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Plainville Select Board votes to opt out of no-excuse vote-by-mail for local election
Summary
The Plainville Select Board voted to opt out of no-excuse vote-by-mail for the upcoming annual election, citing staffing and upfront cost concerns; town staff noted the state will certify costs for possible reimbursement but does not guarantee payment. Absentee ballots for specific excuses remain available.
The Plainville Select Board voted to opt out of offering no-excuse vote-by-mail for its upcoming annual local election, citing staffing burdens and upfront costs.
Unidentified Speaker 1, a staff member, reminded the board that this is the third year the group has discussed the Votes Act mandate that generally requires vote-by-mail unless a select board opts out. The speaker said the town has twice previously chosen to opt out and that absentee ballots — available under state law for voters who are out of town, have a disability or hold…
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