FRCMedia – COVID-19

New Police Chief, Bus Contracts, and One-Month City Budget Up for Council Approval

Keith Thibault June 5, 2020 Comments Off

At its next meeting this Tuesday night, the Fall River City Council will vote on confirming Mayor Paul Coogan’s choice of Jeffrey Cardoza as police chief, moving ahead on three school bus contracts, and

Community Foundation Distributes Fourth Round of Funds to Support COVID-19 Services

Keith Thibault June 5, 2020 Comments Off

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts has announced it is providing more financial resources to local organizations meeting the social service needs of our region during the COVID-19 pandemic

Government Center to Re-Open On a Limited Basis Monday

Keith Thibault June 4, 2020 1

As referenced this morning during our weekly interview with Mayor Paul Coogan, Government Center will be re-opening, with restrictions, beginning Monday, June 8. Here are the details

Update with Mayor Paul Coogan (VIDEO)

Keith Thibault June 4, 2020 Comments Off

Here is our weekly conversation with Mayor Paul Coogan. We discuss the George Floyd murder, the re-opening of Government Center and how the city is preparing its FY 2021 city budget

SNAP Recipients Can Now Purchase Food Online at Amazon and Walmart

Keith Thibault June 1, 2020 Comments Off

Households who receive food assistance benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can now purchase food online at Amazon and Walmart