Elections in Massachusetts local government
What Massachusetts city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,363 Massachusetts meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Massachusetts with the most elections activity
- Wellesley, MA (70)
- Plymouth, MA (65)
- Northampton, MA (51)
- Nantucket County, MA (44)
- Dennis, MA (37)
- Attleboro, MA (35)
- Dartmouth, MA (32)
- Fitchburg, MA (29)
- Salem, MA (29)
- Carlisle, MA (29)
- South Hadley, MA (28)
- Easthampton, MA (27)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Registrars plans annual street listing and election cycle
This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Registrars to review minutes, discuss recurring monthly tasks for voter registration and elections, and handle routine administrative items. No significant decisions or new business are noted.
Board of Registrars to discuss annual street list mailing inserts
The Board of Registrars will meet to review voter registration statistics and handle monthly administrative tasks. The primary focus for this November meeting is approving additional inserts for the annual street list mailing.
Town Clerk to discuss advance removal for Nov. 3 state election
The Whitman Town Clerk will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and handle new business regarding advance removal and depositing for the November 3, 2026 state election. No other substantive items are listed.
Town Clerk to approve minutes and handle election logistics
The Whitman Town Clerk will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss advance removal and depositing for the November 3, 2026 state election. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
Town Clerk to test election equipment for November state election
The Whitman Town Clerk will hold a meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct an official test deck for the November 3, 2026 state election. No other business is listed. This is a procedural meeting focused on election preparation.
Board reviews annual election and voter registration schedule
The Board of Registrars meets to review minutes and discuss monthly election-related tasks for the year, including street listings, vote-by-mail, and early voting plans. The meeting is mostly procedural with no major decisions expected.
State Primary Election wrap-up and future election plans
The Board of Registrars will discuss the State Primary Election wrap-up for September. They will also review plans for vote-by-mail applications, early voting, and the Election Warrant. The meeting includes approval of minutes and new business.
Board will certify the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election results
The Board of Election Commissioners will certify the results of the September 1, 2026 state primary election. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes, public comment, and an office update. No other substantive business is listed.
Retirement Board election for Fourth Member on Sept 3
This meeting is for the election of the Fourth Member of the Maynard Retirement Board. Ballots will be tabulated at 11:00 a.m. on September 3, 2026. The election determines who serves from September 3, 2026 to April 1, 2029.
City Council authorizes warrants and polling locations for September 1 State Primaries
The City Council has adopted orders to issue warrants for the State Primary elections on September 1, 2026. The body also designated specific polling locations and hours for the city's wards.
Hopedale to hold State Primary election on September 1, 2026
The Town of Hopedale will conduct the 2026 State Primary election. Qualified voters may cast ballots for various state and federal offices at the George A. Draper Gymnasium.
Election Commission discusses State Primary Election day events
The Election Commission is meeting to plan and review logistics for the upcoming State Primary Election. The agenda is primarily procedural, with a single item covering Election Day events.
Town Clerk to discuss advance removal and depositing for state primary
The Town Clerk will meet on August 30, 2026, to consider approving prior meeting minutes and to discuss advance removal and depositing of ballots for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. This is the only substantive new business item on the agenda.
Early voting schedule and registration deadline for the Sep 1, 2026 election
The City Clerk’s Office is notifying residents that early voting will be held at City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 101, from August 22 through August 28, 2026. The last day to register to vote for the September 1, 2026 election is Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Early voting hours and registration deadline for Sept. 1 election
This is a procedural notice from the City Clerk and Registrar of Voters, announcing early voting hours and the last day to register for the September 1, 2026 election. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Early voting hours and voter registration deadline set for September 1 election
This is a public notice from the City Clerk's Office, not a meeting agenda. It announces early voting sessions at City Hall from August 22-28, 2026, and the last day to register to vote is August 22, 2026. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.
Town Clerk meeting set for August 25, 2026
The Town Clerk will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Town Hall Auditorium to discuss official test decks for the September 1, 2026 state primary election.
Early voting and registration deadline set for Sept 1 election
This notice from the City Clerk establishes early voting hours and the final registration date for the September 1, 2026 election. Early voting runs August 22-28 at City Hall, Room 101. The last day to register is Saturday, August 22. The agenda is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussions.
