Greater Nashua
Mayor faces Ethics Complaint for paying alderman’s legal bills
NASHUA - A complaint has been filed against Mayor James Donchess claiming that he committed ethical violations by using city money to cover legal expenses for Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran. The complaint was filed by resident Laura Colquhoun on Dec. 23, 2024 and will be addressed by the Ethics Review Committee at its meeting on March 6. Colquhoun said that during the Board of Aldermen meeting on Oct. 13, 2022, Moran made unethical statements in his capacity as a clinical social worker. His statements were in response to resident Laurie Ortolano who he said exhibited “predatory vibes” when she stated that his children attend private school. Moran also shared his opinions of Ortolano on WSMN radio. Siding with Ortolano, Colquhoun filed a complaint against Moran with the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in November 2022. On Nov. 15, 2022, Ortolano filed ...
