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Select board appoints Isaiah Diller as tree warden and votes not to fill road commissioner post
Summary
The Orange Select Board unanimously approved the appointment of Isaiah Diller as tree warden and voted to leave the road commissioner role unfilled this year, prompting public criticism from residents who praised the current road commissioner, Kevin Wilson.
The Orange Select Board voted to appoint Isaiah Diller as the town's tree warden and separately decided not to appoint a road commissioner for the coming year.
A board member moved "I'm gonna make the motion that Isaiah Diller" be named tree warden; the motion was seconded by the Chair and approved by verbal vote. Board members discussed the appointment and said they solicited applicants; one member said Isaiah was the only local volunteer besides another resident who offered to serve as deputy.
The appointment followed questions from a board member asking about Isaiah's qualifications and whether other community members had been considered. One board member said the rec committee helped seek applicants and that the town had attempted outreach.
On a separate vote, a board member moved that the town "not having a road commissioner this year" and leave day-to-day road duties with existing arrangements; the Chair seconded and the motion passed on a verbal 'aye' vote. The move prompted public comment: a resident asked, "What is the reasoning for not having a road commissioner?" and argued that Kevin Wilson "has done a great job the last 3 years as the road commissioner."
Residents urged the board to retain the position, saying local roads had improved since Kevin Wilson took the role. Board members said the decision reflected current staffing and operational considerations and that individuals could still volunteer or serve in interim capacities.
The board recorded the appointments and moved on to other agenda items. The meeting then prepared to enter executive session on personnel later in the evening.
