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Dorothy Bothwell resigns from Grimsby council By Mike Williscraft NewsNow During a term of council which has been filled with curve balls, unpredictable behaviour and unprecedented upset, another unexpected item was dropped Monday night by Coun. Dorothy Bothwell.
“It is with sincere and profound regret that I am announcing my resignation as councillor for the Town of Grimsby effective June 9, 2022, due to personal and family circumstances. Needless to say, this was a decision that required substan-
tial consideration and was not made lightly,” said Bothwell as council wrapped up with the announcements portion of the meeting. “While I had hoped to finish serving out my full term and continuing to seek support for the next, life presents itself
with both opportunities and challenges that can take us in different directions.” Bothwell has sold her home and will be moving away from Niagara. She is the second Grimsby councillor to sell her home in town, but Coun. Randy Vaine,
who purchased another home more than an hour away from town has claimed to still have a residence in town. This allows him to keep his seat on council. Best practices for municipalities which experience a mid-term resignation is appointing the
person next up in the most recent municipal election - as West Lincoln did in this term, for example. Next up would be former long-time council member Nick DiFlavio. “I would would do whatever the Town asks See APPOINT, Page 2
Grimsby Fire reboots Boot Drive fundraiser After a two-year hiatus, Grimsby firefighters are rebooting their annual Boot Drive. On Saturday, April 16, firefighters will be set up at Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Food Basics, RONA, Real Canadian SuperStore, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sobeys starting at 9 a.m. “We’re all very excited to be getting back to it, said event chair Andy Medwid. While the beneficiary has not been chosen by press time, all donations support local causes. Grimsby Firefighters Association president Joe Taylor, left, and Boot Drive chair, Andy Medwid, are ready for April 16’s Boot Drive. Williscraft - Photo