UpdatedTue, Apr 6, 2021 at 11:27 pm ET
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Check back with Patch for the results of the 2021 Town Election. (Patch graphic)
STONEHAM, MA Stoneham voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast a ballot in the 2021 Town Election. There were contested races for Select Board, Constable and one- and three-year seats on the School Committee.
The polls closed at 8 p.m. Voters also had the option to cast a ballot by mail thanks to expanded rules that allowed any person taking precautions related to COVID-19 to qualify for absentee voting by reason of physical disability.
Raymie Glass Parker was re-elected to the Select Board, receiving the most votes of the three candidates. Challenger David Pignone Jr. edged out Robert Lawler by 11 votes, landing the second three-year seat.
Polls in Massachusetts are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In-person voting is done in the the Town Hall auditorium, 35 Central St. You can also use the Secretary of State s website to find your polling place.
Click here to check your voting precinct.
Know before you go:
Wear a Face Covering
Bring a Pen If Possible – Blue or Black ink (machines will not read red, highlighters or pencil)
Bring an ID – in some limited cases voters will be required to show an ID.
Maintain Social Distancing – keep 6 away from anyone not from your household
Keep your ballot dry and free from hand sanitizers – If you have used hand sanitizer please make sure your hands are dry before handling the ballot and be sure your voting booth is dry as it will cause issues with the tabulatorSafety precautions: