Meet Washington Twp. BOE Candidates In Upcoming Forum

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Elections are rapidly approaching, and many candidates are taking steps to introduce themselves to their future constituents.

Next week, there will be a Washington Township K-8 Board of Education election forum. Residents will be given the opportunity to meet with new and returning candidates ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

The forum, which is in a Q&A format, will be Oct. 16 at the Valley View Chapel, 115 East Mill Road, from 7 to 9 p.m. It is in its fourth year and is hosted by the Benedict A. Cucinella School PTO, Flocktown-Kossmann School PTA, Long Valley Middle School PTA, and the Old Farmers Road School PTO.

“This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their platforms, and understand how they plan to support and strengthen our school community,” organizers said.

There are five candidates, and three seats are available on the board.

See this list of candidates below (* marks incumbent):

• Kelli Muttart
• Alaina Commarato
• Jessica DeCicco*
• Lyndsay Suchy*
• Marianna Scaiano

Election Day is Nov. 4.