Somers board approves merger with North Salem for modified wrestling team in 2025–26

The Somers Central School District Board of Education approved a merger of its modified wrestling program with the North Salem Central School District for the 2025–26 season, according to the board’s motion and supporting discussion.

The board’s motion stated the merger was approved “as per the merger application.” During the meeting a board member asked for clarification whether “modified” meant seventh and eighth grades; a respondent confirmed that it did. The motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote; the transcript records the motion and an “Aye” response but does not include a roll-call tally of votes by name.

Board materials and the motion language referenced the formal merger application as the basis for the approval. The action affects students in the district eligible for modified (middle-school) athletic competition in wrestling for the 2025–26 season; no further implementation details (transportation, coaching assignments or budget impacts) were provided in the meeting transcript.