A Message from the Town Clerk
Preparing for 2024
Soon it will be a New Year and 2024 will be a busy election year. I encourage you to make sure you are registered to vote and also check what party you are registered in. You can call me at 413-269-0100 x 112 and/or make changes online at registertovotema.com. In Massachusetts there are three political parties: Democratic Party (D), Republican Party (R), and Libertarian (L). If you are enrolled in any of these three parties you may only vote in that party’s ballot during Primaries. If you are registered as Unenrolled (U) or if you are enrolled in a political designation you may choose any party’s ballot at Primaries.
Around January 15th the Massachusetts Elections Division will be mailing every registered voter a vote by mail ballot application. If you would like a mailed ballot for one or all elections complete the form and mail it back. Please take your time when filling out the form to be sure your selections are what you intended. Add a phone number so you can be contacted if our office has any questions. If you are an unenrolled voter it is extremely important to select what party ballot you would like for primaries. You can return the form by mail or drop it off at the Town Hall.
The Presidential Primary will be March 5 with polling hours from 7am-8pm. The last day to register to vote and/or change your party enrollment is February 24th from 9am-11pm and 3pm-5pm. In-person early voting will be held in the gym at the Otis Town Hall on Saturday February 24 from 9am-11am and 3pm-5pm, Tuesday February 27 and Thursday February 29 from 9am-1pm.
January 3rd year-round households will be mailed their Annual 2024 Street List Form (census), Town Calendar, and Dog License Form. It is very important the Census Form is returned to keep your voting status active. Please verify the information is correct and make any necessary changes to the form. Add members to the household who are not listed. Make sure you sign and date the form. Forms should be returned within 10 days of receipt. You cannot register to vote or change your political party via the street list form.
Lastly, please remember to be kind and have patience with our election workers. They do an amazing job and we could not successfully run elections without them. We look forward to seeing you in 2024.
Please reach out to me with any election questions or concerns. I am happy to listen.
Sincerely, Lyn OBrien.