Medfield Election 2020: How To Request A Mail-In Ballot

MEDFIELD, MA — With municipal elections across Massachusetts already delayed to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus, the Secretary of State's office said Wednesday any registered voter in Massachusetts can request a mail-in ballot for elections being held on or before June 30.

Last month, Medfield Selectmen approved delaying the annual election to May 4 from March 30 under authority granted from the state in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Town meeting was also pushed back to June 15 from May 4.

In-person voting is still available for the town election, and all voters should follow social distanicng guidelines, but mail-in ballots are an option if you prefer not to go to the polls.

If you'd like to vote by mail, fill out the mail-in ballot application available on the Secretary of State's Website and send the completed form to the Medfield Town Clerk, 459 Main Street Medfield, MA, 02052.

Here are some simple steps for making sure your ballot counts:

• Print out the application, complete it, date it and SIGN IT,
• The completed application needs to be returned to the Medfield Town Clerk's office - either (1) Mail it to Town Clerk, 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02025 or (2) Scan /Photograph the completed Application and email it to Asst. Town Clerk, Marion Bonoldi, mbonoldi@medfield.net or (3) drop it off in the green "Town Hall box" behind Town Hall,
• Once your Application is processed by the Town Clerk's office , the BALLOT will be sent to voter's residence via U.S. Mail,
• Complete the BALLOT and return it to the Town Clerk's Office by close of polls on Monday, May 4, 2020.