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Running For School Board In The Caldwells? File By Monday

Do you want to run for a spot on your local school board? You have until Monday afternoon to file.

Do you want to run for a seat on the Board of Education?
Do you want to run for a seat on the Board of Education? (Caren Lissner/Patch)

THE CALDWELLS, NJ — Do you want to be involved in making decisions about the public schools?

This year's general elections in local towns will be held Nov. 8.

If interested in running, you must submit your nominating petitions to the Essex County clerk's office by this coming Monday, July 25, at 4 p.m.

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The boards vote on budget items and personnel related to the public schools and related programs.

Get more information from the New Jersey School Boards Association.

Find out what's happening in Caldwellsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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