Woodstock’s town board heard about the hiring of two clerks at its most recent meeting. One received nothing but praise. The other triggered the kind of acrimonious debate among the board members more often heard these days.

The difference was in who was doing the appointing.

Woodstock town clerk Jackie Earley has appointed former Onteora school board vice-president Meghann Reimondo first deputy clerk, replacing deputy clerk Lynn Sehwerert, who is retiring in October

“I think she’s going to be perfect,” councilmember Laura Ricci said. “I think you found somebody who will be a perfect fit. She seems to have a great attitude, and she’s ready to go.”

State law gives town clerks the authority to appoint up to three deputies. The clerk establishes the responsibilities of the first deputy, a

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