Town Clerk Says Polls are 'Quiet' in Winchester

As of 3 p.m., more than 13 percent of the eligible registered voters had cast their ballots Tuesday during the U.S. Senate primary, according to Town Clerk Mary Elllen Lannon.

The polls have been "quiet" for the U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday in Winchester, according to Town Clerk MaryEllen Lannon. As of 3 p.m., more than 13 percent of the eligible registered voters had cast their ballots Tuesday during the U.S. Senate primary, according to Lannon. Of the 14,454 eligible registered voters in town, 1,907 had turned up at the polls, she added. When she went out to the polls at noon, Lannon described voter turnout as "slow and steady." Lannon is hopeful people will get off the commuter rail or come to the polls after work so "we can see a jump at the polls," she said. As far as running the election, Lannon said she always feels confident that things will go without a hitch and so far no problems have cropped up …

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When is the Last Day to Register to Vote for Senate Primary?

Today is the deadline.

Still need to register to vote for the Senate primary? Today is the deadline to register. If you want to vote in the April 30 Senate primary election, you must register to vote by Wednesday, April 10.  Voter registration normally can be done through the mail, but not if you do it today since it is the last day to register to vote. To register in person, visit the Winchester Town Clerk's Office or the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).  Visit Town Hall You can register at the Town Clerk's office. Register at RMV You can fill out a voter registration form at the RMV.  Moving? If you relocated city or town, you will need to re-register to vote at your new address. If you moved within the same city or town, notify the clerk's office (in writing…

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Town Clerk's Office Ready For Election Day in Winchester

After spending weeks ramping up for the Town Election on Tuesday, the Winchester Town Clerk's office is ready to go, according to Town Clerk Mary Ellen Lannon.

After spending weeks ramping up for the Town Election on Tuesday, the Winchester Town Clerk's office is ready to go, according to Town Clerk Mary Ellen Lannon. "(We are) great," Lannon said in an email to Winchester Patch. "Everything is ready administratively. Voting machines have been tested and are ready to go." Voters can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at eight precincts in town. The voting locations include: While she hopes there will be a strong voter turnout Tuesday, Lannon said she does not like to estimate what the turnout will be. In March 2012, voter turnout was 9 percent, which is "low but unfortunately Winchester has held many under endorsed elections over the past (five) years so when people don’t run for office the…

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Last Chance: Voting Registration Deadline is Wednesday Night

The Board of Registrar will hold office hours on from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday to accept registrations, according to the statement. If you are eligible to vote, visit the Town Clerk’s Office at 71 Mt. Vernon St.

The deadline to register to vote for those who currently are not registered in Winchester is Wednesday night, according to a press statement by Town Clerk Mary Ellen Lannon. The deadline to register to vote is at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. By doing so, you will be eligible to participate in the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, March 26, according to the statement. The Board of Registrar will hold office hours on from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday to accept registrations, according to the statement. If you are eligible to vote, visit the Town Clerk’s Office at 71 Mt. Vernon St. The Town Clerk’s Office will also be accepting voter registration cards on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., reads the statement. You can download a voter registration card by …

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You Ask, Patch Answers: Cost to Winchester For Upcoming Special Election

With a primary on April 30 and a final election on June 25, Winchester gets ready for a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by John Kerry.

With a special election slated for this spring to fill the Senate seat formerly occupied by Secretary of State John Kerry, local election departments, including the Winchester Town Clerk's office, across the state are scrambling to organize. Some have asked how much the special election will cost Winchester. I asked Winchester Town Clerk Mary Ellen Lannon about the situation in Winchester. Lannon said special elections cost the city about $25,000. So, with a primary scheduled for April 30 and the state election scheduled for June 25, this year's special election will cost Winchester about $50,000. That money pays for things like staffing the polls, police details, supplies and printing the ballots, according to Lannon. Lannon said her …

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Who is Running For Office in Winchester in 2013?

Find out who will be candidates for the various positions up for grabs at the March 26 town election.

[Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Winchester Town Clerk's office.] Here's a look at those who have filed paperwork with the Winchester Town Clerk's office as candidates in several different races for the March 26 town election: School Committee (Two seats for three years):                                    Moderator (One position for one year): Selectmen (Two seats for three years):  Assessor (One seat for three years): Board of Health (One seat for three years):                                   Planning Board (One seat for three years):                                   Planning Board (One seat for one year): Trustees of the Board of Library Trustees (Two seats for three years):   Housing Authority (One seat …

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Winchester Has Two Positions Open

The Winchester Finance Committee and Personnel Board are seeking new members.

Winchester is seeking two positions to fill this year: members for the Finance Committee and Personnel Board. See the descriptions for each vacancy below. Who: One registered voter who holds no other town office can apply to serve on the committee for a term to expire 2013. What: The Finance Committee annually reviews the Town Manager’s proposed budget. After review and public hearing, the Committee prepares its recommended budget for town meeting action. The Committee also prepares recommendations on all town meeting articles involving expenditure of town funds. Appointments to this committee are made jointly by the Town Moderator, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,and the Chairman of the Finance Committee. When: A major time …

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Massachusetts Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 17

Malden residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have until Wednesday, Oct. 17 to register. Here's how, with links to mail-in voter registration forms and how to request an absentee ballot.

Winchester residents who want to vote in the 2012 presidential election and other federal and state races have one month left until the Massachusetts voter registration deadline. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 17. Typically the Winchester Town Clerk's Office is open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on the voter registration deadline day for in-person registrations.  Residents can also download a mail-in voter registration form on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. Once that form is filled out and signed, it must be mailed to the Winchester Town Clerk's Office (address above) and postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 17 for you to be eligible to vote. Massachusetts also allows voters to vote by absentee ballot, according to the …

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Absentee Ballots Available for Winchester Voters

The State Primary is Thursday, Sept. 6.

Absentee ballots for the State Primary are now available for Winchester voters.  Registered voters or a family member of the voter can apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to them. These ballots are meant for voters who will be out of town, physically disabled or religious beliefs. The deadline to request a ballot is noon Wednesday, Sept. 5, the day before the Primary. College students who are registered voters are eligible to request an absentee ballot or have a family member request on their behalf. Voters do not have to register with a party in the state primaries. However, in primary elections, a voter must specify the ballot of the party of choice in the application. Applications may be obtained from the Town Clerk or online at www…

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