Politics & Government

Arlington 2021 Town Election Voter's Guide

Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the polls April 10.

Election Day is Saturday, April 10 in Arlington.
Election Day is Saturday, April 10 in Arlington. (Patch graphic)

ARLINGTON, MA — Arlington voters will head to the polls Saturday, April 10 for the 2021 Town Election.

There are contested races for Select Board, Board of Assessors, Housing Authority and Town Meeting. Voting is a bit different this year thanks to rules approved to expand early and mail-in voting in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's what you need to know:

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Who's Running?

Select Board (choose 2) - Three-year term

Assessors (choose 1) - Three-year term

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  • Kevin P. Feeley
  • Guillermo S. Hamlin
  • Phillip P. Lohnes

School Committee (choose 2) - Three-year term

  • Jane Pierce Morgan
  • Jeffrey D. Thielman

Housing Authority (choose 1) - Five-year term

  • Nicholas C. Mitropoulos
  • Kelda Kristen Fontenot

Click here for sample ballots to see the Town Meeting candidates.

Where to Vote

Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Precinct 1

Thompson School

187 Everett Street

Precinct 2

Hardy School

52 Lake Street (Entrance on Brooks Avenue)

Precinct 3

Thompson School

187 Everett Street

Precinct 4

Hardy School

52 Lake Street (Entrance on Brooks Avenue)

Precinct 5

Thompson School

187 Everett Street

Precinct 6

Hardy School

52 Lake Street (Entrance on Brooks Avenue)

Precinct 7

Town Hall

730 Massachusetts Ave.

Precinct 8

Town Hall

730 Massachusetts Ave.

Precinct 9

Bishop School

25 Columbia Road (Entrance on Stowecroft Road)

Precinct 10

Town Hall

730 Massachusetts Ave. (Near Robbins Library)

Precinct 11

Bishop School

25 Columbia Road (Entrance on Stowecroft Road)

Precinct 12

Brackett School

66 Eastern Ave.

Precinct 13

Stratton School

180 Mountain Avenue

Precinct 14

Brackett School

66 Eastern Ave.

Precinct 15

Stratton School

180 Mountain Avenue

Precinct 16

Dallin School

185 Florence Ave.

Precinct 17

Peirce School

Park Ave. Extension (Entrance on Newland Road)

Precinct 18

Dallin School

185 Florence Ave.

Precinct 19

Peirce School

Park Ave. Extension (Entrance on Newland Road)

Precinct 20

Dallin School

185 Florence Ave.

Precinct 21

Peirce School

Park Ave. Extension (Entrance on Newland Road)

Where Do I Vote? Enter your address to find your polling location and view your ballot.

Vote-By-Mail

Absentee voting was expanded for the April 10 Town Election, as state law clarifies that any person taking precautions related to COVID-19 qualifies by reason of physical disability.

Ballots must be returned by mail or to an official drop box before 8 p.m. on Election Day - Saturday, April 10.

Vote by Mail Instructions - Deadlines - FAQs

Ballot Drop Boxes have been placed and are emptied daily.

• East Arlington - Outside the Fox Branch Library (175 Massachusetts Ave)
• Arlington Center - Town Hall (near the bus stop at Mass Ave and Academy St)
• Arlington Heights - Outside ACMI Studios (85 Park Avenue)

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