Last Chance: Get Your Absentee Ballot for Saturday's Election

Would you like to vote in Saturday's Burlington Town Election but won't be around this weekend?

Registered voters have until noon on Friday, April 13, to apply for an absentee ballot.

Who's Eligible?: Voters unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to absence from the town during the hours the polls are open, physical disability or religious belief.

According to the Town Clerk's office,  A written request by the voter or any family member must be received by the Town Clerk by noon the day before the election, April 13.  Voters may apply and vote in person at the Town Clerk's office in or through the mail.  If the ballot is to be mailed, apply far enough in advance so that the ballot can be mailed and returned by the close of the poll.  Applications are also available at www.burlington.org/clerk click the Voter Information link.

HOSPITALIZED VOTERS: Must have been admitted after noon of the 5th day before the election.  Must apply themselves and designate in writing who may hand carry the ballot to them.  Applications can be made anytime, however, the ballot must be returned by the close of the poll.

If Voters have any questions they can email or call the Clerks office at clerk@burlmass.org or (781) 270-1660.

The Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 14 at . Polls will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.