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Braintree board fixes November general election hours, confirms state-mandated 7 p.m. closing
Summary
The board set the November general election site at Braintree Town Hall with a 9:00 a.m. opening and acknowledged that state law sets a 7:00 p.m. closing time for polls, during the July 21 meeting.
At the July 21 meeting, Chair Jesse Kasha moved to set the November general election polling place at the town hall, opening at 9:00 a.m. A committee member seconded the motion and the board voted to approve the schedule.
During discussion, a committee member asked whether the closing time for polls is mandated by state law. Another member confirmed that the closing time is set at 7:00 p.m. by state statute. The board approved the motion after that confirmation.
The board did not debate alternate closing times or locations; the exchange focused on ensuring the board’s schedule aligned with state requirements. Staff indicated they would circulate final schedules and closing procedures to those assigned to poll duties.
