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Bedford Elections Voter Info
Poll info to help Bedford voters navigate our polls on Nov 3rd
The Bedford Election Officials have done an amazing job of handling hundreds of new voter registrations, and thousands of absentee ballots. The more accomplished prior to E-Day helps us manage the huge expected turnout - my thanks to those of you that vote by absentee ballot.
Due to Covid safe strategies, and a large turnout, voters might find it will take longer to vote in person than in prior elections. Voters who do not want to wear a mask, will again have the walk-thru tent option. All others who enter the high school will be required to properly wear a mask - this is respecting their fellow voters and poll workers safety, as well as our student and staff returning to school the following day. To help control the number of people in the building , we ask that parents try to find care for their children while they vote.
The traffic pattern will be nearly the same as we have been doing. Clockwise around the school, with handicapped parking outside the gym entrance. The primary change on the roads, is that Nashua Road will be one-way (out towards Wallace Road beginning at Gage) to maintain a smooth traffic flow out of the high school exit. All cars exiting the high school will turn right on to Nashua Road, or go straight across onto County Road. Vehicles can then navigate back to Rt 101 if desired via Liberty Hill and Meetinghouse (from County) or from Nashua Road to Wallace. If you want to plan your ride, I suggest you go to the Bedfordnh.org website and search: "street map" to assist you. Also look at the Bedford Police Dept post for the traffic changes near the high school.
I have included our newest Poll Diagrams to help you navigate your visit. Those that voted at the recent primary, will note one change ... those parking in the back, near the gym entrance, will be able to exit back thru the hallway toward the gym entrance, and exit through the rear cafeteria door.
If you requested an absentee ballot, PLEASE return it.
The recent primary went very smoothly. With your cooperation, Nov 3rd will be another beautiful day in our great town. Thank you!
Bill Klein, Bedford Town Moderator