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Caroline board appoints Theresa Klinger as acting town justice through 2026

Caroline Town Board · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The Caroline Town Board unanimously approved a temporary assignment of Hon. Theresa Klinger (Danby Town Court) to Caroline Town Court effective immediately through Dec. 31, 2026, citing unavailability of the regular justice; motion by Supervisor Mark Witmer, seconded by Councilmember Tim Murray.

Supervisor Mark Witmer moved and Councilmember Tim Murray seconded a resolution to temporarily assign Hon. Theresa Klinger of the Danby Town Court to serve as acting justice for the Caroline Town Court because Hon. Susan Barr was unavailable. The board approved the appointment effective immediately and continuing through December 31, 2026.

The action notes that Hon. Eugene D. Faughan, Administrative Judge for the Sixth Judicial District, offered the temporary assignment. The motion carried with the full board voting aye: Witmer, Murray, Kelley‑Mackenzie, Brown and Bates.