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Elections
In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, notifications of a forthcoming local election must be given at least seven days in advance. The warrant is posted on town bulletin boards, and a copy is mailed to each voter; the Selectmen also publish it in the local newspapers.
In Town elections, the polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm.
Caucus
The Caucus is a meeting at which candidates for town office are nominated. The Town Caucus originally scheduled to be held on Monday, March 8, 2021, will not be held due to COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, this year we will be preparing nomination papers for each of the 12 open positions on Elected Boards for 2021. Click here for a listing of open positions and more information from the Town Clerk.
Nomination Papers
Candidates for town office who were not nominated at the Town Caucus and wish to run for town office can obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk anytime after March 1. Nomination papers must be submitted to the Board of Registrars by 1 pm on March 31. A minimum of 25 registered voter signatures would be required for nomination.
Open Hearing
Warrant articles for the town meeting are reviewed at Open Hearings.
Annual Town Meeting
Final warrant articles for the town are voted on at the Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting
Special Town Meetings are meetings called to vote on a specific topic.
Annual Town Election
Candidates for town office are voted on as well as any ballot questions at the Annual Town Election.
State Elections
State Elections are elections held for state and federal candidates as well as ballot questions.
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Felicia Hoffman
Town Clerk
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Physical Address
5 Springdale Avenue
2nd Floor
Dover, MA 02030
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 250
Dover, MA 02030
Phone: 508-785-0032, ext. 226Fax: 508-785-2341