John Connelly has been an educator for nearly 50 years, and most recently taught two International Baccalaureate classes in global politics and comparative history at Valley Regional High School. After serving on the Chester BOF as an alternate for two budget cycles, John remains passionate about maintaining the town’s financial health. He worked with the bipartisan BOF members to create lean, workable budgets and will seek equity for Chester in its relationship within Region 4’s tri-town education system.

He lives in Chester with his wife, Lorraine.