ELECTIONS
MONDAY, APRIL 6TH 2026 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION FILING DEADLINES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
The Town Clerk’s Office, located at 40 West St., Basement, will be open from 9am to 5pm on the following dates for the following Town Election Deadlines:
Thursday, January 8th: Nomination Papers available.
Thursday, February 12th: Last day/time to take out Nomination Papers. No papers can be issues after 5pm.
Tuesday, February 17TH: Last day/time for candidates to file Town Election Nomination Papers for verification of signatures. Must be filed by 5pm.
Wednesday, March 4th: Last day/time for candidates to withdraw from ballot (by 5pm).
Friday, March 27th: Last day/time to Register to Vote (by 5pm).
Monday, March 30th: Last day/time to request an Early Vote By Mail ballot (by 5pm).
Friday, April 3rd: Last day/time to apply for Absentee Ballot to vote in person (by 5pm).
Please also note: The Test Deck for this election will tentatively be run
on Wednesday, March 25th at 1pm at the Town Clerk’s Office. Please call to confirm. For questions relating to the Town
Election, please email the Town Clerk at: clerk@townofbarre.com or CALL 978-355-2504 EXT. 5.
THE FOLLOWING PAPERS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT AS OF FEB. 16TH:
(1) Select Board Member for 3 years
Mark A. Regienus, 300 Spring Hill Rd.
Candidate for Re-Election
(1) Board of Assessors for 3 years
NOT RETURNED Michael G. Landry, 463 West St.
Candidate for Re-Election
(1) Board of Health for 3 years
Michael Collins, 55 Eagle Dr.
(1) Sewer Commissioner for 3 years
Glen C. Alt., 53 Summer St.
Candidate for Re-Election
(1) Water
Commissioner for 3 years
John J. Pimental, Jr., 785
Williamsville Rd.
Candidate for Re-Election
WITHDREW - Raymond Robert Beaudoin, 460 Wheelwright Rd
Shad Dereck Wells, 211 Everett Rd
(2) Library Trustees for 3 years
Catherine P. Chase, 120 Hardwick Rd.
Candidate for Re-Election
Dylan S. Clark, 218 Walnut Hill Rd.
Candidate for Re-Election
(1) Felton Field Commissioner for 3 years
Kathleen Linehan-Janzen, 90 Union St.
(1) Felton Field Commissioner for 2 years
Jane M. Lynds, 872 Wauwinet Rd
(1) Felton Field Commissioner for 1 year
Frank E. Whitney, 148 Hancock Road
(1) Planning Board Member for 5 years
Raymond
Robert Beaudoin, 460 Wheelwright Rd
(1) Constable for 2 years
Anthony F. Mobilio, 414 North Brookfield Rd
(1) Quabbin Regional School Committee Member for 3 years
Gregory J. Devine, 541 Woods Rd.
NO PAPERS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AT THIS TIME:
(1) Barre Housing Authority Member for 5 years
(1) Planning Board Associate Member for 1 year
THE DEADLINE TO TAKE OUT NOMINATION PAPERS WAS 5PM THURSDAY, FEB. 12th 2026.
THE LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO RETURN THEIR PAPERS FOR CERTIFICATION IS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 40 WEST ST, TOWN CLERK OFFICE, UNTIL 5PM
THE LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO WITHDRAW THEIR NAME FROM THE BALLOT IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 @ 5PM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL THE TOWN CLERK AT CLERK@TOWNOFBARRE.COM OR CALL THE OFFICE AT 978-355-2504 EXT. 5
TO DROP OFF NOMINATION PAPERS OR PETITIONS
1. Call the office 978-355-2504 Ext 5 and/or email clerk@townofbarre.com to arrange for a time to drop off the Nomination papers in person.
