We paid the IT empioyees full time salaries; someone was available to conduct the search.
He concluded by telling the Telegraph
Ultimately it was discovered that the backup storage system failed and the emails were
lost.
We had over 100 requests we had to deal with.
According to Attorney Bolton’s May 13, 2021 Objection filed with the Court against our request
for sanctions,
“Following the plaintiff's RFPD, the City engaged in a timely search for the requested
emails. Early on in this process it was discovered that emails fram the month of September
2019 were unobtainable due to file corruption.” (emphasis added — RFPD, Request for
Production of Documents)
So, searches were conducted and the City knew early on. From July through December, Attorney
Leonard chose to string us along telling us the emails were being compiled and reviewed.
Attorney Bolton’s statement that they had over 100 requests to deal with is simply unverifiable
because claims submitted Right-to-Know requests are attorney-client privilege material, which
means that they can make up any number they wish.
Attorney Bolton has been very harsh to describe me and some in the Aldermanic Chamber as
“liars”. It would appear Attorney Bolton is fabricating facts and misrepresenting the issues. It is
disturbing that a municipal attorney representing right-to-know challenges in a civil matter can
operate in such an uncivil and hostile manner. Bully tactics. This is an embarrassment to City Hall
and Nashua residents.
Attorney Bolton serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and is paid the highest salary funded by
taxpayers. It’s time for a new Corporation Council.
Laurie Ortolano
41 Berkeley Street
Nashua, NH 03064
