BRUNSWICK
Brunswick Assistant Town Manager Derek Scrapchansky resigned from his position May 12, Town Manager John Eldridge confirmed Friday.
Scrapchansky started the position in 2015. He and his family moved back to Brunswick from Virginia after finishing his 25-year career as a commander in the Navy. While serving, Scrapchansky flew P-3 Orions as well as the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
Scrapchansky, at the time of his hiring, said Brunswick’s culture, schools and sense of community are just a few of the great features that helped his family in their decision to return. Graduating from the University of Connecticut with a degree in economics, Scrapchansky went on to Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University to earn his MBA and the Air Force War College for national security and strategic studies.
In his letter of resignation addressed to Eldridge, Scrapchansky wrote: “I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as Brunswick’s assistant town manager. Since occupying this position, we have progressed on a number of projects and have worked to improve on our effectiveness and efficiency as an organization. I feel fortunate to have met so many good and productive people, each of whom I very much respect. Due to constraints I currently face and opportunities that are in the best interest of my family, I have decided to depart the position. I know Brunswick has many incredibly talented employees, and I am confident they will continue to serve our community well. I will continue to serve the town in other capacities, and hopefully I’ll have the chance to serve with you in the future.”
“I respect Derek’s contributions and he and I remain friends,” Eldridge said.
The town has not yet begun the search for his replacement.
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