The city of Springfield is temporarily closing its mail ballot drop-box this weekend.
The city says it has received a directive from the Massachusetts Secretary of State for enhanced security of the drop-boxes leading up to Halloween.
The Springfield drop-box will be closed at noon on Saturday and will be re-opened on Sunday morning.
Mayor Domenic Sarno says the action is being taken out of an abundance of caution.
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