Early voting schedule and voter registration deadline for Sept 1, 2026 election
This notice from the Office of the City Clerk and Registrar of Voters provides the early voting hours and the last day to register for the September 1, 2026 election. Early voting will take place in City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 101, on multiple days from August 22 to August 28, 2026. The last day to register to…
Election Commission sets schedule for advance processing of early ballots
The Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners is establishing the dates and times for advance processing of early‑voted ballots ahead of the September 1, 2026 state primary. Processing will occur at the commission office, 77 Park Street, second floor, from August 23 through August 28, 2026, with specific daily hours…
Early voting hours and voter registration deadline set for Sept 1 election
This is a notice from the Office of the City Clerk and Registrar of Voters regarding early voting and voter registration for the September 1, 2026 election. Early voting will be held at City Hall from August 22 to August 28, 2026, with varying hours. The last day to register to vote is Saturday, August 22, 2026, from…
Early voting schedule and registration deadline announced for Sep 1, 2026 election
The City Clerk and Registrar's Office posted the early voting locations, hours, and the last day to register to vote for the September 1, 2026 election. Early voting will be held at City Hall, Room 101, 70 Allen Street, from August 22 to August 28, 2026, with specific daily hours listed. The final day to register is…
Early voting schedule for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election
The Election Commission is establishing the early voting dates and times at the City Council Chambers. This schedule covers a period from August 22 through August 28, 2026.
Election commission tests equipment for September primary
The Board of Election Commissioners will test election equipment to prepare for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at the City of Attleboro Government Center Annex.
Attleboro Election Commission to discuss 2026 election updates
The Board of Election Commissioners will meet to review office updates and 2026 election preparations. The meeting will conclude with a session for equipment testing at 75 Park Street.
Voting equipment and ballots to be tested in Pittsfield
The City of Pittsfield is conducting testing for ImageCast Precinct Vote tabulators and ballots. This testing occurs ahead of the State Primary Election scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Board of Registrars to review early voting plans and election preparation for upcoming elections.
This meeting covers monthly topics from the state calendar, including annual street listing, inactive voter outreach, early voting plans, and election warrants. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and election statistics.
Annual poll worker training session
This meeting is solely for the annual training of election poll workers, with no decisions or public hearings scheduled. The agenda consists of a call to order, the training presentation, and adjournment.
Board of Registrars to certify signatures for federal and statewide offices
The Board of Registrars will meet to certify signatures for federal and statewide offices. The board will also review and approve the meeting minutes from June 23, 2026.
Election Commission will update on upcoming September and November elections
The North Attleborough Election Commissioners will receive updates on poll‑pad training, the schedule for the September and November elections, and a mailing to all inactive voters identified in the 2026 census. They will also review the status of year‑end campaign‑finance reports and approve the minutes from the May…
Commission will discuss site selection and public input for new safety building
The Public Safety Building Commission will consider the minutes from its previous meeting, review the latest KBA update, and discuss how to select a site for a new public safety building. It will also plan the process, locations, and dates for public‑input workshops, and set the date for its next meeting.
Board to vote on early voting location and schedule for 2026 elections
The Board of Registrars will review in-person early voting requirements and vote on the location and schedule for the September 1, 2026 State Primary and November 3, 2026 State Election.
Recreation Commission to discuss Golf Course Task Force and hold elections
The Maynard Recreation Commission will review the current financial status and the views of the Golf Course Task Force. The body will also conduct officer nominations and elections.
Town to consider accepting $253,284.05 MassDOT grant for Shared Streets program
The Select Board will consider a conditional employment offer for Joslyn Moore as a full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher, discuss laying out Madison Court and forward the recommendation to the Planning Board, and decide on accepting a $253,284.05 MassDOT grant for the Shared Streets and Spaces program…
Council on Aging to vote on monthly reports and elect officers
The Council on Aging will approve minutes from June 16, 2026, and vote on monthly reports. The agenda includes the election of officers, the review of a draft SHINE Memorandum of Understanding, and the discussion of a draft brochure and bylaws.
Board will vote on joining fire‑truck antitrust and PFAS lawsuit
The Select Board will consider promotions for a police sergeant and two new firefighters, and will vote on whether to join a multi‑municipality class‑action lawsuit over fire‑truck antitrust and PFAS turnout‑gear litigation. The board will also act on several consent‑agenda items, including liquor licenses for 27…
Select Board to vote on 31.75-acre property purchase refusal
The Select Board will vote on administrative items including personnel code updates and the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant. The Board will also consider declining the right of first refusal to purchase approximately 31.75 acres of land. The Town Manager will provide updates on various infrastructure…
Council adopts 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approves $3.2 M water‑sewer projects.
The Winthrop Town Council will vote to adopt the Winthrop Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update. Council members will consider appropriations of $1,666,000 for sewer main rehabilitation on Winthrop Street, $1,500,000 for water main replacement on Winthrop Street, and $1,100,000 for a water meter and valve replacement…
Committee will vote to elect its chairperson
The Holliston School Building Committee will meet on July 21, 2026. The agenda includes an overview of upcoming Massachusetts School Building Authority deadlines and a vote to elect the committee chair. The committee will also discuss its meeting schedule before adjourning.
Board elections for Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary positions
The Council on Aging board will review and approve the July financial report and the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. They will discuss upcoming events for August 2026 and set up Gmail accounts for board business. New business includes electing a Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary, and planning the agenda for…