Candidates seeking school board seats have until 4 p.m. this coming Monday, July 27, to file nominating petitions at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office so their names can be placed on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, according to Clerk Scott M. Colabella. Petition packets can be mailed to candidates from election staff. In addition, recently signed state legislation permits an electronic process for the collection of petition signatures and submission.

Electronic petitions – along with information on obtaining signatures electronically for an individual or joint board…