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  • August 20 · 1 hr 9 min

    8.19.2026 Fall River School Committee - Finance

    The Fall River School Committee's Finance Subcommittee met to discuss several key financial matters ahead of the new school year. The primary topics included a new waste removal contract, the budgets for the district's alternative education programs, and

  • August 19 · 1 hr 12 min

    8.18.2026 Historical Commission

    The Fall River Historical Commission held its August 18, 2026 meeting, chaired by Rick Mancini. The commission first addressed a demolition and construction request for stairs at 529 High Street. The homeowner, Mary Beth Bulio, explained the existing bric

  • August 18 · 4 min

    8.17.2026 Community Preservation Committee Annual Meeting

    The Fall River Community Preservation Committee held its annual meeting on August 17, 2026. The meeting began with a roll call of the members present. The committee's financial report was postponed to a future date as the city's CFO was unable to attend.

  • August 18 · 45 min

    8.17.2026 Community Preservation Committee

    The Fall River Community Preservation Committee met to review project extensions, approve annual dues, and set the upcoming funding schedule. The committee approved a two-year extension for Forward Preservation to finish window work and another two-year e

  • 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

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