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The Region 15 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Advisory Council is hosting a Region 15 Board of Education “Meet the Candidates” forum Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room at Pomperaug High School at 234 Judd Road in Southbury. The public is invited to attend.
The forum’s purpose is to introduce the candidates running for a four-year term on the Pomperaug Regional School District 15 Board of Education (BOE). At the event, candidates will have an opportunity to discuss the merits of their candidacy and address questions from constituents. All BOE candidates from Middlebury and Southbury have been invited to attend.
In Middlebury, three individuals are running for the three open positions represented by Middlebury on the Region 15 BOE. They are Shannon Cavallo (Republican), Incumbent John Cookson (Republican) and Peter Vaccarelli (Republican).
In Southbury, four individuals are running for the three open positions represented by Southbury on the Region 15 BOE. They are Sharon Attick (Republican), Heather Dwyer (Republican), Chris Rempfer (Democrat), and Incumbent Steven Suriani (Republican).
The PTO Advisory Council comprises parent representatives from each of the seven schools’ PTOs in Region 15, the Superintendent of Schools and a Region 15 Board of Education representative. The council meets monthly with the purpose of enhancing communication between the PTOs and the Region 15 administration. Additionally, its responsibilities include heightening budget awareness and helping citizens become better informed about their choices for elected representatives.
Middlebury and Southbury voters will vote for their respective candidates Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
