With the upcoming Southern Regional and Stafford Township boards of education elections on the horizon, slated for Nov. 3, five candidates filed petitions by the Ocean County deadline of July 31 to be included on this year’s ballot for Stafford, while three individuals will seek positions on Southern’s board.

For the Southern board race, Christopher Taylor is not seeking re-election, but current Vice President Heather Tatur is back on the slate as she attempts to hold her seat with the “Forever…