Absentee Voting Information

Absentee ballots are available for all elections – Town, State, Federal and Primaries. They are generally available at the Town Clerk’s Office at least three weeks prior to an election.

Eligibility

There are specific reasons for requesting an absentee ballot, which include the following:

• Being absent from the town during polling hours
• A physical disability which would prevent a person from going to the polls
• Religious beliefs

Application

The application for an Absentee Ballot must be signed under the “penalty of perjury” by the applicant or a family member requesting one on behalf of the voter. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the Town Clerk’s Office by noon on the day prior to an election. However a voter who is admitted to a health care facility after noon of the 5th day before an election may apply for a ballot up until the close of the polls and may request to have the ballot delivered by a person designated by them. A written request is still required.

• Request form to be completed by an individual for their own use: Individual Absentee Ballot Form (PDF)
• Request form to be completed on behalf of a family member: On behalf of a Family Member (PDF)

Processing 

Absentee ballots are mailed with a pre-addressed return envelope. Complete instructions are enclosed with each ballot for the proper return of the ballot.

More Information

For further information contact our office at 781-279-2650 or visit the Secretary of State’s Election website