WESTFORD — Election Day is here – here’s everything you need to know on how to vote in Westford.
Westford residents may vote at Westford Academy if they live in precincts one, three, four or seven and at Stony Brook Middle School if they live in precincts two, five and six.
Residents who are unsure of their polling place may check online.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters who apply for a vote by mail ballot but choose to vote in person should inform election officials at the polls.
Residents may vote in person even if they have already applied for a vote by mail ballot if:
- They applied to vote by mail but never returned their ballot.
- They mailed their ballot back but it hasn’t reached the Town Clerk’s office.
- Their ballot was received by the Town Clerk’s office but was rejected.
Residents who vote by mail and have their ballots received and accepted by the Town Clerk’s office may not change their vote or vote again.
Ballots may not be dropped off at a polling place on Election Day.
Ballots are due in-person or to the drop box near Town Hall by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Ballots may be returned by domestic mail by 5 p.m. on Nov. 8 or by 5 p.m. on Nov. 15 if a ballot is sent from outside of the United States. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day.
What’s on the ballot?
Aside from federal and state races, Massachusetts voters will decide on five ballot initiatives on Election Day.
Question 1: Clarifies state law that would specify that the State Auditor has the ability to audit the legislature.
A yes vote would specify that the auditor has the authority to audit the legislature.
A no vote would make no change to the current law.
Question 2: Removes the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System as a graduation requirement.
A yes vote would eliminate the requirement that students take the MCAS to graduate high school but still require students to complete coursework that meets state standards.
A no vote would make no change to the current requirements.
Question 3: Allows rideshare drivers to unionize.
A yes vote would allow Uber and Lyft drivers, among other transportation network drivers to collectively bargain with companies regarding wages and benefit among other terms and conditions of work.
A no vote would make no change to the current law.
Question 4: Limited legalization and regulation of certain psychedelic substances.
A yes vote would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelics in certain circumstances. Substances could be purchased at an approved location for use under the supervision of a licensed facilitator, but the proposed law would otherwise prohibit retail sale of substances.
A no vote would make no change to the current law.
Question 5: Raise the tipped minimum wage.
A yes vote would raise the tipped minimum wage from $6.75 to the equivalent of the state’s minimum wage by 2029.
A no vote would make no change to the current law.
Voters may learn more about each initiative in the state’s online guide.
