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Board Of Ed Fills Drake's Vacant Seat

Christine Giancolo appointed to fill Drake's term on the Board of Ed until Dec. 31, 2013.

The New Milford Board of Education appointed Christine Giancola to fill the seat vacated by Darren Drake.

Drake resigned his position as Board President last month to relocate with his company.

Giancola will fill Drake's unexpired term through December 31, 2013. Because the Board of Education elections now take place at the same time as the general election in November, Drake's seat will appear on the ballot, along with the other three anticipated open seats currently filled by John Bigger, Chris Ryan and Judy McSweeney.

Drake's seat will be for two years to fill out the length of his unexpired term, whereas Bigger, Ryan and McSweeney's seats are for the full three-year term.

With Drake's resignation, Dan Conner now serves as the Board President; Paige Ryan is Vice President.

The next meeting of the Board of Ed will be August 19.


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