Politics & Government
Deadline for Voter Registration Changed
The deadline for voter registration for the state primary has slightly changed, the secretary of state reports.

This was provided by Town Clerk Lawrence Murphy.
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin, per authority granted to him under Section 51 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2012, has changed the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the September 6th State Primary. The last day remains Friday Aug. 17th, but the last hour to register to vote or change party affiliation is now 5:00 PM on Friday August 17th. The deadline was formerly 8:00 PM.
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