Greater Nashua

NASHUA - The state Supreme Court recently rendered its decision to deny the appeal filed by resident Laurie Ortolano regarding her lawsuit against former Alderman-at-Large Melbourne Moran. The matter arose late in 2022 when Moran made a reference to “silver spoon millionaires” during a Board of Alderman meeting. Ortolano was in attendance at the meeting and believed that Moran’s comment was directed at her. During the Aldermen meeting on Oct. 12, 2022, Ortolano claimed that Moran made unethical statements in his capacity as a clinical social worker, adding that he “made a judgment that was horrendous.” She also criticized him for being able to send his children to private school. In response, Moran said Ortolano exhibited “predatory vibes” for knowing that his children attend private school. “I have no qualms about people coming in here attacking me,” ...