Town Clerk
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
ATTENTION HOLDEN RESIDENTS
ABSENTEE, VOTE BY MAIL, EARLY VOTING BALLOTS
Absentee ballots are available to voters who will be absent from Town, a religious reason or confined to a nursing home five days before the Presidential Primary scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. All requests for absentee ballots must be in writing and received in the Town Clerk’s Office no later than five (5) in the afternoon on Tuesday, February 27th. Voters may choose to have the ballots mailed to them or vote at the Town Clerk’s Office.
If you can’t make it to Town Hall to vote at the window, you may request a vote by mail ballot by visiting the Town Clerk’s website for an application or by visiting the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm and complete an application online and send it to townclerk@holdenma.gov When completing your application be sure to mark the party’s ballot you wish to receive: Democrat, Republican or Libertarian. The last day to request a vote by mail ballot is 5PM on Tuesday, February 27th. Please call the office with any questions.
Early Voting will be held in Town Hall in the Clerk’s Office.
Saturday, February 24 Early Voting 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Saturday, February 24 Last Voter Registration Day 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Monday, February 26 Early Voting 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Tuesday, February 27 Early Voting 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Wednesday,February 28 EarlyVoting 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Thursday, February 29 Early Voting 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Friday, March 1 Early Voting 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Please note the last day to register to vote for the Presidential Primary coincides with the first day of Early Voting.
On March 5th, the polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
POLLING LOCATIONS
Precinct 1 - Senior Center - 1130 Main Street
Precinct 2 - Senior Center - 1130 Main Street
Precinct 3 – Davis Hill School – 80 Jamieson Rd -use Highland St Entrance
Precinct 4 - Mountview School, 270 Shrewsbury Street
Precinct 5 - Mountview School, 270 Shrewsbury Street
Precinct 6 - Davis Hill School – 80 Jamieson Rd -use Highland St Entrance
For further information call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-210-5530.
SPECIMEN BALLOTS
NOMINATION PAPERS
Registered voters interested in running for office in the Annual Town Election have until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21st to pull nomination papers. Candidates' need 50 certified signatures of Holden registered voters in order to have his/her name appear on the May 13, 2024 ballot. Filing deadline of nomination papers with the Town Clerk's Office is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25th.
Moderator - One for One Year
Selectmen - Two for Three Years
Trustees of Damon Memorial - Two for Three Years
Wachusett Regional School District Committee - One for Three Years (3 incumbents)
Holden Housing Authority - One for Five Years
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
The Presidential Primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th. New residents may register to vote during the regular Town Hall hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Tuesday, 8:00AM to 7:00PM; and Friday 8:00AM to 12:00PM. The last day to register to vote or change your political party is Saturday, February 24th. The office will be open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for voter registration and early voting.
For more information, call the Town Clerk's Office at 508-210-5530.
New residents may register to vote during the regular Town Hall hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
New residents may also register to vote by mail. Forms are available at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm or, call the Town Clerk’s office and request a form to be mailed out. Please complete the form in full and return to the Town Clerk’s Office. The completed voter registration form can either be placed in the red and white drop box, mailed or hand delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office.
A new voter registering by mail or through the Registry of Motor Vehicles will receive a written acknowledgment from the Town Clerk’s Office within 10 days of receipt of the form in the Town Clerk’s Office.
For more information call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-210-5530
The Secretary of State has updated their website. Please click here to view the new pages.
Elections Division: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/elections-and-voting.htm
Vote by Mail: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-...
Absentee Voting: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/absen...
How to Register to Vote: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voter-resources/register...
Political Parties & Designations: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/polit...
Running for Town Democrat or Republican Committee: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/getting-on-the-ballot/ho...
Voters with Disabilities: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/voter...
DOG LICENSING INFORMATION
As a convenience to residents owning dogs, an application has been included for mail-in registration. Online Dog Licensing is also available using the link to the left. Drop ins are also welcome. All dog owners 70 and older are exempt from dog licensing fees ~ must still license. Contact the Clerks Office with any questions.
Appointments for Marriage Intentions, Notary Swear Ins and Notary Services are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in 30 minute increments. Please contact the Clerks Office to schedule.
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Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Town Clerk | (508) 210-5532 | |
Assistant Town Clerk | (508) 210-5531 | |
Senior Clerk | (508) 210-5533 |