| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fores...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes 
|
6,670 |
53.8% |
No
|
5,720 |
46.2% |
| Blanks |
1,006 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,396 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Millis be allowed to assess an additional $1,124,767 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the schools, and the department of public works, for the fiscalSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,115 |
35.8% |
No
|
3,789 |
64.2% |
| Blanks |
161 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,065 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to reconstruct the Chestnut Street bridge over the Ipswich River?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,586 |
50.3% |
No
|
4,537 |
49.7% |
| Blanks |
913 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,036 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the town of Northborough be allowed to exempt from the provisions of the proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to construct a new Fire Station Building to be located at 61-65 West MaSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,653 |
64.2% |
No
|
3,159 |
35.8% |
| Blanks |
428 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,240 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs for the planning, engineering, and demolition of the former NorthbSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,358 |
51.3% |
No
|
4,138 |
48.7% |
| Blanks |
780 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,276 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), established a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation, and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resou...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,146 |
37.5% |
No
|
3,572 |
62.5% |
| Blanks |
251 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,969 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resour...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,203 |
63.7% |
No
|
687 |
36.3% |
| Blanks |
149 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,039 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts is also known as the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Towns that vote to adopt the CPA establish a ?CPA fund? that can be used for many purposes: to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drink...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,089 |
40.4% |
No
|
1,606 |
59.6% |
| Blanks |
111 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,806 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,800 |
46.7% |
No
|
3,196 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
455 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,451 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space; acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic resour...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,840 |
55.7% |
No
|
3,850 |
44.3% |
| Blanks |
575 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,265 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Templeton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to repair the Main Street bridge?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,968 |
45.5% |
No
|
2,357 |
54.5% |
| Blanks |
314 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,639 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire, create and preserve open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,939 |
55.1% |
No
|
2,396 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
255 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,590 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
This question involves amendment of the Town?s acceptance of G.L. c.44B, ??3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the ?Act?) to adopt an additional exemption. The Act allows municipalities to impose a surcharge on real property to establish a dedicated source of funds for the three purpo...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,240 |
69.1% |
No
|
1,003 |
30.9% |
| Blanks |
399 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,642 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund, design, and construct the Mendon Senior and Community Center?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,879 |
49.1% |
No
|
1,947 |
50.9% |
| Blanks |
182 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,008 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Winthrop be allowed to assess an additional $4,950,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the Winthrop Public Schools Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,839 |
41.7% |
No
|
5,378 |
58.3% |
| Blanks |
234 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,451 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
On May 7, 2024, the City Council voted, without taking a position, to place a question on the ballot which will allow voters to reduce the current Community Preservation Act real estate surcharge from 1.5% to 1.0%. The question will be approved, and the real estate surcharge shall be so reduced, if ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,834 |
66.4% |
No
|
4,471 |
33.6% |
| Blanks |
1,654 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,959 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the City of Medford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in the order to pay costs of constructing a new Fire Station Headquarters to be located at 120 See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,791 |
49.3% |
No
|
14,188 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
2,228 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,207 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
The City of Somerville accepted the Community Preservation Act (Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts) and established a ?Community Preservation Fund? with a dedicated funding source. Fund monies may only be spent on affordable housing, open space, and historic preserva...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
26,100 |
69.5% |
No
|
11,435 |
30.5% |
| Blanks |
2,429 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
39,964 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the State Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of SouthCoast Wind and Commonwealth Wind and other possible future offshore and onshore wind power developments in MassachusSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,370 |
47.7% |
No
|
14,671 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
2,239 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,280 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,592 |
70.9% |
No
|
6,797 |
29.1% |
| Blanks |
2,655 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,044 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the town of Dighton be allowed to exempt from the provisions in the proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the Town?s allocable share of the bond issued by the Bristol County Agricultural High School District for thSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,067 |
47.2% |
No
|
2,313 |
52.8% |
| Blanks |
495 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,875 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the Town of North Reading be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a ladder truck for the Fire Department?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,992 |
54.5% |
No
|
4,171 |
45.5% |
| Blanks |
873 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,036 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the Town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay the costs for the planning, design, and construction of a recreational park See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,242 |
49.9% |
No
|
4,264 |
50.1% |
| Blanks |
770 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,276 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
7 |
Shall the City of Medford be allowed to assess an additional $3,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for general operations of the Medford Public Schools ($3,000,000), including but not limited to funding costs of teacher(s), literacy coach(See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,271 |
53.1% |
No
|
