Natick Annual Town Election Guide 2013

April 9, 12:15 p.m.:

Talked to a couple residents about the small turnout at the polls.

April 9, 9:45 a.m.:

Turnout has been low so far at the polls. Poll workers think it's a possible that sometime this afternoon there may be a rush for a bit, but they don't seem to expect it to get busy.

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April 8, 3:00 p.m.: We have posted an article explaining what a Library Trustee does at the Morse Institute Library, for those who don't know.

Also, big black boxes used at the polls are all in place. The machines that scan the ballot are still locked up at Town Hall. These machines are optical scanners that tally the votes. They have been tested and are ready to go.

There are approximately 20,000 registered voters in Natick at this time. 3,698 voters cast their ballot at last year's Town Election.

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On Tuesday, April 9, the Town of Natick will have its Annual Town Election.

This is the place to be as Natick Patch brings you coverage of the election here in town. Be sure to bookmark this page as it will be updated throughout the day on Tuesday with news, note and miscellaneous information from the polls and throughout the town.

There are candidates for several positions, but just two of the races are contested: School Committee and Morse Institute Library Trustees. You can see a sample ballot here.

We also have Q&As with both School Committee members seeking re-election up on Natick Patch right now. Here is the link to the Q&A with Anne Blanchard, while you can click here to read the Q&A with Paul Laurent.

In addition to the many people running for elected office on the ballot, there are also two questions regarding the Town Charter. The Board of Selectmen recently wrote a Letter to the Editor explaining these two questions.

Polls will be open beginning at 7 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.

Where are the polls, and which precincts cast their ballots at each polling location?

Kennedy Middle School: Precinct 1 and Precinct 3

Cole Recreational Building: Precinct 2

Wilson Middle School: Precinct 4 and Precinct 5

Lilja School: Precinct 6

Natick Community-Senior Center:Precinct 7 and Precinct 9

Morse Institute Library: Precinct 8

Memorial School: Precinct 10

Please note that voters in precincts 7 and 9 now vote in the Community-Senior Center. All other precincts will vote in the same places they have in previous years.

I don't know where I'm supposed to vote. How do I find out which precinct I'm in?

It's easy. Just visit the website of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and type in your address.

Remember, this article will serve as a hub of sorts for Tuesday's Annual Town Election. While there will be updates that warrant new stories on their own, Natick Patch will be sure to include them here so all election coverage will be located in one place.