Town Cuts Back on Polling Hours for 2011 Elections

Westwood residents looking to vote in this year’s Town Elections on April 26 should note that the poll times have changed.

Polls will be open on Tuesday, April 26 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The reason for the reduction in hours is because there are no contested races this year, according to Westwood Town Clerk Dottie Powers.

(Editor's Note: The original poll time listed in the above paragraph was 2 to 8 p.m., and was later amended to 12 to 8 p.m. before the Westwood Board of Selectmen voted the finalized time frame of 12 to 7 p.m.)

To vote in this year’s election, residents must be registered voters of Westwood. The deadline to register is Wednesday, when the Town Clerk’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those looking to register can do so within that time frame.

For voters looking to use an absentee ballot for the Town Election, applications and ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s office. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Monday, April 25, at 12 p.m.

Absentee ballots may be used for voting for residents who will not be present in Westwood on Election Day, or for those who have a physical disability that may prevent them from voting at a certain polling location.

For more information, contact Town Clerk Dottie Powers at 781-326-2964, or at dpowers@townhall.westwood.ma.us.