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The Winthrop town manager is resigning, citing harassment and intimidation from a group of residents opposing a mooring ordinance.

This all started with an ordinance to block people from mooring their boats in Winthrop unless they own lakefront property. The fight to overturn that ordinance has now led to the resignation of the town manager.

"I'm not pleased to give my notice," Winthrop Town Manager Jeff Kobrock said. "But these months of unprecedented harassment and intimidation are unlike anything I have experienced."

Kobrock claims a small group of residents have been attacking him and his staff over the ordinance banning them from mooring their boats on Maranacook Lake, as they've done for many years.

"These attacks are personal, hurtful, degrading and deeply disturbing,” Kobrock said. “Municipal staff and leadership are constantly subjected to intimidation, harassment, bullying and threats. Some of us have been concerned for our personal safety. I cannot continue to work under these conditions."

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