list of resources for resident voters...

[etana.livejournal.com]

For those voting with AutoMark scanners click here for an informative, descriptive video how-to produced by the Minnesota Secretary of State.

All polling places in Massachusetts are required by law to have an AutoMark machine.  Whether it will be functioning, and whether poll workers are actually trained on it, is a different matter.  If you have any problems on Election Day, you can call the Massachusetts Disability Law Center voters' hotline: 800-872-9992, TTY: 800-381-0577

Blind voters needing real-time trouble shooting of the AutoMark can call the National Federation of the Blind Project VIP (Voting With Independence and Privacy) hotline: 877-632-1940

The Massachusetts Voters' Bill of Rights, including regulations on the buying, selling, and wearing of any badge or t-shirt displaying voting preference can be found here in pdf or html format.

And while disabled voters are guaranteed equal access to the polls, it's always helpful to be an informed citizen.  The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared an ADA Checklist for Polling Places.  It might be worth your while to read over and know what to expect, in addition to checking up on your polling place.

(x-posted to my journal)

Halloween in the Square!

[enochs-fable.livejournal.com]

There were a lot of awesome costumes out there on Halloween.

Some of my favorites:

The person dressed head-to-toe as a Sesame Street Martian. Yup, yup, yup, uhuuh, uhuuuh!

The zombie boy who came in to Mr. Crepe asking for brain crepes. "Brain crap?" said the confused barista. "BRAINS."
"Oh, no, sorry."
And off he went.

I gave Abe Lincoln the thumbs-up as he walked by, stove-pipe hat and case of beer.

I wondered if some of the girls in faux punk outfits were cold.

A married zombie couple wandered by in tux and bridal gown.

There were some cool cats loitering by the side of one of the buildings, ears, fake whiskers and face paint.

What were the best (or funniest) costumes you saw in Davis Square?

Who knows, maybe they might be reading this!

When do polls open? (Ward 6, specifically)

[jaybird1981.livejournal.com]

Hi, folks--

Mkay, sorta dumb question, but does anyone know what time the voting location at the Methodist church on College Ave. will open tomorrow morning? I know it has to open by 7:00 AM (and stay open 'til 8:00 PM), but maybe it opens earlier? 

Anyone? Bueller?

Thanks, hugs, & high fives.
--J

yet another post about voting

[buymeaclue.livejournal.com]

This will be my first presidential election in Somerville.  I'll be voting at the Lowell Street Fire Station, getting there about 3:15 or 3:20.  Roughly how much time should I expect to spent standing in line?  Just wondering if I should avoid making plans for the rest of the afternoon...

Thanks!

Consolidated Pre-Election Day Post

[ron_newman]

(I'm posting this in hopes that putting all the information in one place will forestall a series of other posts asking questions about tomorrow's election. If I've missed anything important, or gotten anything wrong, please post comments and I'll update the post.)

Every polling place in Massachusetts is open from 7 am to 8 pm tomorrow. To find out where to vote, fill out the form at http://WhereDoIVoteMA.com . This site will also show you a sample ballot if you click the "My General Election Ballot" link. ImagineElection.com is another good site for Massachusetts election information.

If you live in Somerville, the city web site has sample ballots and its own fill-in form for finding out where to vote.

Besides US President, tomorrow's ballot also has contests for US Senator, Congressmember, Governors Councillor, State Senate, State House of Representatives, and County Register of Probate. Except for US Senator, these races are all uncontested in Somerville and Cambridge. There is a Congressional contest in Medford and Arlington, and a state senate contest in Arlington.

Tomorrow's ballot also has three binding statewide ballot questions. Read more about them here:
Question 1: Repeal state income tax
Question 2: Abolish criminal penalties for possessing less than an ounce of marijuana
Question 3: Ban dog racing
About half of Somerville also has two non-binding questions on the ballot.

If you are a voter with a disability, please read this post by etana.

Write ins?

[turil.livejournal.com]

Anyone know if we really need to bother with the address and stuff for write-ins for President (if we really want the vote to be counted)?

There's a campaign to write in Kuchinich, and I'd like to have that option if I happen to decide to do that tomorrow.

Rimers of Eldritch opens this Friday

[hahathor.livejournal.com]

I'm more excited about this piece of theater than anything I've done in years. My employers at Molecular will be proud that the show has a social media presence, including a trailer on YouTube and a Facebook page. I hope you can make it.
( Lots of info below the cut )

[Note to mods; although the Peabody house is a couple of miles away in Winter Hill, T@F is centered in Davis, and there are several Davis Square-ites involved in the production; if you feel this posting is inappropriate, my apologies, and feel free to remove it]

Davis Square Farmers Market to close at 5 from now on

[obie119.livejournal.com]

Hey folks,
I just saw in my e-mail that due to the time-change and darkness and all that, the Davis Square farmers market will close at 5 PM from now on.
The market is open until the day before Thanksgiving. Other markets still open (and open until Thanksgiving Week):
Copley Square (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Central Square (Mondays)
City Hall Plaza (Mondays and Wednesdays)

There may be others; this isn't an exhaustive list. www.massfarmersmarkets.org has the full scoop.
Enjoy!