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Danvers board affirms vote-by-mail for May election, sets early-voting day and delegates election staffing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Select Board confirmed vote-by-mail for the May 5, 2026 town election, scheduled one day of in-person early voting (April 25) and delegated police-detail and poll-worker staffing authority to the police chief and town clerk.
The Danvers Select Board on Jan. 7 affirmed that vote-by-mail will be allowed for the May 5, 2026 annual town election and set related election logistics including one day of in-person early voting and delegations for staffing.
At a public hearing required for the vote-by-mail decision, town registrars Wally Teibert, Mark Lentini and Marilyn Hazel told the board the office has offered vote-by-mail since 2024; the clerk said 2024 saw about 49% early voting…
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