MARION — Early Voting by Mail is now available to anyone who wishes to cast their ballot ahead of the May 18 Town Election.

Residents may request a ballot by printing the application found on marionma.gov, or by a signed, handwritten request.

Either must be returned to the town clerk’s office via email, mail or the drop box outside Town Hall before Monday, May 10, and the voted ballots must be returned to the town clerk by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14.

There is the possibility of In Person Early Voting beginning on May 10 and ending on May 14, subject to decision by the Board of Selectmen at their May 4 meeting.