Wilmington Coronavirus: Town Election Delayed, New Date TBA

WILMINGTON, MA — The annual Wilmington town election has been postponed, the town said Tuesday. The Board of Selectmen voted at their Monday meeting to delay the April 25 election due to the new coronavirus. The new date has yet to be determined.

The state passed legislation on March 23 allowing towns to postpone elections due to the new virus.

The state legislation also allows no-excuse early voting by mail, and absentee voting based on concern about the new virus. Early and absentee ballot applications are both available from the secretary of the commonwealth.

Applications can be returned to the town clerk's office by email at ctouma-conway@wilmingtonma.gov, faxed to 978-657-7564, using the Town Hall drop box located next to the main entrance, or by mail to Town of Wilmington, Office of Town Clerk, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887, according to a release by the town clerk's office.

"Ballots will be available within the next two weeks and will be sent to all early vote or absentee applicants immediately, regardless of what new election date is eventually set by the Board of Selectmen," the release continued. "The new date can be no fewer than 20 days after their decision. The deadline to register to vote for the new election date will be 10 days prior to the new Election Day, and the Town Clerk’s office will be open until 8:00 p.m. on that last day to register."

Anyone with questions should contact Town Clerk Christine Touma-Conway by email at ctouma-conway@wilmingtonma.gov.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.