Holly Shaw

It was an election marked by high interest — with nine candidates seeking seats and voters picking board members directly for the first time in Montclair’s history — but low turnout.

The nine candidates answered six questions sent by Montclair Local.

But they agree on the importance of two topics — infrastructure and special education.

League of Women voters forum is first of multiple events with the candidates this month.

Elected board members will serve a term of one year and nine months.