ATHOL — Absentee ballots for the annual town election on April 2 are available in the Athol Town Clerk’s Office.
Voters unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to an absence from town during the hours the polls are open, a physical disability preventing them from going to the polling place, or religious belief may apply for an absentee ballot.
Absentee ballots must be requested in writing by the voter or the voter’s family member. Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded at www.athol-ma.gov.
Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-249- 4551 for further information.
Also, Tuesday, March 13, is the final day to register to vote for the annual town election. Persons who are United States citizens, residents of Massachusetts, and who will be at least 18 years old on or before April 2 are eligible to register. Those meeting these qualifications who have a Massachusetts driver’s license can submit their registration online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com.
Those registering by mail should have their form hand-canceled to ensure it is postmarked before the deadline. You can also register to vote in person at the Town Clerk’s Office. Office hours on Tuesday are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-249-4551.