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Earley ends 39-year career in Woodstock government

by Nick Henderson
October 14, 2025
in News, Politics & Government
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The 2020 swearing-in of Laura Ricci, Mike Reynolds, Jackie Earley, Lynn Sehwerert, Bill McKenna, Reggie Earls and Maria-Elena Conte. (Photo by Hilary Sanders-McKenna)

Longtime town clerk Jacqueline “Jackie” Earley resigned effective October 31, finishing out 39 years in town service, two years and two months short of her elected term.

Earley announced her retirement to the town board on October 14 via Zoom because she is visiting her brother in Tennessee, who is recovering from surgery.

“It has been such a great honor to serve this community, and I am deeply grateful for the trust and the support extended to me over the last 22 years,” Earley said.

“I am proud of what we have accomplished together and confident that the town is in a strong position moving forward,” she added.

“I look forward to a smooth transition and will ensure all necessary assistance is provided in the coming weeks. And this is with sincere appreciation.”

Earley recommended “without any hesitation” that recently appointed deputy clerk Meghann Reimondo be appointed through the remainder of her term.

“She has, in the past weeks that she has worked with me, demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a clear commitment to serving the people of Woodstock,” Earley said.

“I am confident that she will continue to support the town with integrity, efficiency, and care.”

Supervisor Bill McKenna said Earley gave him a heads-up that day, but he was still caught a little off guard.

“You’ve been a loyal, dedicated, hardworking employee for this town for 39 years, and I thank you for your service,” McKenna said.

Elected to her sixth term in 2023, Earley’s four-year term would have expired in December 2027. Prior to being elected town clerk, Earley was a police dispatcher for nearly two decades.

Presumptive Supervisor Anula Courtis, meaning no offense to Reimondo, expressed concern about appointing someone who is new to the job.

The board tabled acceptance of Earley’s recommendation so it can discuss Reimondo’s appointment in executive session prior to the October 21 Town Board meeting.

“I do want to thank Jackie,” Courtis said.

“She’s cared very deeply about Woodstock and the people in it. So thank you to Jackie for that service,” Courtis said.

“When you were in dispatch, but certainly every moment of your time as town clerk, the town office has run super smoothly,” council member Laura Ricci said.

“There’s a lot to know, a lot of laws to know, and everything just happens like clockwork. You make it look easy. I know it’s not easy, but you make it look easy, and thank you for everything.”

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Nick Henderson

Nick Henderson was raised in Woodstock starting at the age of three and attended Onteora schools, then SUNY New Paltz after spending a year at SUNY Potsdam under the misguided belief he would become a music teacher. He became the news director at college radio station WFNP, where he caught the journalism bug and the rest is history. He spent four years as City Hall reporter for Foster’s Daily Democrat in Dover, NH, then moved back to Woodstock in 2003 and worked on the Daily Freeman copy desk until 2013. He has covered Woodstock for Ulster Publishing since early 2014.

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