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Lebanon Borough Board appoints Chrysi Dower to fill vacant seat
Summary
The Lebanon Borough Board of Education voted to appoint Chrysi Dower to an open board seat effective July 29, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, after interviewing two candidates in executive session; the appointment passed on a roll-call vote of 4–0.
The Lebanon Borough Board of Education on July 29, 2025, appointed Chrysi Dower to fill a vacant seat effective July 29, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025.
Board members interviewed two candidates and held a brief executive session for those interviews before reconvening in public. Vincent Maglione nominated Dower and Benedict Valliere nominated Doug Mathewson; the board adopted Action 26-BRD-01 appointing Dower. The resolution passed on a roll-call vote of 4 ayes, 0 no, 0 abstain.
The appointment follows interviews held at the July 29 meeting. Minutes state that the executive session was convened under NJSA 10:4‑12(b) to discuss board seat interviews and that formal action would be taken publicly after reconvening. Board members thanked both candidates for their interest and willingness to represent the community.
The new board member will serve through December 31, 2025. The board scheduled the formal appointment to be effective immediately; minutes note the next regular meeting is set for Sept. 2, 2025, when remaining governance business is expected to resume.