13,472 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
1,464 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,207 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
8 |
Shall the City of Medford be allowed to assess an additional $4,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for general operations of the Medford Public Schools to create a high school schedule that increases access to arts and vocational programmiSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,081 |
52.4% |
No
|
13,689 |
47.6% |
| Blanks |
1,437 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
30,207 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,616 |
65.8% |
No
|
4,482 |
34.2% |
| Blanks |
2,969 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,067 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
2 |
This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that a student pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests (or other statewide or district-wide assessments) in mathematics, science and technology, and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Instead, in order for ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,004,196 |
59.1% |
No
|
1,388,553 |
40.9% |
| Blanks |
120,181 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
3 |
The proposed law would provide Transportation Network Drivers (?Drivers?) with the right to form unions (?Driver Organizations?) to collectively bargain with Transportation Network Companies (?Companies?)-which are companies that use a digital network to connect riders to drivers for pre-arranged tr...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,771,750 |
54.1% |
No
|
1,504,674 |
45.9% |
| Blanks |
236,506 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
4 |
This proposed law would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow, possess, and use certain natural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances. The psychedelic substances allowed would be two substances found in mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocyn) and three substances found in plants (dimethyltry...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,444,797 |
43.2% |
No
|
1,902,513 |
56.8% |
| Blanks |
165,620 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
5 |
This proposed law would gradually increase the minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker, over the course of five years, on the following schedule: To 64% of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2025; To 73% of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2026; To 82% of the state minimum wag...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,200,966 |
35.9% |
No
|
2,147,233 |
64.1% |
| Blanks |
164,731 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,866 |
61.0% |
No
|
10,126 |
39.0% |
| Blanks |
3,258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,250 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,119 |
51.8% |
No
|
11,299 |
48.2% |
| Blanks |
2,470 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,888 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,434 |
55.1% |
No
|
9,328 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
2,044 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,806 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,842 |
60.7% |
No
|
9,608 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
2,257 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,707 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,759 |
68.5% |
No
|
4,951 |
31.5% |
| Blanks |
1,904 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,614 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,897 |
69.2% |
No
|
7,082 |
30.8% |
| Blanks |
2,471 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,450 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,470 |
62.4% |
No
|
7,527 |
37.6% |
| Blanks |
3,280 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,277 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
1 |
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1, 2024?See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,326,911 |
71.6% |
No
|
924,289 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
261,730 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,512,930 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,582 |
64.8% |
No
|
7,389 |
35.2% |
| Blanks |
5,612 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
26,583 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Representative for this District be instructed to vote for legislation to create a single-payer system of universal health care that provides all Massachusetts residents with comprehensive health care coverage including the freedom to choose docSee Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,049 |
74.2% |
No
|
4,196 |
25.8% |
| Blanks |
4,353 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,598 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Berkley be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and-one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of designing, constructing, equipping and furnishing a new Berkley CommunSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,055 |
52.4% |
No
|
1,869 |
47.6% |
| Blanks |
339 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,263 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the town of Chelmsford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the design and reconstruction of the fire station located at 260 Old WestforSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,817 |
58.9% |
No
|
8,257 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
1,631 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,705 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the ?Community Preservation Act? (hereinafter ?CPA? or ?Act?), establish a dedicated funding source to enable the Town to: (1) acquire, create or preserve open space, including land for recreational use; (2) acquire, ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
445 |
48.5% |
No
|
472 |
51.5% |
| Blanks |
63 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
980 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
General Laws Chapter 44B, Sections 3 through 7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space, historic resources, land for recreational use, and community housing, and to rehabilitate and restore such open spa...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
396 |
40.8% |
No
|
575 |
59.2% |
| Blanks |
79 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,050 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the town of Dighton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the Town?s allocable share of the bond issued by the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School DistrSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,159 |
49.3% |
No
|
2,221 |
50.7% |
| Blanks |
495 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,875 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farm land and fore...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,261 |
40.1% |
No
|
3,373 |
59.9% |
| Blanks |
239 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,873 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fores...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,064 |
43.8% |
No
|
2,643 |
56.2% |
| Blanks |
233 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,940 |
See Details » |
|
| 2024 |
6 |
Shall the Town of Ipswich be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to pay costs of energy efficiency improvements to be made pursuant to an energy servicSee Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,782 |
44.3% |
No
|
4,756 |
55.7% |
| Blanks |
1,095 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,633 |
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| 2024 |
6 |
Do you approve of the amendments to the Barnstable County Charter summarized below?
The revisions to the Barnstable County Charter proposed by the Assembly of Delegates amend the fiscal provisions of the Charter to: codify the Assembly of Delegates' Standing Committee on Finance and...See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
60,440 |
48.6% |
No
|
63,856 |
51.4% |
| Blanks |
25,945 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
150,241 |
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