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Canterbury sets election logistics: poll hours, staffing and setup at town hall
Summary
Board members confirmed election setup plans at the town hall, agreed on poll staffing and hours, and discussed staging and counting logistics for the coming Monday election.
Canterbury officials reviewed logistics for the upcoming Monday election, confirming the polling place, staffing levels and setup schedule.
The board said the election will use the town hall rather than the school, which eased timing constraints for setup. Poll hours were stated as 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with staff asked to arrive by 6:30 a.m. for final preparations. Officials planned to use four ballot clerks for a much smaller turnout than recent large elections and estimated roughly 100 or fewer voters at this precinct.
Staff described setup needs: a stage and seating must be put in place on Friday afternoon by the crews that handle risers and chairs, and town staff discussed coordinating with the contractor who will set up the gym stage. Board members said they would not need a large number of volunteers on election day and that scheduling would be confirmed by text or phone.
Board members also discussed counting procedures. They said counting at the end of the night will be quick given the expected low turnout, and one member offered to provide additional counters if needed.
