Schools

Glut Of Belleville, Nutley School Board Candidates Run In 2021

There are seven people running for two seats in Belleville. In Nutley, eight candidates are competing for three seats.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — There are no shortage of candidates running for election in Belleville and Nutley's school board races in November's general election.

According to an unofficial list from the Essex County Clerk’s Office, seven candidates filed to run for two open seats on the Belleville Board of Education. Terms last for three years.

The candidates are:

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  • Nelson Barrera
  • Nicole Daddis
  • Christine Lamparello
  • Lissa Missaggia
  • Ruben A. Rodriguez
  • Michael Sheldon
  • Tracy Williams

In Nutley, eight candidates filed to run for three open seats on the board of education. Terms last for three years.

The candidates are:

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  • Joe Battaglia
  • Daniel Fraginals
  • David Kay
  • Caroline Martin
  • Jeffrey Polewka
  • Theresa Quirk
  • Kenneth J. Reilly
  • Nicholas Scotti

The 2021 general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in New Jersey, and will also involve races for governor, the state Legislature and local governments. Learn more here.

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