OR
2. Mail (certified overnight/return receipt recommended) - Mail nomination papers only if the deadline is not approaching (regular mail allow at least 10 business days) to:
Ellen M. Glidden, CMC, CMMC, Barre Town Clerk
ATTN: NOMINATION PAPERS (OR PETITIONS)
PO BOX 418
Barre, MA 01005-0418
Include a pre-stamped and pre-addressed envelope so we can return a receipt for papers back to you. We advise candidates to use some sort of tracking service if they are mailing their papers so they can ensure timely delivery.
Be sure to also call 978-355-2504 ext 5 and/or email clerk@townofbarre.com stating you have mailed your papers back.
3. Drop Box - Utilize the Large Blue Secure Ballot drop, locked box located to the right of the outdoor stairs. Be sure to call 978-355-2504 ext 5 and/or email clerk@townofbarre.com BEFORE LEAVING nomination or petition papers in the box.
TAKE NOTICE: The Outside Blue box is temporarily unavailable- please use the inside box located in basement next to Town Clerk door until further notice.
Please be sure to put them in an envelope with your contact information including your name, phone number, e-mail address and mailing address and clearly mark ATTENTION TOWN CLERK - TIME SENSATIVE - NOMINATION PAPERS ENCLOSED. A receipt will be sent to you.
WHERE DO I GO TO VOTE? - THE TOWN OF BARRE HAS TWO POLLING LOCATIONS (PRECINCTS)
PRECINCT 1 VOTERS WILL VOTE AT THE SENIOR CENTER - 557 SOUTH BARRE ROAD
PRECINCT 2 VOTERS WILL VOTE AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 - 450 SOUTH BARRE ROAD
TO FIND OUT WHICH PRECINCT YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE AT GO TO: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx
OR CALL TOWN CLERK, ELLEN GLIDDEN AT 978-355-2504 EXT 5
VOTER REGISTRATION
The Deadline to Register to voter is 10 days prior to an election day at 5pm
The Town Clerk's office will be open from 9am to 5pm on the last day to register.
FOR ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION GO TO : https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
OR CALL TOWN CLERK, ELLEN GLIDDEN AT 978-355-2504 EXT 5 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
VOTING OPTIONS:
1. In person on election day at the polling locations
2. Absentee Voting (must qualify) Absentee Ballot Application
The last day and time to vote in person by Absentee Ballot 12 noon business day before election..
3. Vote By Mail (must submit application to receive a ballot)
Deadline to apply for a Vote By Mail Ballot is by 5pm the 5th business day prior to election day.
4. Accessible Voting Voters with Disabilities accessible application
5. Military or Overseas Voters Military and Overseas Voters
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
To qualify for an absentee ballot, you must:
- Be away from your city/town on Election Day; or
- Have a disability that keeps you from voting at your polling place; or
- Have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling place on Election Day
- Deadline to apply for an Absentee ballot to be mailed is by 5pm five business days prior to election date
- Deadline to apply for Absentee ballot and vote in person is 12 noon the business day prior to election date
You can fill out an absentee ballot application if:
- You are a U.S. citizen residing overseas; or
- You are on active military duty; or
- You are currently incarcerated for a reason other than a felony conviction; or
- You are requesting an emergency absentee ballot due to hospitalization.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm
VOTERS CAN ALSO VOTE BY MAIL BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING A VOTE BY MAIL APPLICATION
(click on Voting by Mail link to apply or print an application). Voting by Mail
ABSENTEE AND VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS CAN ALSO BE RETURNED IN PERSON AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE TUES/WED/THURS 9-4 OR BY PLACING THE SEALED VOTED BALLOT IN THE SECURE LARGE BLUE DROP BOX LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE STAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE HENRY WOODS BUILDING LOCATED AT 40 WEST ST. THE DROP BOX WILL BE AVAILABLE 24/7 ONCE BALLOTS HAVE BEEN MAILED.
A test deck for the Election will be conducted in the Henry Woods Building, 40 West Street- basement- at Town Clerk’s Office prior to election day.