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Butternuts board appoints Penny Klingman as Town Clerk after executive session
Summary
After an executive session to review applicants, the Town of Butternuts board voted unanimously to appoint Penny Klingman as Town Clerk. The move follows a closed review of candidates and a formal motion at the open meeting.
The Town of Butternuts board appointed Penny Klingman as Town Clerk on Feb. 11, 2026, after an executive session to review applicants.
Supervisor Bruce Giuda moved the board into executive session at 7:12 PM "for review of applicants for Town Clerk," a motion seconded by Council Member Keith Lilley and carried by unanimous consent; the board returned from executive session at 7:38 PM. At the open meeting, Council Member John Hill moved to appoint Penny Klingman as Town Clerk; Keith Lilley seconded and the motion carried by unanimous consent.
The appointment concludes the board'9s search process recorded in this session; the minutes do not list other candidates or provide a compensation schedule. The board recorded the formal motion and unanimous approval but did not include a roll-call vote or additional discussion in the minutes.
