Traditional (May) Town Meeting Calendar

Applications for recount

Last day for any person for whom a vote was cast to apply to town clerk for a recount (to be conducted not earlier than 5 nor later than 10 days after receipt of the application). Town clerk must be available at least between 3 and 5 p.m. to receive application and must provide at least 3 days’ notice of recount date to candidates for that office. [RSA 669:30-:31; 652:20 – Friday next following town meeting/election]. Provided, however, if the total number of affidavit ballots submitted for that election would, if counted in favor of any candidates, alter the outcome of the election, the deadline for filing a recount requests shall be extended until Tuesday, May 20, 2025 [RSA 660:17-a].

Town meeting day

Town Meeting. Voters may register at the polls on election day. If new tax collector is elected or appointed, select board audits accounts and issues a new warrant. [RSA 39:1; 669:1; 654:7-a; 41:36]

Last day absentee ballot application

The town clerk’s office shall be open to receive applications for absentee ballots, to provide voters the opportunity to complete absentee ballots, and to receive returned ballots on the Monday immediately prior to an election at a minimum from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The clerk may designate a deputy clerk or assistant to provide this service, provided the individual has taken the oath of office and has been trained in the requirements for using an absentee ballot and the procedures for issuing and receiving absentee ballots. [RSA 657:1, II (c)]