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Where to Vote for January 19th Special Election...

Here's how to find out where you vote for tomorrow's (Tuesday, January 19th) special U.S. Senate election.

If you've moved since you last voted, are new to Boston, are voting for the first time or just can't remember where to cast your ballot, find your polling place at http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php. And, this site works for any community in Massachusetts.

The "Where do I vote MA"  site will also answer other questions including: How to Register to Vote, the Names of your Elected Officials and City/Town Hall Addresses.

Some voters in Boston do have different polling places for the January 19, 2010 Special State Election.

The press releases from the Boston Election Department say, 

In South Boston:

"The three precincts (Ward 6, Precincts 7, 8, and 9) which voted at Saint Matthew will now vote at the Monsignor Powers Apartments, 120 L Street.

Since the Powers Apartments are located in Ward 6 Precinct 6, all voters in that precinct, who previously voted at the South Boston Neighborhood House Senior Center, will also vote at thePowers Apartments, 120 L Street. 

Finally, voters in Ward 6 Precinct 4, who also voted at the Senior Center, will now vote at Julie’s Family Learning Program, 133 Dorchester Street. The voter entrance will be on the West Fourth Street side of the building, near the intersection of Dorchester Street. "

Details at http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/default.aspx?id=4511. 

In the Fenway:

"The Boston Board of Election Commissioners reminds voters in Ward 4 Precincts 5 and 8 that their polling location will be temporarily moved for the January 19, 2010 Special State Election for United States Senator. 

Due to a previously scheduled event at the Matthews Arena, both precincts will vote at Northeastern University’s Fenway Center, 77 Saint Stephen Street. Polls will be open from 7AM until 8PM."

Details at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/default.aspx?id=4512 . You may also contact the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767.

Details:

Writer: Ed Cherubino

Photo: © 2010 Penny Cherubino

Final Voter Registration Deadline for US Senate Seat

You have until December 30, 2009 to register to vote in the January 19, 2010– Special State Election for the US Senate seat.

We all know what the end of December can be like, so we're sending out this reminder early.

Complete information, including the identification documents you need, and ways to register to vote can be found at:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm

The safest way to do it, this late in the process, is to stop by the Elections Department at City Hall and complete the form.

The Boston Elections Department is located in room 241 at Boston City Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on city holidays.

If you're reluctant to register to vote because you think it will make you more likely to be called for jury duty, we've already researched that idea and learned that it is a myth. Click below for our full report.

http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/09/the-voter-regis.html

Here are 2009-2010 Voter Registration Deadlines and Election Dates  for the Special Senatorial Election

• Dec. 30, 2009 – Registration Deadline
• Jan. 19, 2010– Special State Election for US Senate Seat      

Details:

Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino

Photo: © 2009 Penny Cherubino

Election Department contact information:
Room 241 Boston City Hall
Telephone: 617.635.3767
Email: Election@cityofboston.gov
You can download forms at:
www.cityofboston.gov/elections

Voter Registration Deadlines for Special Senate Election in Massachusetts

You have until November 18th to register to vote in the Dec. 8, 2009 – Special State Primary for the US Senate seat.

The safest way to do it, this late in the process, is to stop by the Elections Department at City Hall and complete the form.

If you're reluctant to register to vote because you think it will make you more likely to be called for jury duty, we've already researched that idea and learned that it is a myth. Click below for our full report.

http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/09/the-voter-regis.html

The Boston Elections Department is located in room 241 at Boston City Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on city holidays.

Complete information, including the identification documents you need, and other ways to register to vote can be found at:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm

Here are 2009-2010 Voter Registration Deadlines and Election Dates  for the Special Senatorial Election

• Nov. 18, 2009 – Registration Deadline
• Dec. 8, 2009 – Special State Primary
• Dec. 30, 2009 – Registration Deadline
• Jan. 19, 2010– Special State Election       

Details:

Election Department contact information:
Room 241 Boston City Hall
Telephone: 617.635.3767
Email: Election@cityofboston.gov
You can download forms at:
www.cityofboston.gov/elections

Dog Families Needed to Watch for Asian Longhorned Beetles

If you walk your dog under trees in Boston, you can become an important scout watching for any sign of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. Join volunteers from Friends of the Public Garden and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay next Saturday morning as experts show us what to look for and how to report what we see.

Update: Training has been postponed until Sunday! Join us at the corner or Arlington and Commonwealth Avenue on Sunday November 15, 2009 at 9 am. Look for our "ALB" buttons.

Click on the photo below if you need a larger version of the flyer. 

Maggie Mae, Ed and I look forward to meeting you next weekend. Yes, that's Maggie Mae in the photo posing with Ed as beetle watchers.

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