduction to Gardening with Native Plants
Sponsored by Wild Ones, Madison Chapter, presented by Frank Hassler
Discover how your yard can be both a beautiful garden and a valuable habitat for wildlife. Landscaping with native plants supports bees, butterflies, birds, and other creatures while also helping protect local lakes and streams. This presentation will introduce sustainable gardening practices and highlight reliable native plants that perform well in a variety of conditions, making it easier to choose options that thrive and look great in your garden. Time permitting, the session will also include a brief discussion of shoreline restoration using native plants.

Spring Election
2026-04-07

Annual Meeting of the Electors
2026-04-15 18:00

Town Board
2026-04-15 18:00

Zoning Commission Meeting
2026-04-15 19:00, 2026-05-20 19:00, 2026-06-17 19:00, 2026-07-15 19:00, 2026-08-19 19:00

Merrimac Community Wide Garage Sale Days May 1 & 2, 2026
2026-05-01, 2026-05-02
Save the Date!
Merrimac Community Wide Garage Sale Days
May 1 & 2, 2026

Open Book
2026-05-05 15:00 - 17:00
Notice of Open Book and Board of Review Dates

Notice to the Electors of the Town of Merrimac, Sauk County. The following dates have been set for the Open Book and Board of Review. Anyone with questions regarding their property may contact Equity Appraisal, contact information below.

Open Book:
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meeting to be held at Merrimac Town Hall, S6911 State Hwy 113, Merrimac, WI 53561.

Board of Review:
Thursday, May 21st, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Meeting to be held at Merrimac Town Hall, S6911 State Hwy 113, Merrimac, WI 53561.

Assessor:
Equity Appraisal
Steve Mahlik
Phone: (608) 826-0009

Monthly Town Board Meeting
2026-05-06 18:00, 2026-06-03 18:00, 2026-07-01 18:00, 2026-08-05 18:00, 2026-09-02 18:00

Spring Clean Up and Yard Waste Collection Day
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00
Spring Cleanup & Yard Waste Collection Day

TOWN OF MERRIMAC SPRING CLEANUP & YARD WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Town of Merrimac Residents Only- ID Required
Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SPRING CLEANUP
At the Merrimac Town Hall, Corner of Hwy 113 and Halweg Road
*** NO DUMPING PRIOR TO SATURDAY****
ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Metal – microwaves, water heaters, water softeners, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, air conditioners, steel barrels fencing & other metal objects.
Old Cars, Trucks & Farm Machinery may possibly be picked up at your residence. Contact Mike Sitton (608-434-5374)**

FEES (please bring correct cash):
$2.00: car and truck tires (must be off the rims)
$6.00: large furniture, bed springs, mattresses, carpets, rugs, televisions, radios, computers, toilets, sinks, easy chairs
$10.00: large tractor tires (must be off the rims)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

YARD WASTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THIS SITE. The town will collect yard waste behind the Merrimac Conservation Club off of Highway 78.
Paint, chemicals, solvents, antifreeze, insecticides or pesticides, motor oil, or batteries.
Waste generated by contractors, house demolition or remodeling waste, stone or rubble will not be collected.
Motorized vehicles of any kind.

**CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS WILL BE REFUSED**
ITEMS NOT LISTED WILL BE TAKEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ATTENDANTS. THEIR DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION
At the Village of Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Plant behing the Merrimac Conservation Club. The Merrimac Conservation Club is located 1 mile west of the Village of Merrimac. A large green sign is located at the entrance on the north side of Hwy 78/113. Follow the gravel road and stay to the right to enter the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This property belongs to the Village of Merrimac.
NO DUMPING AT ANY OTHER TIME.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Grass clippings
Leaves
Branches and other brush.
Organic yard waste only

Your load will be inspected and any other materials will be turned away to continue offering this service in the future.

Next Brush collection day: Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 9:00am-12:00pm.

