Get Out Your Vote! Town Meeting and Town Election Info for Cape Cod

CCYP has been closely monitoring Town Meeting and election dates, as towns across the Cape navigate postponements and cancellations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. To make sure these important town-wide events make it onto your calendar, we've created a handy graphic (below) and a comprehensive list (also below) of both Town Meeting and election info by town. Each listing includes website links where you can find additional info, like your Town Meeting warrant (agenda).*

• For those towns that have opted to hold a Town Meeting in June, many warrants have been modified to only include the most critical items, and other matters may be addressed at a "special" Town Meeting later in the year. Many towns have chosen to hold their meetings outdoors with specific social distancing or health guidelines in place to protect attendees - so be sure to check the rules for your town before you go.

• For Town Elections, most towns are strongly encouraging voting by mail. To request a mail-in ballot, use this form from the State Secretary's office, and submit to your Town Clerk.

Why do we share information on Town Meeting and elections? Because participating in your Town Meeting and voting in your town election are two of the most effective ways to have your voice heard on issues that impact your daily life, right here on the Cape. Due to COVID-19 related health concerns, many towns are encouraging voting-by-mail this year, making your town election (and participation in the many local decisions that stem from it) more accessible.

If you're new to Town Meeting, or want to learn more, check out our Intro to Town Meeting slide deck, or the very informative Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting, created by the Office of the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Happy voting!

*Note that we are doing our best to keep these details up to date, but you should always consider your town's website to be the most accurate and current source of information on Town Meetings and elections.