ELECTION RESULTS FOR OCTOBER 29, 2009
1069-----YES
374----NO
1443----Total Votes Cast
4640----Total # Registered Voters (Including 4431 active & 209 inactive.)
Results of the Special Town Meeting convened on October 19, 2009. Session 1- Monday, October 19th, completed articles 1 – 3 Voters in attendance = 784 Session 2 – Tuesday, October 20th, completed articles 4 – 14 Voters in attendance = 189 Total number of registered voters = 4645 Active Voter List –4435 Inactive Voter List - 210
Article #
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Description
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Outcome
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1
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School Building Construction
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APPROVED * Dependent on the results of the Special Election on Thursday, October 29, 2009. |
2
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Land Transfer for School Building
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APPROVED
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3
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Water Negotiations
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APPROVED
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4
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Plantation Apts/Pilot Grove Expansion
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APPROVED
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5
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Building Department Truck
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APPROVED
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6
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Furnace for Highway Department
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APPROVED
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7
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Fire Station Compressor
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APPROVED
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8
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Veteran's Day Supplies
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NO ACTION
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9
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Re-Zone Portion of 215 Harvard Road
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NOT APPROVED
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10
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PCD By-Law Change
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NO ACTION
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11
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Wireless By-Law Change
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APPROVED
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12
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Dimension Calculation By-Law Change
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APPROVED
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13
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Residential District Uses By-Law Change
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APPROVED
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14
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Adjourn to Town Election October 29, 2009
Hale Middle School 55 Hartley Road. Polls open: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
APPROVED
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2009 - 2010 Election Information
DATES TO REMEMBER
Note:
All of Stow's town meetings and elections are held at the Hale Middle School, 55 Hartley Rd.
Town meetings commence at 7 p.m.
On Election Day, polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
November 18, 2009 - Last Day to Register for Special State Primary
December 8, 2009 - Special State Primary (vacancy due to Senator Kennedy's death)
December 30, 2009 - Last Day to Register for Special State Election
January 19, 2010 - Special State Election (vacancy due to Senator Kennedy's death)
May 3, 2010 - Annual Town Meeting
May 11, 2010 - Annual Town Election
Absentee Ballots
You may vote absentee if you:
will not be in Stow between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day;
a physical disability prevents the voter from going to the polling place;
or because of a religious belief.
What voter must do:
(Please read "Important Reminders" for deadlines and more information)
1. Must fill out the Absentee Ballot Application prior to receiving an absentee ballot.
The application must be received by the Board of Registrars of Voters/Town Clerk by noon on Monday, December 7th in order to vote absentee in the special state primary election.
2. An absentee ballot can be mailed to you OR you may make arrangements to vote in the Town Clerk’s Office once the application is received by the Town Clerk. If you wish to vote in the Town Clerk's Office; please call ahead to make an appointment 978-897-4514 x1.
Important Reminders
1. An absentee voter must fall into one of the allowable categories in order to vote absentee. Illegal absentee voting, including making a false application, is punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and additional penalties.
2. Absentee Ballots will be available after November 17th.
3. The absentee application must be received before noon on Monday, December 7th in order to vote absentee in the December 8th special state primary election.
4. If the voter wishes to have the absentee ballot mailed to him/her - be sure to submit the application as early as possible and allow at least 3 days to receive the ballot in the mail.
5. If the voter wishes to vote the absentee ballot at the town clerk's office - please call ahead to make arrangements to do so. 978-897-4514 x1
6. If mailing their absentee ballot back to the Town Clerk's Office - the voter needs to allow enough time to ensure the ballot is received prior to the close of polls on Tuesday, December 8th.
Please contact the Town Clerk's office for more information. 978-897-4514 x 1.
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Voter Registration
Are you registered to vote? Is the information current? Are you sure?
Be sure to complete a voter registration card if you:
Are new to town and would like to vote in future elections
Moved to a new address within town
Changed your name
Want to change parties or unenroll from a party
November 18th is the last day to register to vote/ change party enrollment for the December Special State Primary. The town clerk's office will be open extended hours 9 am – 8 pm on the 9th.
Voter Registration may be Completed at the:
Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours
The Registry of Motor Vehicles
Via Mail (mail-in forms are available at the Randall Library, the Stow Post Office, or the Stow Town Building)
Approximately 100 voters did not return the January 2009 street list/census mailing and were moved to the Inactive Voters list per Mass. General Laws. Chapter 51, sections 4, 37, & 37A. These voters should either return the voter confirmation card which was sent to them in June or return the completed census form to the town clerk's office as soon as possible.
Call the Town Clerk's Office if you are unsure of your voter status: 978-897-4514 x1.
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Please note: Effective July 10, 2007, the polling location for ALL Stow voters is the Hale Middle Sc hool Gymnasium, 55 Hartley Road.
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