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  • August 13 · 4 min

    8.13.2026 Take Me to the River Press Conference

    Patrick Norton, Executive Director of the Narrows Center for the Arts, hosted a press conference to announce the 3rd annual "Take Me to the River" event, a free festival on the Tom Norton Pier. Norton emphasized the event's dual purpose of providing a hig

  • August 13 · 44 min

    8.12.2026 Planning Board

    The Fall River Planning Board meeting on August 12, 2026, chaired by John Ferreira, addressed several development projects, tabling the most significant ones for further review. The main item of discussion was a new roadway reconstruction project for vaca

  • August 12 · 16 min

    8.10.2026 Agent Orange Awareness Day

    A ceremony was held at Bicentennial Park in Fall River for Agent Orange Awareness Day to honor Vietnam veterans and all veterans exposed to toxins. The event began with an opening prayer by Reverend Rob, who asked for comfort and healing for those affecte

  • August 12 · 2 hr 3 min

    8.11.2026 Fall River City Council

    The Fall River City Council meeting on August 11, 2026, consisted of a public hearing, a Committee on Finance meeting, and a full council session. The meeting began with a public hearing on an auto body shop license, a utility pole installation, and a cur

  • August 12 · 1 hr 10 min

    8.11.2026 City Council - Ordinances & Legislation

    The Fall River City Council Committee on Ordinances & Legislation convened to discuss several proposed ordinances and a resolution. The meeting began with citizen input from Alphonse Hathaway, who proposed stricter regulations for electric bicycles, s

  • August 11 · 15 min

    8.10.2026 Housing Authority

    The Fall River Housing Authority Commission held a brief meeting, lasting approximately 15 minutes. The board, led by Chairman Stephen R. Long, moved quickly through a series of routine approvals, including the minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting, bill

  • August 7 · 33 min

    8.7.2026 Purple Heart Day & PFC Manuel Pacheco Tribute

    The City of Fall River held a solemn ceremony at Bicentennial Park on Purple Heart Day, August 7th, 2026, to honor all Purple Heart recipients and to provide a special welcome home tribute to United States Army Private First Class Manuel Pacheco. PFC Pach

  • August 7 · 16 min

    8.5.2026 Park Board

    The Fall River Park Board held a meeting primarily focused on a lengthy and detailed discussion regarding the removal of hazardous trees. The board debated whether to remove a specific tree on Mount Hope Avenue that was severely lifting a sidewalk, locate

  • August 4 · 22 min

    8.3.2026 Conservation Commission

    The Fall River Conservation Commission held its meeting on August 3, 2026, with all members present. The commission addressed a lengthy agenda primarily consisting of continuing matters. Several items were tabled pending further information or agreements

  • July 31 · 1 hr 32 min

    7.30.2026 City Council - Committee on Public Safety

    The Fall River City Council's Committee on Public Safety met on July 30, 2026, to discuss fire department resources, commuter rail issues, and severe flooding problems. The meeting began with citizen input from Michael O'Regan, who spoke about the fire de

  • July 30 · 1 hr 32 min

    7.29.2026 Redevelopment Authority

    The Fall River Redevelopment Authority held its monthly meeting on July 29, 2026, chaired by John R. Erickson. The board began by unanimously approving the minutes from their June 24, 2026 meeting and the July warrant totaling $125,229.10. Project Manager

  • July 29 · 1 hr 32 min

    7.28.2026 Fall River City Council - Special Meeting

    The Fall River City Council held a special meeting primarily to finalize and pass the Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget. The central point of contention was the school transportation budget. The School Committee had requested $17.1 million, while the mayo

  • July 28 · 36 min

    7.27.2026 Board of Health

    The Fall River Board of Health held a virtual meeting on July 27, 2026, with members Thomas Cory and Michael J. Coughlin present. The board began by approving the minutes from their May 18, 2026 meeting. They then approved tattoo practitioner applications

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