Absentee Ballots Available

Absentee ballots for the State and Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6 are available at the town clerk’s office at Town Hall.  

Absentee Ballots are available for registered voters who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the town during normal polling hours, physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place or religious belief. Registered voters must fill out an application which will allow them to complete an absentee ballot at the town clerk’s office or to have one mailed to them. The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is Monday, Nov. 5 at noon. Completed ballots must be received at the town clerk’s office by the close of polls on Election Day.

Absentee ballot forms are also attached to this story.

Registered voters who have not returned a 2012 census form to the town clerk's Office are considered inactive voters and will be required to complete additional forms and show a valid ID with their voter address on it at the polls before being eligible to receive a ballot. Residents who are unsure if they have completed their 2012 census are encouraged to stop by or call the town clerk’s office at 508-285-0230 to verify and/or complete the necessary forms to avoid the delay at the polls.  This must be completed by Oct. 26 to be re-activated prior to election day.

The State and Presidential Election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All precincts (1,2,3,4,5) vote at Norton High School. The last day to register to vote is Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Sample ballots are attached to this story.

The Town Clerk’s Office is located in the Municipal Center at 70 E. Main St. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and extended evening hours on Thursdays until 7:30 p.m. For more information call 508-285-0230.