Fenway Park a hit for early voters

Fenway Park staff are stepping up to the plate to help host early voting.

Crews were assembling the booths Friday to kick off voting in the city. The park will be open all weekend for registered Boston voters from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The idea of voting at the historic ballpark lit up social media, with Sam Adams beer getting in a plug saying on Twitter: “You can’t have a beer, but you can vote early.”

The Fenway Park Twitter account vowed to “be ready” for voters. But, you can’t vote if you’ve already mailed in your ballot.

We’ll be ready for Boston tomorrow!

Who: Boston Registered Voters
What: Early Voting
Where: Fenway Park
When: 11am-7pm Sat & Sun

https://t.co/Uj4ou0PPuQ pic.twitter.com/Btx8sAFTpI

— Fenway Park (@fenwaypark) October 16, 2020

But not all the Fenway faithful were celebrating.

“The good news? The Red Sox are offering early election voting at Fenway Park … for registered Boston voters! The bad news? Voting is in the concourse only. You won’t get anywhere near the field. Disappointing,” tweeted a fan.

Plus, anyone from out of Boston cannot vote there.

The city also posted voting basics, including

Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m.: Last day to register to vote
Saturday, October 17, through Friday, October 30: Early voting
Wednesday, October 28: Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot
Monday, November 2, at 12 p.m.: Last day to apply in-person for an absentee ballot
Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day): Last day to return your completed vote-by-mail ballot or vote in person at polling locations from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Eligible voters will enter thru the old ticket area to vote in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Eligible voters will enter thru the old ticket area to vote in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston media walks by the voting equipment in the concessions area in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment around the concessions area and Red Sox Micky in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Eligible voters will enter thru the old ticket area to vote in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Eligible voters will enter thru the old ticket area to vote in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Eligible voters will enter thru the old ticket area to vote in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Eligible voters will enter thru the old ticket area to vote in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - OCTOBER 16: Boston City employees set up voting equipment in Fenway Park in preparation for early voting starting tomorrow, on October 16, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)