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2013 School Board Elections

Sunday, February 10, 2013

School Board to Vote on Election Times, Locations

The proposed time is 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 16.

The Board of Education of the School District of the Chathams will vote on a resolution setting polling locations and times, notice postings, drawing for positions and public hearing dates for the upcoming school board elections. The board proposes to hold elections from 2 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. If the resolution passes, Chatham Borough residents will vote at Chatham Middle School; Township residents will vote at Chatham High School. If the board approves the resolution as currently drafted: Three seats are up for election this year, one representing Chatham Borough and two representing Chatham Township. Matthew Gilfillan and John Nonnenmacher currently hold the two seats representing the township. Phil Franz holds the seat from …

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Filing Deadline for Chatham BOE Elections is Feb. 25

People interested in running for the Board of Education need a petition and a candidate kit to run.

The School District of the Chathams has a candidate kit for those interested in running for the Board of Education this April. Three seats are up for election this year, one representing Chatham Borough and two representing Chatham Township. Matthew Gilfillan and John Nonnenmacher currently hold the two seats representing the township. Phil Franz holds the seat from the borough, the same seat which was vacated by Stephen Barna in September. Those who wish to run for the Board of Education must meet the following requirements: Anyone who wishes to file can pick up a Board Election Kit from the district office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or can download one from the district website. The kit includes a nominating …

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