Town Councilor Dan Bouchard addresses the public to defend the Town Manager and the professional staff of Londonderry against recent political attacks and criticism. He emphasizes that the Town Charter grants the manager specific authority over employee compensation and administrative decisions, arguing that these actions have been lawful and necessary to remain competitive. Bouchard expresses frustration with a lack of unified council direction and calls for an investigation into confidential information leaked from non-public sessions. Throughout his remarks, he praises the manager’s transparency and proactive leadership, specifically regarding the hiring of a new fire chief and long-term infrastructure planning. Ultimately, the councilor urges the community to move past political hostility to support a stable and effective local government.