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.
2,646 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 (73)
- Attleboro, MA (66)
- Plymouth, MA (66)
- South Hadley, MA (62)
- Burlington, MA (60)
- Taunton, MA (52)
- Northampton, MA (50)
- Chelmsford, MA (39)
- Dartmouth, MA (38)
- Dennis, MA (38)
- Monson, MA (38)
- Chicopee, MA (37)
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.
Swampscott to test voting equipment ahead of November 2026 state election
The Swampscott Town Clerk will conduct a public test of the town’s voting equipment on October 13–15, 2026, to ensure accuracy for the November 3, 2026 State Election. The test will include a 50-ballot "test deck" and an audit of the count, as required by Massachusetts regulations.
Swampscott to test voting equipment for November 2026 state election
The Swampscott Board of Registrars will conduct a public test of the town’s voting equipment to ensure accuracy for the November 3, 2026 State Election. The test will include a minimum of 50 ballots and an audit of the count, as required by Massachusetts regulations.
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.
CPAC to discuss CPA surcharge reduction for November ballot
The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, review financials, and discuss placing a CPA surcharge reduction on the November ballot. They will also consider FY28 low-income exemptions and final reports. Votes may be taken on these items.
Special town meeting scheduled for Oct 5, 2026
The East Bridgewater Select Board has scheduled a special town meeting for October 5, 2026, at 7pm in the high school auditorium. The agenda is not yet available; the warrant will be posted closer to the date. The deadline for submitting articles is August 24, 2026, and citizen petition articles require 100 signatures.
Shrewsbury Historical Commission to elect officers, set season goals
The Shrewsbury Historical Commission is meeting to elect officers, appoint a Community Preservation Committee representative, and discuss season goals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or decisions listed.
Historic District Commission to elect new chair, discuss All Saints Church energy options
The Chelmsford Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Room 205 of the Town Offices. The agenda includes the election of a new chair and vice chair, a discussion of energy alternatives for All Saints Church, and a discussion about relocating meetings from December…
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.
Dartmouth Board of Registrar of Voters open meeting notice
This is a procedural notice for an open meeting of the Board of Registrar of Voters. The agenda text is largely boilerplate and does not list specific topics or actions to be discussed.
Select Board to review state zoning changes and ADU rules
The Lynnfield Select Board will review and discuss proposed state zoning changes, focusing on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and their impact on the town. The board will also vote on accepting funds for the Open Space & Recreation Working Group, approve early voting dates, and consider facility use permits, golf…
Registrars to hold recount of Sept. 1 primary if directed
The Board of Registrars of Voters is scheduled to meet on September 9, 2026, but only if the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Elections Division directs a recount. If no such direction is received, the meeting will not take place. The agenda includes appointing assistant registrars, administering oaths, and counting…
Council committee to discuss appointing Antonio Molle to Board of Election Commissioners
The Committee on State, Federal, and Regional Government is meeting to discuss a single item: the appointment of Antonio Molle to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term expiring April 1, 2030. The meeting is open for public comment via email. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Committee to discuss electronic voting systems and revised bylaws
The Electronic Voting Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, continue discussing electronic voting systems including displays and accessories at the high school, and review a revised draft of bylaws. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for new business and setting future agendas.
Billerica Council on Aging board to discuss new center, facilities
The Billerica Council on Aging board is meeting to handle routine business including elections, approving prior meeting minutes, and receiving program and financial updates. They will also discuss the new COA center subcommittee report and facilities maintenance.
Select Board to hear liquor license complaint, vote on polling change
The Westborough Select Board is meeting to address a liquor license complaint against Red Heat Tavern, consider moving a polling location, and discuss several other items including easements for a water main project, a budget revision for Fales School, and a contract with Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services. The…
Water district to discuss new water source and treatment plant upgrades
The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission is meeting to review routine items like minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to hold member elections. The main business includes discussing a potential additional water source, the WTP upgrades project, and a report from Tata & Howard, along…
Water district to discuss new water source and treatment plant upgrades
The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission is meeting remotely to review routine business including minutes, correspondence, treasurer's report, and member elections. The main substantive items are discussions of an additional water source, the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Upgrades Project, and a…
Eastham Recreation Commission to approve June 2026 minutes and elect officers
The Eastham Recreation Commission will hold a meeting to approve the minutes from its June 16, 2026 session and elect officers. There was no meeting in July or August 2026. The agenda includes updates on programs, events, and department activities, as well as discussions on the Community Preservation Act and the Open…
Chicopee Historical Commission to hold public hearing, elect officers
The Chicopee Historical Commission will hold a public hearing to elect officers, discuss school presentations, and review plaque plans. The meeting includes updates on historic property research and approval of previous minutes.
