Anthony Mazzocchi

The district is also using leftover COVID funding to cover the costs of arts & music and other materials, after making cuts in the 2024-25 budget.

The three candidates will be running together on a slate, per the Essex County Clerk’s Office. Election day is November 5.

District officials have said that no further information on the 28 positions to be cut will be available until after the May 9 reorganization. Former BOE member Tony Mazzocchi says the district is either “hiding things … or you don’t have a clue.”

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“After the many grievances aired during last night’s meeting, … it’s clear that the relationship between the superintendent and some members of the board has now become irrevocably broken. Our district will need new leadership next year.”

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3 of 9 seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed are up for a vote. Election Day is November 7.

3 of 9 seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed are up for a vote. Election Day is November 7.

3 of 9 seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed are up for a vote. Election Day is November 7.

3 of 9 seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed are up for a vote. Election Day is November 7.