Schools

10 Candidates Seek Seat On Hillsborough Board Of Education

Hillsborough Township Schools is looking through 10 applications submitted to fill the seat left open by Jason Albanese.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Ten residents threw their hats into the ring in hopes of filling an open seat on the Hillsborough Township Board of Education.

The deadline to submit an application was Monday.

"This will conclude the collection of candidates," said Board President Paul Marini at the March 28 meeting.

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

Marini said the board will select a candidate for the seat at the next BOE meeting on Monday, April 4.

The seat was left open after newly appointed Hillsborough school board member Jason Albanese resigned abruptly on Feb. 17 after serving less than two months. Read More: Newly Appointed Hillsborough School Board Member Abruptly Resigns

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

Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.

Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here. Don't miss local and statewide announcements. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.