Are You Interested In Serving On The Westfield Board Of Education?

by Lorre Korecky

The deadline for Westfield residents interested in considering a three-year term on the Board of Education is July 27, 2015, at the County Clerk office in Elizabeth.

The three members whose terms are expiring on December 31, 2015 from the Westfield Board of Education include Lucy Biegler, Richard Mattessich, and Gretchan Ohlig.

To consider becoming a Board of Education member for the 2015-2018 term, candidates must file a petition in person in the Office of the County Clerk at 2 Broad St., Room 113, in Elizabeth on or before 4 PM on July 27, 2015.

The actual election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Nominating petition forms – which must be completed and submitted to the County Clerk -- are available at the County Clerk’s website (November election) at www.ucnj.org/ctyclerk.

Interested residents are encouraged to contact any member of the Westfield Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Margaret Dolan, at wboe@westfieldnjk12.org for more information about service on the Board.

Questions regarding the election process can be referred to the Union County Election Supervisor, Lisa Hugelmeyer, at 908-527-4996.