Tuesday, November 8 is Election day for a number of state offices as well as a number of ballot issues. The Owl has already voted and has zero intention of telling you about how she voted. Rather, she has been asked to re-post information about polling places and times for the state election on November 8. Did I mention it’s
Read moreThe State General Election takes place on November 8, 2022, from 7 am to 8 pm. There is still time to register to vote for that election–but you’ll need to act lively—by October 29, 2022. Because you live in the great state of Massachusetts and the greater town of Weston, you have many options to get your vote in. Until
Read moreDid you know that voting is obligatory in many other countries? And did you know that many people around the country and world wait for HOURS in line to vote? For example, Mr. Owl will be voting in the upcoming Brazilian presidential elections next month and is preparing to spend most of his day in line in some crazy town
Read moreIn case any of you have not taken advantage of early voting, you may want to watch this video of the League of Women Voters Forum for candidates for the Governor’s Council. You can find “specimen” copies of Tuesday’s ballot on the Facebook page of the League of Women Voters of Weston. The Owl was asked to post this information
Read moreThe Owl stopped by the Town Hall today for early voting which she completed in 32.5 seconds and then spent a good amount of time hanging out in the Town Clerk’s office. There are always learnings to be had when one hangs around. Very few snacks though, which should be part of our next town budget. Our fabulous Town Clerk
Read moreThe Massachusetts State Primary is September 6, 2022. The last day to Register to Vote is Saturday, August 27. You can register to vote online at www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr or come to Town Hall if you wish to register in person. You can vote early at the Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Road in the Town Clerk’s Office. August 27, 2022, 9:00 a.m.
Read moreJust a reminder, per request of the Town, to mention one more time that Town Meeting is tonight, May 9 at 7 pm at the Weston High School auditorium. You must be present in-person to vote. As I have said before and will say again, regardless of what happens tonight (or Wednesday if it goes to a second night) and
Read moreWant to have fun voting AND get your Covid-19 vaccination or booster in the same place? Who comes up with these co-marketing things? Ah, here we go–sponsored by the Board of Health. Honestly, I think the BOH missed a chance to call this the “Stick and Pick” but I’ll accept the Vax and Vote. This Saturday, May 7, 2022 from
Read moreGoing to be away this weekend but still want to vote in our Weston Town Election which is Saturday, May 7? Yay for civic responsibility and here’s all the information you need to get an Absentee Ballot. Do hurry to get that application in because as of 5 pm tomorrow May 3, your chance to vote by mail is over.
Read moreThe Owl is always surprised by how many town residents don’t show up to Town Meeting, which is every Weston registered voter’s chance to have a say in town affairs. While childcare is difficult (been there!), there are always possibilities. This year, with Town Meeting at Proctor Field (the HS football field) and on a Saturday afternoon….well, that might make
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