What You Need to Know About Tuesday's Override Vote

For the first time in over two decades, the town of Weymouth will decide if they should approve a Proposition 2 1/2 override. On the line is $6.5 million mainly for the schools, police department, fire department, and the department of public works. With high turnout expected, the vote is certainly one of the top issues in Weymouth.

To help you get ready for the big vote, here is what you need to know:

Polling Hours

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Locations

You may be wondering exactly where you will vote in Weymouth. The Secretary of the Commonwealth has a tool which allows you to type in your address and find where (a school, church or government building) you can cast your ballot.

Here is also the complete list of polling places from the Town Hall Website:

• 1 - Wessagusset School 75 Pilgrim Road
• 2 - Wessagusset School 75 Pilgrim Road
• 3 - McCulloch Building 182 Green Street
• 4- Chapman Middle School 1051 Commercial Street
• 5 - Tufts Library 46 Broad Street
• 6 - Abigail Adams School 89 Middle Street
• 7 - Chapman Middle School 1051 Commercial Street
• 8 - Lawrence Pingree School 1250 Commercial Street
• 9 - Murphy School 419 Front Street
• 10 - Seach School 770 Middle Street
• 11 - Lawrence Pingree School 1250 Commercial Street
• 12 - Nash School 1003 Front Street
• 13 - Nash School 1003 Front Street
• 14 - Ralph Talbot School 277 Ralph Talbot Street
• 15 - Ralph Talbot School 277 Ralph Talbot Street
• 16 - A.L. Bean Post #79 19 Hollis Street
• 17 - Thomas W. Hamilton School 400 Union Street
• 18 - Thomas W. Hamilton School 400 Union Street

What’s Being Voted on?

Voters will be asked to authorize the town to raise an additional $6.5 million in tax revenue a year by overriding the limitations set by Proposition 2 1/2. If approved, the public schools would receive $3 million, the police; fire; and public works department would receive $1 million each; and the remaining $500,000 will be distributed among various other departments. If approved, the override would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2016

What Does this Mean for Taxes?

If approved, homes will be reassessed after the election and before tax bills go out around Jan. 1, 2016 according to the town. For the average residential property value of $302,000, a yearly increase of $284.63 or $23.71 a month would occur. Approximately 61 percent of single family homes fall at or near this average according to the town’s override FAQ.

To see more information including what the major town departments would use the extra funding for, head over to the town’s override page.