In the last couple of weeks, there has been both wintry weather, with a snowstorm in some locations on Election Day, and incredible summer like-weather for several days in the wake of a safe voting in-person experience.
When I arrived at the K.A. Brett School on Election Day, I waited in line for a few minutes and then was greeted by the Moderator Chris Canfield and was speedily guided through the process by the election workers . Thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly to make voting safe and easy. Congratulations to everyone who ran for office regardless of the outcome and thanks for speedily removing all the signs.
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