Politics & Government
Be Civic on Town Election Day
Columnist Deb Robi writes about your right to vote.
Last week, former Governor Mitt Romney received the most votes in . Who will "top the ticket" and garner a victory in this year's Wellesley elections? We won't know until everything is counted Tuesday night.
This year, Wellesley voters go to the polls in a down economy, with an eye toward fiscal restraint. According to Wellesley had to get busy re-drawing its voting lines. Due to the new census, Wellesley added an eighth voting precinct last year, it's first new precinct in 50 years. It means voters in the newly formed Precinct H will come together today to choose their Town Meeting members for the first time. Town Clerk Kathy Nagle, says about 5,000 people in Wellesley saw their voting precinct change. Most people stayed in their original precinct.
Selectman Owen Dugan announced in December that he would not seek re-election to the Board, creating a vacancy on that all-volunteer board. Three candidates, one an incumbent, are vying for two seats. With candidates for Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, and 30 new Town Meeting Members being elected, turnout just might be higher than usual.
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Sign holders in support of each of their candidates will also be out in full force. The weather may be wet, but that shouldn't deter voters.
Don't forget about the referendum question on Wellesley's ballot. Specifically, voters are being asked to approve a measure allowing the town to grant instead of 100.
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Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 tonight. If you are a Wellesley voter interested in the long term management of our well-run town, don't forget to cast your vote on Tuesday. So make your plan to get to the polls and vote. You can even see a "sample ballot" for your individual precinct.
If you are confused by the precinct change or just don't know where to vote, there's a solution. As a friend reminded me: "There is no civic duty that is greater than exercising your right to vote." Make voting a family affair by bringing the children, so they get an important civics lesson. So Wellesley, get out and exercise!
