Early Voting Begins Saturday in Belmont

On Saturday, early voting begins in Belmont, with voters welcome to cast ballots starting at 10 a.m.

Early voting continues through Oct. 30. Hours are: Monday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to noon.

Early voting is only done at Town Hall.

If you want to vote by mail, the application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.

You can submit applications four ways: via email at Voting@belmont-ma.gov; snail mail to the Town Clerk, 455 Concord Ave., Belmont, Mass. 02478; drop them off in the secure green drop box at the base of the stairs at Town Hall; or online at www.voteinMA.com (If you see a Pending status, that means the application has been received and is being processed.)

Finally, voters can cast ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations vary by precinct:

  • Precinct 1: Belmont Public Library, 366 Concord Ave.
  • Precinct 2: Town Hall Auditorium, 455 Concord Ave.
  • Precinct 3: Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St.
  • Precinct 4: Daniel Butler School Gymnasium, 90 White St.
  • Precinct 5: Beech Street Center, 266 Beech St.
  • Precinct 6: Belmont Fire Headquarters, 299 Trapelo Road
  • Precinct 7: Mary Lee Burbank School Gymnasium, 266 School St.
  • Precinct 8: Winn Brook School Gymnasium, 97 Waterhouse Road (enter at Cross St)

Anyone who wants to vote in the upcoming election, which includes a race for governor, U.S. Senate, a Belmont resident running for treasurer, and nine ballot questions, needs to be registered. Check voteinMA.com to confirm your registration, or register to vote. You have to be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Jesse Floyd

Jesse Floyd

Jesse A. Floyd is a member of The Belmont Voice staff. Jesse can be contacted at jfloyd@belmontvoice.org.