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ACF board recuses member, enters executive session on Strafford vacancy; KG to relay recommendation

Ashley Community Forest Board · February 12, 2026
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Summary

David Paganelli recused himself because his spouse, Judith Falk, is a candidate; the board entered executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(3) to consider a recommendation on the Strafford appointment and exited at 7:55 p.m.; KG will communicate the recommendation to the Strafford selectboard.

The board considered three letters of interest for an open Strafford seat. David Paganelli recused himself from the candidates' discussion because his spouse, Judith Falk, is among the applicants; Paganelli and Falk left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. KG moved to enter executive session for a recommendation regarding the appointment of a public officer under 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(3); ES seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The board exited executive session at 7:55 p.m. and recorded that Kevin Gish will communicate with Paganelli regarding a recommendation to the Strafford selectboard.

No appointment was recorded in the public minutes; the board handled candidate deliberations in executive session per the cited Vermont statute. The minutes list a further action item for KG to follow up with DP about the recommendation.