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Change in Polling Place, Mask Policy in Effect in Madison

Town officials have two important reminders for all voters and residents in Madison. First, to remember that District 1 has a new voting venue. All District 1 voters will now cast votes at the Polson Middle School at 302 Green Hill Road, and keep in mind that this change is permanent.

Also, the Registrars of Voters in Madison remind everyone that masks are required to vote in person this year at all Madison polling stations. Those who do not wear a mask will not be allowed to enter the polling venue to cast a vote in person.

There will be masks available on site for those who do not have one, and there will be volunteers to assist maskless voters, but as this can drain resources and delay voting, the town is requesting that all voters use and wear a mask when entering polling venues.

Republican Registrar of Voters Peter Thomas said every effort will be made to ensure anyone who wants to cast a ballot will have the opportunity to do so.

“We will deal with each voter on a case-by-case basis. If they will accept a mask, we will provide them with one. If not, we will ask if they would like to be handled like a handicapped voter and have the assistant registrars accommodate them outside of the polling place,” said Thomas. “If other circumstances present, the moderator at the poll will determine how we can best assure that the voter will be enfranchised and that the polling place is as close as possible in meeting the standards of town policies for COVID.”

The registrars also want to remind residents that for those who might have missed all other deadlines, Election Day Registration is available and will be located on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Town Hall.

For more information, call the Registrars of Voters at 203-245-5671 email Peter Thomas (R) at thomasp@madisonct.org or Jim Newton (D) at newtonj@madisonct.org. Residents can seek information about voting from either registrar, their party affiliation does not matter when asking questions on general election matters.