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Newly elected Garfield board members sworn in; Alan Focarino elected president, Arlene Pateri named vice president
Summary
At the May 5, 2025 reorganization meeting, the Garfield Public School District read certified election results, swore in three winners — Arlene Pateri, Larissa Hassan and William J. Otto — elected Alan Focarino as board president, approved the consent agenda and calendar, and heard public comments about facilities and supplies.
Arlene Pateri, Larissa Hassan and William J. Otto were sworn in Thursday during the Garfield Public School District's May 5 reorganization meeting, and the board elected new leadership and approved routine business.
The meeting opened with the clerk confirming that the May 5 reorganization meeting had been posted and noticed under the Open Public Meetings Act, and the Bergen County Clerk's certified April 15, 2025 election results were read aloud: Arlene Pateri (696), Larissa Hassan (625) and William J. Otto (610) were listed among the successful candidates. Mayor Everett E. Garnto Jr. administered the oath to…
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