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6 Candidates Vying For Mahwah Board Of Education Seats

Three board members have expiring terms in 2021. Here's who's running for those seats.

MAHWAH, NJ — Six candidates are vying for three open seats on the Mahwah Board of Education in 2021.

Board President Benjamin A. Kezmarsky and Trustee Michael Galow are running for reelection, according to an unofficial candidate list published by the Bergen County Clerk.

Each open seat is for a three-year term, and those elected as members will be sworn in at the Board's 2022 reorganization meeting, scheduled for Jan. 5, 2022.

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Here's who's running in 2021:

  • Teressa Kavakos
  • Philip "Phil" Ross
  • Rachel Kirk
  • Michael Galow
  • Benjamin Kezmarsky
  • Trista A. Daveniero

Monday was the deadline to file a petition to run for a Board of Education position in the general election, which is scheduled for Nov. 2.

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