Glenn Colburn also is a member of the Monson Conservation Commission.
PALMER – The town’s part-time conservation agent is leaving for a full-time job in Sturbridge.
Glenn D. Colburn, of Monson, is scheduled to start his new position as Sturbridge’s conservation agent on Sept. 24. He will make $44,061, according to Sturbridge Town Administrator Shaun A. Suhoski.
Colburn has been working 10 hours a week for $20 an hour in Palmer. He gave his notice on Tuesday, and Town Manager Charles T. Blanchard said Colburn “has done a great job for Palmer since he was hired last March. He knows all the wetlands regulations and he works very well with the public and with the Conservation Commission members.”
“We’ll miss him, but we understand his preference to take a full time job,” Blanchard said.
Colburn could not be reached for comment.
Suhoski said he received more than 40 applications for the job, and noted Colburn’s 24 years of experience on the Monson Conservation Commission, where he served as the primary contact with the state Department of Environmental Protection.
“Glenn has the key qualities we seek for a conservation agent including knowledge and experience in wetland delineation, the administrative processes under the Wetlands Protection Act and a personable demeanor that will serve him and the town of Sturbridge well,” Suhoski said in a prepared statement.
Blanchard said Colburn indicated he would be willing to do whatever he can to follow through on ongoing issues and projects until a new conservation agent is hired. Blanchard said he will be advertising the job opening.