Wow, enough is enough with McLeod. He needs to resign and if not, the BOS need to invoke whatever town rule is applicable to remove him.

Enough of what ? He has not been charged with anything, should a man resign because he is being investigated? All that is needed to destroy a man's character these days is to make some accusations. Is it reasonable to prosecute and convict a personin the media before he has even been charged with anything ?

Haven't lived here long enough to have formed an opinion on Ross, positive or negative.

In regard to this search, I'm not sure what to think and probably won't until we find out more. If I find they spent a lot of time and money on something trivial because it's politically motivated then I'll be kinda pissed at the waste, but if it's something bigger and involves deeper corruption within our government then I'll applaud their efforts. I think it's about 50/50 right now which way it will go...

A voice of reason! Thank you Dave.

And this is exactly why good people refuse to run for office to serve their communities.

This ridiculous witch hunt over emails about a Fantasty Football league is costing more to investigate than any actual time allegedly spent sending the emails.

Ross McLeod has spent countless hours serving our local community with sincerity and dedication. If this is how we are going to thank him for his service, I would not blame him from resigning, in fact I would suggest it for his and his family's best interests.

But our town will be a lesser place without people that have the concern and dedication of Ross to volunteer to serve. By supporting this kind of action, we discourage Ross and others like him from volunteering their time to help build a better, stronger community for all of us.

Is that really in anyone's best interest?

Now that more info has come out, the exact words that popped into my head were those that MayAnn used - "Witch Hunt". Witness tampering? For talking to your friends that are in your football fantasy league? Really????

I think we have enough issues going on in the world that we could be focusing our resources on something that actually matters to someone besides a political opponent. A 5 month investigation for participating in something that half of America is involved with???

I'm calling shenanigans on this one.

I think that the Headline should have said, " Search of former County Attorney's home" None of this has to do with his position as Selectmen.

seriously, this is what we waste time and taxpayer dollars. It's personal emails on company time. It's not fraud, collusion, intent to defraud, inside deals, harrassment, porn, etc. Who doesn't handle personal delaings while at work. These days if we didn't no one would get anything done since the 9-5 hours don't exist anymore.

Are you people on crack? This is no longer about fantasy football it is about a former county attorney attempting to persuade witnesses to withhold information. He is an attorney for gods sake, he knows that is wrong. As for being a political issue let me clue you in folks. The AG is a democrat not a republican!

think its time for Ross to go !! and maybe town manager dave sullivan

Wrong - it's time for the witchhunt to stop and the political lynching of a decent man who has contributed much to this town as Selectman and with his work with the Windham Soccer Assn. For all those posting for him to leave - identify whether or not you have affiliation with the Americans for Prosperity group or Corey Looserdowski.

Hi all, just because I'm seeing that this thread could go down a bad path, I want to remind all that our Terms of Use prohibits personal attacks on other users and requires that those commenting act in a civil manner. Just keep that in mind for future comments.

You are absolutely right, MaryAnn! And you are right that the town of Windham voted unanimously FOR Ross McLeod. And I'm pretty sure they'd do it again! There are few people who run for and serve in office that have overwhelming support of our community! Kudos to Ross! We stand behind you! And we'll do it again! It's time for this rediculous time and money wasting accusations to stop! Let's find something more productive to do. For the Love of God, I hope they never look at my emails! Yikes, they might find I spend time on Facebook or send silly jokes. And I'm pretty sure I bet on a few things here and there! What has this town come to? I'm so ashamed and emarrassed for you. And you hide behind your fake names, silly people!

Um, yes, unanimously. As in 1.[adverb] of one mind; without dissent; "the Senate unanimously approved the bill"; "we voted unanimously"

Or If you take a vote and a matter is passed unanimously, it means everyone voted 'yes' to it there were no 'abstentions' and no 'no' votes.
And as usual, an accusation is thrown without research. Maybe you should have checked the dictionary before you accused me. Just sayin'.

One other thought--If this was Corey L being accused of this crime you would be calling him every name in the book but because it is Ross and he is a volunteer in town, its OK. I love the double standard!! Well one more thought, I wonder how Defruscia law office feels about there new employee today. I wonder if they will kepp him on even after he gets disbarred?

