2012 Election Calendar
March 6th Presidential Primary
May 7th Annual Town Meeting (may last more than 1 night)
May 15th Annual Town Election
September 6th State Primary
November 6th State Election
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Special Town Meeting
November 7, 2011
All warrant articles passed.
Article 3. was moved no action.
Warrants will be mailed to every household in the Oct 26th Stow Independent
Visit Stow’s official website, www.stow-ma.gov for updates and additional information or contact the Town Clerk’s office, 978-897-4514x1.
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Voter Registration Hours: At the Town Clerk’s Office
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Residents may also register to vote via mail and at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Note:
All of Stow's town meetings and elections are held at the Hale Middle School,
Town meetings commence at 7 p.m.
On Election Day, polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Absentee Ballots
You may vote absentee if you:
will not be in Stow between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day;
a physical disability prevents the voter from going to the polling place;
or because of a religious belief.
What voter must do:
(Please read "Important Reminders" for deadlines and more information)
1. Must fill out the Absentee Ballot Application prior to receiving an absentee ballot.
Applications are available at the Town Clerk’s office, contact the Town Clerk to have an application mailed to you, or download an application online.
Click here for information about who qualifies for an absentee ballot.
Download an absentee ballot application for yourself
The absentee ballot application must be received by the Board of Registrars of Voters/Town Clerk by noon the day before the Election.
2. An absentee ballot can be mailed to you OR you may make arrangements to vote in the Town Clerk’s Office once the application is received by the Town Clerk. If you wish to vote in the Town Clerk's Office; please call ahead to make an appointment 978-897-4514 x1.
Important Reminders
1. An absentee voter must fall into one of the allowable categories in order to vote absentee. Illegal absentee voting, including making a false application, is punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and additional penalties.
2. The absentee application must be received by the Registrar of Voters/ Town Clerk before noon the day before the electionon.
3. If the voter wishes to have the absentee ballot mailed to him/her - be sure to submit the application as early as possible and allow at least 3 days to receive the ballot in the mail.
4. If the voter wishes to vote the absentee ballot at the town clerk's office - please call ahead to make arrangements to do so. 978-897-4514 x1
6. If mailing their absentee ballot back to the Town Clerk's Office - the voter needs to allow enough time to ensure the ballot is received prior to the close of polls on Election Day.
Please contact the Town Clerk's office for more information. 978-897-4514 x 1
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Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote? Is the information current? Are you sure?
Be sure to complete a voter registration card if you:
Are new to town and would like to vote in future elections
Moved to a new address within town
Changed your name
Want to change parties or unenroll from a party
Voter Registration may be Completed at the:
Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours
The Registry of Motor Vehicles
Via Mail (mail-in forms are available at the Randall Library, the Stow Post Office, or the Stow Town Building)
Approximately 250 households did not return the January 2011 street list/census mailing and will be moved to the Inactive Voters list per Mass. General Laws. Chapter 51, sections 4, 37, & 37A. These voters should either return the voter confirmation card which was sent to them or return the completed census form to the town clerk's office as soon as possible.
Call the Town Clerk's Office if you are unsure of your voter status: 978-897-4514 x1.
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Please note: Effective July 10, 2007, the polling location for ALL Stow voters is the Hale Middle School Gymnasium, 55 Hartley Road.
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