Special Town Meeting
August 15 2024
Starting at 6pm
Doors open at 5:45pm
At Town Hall
1 Cooleyville rd
Town Meeting Warrant
The Town Meeting Warrant is the agenda for the meeting. Read this to find out what we are voting on at Special Town Meeting.
Click here to view the warrant for the August 15th Special Town Meeting
Voter Registration
The deadline to register to vote in the August 15th Special Town Meeting is Monday, August 5th, by 5pm.
Important Clarification: 8/5/24 is the deadline to register to vote for the 8/15/24 Special Town Meeting. Not to be confused with the deadline to register to vote for the 9/3/24 State Primary Election, which is 8/24/24. Click here to learn about the September 3 2024 State Primary Election.
Register To Vote Online
Check Your Current Voter Registration Status
FAQ:
Q: How do I find out what we are voting on at Special Town Meeting?
A: By reading the Town Meeting Warrant. The warrant covers everything we will be voting on. Once the final version is approved by the Selectboard, the warrant will be posted online and at several locations around town.
Q: Can I vote remotely/absentee for Special Town Meeting?
A: No. In Massachusetts, remote and absentee voting are not allowed for Open Town Meetings.
Q: How do I check if I am currently registered to vote in Shutesbury?
B: The easiest way is to look up your current voter registration information on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's webpage. Click here to go there.
Town Meeting Resources
New to Town Meetings? Need a refresher on the different kinds of articles? Forgot how to make a motion? Here are some resources to help you navigate the wonderful world of Shutesbury Town Meetings.
Read about past Town Meetings on the main Shutesbury Town Meeting webpage
"Welcome to the Town of Shutesbury's Annual Town Meeting" by former Shutesbury Moderator Penelope Kim, updated Spring 2020
A Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting published by the Secretary of the Commonwealth Office
"The Town Meeting Process" a 6 minute video summary created by the Massachusetts Moderator's Association
Thank you for voting!
