Fall River

Former Councilor Sampson Reflects on Her Resignation, “That’s Not the Fight I Wanted Anymore”

Keith Thibault April 24, 2025 0

We spoke with former city councilor Laura Sampson, following her resignation at the end of this week’s city council meeting

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Council Uses Procedural Move to Block Appointment of New Chief; Sampson Resigns

Keith Thibault April 23, 2025 0

Last night, the Fall River city council again took up the appointment of Interim Chief Kelly Furtado as the full-time leader of the police department. The body used a procedural move to postpone a

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Fall River’s Unemployment Rate Drops in March

Keith Thibault April 22, 2025 0

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River in March fell five-tenths of one percent to 7.8%, up from 8.3% in February

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City Council Votes Not to Raise Water and Sewer Rates

Keith Thibault April 16, 2025 0

This week, the Fall River City Council voted to keep water and sewer rates at their current levels while approving the department’s FY2026 budget

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City Preparing to Cover Cost Increase to Build New Diman

Keith Thibault April 10, 2025 0

The Coogan Administration is developing its FY 2026 budget that will take effect on July 1. The city is slated to face a steep increase in its assessment to pay for the new Diman

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