Greenland names new town administrator
Scruton a former state rep. from Rochester
GREENLAND — The Board of Selectmen on Thursday officially announced the appointment of Matthew Scruton, of Rochester, as the new town administrator.
“I appreciate the trust and confidence the Board of Selectmen have placed in me and look forward to working in this strong and vibrant community” Scruton said. “Greenland is a beautiful and historic town. I am excited to be working here with such a dedicated and accomplished team of staff, volunteers and board members.”
Scruton comes to Greenland with more than 10 years of prior municipal service having served on multiple boards in Farmington including the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Economic Development Committee, Budget Committee and Trustee of the Trust Funds.
He has also served as a state representatives for Rochester, serving on the Environment and Agriculture Committee as well as the Strafford County Legislative Delegation and Executive Committee.
Scruton has a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of New Hampshire.
He and his wife own Ten Rod Farm in Rochester, where they live with their two children.
Scruton has worked previously for the University System of New Hampshire as a research and information technologist and an internal auditor. He has also worked for Novocure in Portsmouth as a case manager.
Scruton is a Rotary member and an associate supervisor of the Strafford County Conservation District. He is president of the Strafford County Farm Bureau and second vice president of the N.H. Farm Bureau.
In 2017, Scruton was awarded one of the “10 to Watch” awards, which highlights the achievements of young professionals in the Seacoast, and is sponsored by Catapult Seacoast and the Seacoast Media Group. He has also received recognition from the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire for land conservation.
Scruton was selected from a field of 28 applicants from 10 states for the position. The Board of Selectmen said Municipal Resources Inc. conducted initial phone interviews and recommended four candidates to the board. Selectmen interviewed the finalist candidates before selecting Scruton, who fills the vacancy created when former Town Administrator Karen Anderson resigned.
Scruton began his duties in Greenland March 20.