[1] While serving the House, Marotta worked in real estate and was described as "the most successful condominium developer in [Medford]".

He specialized in developing, constructing, selling and, occasionally, mortgaging high-rise buildings, mostly in Medford.

[3] During the 1990 gubernatorial election, Marotta exceeded the maximum amount an individual could contribute to a political campaign in Massachusetts by purchasing $22,000 in money orders under the names of friends and associates.

According to a federal prosecutor, Marotta admitted that he hid the donations because the candidate, John Silber, who at the time was expected to win the governor's race, might give him a job.

Marotta pled guilty and agreed to six months of house arrest and $35,000 in state and federal fines.