Budget, Elections, and Meetings Hubbardston MA
Several key town meetings and election events are scheduled in Hubbardston, MA, for April, May, and June 2026, including the Annual Town Election and preparation for the Annual Town Meeting.
Key Upcoming Elections & Deadlines
Annual Town Election: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Hubbardston Center School gymnasium.
Nomination Papers Deadline: Nomination papers for open offices must be returned to the Town Clerk by April 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Voter Registration Deadline: The deadline to register to vote for the Annual Town Election is Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Vote by Mail Deadline: Applications for a mail-in ballot for the Town Election must be received by 5:00 PM on June 2, 2026.
State Primaries: September 1, 2026.
State Election: November 3, 2026.
Town Meetings & Budget Discussions
Annual Town Meeting: While usually held the first Tuesday in June, the Annual Town Meeting is listed for June 1, 2026, though this is subject to change by the Select Board. This meeting is where the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year is voted on.
Quabbin Regional Agreement “Listening Session”: A session to discuss revisions to the regional agreement that will be voted on at town meetings was held on March 16, 2026, with further, as-yet-unscheduled meetings expected.
Budgetary Planning: The Select Board approved moving toward a zero-based budget format for fiscal year 2027 to increase accountability.
Upcoming Committee Meetings (April 2026)
Municipal Complex Building Committee: April 14, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Town Administrator Search Committee: April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM.
Board of Assessors Meeting: April 15, 2026, 6:00 PM.
Select Board Public Hearing (National Grid/Verizon): April 21, 2026, 6:30 PM.
Agricultural Commission Meeting: April 22, 2026, 6:30 PM.
Board of Health Meeting: April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Other Important Deadlines
Town Census Return: Residents are urged to return the annual municipal census by April 15 to avoid voter inactivation.
Country Hen Scholarship Deadline: April 26, 2026.
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax: Bills were due on March 16, 2026.
Note: Meetings are held at 48 Gardner Rd (Town Offices) unless otherwise noted. Always check the official Hubbardston Agenda Center for the most up-to-date information, as meeting dates can change.