From the Town Clerk’s Office…

Upon your reading of this article, In-person Early Voting will have ended (November 1st ) and the last day to request a Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot will have passed. The options left to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election are individual voting in-office (until noon on November 4th), and emergency absentee voting for those infirmed in a health care facility or housebound.  Any VBM or absentee ballot must be postmarked or returned to the Town Clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on the 5th in order to be counted. Of course, there is the option of going to the polls at the Bellingham High School Gymnasium from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5th. As a reminder, there is handicapped parking available on the lane between the gymnasium and the main office entrances to the high school. There are also wheelchairs available for those who require that type of assistance.  

For convenience, voters will have the option of having their licenses scanned to expedite the check-in process. If one prefers not to use the scanning option, simply state your name and address when approaching the check-in table.  

All sign holding and other politicking must be done 150 feet beyond the polling place. Police officers will have a map depicting the 150-foot radius. Since wearing politically themed apparel is considered politicking per Massachusetts General Law, such apparel is not permitted within the polling radius. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

Looking forward to seeing you at the polls!