Greater Nashua
First Amendment Coalition to honor Ortolano
NASHUA - A tireless enforcer of the state’s Right-To-Know Law, resident Laurie Ortolano was recently chosen by the New England First Amendment Coalition to receive this year’s Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award. She will be honored by the NEFAC during a private ceremony on Oct. 24 in Boston. Over the years, Ortolano has filed more than 15 lawsuits against the city. These actions have resulted in previously undisclosed records being released, awarding attorneys’ expenses and requiring city employees to be educated on the Right-To-Know Law. In recent years, Ortolano, representing herself, filed two appeals to garner information regarding the final construction cost of the Performing Arts Center. In addition to the appeals, Ortolano also pushed for greater transparency from city officials. Ortolano is the owner of the GoodGov website and received the First Amendment ...
