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October 20, 2020

Deadline to register

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election is October 24, 2020.

NEW UPDATE: In-person early voting at the Newton Free Library has been extended to 8pm on Oct. 24.  Voter registration forms can be turned in during early voting until the deadline.

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2020 General Election voting info
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VOTE BY MAIL

  • Apply now at MailMyBallotMA.com
  • Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3

VOTE EARLY

  • Oct. 17 to 30 at the Newton Free Library
  • 10am to 4pm weekends, 8:30-5pm weekdays

VOTE ELECTION DAY

  • Nov. 3 from 7am to 8pm at your polling location

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Vote Yes on Question 2 and support Ranked Choice Voting

October 19, 2020

The League of Women of Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) and the League of Women Voters, Newton (LWVN) support and urge a YES vote on Question 2 Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for primary and general elections for state executive officials, state legislators, federal congressional representatives, and certain county offices.

RCV is a voting method in which voters rank candidates according to their preferences.  The LWVN thought it was important for us to provide our members and Newton Voters more information about RCV.  In our latest The League Presents…,  Marcia Johnson discussed Ranked Choice Voting with Susan Millinger, LWVMA Board of Directors and LWV Amherst Steering Committee member about RCV and covered the following topics:

History and Benefits of RCV:

  1. The key differences between RCV and Plurality system
  2. The reasons as to why the League supports this ballot question.
  3. The mechanics of how this works and what it takes for a candidate to win.
  4. The challenges and potential drawbacks to RCV.

For more information, please refer to the Secretary of States’ Office.

Thank you!

Categories: Elections, Email, The League Presents..., VOTE - Voters Service

How to Vote by Mail

October 8, 2020

If you requested a mail-in ballot, it should be arriving soon!  You can mark and return your ballot as soon as it’s received.  Your vote by mail package will include your ballot, a yellow ballot envelope, a white return envelope, and detailed instructions.  Please read the instructions, but here’s the gist of what to do:

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Vote your Ballot

  • Fill in the oval for your candidates
  • Votes both sides of your ballot

Place your ballot in the yellow envelope

  • SEAL the yellow envelope
  • SIGN your name on the signature line
  • PRINT your  name and address on the lines below your signature

Return your ballot in the white envelope

  • PLACE yellow envelope in the white return envelope
  • SEAL the white envelope
  • RETURN by mail or in person using the drop boxes at City Hall

Note:  If you need assistance because of disability or inability to read your ballot, you may choose any person to help you.  The assisting person should then read and complete the appropriate section on the yellow ballot envelope.

Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 6 or deposited in the drop boxes at City Hall by 8pm on Nov. 3.  It is strongly encouraged to mail ballots no later than October 27.

Categories: Elections, Email

Voting is Voice: Women’s Suffrage and Beyond

October 15, 2020

You are invited to a virtual panel discussion on 

Voting is Voice: Women’s Suffrage and Beyond

Tues., October 20, 7-8:30pm

Sponsored by Project Citizenship, The Philanthropy Connection, and The Wellesley Centers for Women 

along with the Leagues of Massachusetts (LWVMA) and Newton (LWVN) Read more →

Categories: Email, Events, LWV MA, Women's Suffrage

Richard Rothstein: The Color of Law

October 14, 2020

A Virtual Event from the Newton Free Library

Cosponsored by Families Organizing for Racial Justice and LWVN

Richard Rothstein, The Color of Law
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In The Color of Law, A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, author Richard Rothstein argues with exacting precision and fascinating insight how segregation in America is the byproduct of explicit government policies at the local, state and federal levels. Join us for a virtual session with Mr. Rothstein. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ), the program cosponsor. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of the systemic issues that contribute to housing inequities, particularly as Newton engages in a comprehensive review of its zoning codes.

Registration is required. Please register here. Read more →

Categories: Email, Housing, Racial Justice

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October 20th, 12:00 pm

Newton voters...
Don’t wait —VOTE by mail today! Make sure to follow all the instructions included with your ballot.

* Mark your ballot carefully by filling in the ovals completely

* Place your ballot in the yellow ballot envelope and seal the envelope.

* Sign the ballot envelope on the signature line and print your name and address where indicated.

* Put your signed, sealed yellow ballot envelope into the white return envelope and seal that envelope.

* Return your ballot by mail or in-person at the drop boxes located at City Hall.

* Track your ballot at www.TrackMyBallotMA.com
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October 17th, 8:30 am

Early Voting starts today at the Newton Free Library! It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s your chance to make you voice heard!

Be informed. Vote informed. Visit lwvnewton.org or vote411.org
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October 16th, 10:50 am

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October 15th, 9:12 pm

LWVMA and LWVN Support "VOTE YES" on Question 2: Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) - https://mailchi.mp/325d47295264/10th-middlesex-forum-lawn-leary-3989610 ... See MoreSee Less

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October 15th, 7:17 pm

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Please Read: Important Message from City Clerk David Olson about Mailed Ballots

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From: David A. Olson <dolson@newtonma.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:48 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@newtonma.gov> Subject: Early Ballots mailed Councilors, Several Councilors have been e-...
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