SKOWHEGAN - After 21 years Alan Haberstock has stepped down as a Somerset County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board Supervisor. We are certain he would have stayed on for longer if he hadn’t recently moved out of Somerset County. It is a requirement that District Board Supervisors are required to be residents of the county where the SWCD is located.
“Alan has been a steady source of knowledge, know-how and optimism for the work of our district. He has shepherded the onboarding of many supervisors ensuring the positive and cooperative culture of our board,” said Ann Mefferd, chairperson of the Board of Supervisors. “It has been a pleasure to serve with him. His work and service are appreciated and will be remembered.”
It truly is an end of an era as Alan represents the last Supervisor whose tenure encompassed more than one District Executive Director. In fact, his years on the Board allowed him to oversee three different Executive Directors and a multitude of changes in District work activities, partnerships, and assistance provided to Somerset County citizens. He used his expertise as a natural resources professional and manager as well his personal experience as a landowner and connected member of the community to provide comprehensive leadership to his role as a Board Supervisor.
Throughout the years Alan has been focused on ensuring resiliency and adaptability in District programs and staff. Additionally, he has been steadfast in assisting new Supervisors to learn the role of the Board and provide a solid history of past District efforts, challenges, and opportunities.
Alan’s presence on the Board will be greatly missed. We thank him for his 21 years of service and wish him the best!