Residents wishing to serve or continue serving as local officials can file for candidacy for 20 vacant positions (see sidebar) on seven different boards and commissions starting Tuesday, July 28.

Candidates for the Borough Assembly, School Board or Planning Commission are required by the state to file a financial disclosure statement disclosing their income sources and business interests, though that may change in the coming years if voters approve an ordinance exempting public officials in the borough from the law. (See story, page 1)

All candidates must be registered voters and most posi...