Paul, You're convicting someone before they stand trial? I never said I'd stand behind anyone who broke the law, did I? JSEV, The vote for Ross was pretty clear in my book! The town has spoken on who they want and who they don't want. Paul, What does this conversation have to do with Corey? I never brought up his name. Now you're accusing me of calling people names? How do you know how I feel about Corey? I have no opinion, don't know him, don't care to know him. He has nothing to do with this. Forget about trying to bait me for your ugly conversations. And it's not there, it's their.
I think it's so funny how you all hide behind your ficticious names. Come out, come out, whoever you are!

You are right Paul Jacobs (or whatever your real name is), this is not about fantasy football, it is all about a bruised ego morphing into a vendetta. Yes, this is much ado about nothing. No, I have not seen any indication; even in the email the AG's office leaked to the press, that Mr. McLeod broke any laws or breached any ethics.

People are getting shot in the streets of Manchester every day, Windham has had two home invasions in the last three weeks, wouldn't you think the AG's office would have more important things to do than the biding of a couple local politicians? Don't you find all this very odd?

Something stinks here and it isn't Mr. McLeod.

BTW - there is no legal or functional reason Mr. McLeod should resign his position. After all, as of today, he is no different than you or me.

Chadwick said that he could not specifically comment on the email allegedly sent by McLeod that was referenced in a court affidavit today. According to the AG's lead investigator – Allison P. Vachon – McLeod told witnesses in that email not to respond if they were contacted by any investigators.That brought about a search warrant being executed at McLeod's home on Wednesday for what court documents referred to as "evidence of the crime of tampering with witnesses and informants."
Vachon learned of that email in a phone conversation with one of the witnesses, but found no evidence of the email on McLeod's personal Comcast account.
Ya, I pretty much still stand behind the guy that works hard for our town! I'm not seeing anything here in the article, particularly quoted by the AG office that bothers me. Maybe people in glass houses should be careful of the stones they throw.

someone has friends in high places

Clearly someone needs to get a life!

We need more upright, honest people like Ross McLeod in public office and this vendetta is a shame. I am proud to know Ross and glad to be in the majority of Windham voters who can see through these baseless attacks.

Read all about "Americans for Prosperity" (or the prosperous) here:
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Americans_for_Prosperity

Paul ( or whoever you are) Clearly you read what you want to read. I said nothing in the article bothers me. And I quote, "Vachon learned of that email in a phone conversation with one of the witnesses, but found no evidence of the email on McLeod's personal Comcast account." So, no this doesn't bother me, why does it bother you so much? If he gets convicted, then yes, I will be bothered by it as well. I only stand up for what I know and not what I don't know. Please, if this is still about the fantasy football crap, who really cares?! Let's check your work email and see what you do on your employers dime! Such pettiness! You really need to get a life and come out from behind your facade. Patch should not allow people to register a name unless it can verify who you are.

One last time, Jacobs is my last name, Paul is my middle name. I do not use my first name because I dont want to.

Well, (space) Paul Jacobs, I feel bad for you. Prior to working for myself as a real estate broker, I did work for several companies that the guys organized fantasy football games and it was quite well known within management. They even participated! I saw them having a great time and work still was accomplished. It seemed to be there was no harm done. Really, in the grand scheme of life, with all the tragedy in this world, this is so petty and lame. Do all of you have hothing grand in your life, that you need to focus so intently on something so trivial? This all started with fantasy football. Good grief! And, if he made that statement, IF, I would've done the same thing! I would've done something to protect myself against the slime that you all are showing yourselves to be! Yes, you can attack my character, saying what you want! I have lived in this town all of my life, almost 50 years and I have never witnessed such slimeball people, disgusting behavior, narrow mindedness, and absurd attacks on anyone! Let's focus on doing good in this town! Why not feel better about yourself and join me in the next Love Thy Neighbor(hood) that I organize for the community? Trust me, all this becomes such lame behavior when you focus on doing good and turn away from eveil. Be carefull not to let the evil bring you down. Is that really who your are and want to be? And that goes for the rest of you posting such disgust on this subject too! Enough is enough! I'll go pray for all of you now.

