Eversource will be starting gas utility work in the upcoming week. Starting Monday January 27th, Eversource will be updating and fixing their gas distribution system starting on Brooks Street, and continuing work on King Street, Lindberg Street, and Tremont Street.
Eversource will be excavating roadways to fix and replace the gas utility in these areas.
We ask that all residents be patient and plan accordingly.
Telephone-based mass notifications systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the US to warn citizens about local emergencies, hazards and other information. Now the Town of Maynard announces that they have selected Hyper-Reach to improve notification capability to the area. Hyper-Reach is a state of the art mass emergency notification system and the service is now fully operational.
The new emergency alert system, replacing the previous Maynard Blackboard system, will provide rapid notification of hazardous and urgent situations using a mix of telephone calls, text and email messages, and even TTY/TDD service for the hearing impaired. The system sends thousands of these messages to geographically targeted households in seconds, and can simultaneously deliver them to an even broader audience via social media, as well as sending broadcast messages to most current mobile telephones (made since 2011) in an affected area by providing access to FEMA’s Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system.
“Our job is to protect the citizens of the Town of Maynard and keep them informed as effectively and cost-effectively as possible.” said Anthony Stowers, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director. “We reviewed Hyper-Reach as a potential emergency notification service for Maynard, and their system gave us everything we needed at a competitive price. We’re really excited about this improved system.”
The Town plans to use the service in the same way they utilized the previous system, primarily for alerts about weather and environmental hazards, public safety and missing persons. Landline phone numbers are automatically enrolled for Community alerts, but Community and Weather alerts to mobile phones and email addresses as well as Weather alerts to landline phones and are only included when people enroll. Residents and people who work in the Town of Maynard are encouraged to enroll now either by calling or texting “Alert” to (978) 307-8700 or by going to the Maynard Hyper-Reach signup page.
For more information visit our Maynard Hyper-Reach page.
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Effective January 1, 2020 the Town of Maynard’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” program implemented changes to the sticker price and usage requirements for Town wide solid waste pickup to the following amounts:
| Trash Item | CURRENT Price Effective January 1, 2020 | OLD Price |
| 15-gallon bag sticker | $2.00 | $1.00 |
| 32-gallon bag sticker | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Bulk items that weigh less than 39 lbs. or up to three feet long | $14.00 | $10.00 |
Please visit the DPW’s Solid Waste and Recycling page for the details and background of this change.
The Town Clerk’s office reminds Maynard residents that all dogs, six months of age or older MUST be licensed by February 28, 2020.
Also note that any new dog to Town or recently acquired dog must be licensed within 30 days.
Please note that any dog licensed after February 28, 2020 will be subject to a $25.00 late fee.
Visit the Dog Licensing page for information on how to obtain the license for your dog.
The Town once again is accepting Christmas trees to be recycled at the Boys and Girls Club (located at the intersection of Great Road and Parker Street)
Please bring them to the far left corner of the parking lot until January 30, 2020.
If you have any questions, please call Department of Public Works at dpw@townofmaynard.net or at 978-897-1317.
The Board of Selectmen seek volunteers to work with the Maynard Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and the community to explore and recommend an appropriate financing program for construction of a new Maynard Fire Station.
Click here for more information about this Committee.
For questions, please contact Town Administrator Greg Johnson at gjohnson@townofmaynard.net
To be considered for appointment, please submit a resume or short bio to Board of Selectmen Administrative Assistant Becky Mosca at bmosca@townofmaynard.net
The Maynard Assessor’s office wishes to remind taxpayers of the following deadlines for Fiscal Year 2020:
The deadline for filing abatements on Real and Personal Property taxes is Monday, February 3, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.
Taxpayers that wish to apply for tax exemptions under Clause 17 Widowers/Elderly, Clause 22 Veterans, Clause 37 Blind, and Clause 41 Elderly have until Wednesday, April 1, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. to file their applications. If you are filing for the first time, it is recommended that you contact the office in advance of the deadline so that all necessary documentation if filed with your application in a timely manner.
Charitable organizations are reminded to file their 3ABC Forms by Monday, March 2, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.
The deadline for filing the Form of List for Personal Property subject to taxation in the in the Town of Maynard is Monday, March 2, 2020 by 4:00 p.m.
All of the mentioned forms are available in the Assessor’s Office. As always the Assessor’s office is available if you have any questions or need more information. Please visit the Assessor’s Office page for related information.
The Town of Maynard and The Urban Land Institute of Boston / New England
presents
Re-imagining Naylor Court (aka “The Basin”)
Join the Planning Board for a presentation by the Urban Land Institute of Boston / New England on their recommendations to improve the “basin” / “Naylor Court” area on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Roosevelt Room of the Maynard Public Library.
The Maynard Retirement System will hold an election on March 19, 2020 to elect the Fourth Member of the Maynard Retirement Board in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 32, 840 CMR 7.00. Members in service and retirees of the Maynard Contributory Retirement System are eligible candidates.
Visit the Maynard Retirement Board page for more details on nomination and balloting procedures and deadlines.
The Public Emergency Information Line is active. You can call 978-897-1332 for information about town services during the storm.
A large winter storm has finally stopped in the Maynard area. Please continue to avoid parking on the streets so that the final snow plowing operations can proceed smoothly.
The Storm Updates page also provides information from a variety of sources regarding public safety during the storm. Check the page for the latest updates.
Please check the Winter Storm Preparation and Cold Weather pages for valuable information to protect you and your property.
The Maynard Fire Department reminds everyone that seconds count when there is a fire. Keeping hydrants shoveled out and clear can mean the difference between life and death should a fire break out near you.
Town Hall will be closing at 12:30pm on Wednesday, November 27.
Programming and operations outside of Town Hall (Library, COA, etc) beyond this time will be determined by respective department heads.
Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, Nov 28 and Friday, Nov 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Please have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
The 2019-2020 Parking Permits are available for purchase for $60 in the Office of Municipal Services. This program is designed for residents that rely on on-street parking for their vehicle.
From December 1st 2019 – March 15th 2020 overnight on-street parking is not permitted.
Click here to learn more about this program and how to apply for a permit.