Fairhaven can’t wait any longer
Fairhaven, we can’t wait any longer to right this sinking ship of a Selectboard. Real damage is being done by Mr. Freitas and Mr. Silvia’s obvious incompetence, corruption and the abandonment of their duties; especially as it pertains to our still not having a legitimate Town Administrator.
Mr. Silvia and Mr. Freitas have had over six months to hire a qualified Town Administrator and they have completely failed at the most important and urgent task on their plate. It’s outrageous and inexcusable. If this had happened in a company, they’d have long since been fired.
Remember that the Town Administrator Screening Committee did their job in good faith and presented three fully qualified applicants. Mr. Espindola honored their good work and was ready to appoint a legitimate candidate when Mr. Silvia and Mr. Freitas intentionally undermined the process. So here we are with nothing.
This is in our hands now. I believe Mr. Espindola’s overwhelming re-election win symbolized two important sentiments: that our town appreciates the honesty and integrity that Mr. Espindola has shown throughout his tenure on the Selectboard; and that this Town realizes the destruction that Mr. Freitas and his silent conspirator Mr. Silvia have brought upon us. Now is the time to bring that to an end.
A recall effort is underway to remove Mr. Freitas from office and open that seat up to someone who can restore the integrity to that seat that Mr. Freitas lacks. Please sign that petition, help any way you can and spread the word. The time is now.*
Phil Washko, Fairhaven
*See ad on back cover.
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