Deb- same person that sold Ledge Road??? that passed when Ross made the Motion? that passed unanimously opps sorry 6-1. that was a good sale

Actually, Will, it was a GREAT sale! Thank you! But for your information, that property closed LONG before they went for approvals, so I had nothing to do with the Buyer getting his permitting. That's my job, to market and help sell properties. I don't participate in the permitting process even if the property doesn't close prior to. They have engineers and architects for that, not my area of expertise. But thanks for the vote of confidence!

Debbie,
There is a big difference from public sector to private sector. I am sure there are many things that you can do in the private sector that wont fly in the public sector. It does not matter where this all started from witness tampering is witness tampering. Is it any less of a crime because the original infraction was fantasy football. That is like saying in court to a judge: Your honor it is ridiculous that the police officer pulled me over i was only going 3 miles over the speed limit and everyone speeds. So because of that he should have never pulled me over and he would have never seen the kilo of cocaine in my back seat!

As to saying that you would do the same thing, are you saying that you would also tamper with witnesses in an investigation, REALLY!! There is only one slimeball here and it is McLeod who is so arrogant he thinks the law does not apply to him.

Lastly, I do not need the saving of your church my soul is just fine. Besides it seems like you are saying that participation in your church somehow allows you to overlook those who chose to break the law, NO THANK YOU!

Debbie,
I probably would not gloat about the ledge road sale. A lot of good people were harmed with that project. Or is that one of the "Its not my problem", I am sure you must of had some idea of what they were going to be doing. You have been in the business for a long time.

(space) Paul Jacobs, You are absolutely right, if he is convicted, wrong is wrong, that we agree on. And I wouldn't deliberately tamper with a witness but I might say don't talk to anyone. I would try to defend myself.
Funny how you read what you want into what I say. Not once did I mention any church or the saving of your soul. And never would I believe that participation in any church gives anyone the right to over look what is wrong. On the contrary, being a Christian only makes me see how much of a sinner I really am! I'm not a do gooder, but I'm working at doing good! But I appreciate you doing due diligence and looking into the Love Thy Neighbor(hood) project! Focusing on doing good in our community is much more productive than this! As the late Vern Carpenter always said "'Nuff said!"

Debbie, and i quote
"and I wouldn't deliberately tamper with a witness but I might say don't talk to anyone"
If you are under investigation and you were to call potential witnesses and say exactly what i just quoted from you, you would be tampering with witnesses.

As to the church, sure you got me you did not mention the word church but "pray for me" "love thy neighbor project" etc kind of signifies that

Hi all, as mentioned in my above comment -- Let's stick to the topic and not attack each other back and forth.

What a waste of time and money. It is ironic that this whole topic was initiated by the director of an organization that promotes "less government". Seems to have pulled in a lot of resources.

Time for Ross and sullivan to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Windhm -----WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE

Do You really want Breton in complete control??? Maybe our taxes will go down.
Dead weight will go in about 2 weeks

Mr Mcleod & Town Manger Sullivan may Resign at the BOS meeting Monday 7/30

Selectmen Ross Mcleod should resign tonite !! I signed the petition

Are you filing for Jeanne Shaheen's email records from the AFC championship game to the Superbowl? Or the Windham Teachers emails from the same period. More money changed hands in those pools than has been reported for this little folly!

IS MCLEOD GONE TONITE??

News flash for you....there is NO MEETING TONIGHT.

Speaking of "petitions"....would you like one that is signed by all the residents who support Ross and value him as a Selectman? I have no doubt I can get you one....with 2,201 signatures! :) (Please note, I am referring to verified Windham residents, all on the voter checklist, all using their real names!)

Thanks Alan Have to wait til next week !!! or see it in paper

ROSS MAY RESIGN AT MONDAY"S MEETING ! NEW INFO WILL BE OUT SOON
may also take down a few friends on boards

Unsubstantiated accusations....conviction without due process....out-sized efforts to ruin a person's reputation....all from anonymous persons who present themselves as concerned Windham residents.

First Tony D., then Ross, now they are setting their sights on Town employes. The message is clear, "dare to disagree with us and we will ruin you!".

Does this remind you of anything? Does anyone else here remember Senator Joe McCarthy and his infamous "McCarthyism"?