The Board of Selectmen and the Registrars of Voters worked together this March to develop Bolton’s voting schedule for the year. You can view the schedule here or get a paper copy at the Registrars’ Office, Bentley Library, Town Clerk’s Office, or the Senior Center.
Based on voter feedback, the Selectmen and Registrars of Voters have worked together to establish the voting schedule and locations for this year as soon as possible.
Referenda (Bolton registered voters and property owners. Continue until budget passes.)
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Day |
Voting Hours |
Location |
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Tuesday, May 19 |
12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. |
St. Maurice Parish Center |
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Tuesday, June 2 |
12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. |
St. Maurice Parish Center |
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Tuesday, June 16 |
12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. |
St. Maurice Parish Center |
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Tuesday, June 30 |
12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. |
St. Maurice Parish Center |
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Tuesday, July 14 |
12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. |
Bolton High School Commons |
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Tuesday, July 28 |
12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. |
Bolton High School Commons |
State Primary (Bolton registered Republican and Democratic voters only)
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Day |
Hours |
Location |
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Early Voting |
Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 9 |
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., all days except August 4 & 6 when the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., |
Registrar of Voters Office, Notch Road Temporary Municipal Building |
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Election Day Voting |
Tuesday, August 11 |
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
District 1: Bolton Center School Gym District 2: Bolton Senior High School Commons |
State Election (All Bolton voters)
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Day |
Hours |
Location |
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Early Voting |
Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1 |
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., all days except October 27 & 29 when the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Registrar of Voters Office, Notch Road Temporary Municipal Building |
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Election Day Voting |
Tuesday, November 3 |
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
District 1: Bolton Center School Gym District 2: Bolton Senior High School Commons |
Questions and Answers
- Why did we reduce the voting hours for referenda? The reduced hours will save about $1,500 per referendum. Based on last year, there could be more referenda this fiscal year than the 4 that the registrars budgeted for. Additionally, taxpayers stated that they do not like the high cost of each referendum (previously about $5,500 each). The Town ordinance currently establishes referendum voting hours from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. State statutes and the Town ordinance authorize the Board of Selectmen to set the starting time for referenda between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, and the Board may permit longer voting periods at its discretion. This schedule was developed in collaboration with the Registrars of Voters.
- Why do voting locations change for the referenda? For the health and safety of the poll workers. When the referenda extended into July last year, temperatures reached over 90o in the St. Maurice Parish Center. The extreme temperatures forced the last-minute move to Bolton Congregational Church’s Chandler Hall which is air-conditioned. To avoid confusion this year, we will move to the air-conditioned Commons at Bolton High School if the referenda continue into July.
Ross Lally, Registrar of Voters Sandra Pierog, Registrar of Voters Board of Selectmen