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Goshen justice Amanda Brady resigns to join family court; board appoints Ashley Salty as town justice
Summary
The Town of Goshen acknowledged Justice Amanda Brady's resignation effective Dec. 31, 2025, and appointed Ashley Salty as town justice effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board also authorized Salty to attend judge school beginning Dec. 8 before formal swearing in.
The Town of Goshen board on Nov. 25 acknowledged the resignation of Town Justice Amanda Brady effective Dec. 31, 2025, and approved a resolution appointing Ashley Salty to the position effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Board members thanked Brady for her service and moved swiftly to fill the vacancy. The board voted in favor of the appointment by voice vote. Members also discussed and approved a separate motion allowing Ashley Salty to attend judge school beginning Dec. 8 even though her formal swearing would occur on Jan. 1.
Why it matters: the appointment fills a local judicial vacancy created by Brady’s election to family court and ensures continuity in the town justice court. The board explicitly authorized the temporary administrative step of permitting the incoming justice to attend required training prior to formal induction.
Process and approvals: motions to acknowledge the resignation, to appoint Salty, and to authorize attendance at judge school were moved, seconded and passed by the board. Several members offered congratulations in the record.
