The 346
When street gangs conflict over territory, only one rules the streets of Merrimac, Massachusetts…
The 346.
This “gang” is not just any ordinary gang however. First of all, they’re nonviolent, but nonetheless it members are elusive, secretive, and seemingly all over the place, even though the numbers “346” just represent the area code for Merrimac.
Students attending Pentucket Regional High School have seen the numbers “346” throughout the school whether it’s in the bathrooms, hallways, desks, etc. but not everyone knows what they mean.
“People know they exist,” said senior Rachel Thibeau, “it’s funny, because they probably think of themselves as straight thugs even though we go to school in like one of the safest towns [in Massachusetts].”
Merrimac, ironically enough, is also a safe small town so the thought of a high school “street gang” ruling these streets is somewhat hilarious.
The question remains though…
Who are its members and what do they do?
According to their twitter page, which is @346BadBoyz if anyone wants to toss them a follow, they are a “rap group/trap group” that runs the streets.
They’ve even released an album called FOTW (fresh out of the womb), with their hit single being “I Eat Pizza.”
They put out a tweet several months ago characterizing their style which includes Nike sweatbands, snorkels, velvet puma track suits, and Gucci slippers…
But this brings us back to its members. Who are they? Have people seen anyone dressed like this is public? Probably not. So where are these people found?
Senior Ethan Bridgewater, says he “pleads the 5th,” when asked about the 346 and it’s members, and senior Ben Quinn (who may or may not be a member in the “gang”) says, “there are no snitches in the 346.”
Quinn also adds that there is no age limit to this “gang” and that, “if you were born and raised in merrimac you are part of the 346.”
Even though it members are still a secret, and the mystery of the 346 has yet to be solved, the gang continues to spread,
Apparently not just including students.
Even the artistic and kind Mr. Bixby, an art and video production teacher at Pentucket, has been personally affected by the 346, evident with his inspiring quote….
“Holla, 346 for life.”
It’s 346 mafia we ain’t a gang were a mafia anyone who was actually in it would tell you that.
Great Job! I found this article to be informative and also very funny.
Have been trying to get my hands on a velvet track suit for a minute now so just you wait. 346 OUT! PEACE! ITS THE K MAN ON THE SCENE!
I had many inquires about the 346 and this article opened my mind towards the street toughs in Merrimac. I may have to remain in my niche (the 363 aka West Nugs aka West Newbury) until I leave town for college.
The 346 will never lower in numbers but only rise in power, 346 runs pentucket wether you know it or not
346 is not a gang
the 346 has nothing on the West Nug Thugz. WNT runs the streets the the phony “346” claim.
The music is not bad too
funny
Nice article brought my fears for the 346 to life
Kiernan is definitely a part of it.
This was pretty funny and amusing to read. Whoever made this is definitely in the 346
I have been a day one 346 member for a while. Our leader John takes pride of being a mafia not a gang . We eat atMerrimac house of pizza and ride our bikes.
I was born and raised in Merrimac and I had no idea that I was in this… ‘gang’. The more you know.
Great article! The song, “I Eat Pizza” is good!
i enjoyed reading this article. I had no Knowledge about the 346 and now i do.
Such a funny article, 346 is everywhere
Kiernan you real for this. Thank you based god.
This Article really leaves a great insight into the life and times of a 346 “MAFIA” member. They show great commitment towards each other and are absolute “trap” role models!!
The 346 MAFIA is the greatest of all time.
Born and raised in Merrimac.
‘Nuff said.
Are these people serious?
Wow, this article really expanded my knowledge on the 346!
This was very informative and I was not aware people took this “mafia” so seriously.
I saw this everywhere on colour day, and I never knew what it meant. Now I know. Great job.
Born and raised in merrimac. And this “346”gang thing has been a “thing” for years! Weather it’s serious or not (it’s not) it exists.
Having Ben Quinn be part of the 346 Mafia is a scary thought.
Very funny, with that being said this could be the weakest “gang” of all time.