Jefferson School Board Looks to Fill Seat

The Jefferson Board of Education is seeking to fill a seat left vacated by the resignation of member Nick Anzano. Anzano left the position due to "career related demands," he said.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest to Dora Zeno, Board Secretary, Jefferson Township Board of Education, 29 Bowling Green Parkway, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849. Letters must be received by Thursday, Sept. 8. The current board members will interview applicants during executive session of the next board of education meeting, scheduled for Sept. 20, Zeno said.

The candidate the board selects is expected to fill the unexpired term until the next election in April 2012.

According to the board, the applicants must:

• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Be able to read and write;
• Be a resident of Jefferson Township for at least one year preceding the date of appointment;
• Not be directly or indirectly interested in a contract with the Board, or have a claim against the Board;
• Be a registered voter in the district; and
• Not be disqualified as a voter pursuant to NJSA 19:4-1.

The board has 65 days from the date of Anzano's Aug. 2 resignation, to fill the position, making the deadling Oct. 5.