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Braintree council opts out of early voting by mail under Votes Act of 2022
Summary
The Braintree Town Council voted unanimously to exercise the Votes Act of 2022 opt‑out and decline early voting by mail for the November 2025 local election after hearing cost and operational concerns from the town clerk.
The Braintree Town Council voted unanimously to exercise its opt‑out provision under the Votes Act of 2022 and decline early voting by mail for the November 2025 local election.
Town Clerk Jim Casey told the council the Vote Act of 2022 gives local officials authority to opt in or out of expanded early‑voting options and recommended the council opt out of early voting by mail because of cost and operational burdens. “I am recommending, as I did 2 years ago, that the council opts out of early voting by mail,” Casey said. He told the council the cost of running…
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