Ward 3 Alderwoman Trish Klee is up to something. She has been on an initiative to expand the seats on several Nashua Boards. She has led the charge and presented the resolution for the charter change to increase the number of police commissioners from three to five and allow the Mayor and Aldermen President to nominate the seats (R-21-143, June 7, 2021 BOA meeting).
Laurie Ortolano
The City of Nashua Lost, I Won – Assessors Hit Hardest
I won my property lawsuit against the City. The Board of Tax and Land Appeals granted in my favor and said I carried the burden of proof. The City wanted the 2018 assessment set to $711,000 and 2019 is $710,000.
Harassment Warning Requested Against Nashua’s Mayor Donchess, Director Kim Kleiner, and Attorney Bolton
Chief Carignan, I am writing to ask the police to issue a warning for harassment to Mayor Donchess, Director Kim Kleiner, and Attorney Bolton.
Right to Know Demand Made for Selected Nashua City Emails
Dear Mr. Neumann,
Pursuant to the Right-To-Know law (RSA 91-A), I am requesting public access, within 5 business days, to the governmental records reasonably described as follows:
Is Nashua City Right To Know Coordinator Jesse Neumann Just Playing Word Salad in his RTK Responses?
To the Board of Assessors – Attached is an email response to a written request that was already satisfied but for some reason, I received this response yesterday from [Right To Know Coordinator Jesse] Neumann.
Update on Right To Know Lawsuit against Nashua City Hall: Crooks and Liars
As some of you know, I have a substantial Right-to-Know lawsuit filed against the City of Nashua for denying access to public assessing records. The City with its deep pocket stuffed with taxpayer money has made this a costly, epic battle.
Nashua’s Right Not-to-Know
Well, Attorney Jesse Neumann is at it again. He is not assisting the public in understanding how our records are maintained to deliver information in the most cost-effective manner.
Dan Hansberry Is Not Qualified to Be Hillsborough County Commissioner
An important vote is coming this November for the County Commissioner seat. Dan Hansberry, Chairman of the Nashua Board of Assessors, is running for this position. Mr. Hansberry is not qualified and will not represent the county well.
Do We Need A Right-To-Know Manager in the Legal Office?
The Nashua Board of Aldermen will be voting on a new Legal Office Right-to-Know (RTK) Management Position ($100,000). Given the current hiring freeze in the City, this position should be carefully reviewed.
Aldermen Ben Clemons does not support Freedom of Speech
Recently, Aldermen at Large, Ben Clemons has come out strong supporting Freedom of Speech for all. But what do his records really indicate – a hypocritical position that affords him the right to this freedom while taking it away from the public.
Why has the City of Nashua Changed Access to Public Records?
There has been a lot of discussion around accessing public records in the Nashua Assessing Office. Somehow, after the former Chief, Jon Duhamel left, Mayor Donchess, Ms. Kleiner, and Attorney Bolton decided to rethink what is available for immediate public access in Assessing.
Why Would You Oppose a Citizen Who Uncovered Unethical Practices in Local Government?
Some Nashua folks have appeared out of nowhere to take a strong position against the uncovering of unethical practices in the Nashua Assessing Office. What drives these folks?
Nepotism in the City of Nashua
The City of Nashua has a little known and unenforced anti-nepotism policy. It exists, presumably, to keep spouses and relatives out of the same departments and to prevent family members from managing family members. A policy to prevent or eliminate favoritism, and essential to ensure fair employment practices.
Nashua’s Politicians are Using the Coronavirus to Advance their Own Political Agendas
Everyone knows that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, at least temporarily. This includes how we, the public, participate in local politics. With the pandemic-induced changes to how local politics works, I am a little concerned about the health of public participation during these unusual times.
City of Nashua Mishandled Abatements
After the KRT Appraisal assessment update in 2018, almost 400 abatements were filed with the City.The City was unable to handle the workload, so they hired KRT Appraisal to review 52 of the residential abatement requests.
Is the City of Nashua Recording (Audio) of The Public Without Their Knowledge?
In the world we live in, video recording in public areas is expected. Amidst all the controversy in the Nashua Assessing Office, management recently decided to video customers in the public service area. Alderwoman Schmidt believes we are recording conversations; Is Nashua engaging in illegal activity?