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Town clerk and elections budget includes ADA programming and ballot equipment costs

5733322 · September 6, 2025
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Summary

Town clerk staff and election officials told the board about new one‑time and recurring costs tied to ADA‑accessible voting equipment, ballot printing and new ballot machines; the state covers some state election machines but the town pays for local ballot programming and supplies.

Town clerk staff said new election‑related costs that arose this cycle include programming for state‑provided ADA voting devices and additional ballot printing and shipping expenses for town ballots. Candy (town clerk) explained the state provides ballots and pays for state election ballots, but the town pays for local ballot printing, programming of ADA devices and any town‑specific…

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