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.
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Writer: Ed Cherubino
Photo: © 2010 Penny Cherubino
