Norwood Introduces 'No-Touch Elections' Amid Coronavirus

NORWOOD, MA — Norwood's Annual Town Election on Monday will look quite different as coronavirus restrictions force it to be a "no-touch election" with extra social distancing measures in place for the safety of all in attendance.

“These are unusual times for everyone, and we have worked hard to come up with ways to make this election as safe as possible for all those involved, whether those working the polls or residents who are voting,” Town Clerk Folan said.

As part of the process, all voters will be given a bag upon their arrival containing a mask, gloves and a pen to mark their votes. Booths used by voters will be frequently sanitized throughout the day, and election workers will be sitting behind plexiglass shields.

Voting will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations are as follows:

• District 1 - Oldham School, 165 Prospect St.
• District 2 - Oldham School, 165 Prospect St.
• District 3 - Civic Center , 165 Nahatan St.
• District 4 - Cleveland School, 33 George F. Willet Parkway
• District 5 - Civic Center, 165 Nahatan St.
• District 6 - Balch School, 1168 Washington St.
• District 7 - Balch School, 1168 Washington St.
• District 8 - Callahan School, 90 Garfield Avenue
• District 9 - Prescott School, 66 Richland Road

To vote absentee in this election, residents must submit an application to the Town Clerk's Office at Norwood Town Hall, 566 Washington St., by Friday, June 5 at 4 p.m. Click here to learn more about absentee voting.

“Voting in town elections is one of the most important responsibilities a citizen can have, and we know how important it is for many to be able to participate,” General Manager Mazzucco said. “We feel the ‘no-touch’ approach will allow those who choose to participate the ability to do so in a way that is safe and secure, and we encourage absentee voting for those who are not able to, or not comfortable with, coming to the polls next Monday.”