Greater Nashua
Donchess cleared of alleged ethical wrongdoing
NASHUA - The city’s Ethics Review Committee recently found that Mayor James Donchess did not commit any ethical violations for using city money to cover legal expenses for Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran. The ruling stems from a complaint filed by resident Laura Colquhoun on Dec. 23, 2024. She claimed 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 Ortolno on WSMN radio. Siding with Ortolano, Colquhoun sent a letter of alleged misconduct to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in November 2022. That letter was dismissed through an informal inquiry by the Board of Mental Health ...