ISSAC to discuss infrastructure, emergency management, and electronic voting
The Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (ISSAC) will hold a virtual meeting to consider minutes from August 11, 2026, receive an update on infrastructure progress, and discuss new topics including Burlington's Emergency Management Working Group and Electronic Voting. The meeting is open to public…
Board reviews polling locations and November 2026 election preparations
The Worcester Board of Election Commissioners will discuss approval of past meeting minutes, a councilor’s request to reconsider polling locations in Ward 5, feedback from the September 1 primary, and logistical plans for the November 3, 2026 State Election including early voting and ballot processing.
Board of Registrars to count write-in ballots, discuss polling location change
The Westborough Board of Registrars is meeting to count any federal write-in ballots from the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election, discuss a vacancy on the board, and consider using the Community Center as a new polling location. They will also vote on allowing the Town Clerk to continue using the Board of…
Joint Convention to fill School Committee vacancy
The Gardner City Council and School Committee will meet in Joint Convention to elect a person to fill a vacancy on the Gardner School Committee. The term for the appointed member expires January 3, 2028. This is the sole item of business on the agenda.
Board of Registrars emergency meeting to review provisional ballots
The Lunenburg Board of Registrars is holding an emergency meeting to review provisional ballots and discuss the upcoming November 3rd election. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
Chelmsford board to certify Sept. 1 primary, plan Nov. 3 election
The Board of Registrars will debrief and vote to certify the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election. They will also review details for the November 3, 2026 State Election, including early voting dates and hours, vote-by-mail, and Election Day procedures. The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at the Town…
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.
Board of Registrars to review provisional ballots and final election results
The Burlington Board of Registrars is meeting to review provisional ballots for acceptance or rejection and to review final election results. This is a routine post-election procedural meeting.
Stapleton School Council to hold first 2026-27 meeting, elect PTO board
The Stapleton Elementary School Council is meeting for the first time in the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes introductions, PTO board elections, a review of the council's purpose, updates on the start of the school year, and discussion of the School Improvement Plan. The meeting is open for public comment…
Team Framingham steering committee to discuss 2027 financial plans
The Team Framingham Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss financial plans for 2027 and beyond, as well as city support and work group needs. The agenda is mostly routine business and planning discussions, with no major decisions or public hearings…
Team Framingham steering committee to discuss 2027 financial plans and city support
The Team Framingham Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and hear the treasurer's report. The main discussions will focus on financial plans for 2027 and forward, as well as city support moving forward. The agenda also includes planning for work groups and scheduling future meetings.
Board of Registrars to count write-in ballots and discuss polling location
The Westborough Board of Registrars will meet to count federal write-in ballots from the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election and address a vacancy on the board. They will also discuss a proposed new polling location at the Community Center and any other issues or concerns.
Election Commission to train poll workers, note retirement
The North Attleborough Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new and old business. They will note the retirement of Pat Dolan and plan poll pad training for all poll workers on August 17th at the Senior Center on Elm Street. The meeting is largely procedural with no major…
Election Commission to note retirement, plan poll worker training
The North Attleborough Election Commission is holding a routine public meeting. They will approve minutes from July 28, 2026, and hear announcements, including the retirement of Pat Dolan. The main business is discussing poll pad training for all poll workers, scheduled for August 17th at the Senior Center on Elm…
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.
School Committee to vote on SY27 goals and designer selection board appointment
The Milton School Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the SY27 goals and a Designer Selection Board appointment. The agenda also includes updates on the opening of school, the superintendent search, and the Cunningham/Collicot library project. Public comment is scheduled.