**** Two or members of the Town Board may be present at either site during this time period, which would constitute a quorum of the town board. The Town Board is not meeting on this date and is only there for the purpose of conducting the business noted above. ***

Board of Review
2026-05-21 16:00 - 18:00

Yard Waste Collection Day
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
Yard Waste Collection Day

TOWN OF MERRIMAC YARD WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Town of Merrimac Residents Only- ID Required
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
At the Village of Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Plant behing the Merrimac Conservation Club. The Merrimac Conservation Club is located 1 mile west of the Village of Merrimac. A large green sign is located at the entrance on the north side of Hwy 78/113. Follow the gravel road and stay to the right to enter the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This property belongs to the Village of Merrimac.
NO DUMPING AT ANY OTHER TIME.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Grass clippings
Leaves
Branches and other brush.
Organic yard waste only

Your load will be inspected and any other materials will be turned away to continue offering this service in the future.
Next Brush collection day: Saturday, July 18th, 2026 – 9:00am-12:00pm.

**** Two or members of the Town Board may be present at either site during this time period, which would constitute a quorum of the town board. The Town Board is not meeting on this date and is only there for the purpose of conducting the business noted above. ***

Yard Waste Collection Day
2026-07-18 09:00 - 12:00
Yard Waste Collection Day

TOWN OF MERRIMAC YARD WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Town of Merrimac Residents Only- ID Required
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
At the Village of Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Plant behing the Merrimac Conservation Club. The Merrimac Conservation Club is located 1 mile west of the Village of Merrimac. A large green sign is located at the entrance on the north side of Hwy 78/113. Follow the gravel road and stay to the right to enter the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This property belongs to the Village of Merrimac.
NO DUMPING AT ANY OTHER TIME.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Grass clippings
Leaves
Branches and other brush.
Organic yard waste only

Your load will be inspected and any other materials will be turned away to continue offering this service in the future.
Next Brush collection day: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 – 9:00am-12:00pm.

**** Two or members of the Town Board may be present at either site during this time period, which would constitute a quorum of the town board. The Town Board is not meeting on this date and is only there for the purpose of conducting the business noted above. ***

Partisan Primary Election
2026-08-11

Yard Waste Collection Day
2026-08-15 09:00 - 12:00
Yard Waste Collection Day

TOWN OF MERRIMAC YARD WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Town of Merrimac Residents Only- ID Required
Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
At the Village of Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Plant behing the Merrimac Conservation Club. The Merrimac Conservation Club is located 1 mile west of the Village of Merrimac. A large green sign is located at the entrance on the north side of Hwy 78/113. Follow the gravel road and stay to the right to enter the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This property belongs to the Village of Merrimac.
NO DUMPING AT ANY OTHER TIME.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Grass clippings
Leaves
Branches and other brush.
Organic yard waste only

Your load will be inspected and any other materials will be turned away to continue offering this service in the future.
Next Brush collection day: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 – 9:00am-12:00pm.

**** Two or members of the Town Board may be present at either site during this time period, which would constitute a quorum of the town board. The Town Board is not meeting on this date and is only there for the purpose of conducting the business noted above. ***

Zoning Commission Meeting
2026-09-16 19:00
The Zoning Commission meets at 7 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month when needed (No December meeting)

Yard Waste Collection Day
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00
Yard Waste Collection Day

TOWN OF MERRIMAC YARD WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Town of Merrimac Residents Only- ID Required
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
At the Village of Merrimac Wastewater Treatment Plant behing the Merrimac Conservation Club. The Merrimac Conservation Club is located 1 mile west of the Village of Merrimac. A large green sign is located at the entrance on the north side of Hwy 78/113. Follow the gravel road and stay to the right to enter the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This property belongs to the Village of Merrimac.
NO DUMPING AT ANY OTHER TIME.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:

Grass clippings
Leaves
Branches and other brush.
Organic yard waste only

Your load will be inspected and any other materials will be turned away to continue offering this service in the future.
Next Brush collection day: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 – 9:00am-12:00pm.

**** Two or members of the Town Board may be present at either site during this time period, which would constitute a quorum of the town board. The Town Board is not meeting on this date and is only there for the purpose of conducting the business noted above. ***
