By denouncing my comments as inappropriate for public comment, is Aldermen Clemons really embracing my Freedom of Speech? Sing a song, read a haiku poem or share a chapter of Little Women, but don’t criticize a public employee.
Read MoreSome owners were receiving smaller refunds than they were entitled to because the Assessors were not applying this factor uniformly. It was unsettling to see Attorney Bolton fight to put this refund money in the pocket of the City when it belonged in the pocket of the property owner.
Read MoreThe City Charter states “§71. Records open to inspection. The books and records of the assessors shall be the property of the city, and at all times be open to public inspection during office hours.”
Read MoreIt’s a pattern of behavior and a reflection about how the Mayor really feels about public engagement. With Mayor Donchess as leader, it’s doubtful that Nashua’s Assessing problems will be corrected and resolved.
Read MoreThe Assessor was recommending Aldi’s receive $27,000 back in property taxes which Aldi’s was not responsible to pay. The clerk requested proof that Aldi’s was the aggrieved party. It appears, no proof was provided.
Read MoreWhen you are trying to get elected, you’ll say anything to appeal to the masses, Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Once elected, what was touted as transparency, has become pretty opaque.
Read MoreThe Mayor should direct his energy towards compensation for possible contract non-compliance…it appears KRT made fools of Nashua and took our money. Why is the Mayor allowing this to go unchallenged?
Read MoreIt is unsurprising that the Board under scrutiny is boldly disregarding all public input. The Board’s job is certainly a lot easier without any public oversight. Every politician’s job is.
Read MoreWe have to remember this policy exists to ensure the integrity of departments is maintained, and that means preventing any office in City Hall from becoming a family business, like Turgiss & Turgiss Assessing.
Read MoreNashua’s politicians are using the dictum “never let a good crisis go to waste” to exploit and advance their own political agendas.
Read MoreMore shaninigans from the Assessing Office
Read MoreThis is a glaring ethics violation – property assessors evaluating their own homes and siblings reviewing work.
Read MoreElected officials should not be using a pandemic to extend their powers and privileges.
Read MoreWhat did the Mayor know and when did he know it?
Read MoreThe ruling by the state board, NHAAO on the ethics violations is good news. It is nice to see a process that works and brings decisions to public light…
Read MoreLet’s take a look a 28 Wood St. The owner began a process of renovating and updating the property in 2014-15. The property record card (PRC) was updated and a new assessment figure is assigned…
Read MoreThe City’s strategy of denying, delaying, discrediting, and playing victim has to be called out.
Read MoreThe City got an “A” the last time the DRA came in. We should be wondering how we got into a heap of a mess if the assessing office appears to have been running like a fine tuned engine. Clearly, local public oversight is important.
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