A few new volunteer faces were front and center at the polling locations for the State Primary Election on Tuesday. According to first-time volunteer, Ken Woodward, voters trickled in steadily throughout the day at the high school polling location. Several residents had already cast their ballots through the mail-in voting and absentee voting process, allowing for election day to run smoothly.
“While many Winthrop residents voted by mail, we maintained a steady pace of in-person voters,†said lead volunteer, Stephen Hines. “We implemented many sanitation procedures to keep all voters safe, comfortable, and healthy.â€
The majority of volunteers spent 14 hours at the polling locations, making it a long, yet rewarding day. Pizza and waters were provided by Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo and State Senator Joe Boncore. “We just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment-the Women’s Right to Vote,†said volunteer, Rose Mazzuchelli. “It’s such an important freedom we have. Don’t take it for granted. Get out and vote!â€