Massachusetts: Signatures verified in Fairhaven Selectman recall

The recall effort against Fairhaven Selectman Dan Freitas is moving forward, as petitioners were found to have handed in 2521 valid signatures. They needed 2500 in only two weeks. Freitas is claiming irregulatiries in the petitions and is fighting the effort.  

The recall effort over the search for a new Town Administrator.  Freitas says the recall is an effort from former town employees. Freitas also said that the Board of Health Chair Peter De Terra and Bice Chair Mike Ristuccia will also be targeted.

Notably, the last election had only 19.2% turnout (2290 voters).