Fall River Now
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The Fall River Traffic Board met on October 21, 2026, to address a variety of traffic, parking, and school safety matters across the city. The board approved a 72-foot curb cut for a vacant parcel at 11 Dyer Street following confirmation from the engineering department that there were no objections. They also approved the installation of a four-way stop at Ray Street and Weetamoe Street near B.M.C. Durfee High Schoo...
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The Fall River Historical Commission met on October 20, 2026, to consider several historic preservation matters and requests for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding support. The Commission approved adding 403 Anawan Street, the former Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) building currently home to Bernardo's Boxing and Fitness, to the Fall River Register of Significant Structures, followed by approving a letter of...
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The Fall River Community Preservation Committee met on October 19, 2026, to review project eligibility determinations, discuss marketing outreach, and plan for FY28 funding evaluations. The committee voted unanimously to approve the September 21, 2026 meeting minutes and addressed determinations for three specific applications following guidance from state Community Preservation Act officials. The committee confirme...
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The Fall River Board of Health held a virtual meeting on October 19, 2026, chaired by Thomas Cory, with board members Michael J. Coughlin and Stephen Gagliardi, MD, and Health and Human Services Director Tess Curran present. The board promptly approved the minutes from the August 31, 2026 meeting before reviewing and unanimously approving two tattoo apprenticeship applications: one for Kendra Salmonson at Up in Flam...
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On October 16, 2026, the Fall River Fire Department held an awards ceremony to honor the department members who responded to the catastrophic Gabriel House fire that occurred on July 13, 2025. Brockton Fire Chief and President of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts Brian Nardelli served as master of ceremonies. The opening and closing prayers were offered by Father Michael Racine, and attendees observed a m...
Transcript
Welcome to Fall River Now. Here's your look at the week ahead in Fall River city government.
On Monday afternoon at three thirty, the Board of Health meets to hold hearings on alleged second tobacco violations under the Act to Modernize Tobacco Control. The board will examine cases involving the International Smoker Shop on Pleasant Street and Stop N Save on Robeson Street. Members will also review tattoo apprenticeship ...
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Welcome to Fall River Now. This is our weekly recap for the week ending October 16, 2026, where we cover the most significant local government news.
Topping the news this week, the Fall River City Council took action on housing and community health. During Tuesday's meeting, the council approved housing tax exemptions following a public hearing and a Committee on Finance session. Councilors also examined the distribution...
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On October 14, 2026, the City of Fall River hosted a public screening and panel discussion of the documentary 'Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong' at Morton Middle School in recognition of 'Imagine a Day Without Water.' Administrator of Community Utilities Paul Furlan and Mayor Paul E. Coogan opened the event by emphasizing the vital importance of municipal water and wastewater systems, aging infrastructure challe...
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The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 15, 2026, to address old and new business concerning property variances and special permits. Chairman Joseph Pereira presided over the hearing alongside Vice Chairman John Frank III, Clerk James C. Calkins, alternate members Eric Kelly and Alexis Anselmo, and Director of Engineering & Planning Daniel Aguiar. Two items regarding an executive session were bypas...
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The Fall River Planning Board met on October 14, 2026, to address several old and new business items concerning roadway reconstructions and Approval Not Required (ANR) subdivision plans. In old business, the board voted unanimously to table the roadway reconstruction plan for Spring Street to November at the applicant's request. The board also reviewed a roadway reconstruction application for a vacant wooded lot off...
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The Fall River Board of Library Trustees held its meeting on October 14, 2026, opening with the approval of prior meeting minutes before receiving the administrator's report from Library Director Fellisha Desmarais. Desmarais reported on a busy August and September, which included covering responsibilities during the vacancy left by former assistant administrator Kayla King. Following deliberations with the mayor an...
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The Fall River City Council convened on October 13, 2026, conducting a public hearing, a Committee on Finance meeting, and a regular City Council session. During the Committee on Finance meeting and citizens' input, business owner Todd Salpetro and attorney Seth Aiken raised urgent concerns regarding open drug use along South Main Street and the distribution of harm reduction kits containing drug paraphernalia by or...
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The City Council Committee on Real Estate, Facilities & Housing met on October 13, 2026, to address multiple long-delayed municipal building and infrastructure projects. During citizen input, School Committee Member Kevin Aguiar voiced severe frustration over delays and poor inter-departmental communication concerning the window replacement project at the School Department Administration Building, noting that CP...
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Welcome to Fall River Now. Here's your look at the week ahead in Fall River city government.
The City Council meets Tuesday evening at 5:55 with several major financial and policy items on the table. The Committee on Finance will take up the city's Capital Improvement Plan, along with municipal fund transfers and appropriations. Councilors will also consider requests from Mayor Paul E. Coogan for Tax Increment Exemption ...
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Welcome to Fall River Now. This is our weekly recap for the week ending October 9, 2026, where we cover the most significant local government news.
Topping the news this week, the Fall River Tax Increment Financing Board approved three residential tax exemption agreements on Tuesday. The deals support redevelopment projects applying for Housing Development Incentive Program and historic tax credits to create new housing ...
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The Fall River Housing Authority met on October 8, 2026, and handled several routine administrative and modernization matters. During resident input, Ed Gagnon of the Fall River Joint Tenants Council reported on the Massachusetts Union of Public Housing annual conference in Marlborough, noting that Vice Chairman David Underhill was reelected as chairman for an additional two-year term, and highlighted a forthcoming ...
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On October 9, 2026, the City of Fall River hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month event featuring the Clothesline Project at Fall River City Hall. Organized in partnership with the Bristol County District Attorney's Office and the Women's Center at SSTAR, the event aimed to raise awareness, break the silence surrounding domestic abuse, and honor survivors and victims.
Mayor Paul E. Coogan delivered remarks ackno...
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The Fall River Park Board met on October 7 to address park use permits, cemetery operations, and tree removal requests. The board began by approving the September meeting minutes and granting a request for a pickleball tournament at Father Travassos/Kennedy Park. Chris Martin from the Cemetery and Tree Department and Darren Medeiros discussed ongoing maintenance and security issues at Oak Grove Cemetery, prompting t...
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The Fall River Licensing Board convened for a special meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, chaired by Gregory Brilhante alongside board member Michael Perreira. Chairman Brilhante opened the meeting by reading the required Open Meeting Law statement and public comment policy under City Charter Section 9-18. There were no citizens signed up for public input.
The board took up an application for a one-day beer and w...
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The Fall River School Committee held its regular meeting on October 7, 2026, opening with a moment of silence in honor of former Superintendent James Gibney, who served the district for 32 years before his passing on September 28. During public comment, educators and community members advocated for the district's implementation of the state's PROTECT Act to ensure structured safeguards and safe school environments f...
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