Ethics without Ethics in Nashua

Bush further disparaged the complainant and members of the public who attended, referring to them as a “little group” and making baseless claims about personal animus. He chastised the complainant for disparaging Attorney Bolton’s and Wilshire’s good names.

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ENWRIGHT WAS DEAD WRONG

It is unacceptable that Ms. Enwright chose to conceal from the BOA and public, during a televised session of the BOA, the fact that the City must have an RSA-driven Board of Trustees of City Trust Funds but does not. Transparency is crucial in these matters,…

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Laurie OrtolanoComment
Nashua's Mismanagement of $75M in City Trust Funds

It all began with a simple question. In October, I wanted to verify the balance in a special fund (Capital Reserve Fund) set up for the maintenance of the Performing Arts Center, which opened on April 1, 2023…This experience highlights the frustrating tactics employed by the city’s leadership, including Mayor Donchess and his team. A simple request devolved into a convoluted formal process.

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Laurie OrtolanoComment
The Abusive Costs of Right-to-Know Cases In Nashua

The City fought for a two-year Trial, and again, Judge Temple granted the long delays. The City paid McLane Middleton (former Attorney General Joe Foster), a "discounted" $432,000 to represent the Board of Directors of the three sham shell corporations formed for the Performing Arts Center through which the Mayor funneled our money. Donchess then hired Russ Hilliard, a re-"tired" attorney whose golden reputation proceeds his current skill level. He charged $117,000 for his representation.

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Laurie OrtolanoComment