Burlington Voter's Guide: Election Day is Saturday, April 11

Burlington’s Annual Town Election is Saturday, April 11. Here’s what you need to know as Election Day approaches:

Voting with An Absentee Ballot?

Absentee Ballot Applications must be received by noon Friday, April 10. This is also the last date/time to absentee vote in person at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Voted Ballots must be received at the Town Clerk’s Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Voting Hours and Polling Locations

The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.

All voting is conducted at Burlington High School on Cambridge Street.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter status and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State’s office online or by calling the Clerk’s office.

The Burlington Ballot

While there are lot of names on the ballot, there are only three contested races on April 11. Here is a quick look at the candidates and the seats they are running for on the April ballot:

Moderator (1 year term, 1 seat)

• Phillip A. Gallagher
• Sally Willard

Selectmen (3 year term, 2 seats)

• Michael S. Runyan (Candidate for reelection)
• Joseph E. Morandi

Assessor (3 year term,1 seat)

• Paul R. Sheehan (Candidate for reelection)

Assessor (2 year term, 1 seat)

• Louise Crocker

School Committee (3 year term,1 seat)

• Martha A. Simon

Library Trustees (3 year term, 2 seats)

• Paula F. Benard, Jr. (Candidate for reelection)
• Geraldine A. Degurski

Planning Board (5 year term, 2 seats)

• Ernest E. Covino, Jr. (Candidate for reelection)
• William Gaffney

Planning Board (4 year term, 1 seat)

• Jeffrey N. Pearsons
• Carol A. Perna

Planning Board (3 year,1 seat)

• Paul R. Raymond (Candidate for reelection)

Board of Health (3 year, 2 seats)

• Elizabeth A. Walendziewicz (Candidate for reelection)
• David B. McSweeney
• Jaclynn K. Sulfaro

Recreation Commission (3 year,1 seat)

• Michael S. Winn (Candidate for reelection)

View the sample ballots for Saturday’s elections >>>