Government

Oak Cemetery Back In The News

Donna Motta November 14, 2016 Comments Off on Oak Cemetery Back In The News

A special meeting by the Board of Park Commissioners will be held Wednesday to address the sometimes contentious issues surrounding city cemeteries, namely Oak Grove. Since the spring of this year Oak Grove has

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Sobriety Checkpoint Planned By State Police

Donna Motta November 10, 2016 Comments Off on Sobriety Checkpoint Planned By State Police

With the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday coming next weekend, Massachusetts State Police are alerting motorists to plan for a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. Fall River residents driving on that day should

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High Voter Turnout In Fall River

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on High Voter Turnout In Fall River

Registered voters in Fall River turned out in droves to vote in Tuesday’s Presidential Election, according to the city’s Board of Elections Chair Liz Camara. FRC Media News asked if she was surprised at

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Voters Say “No” To Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on Voters Say “No” To Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming

Massachusetts voters did not approve Question One in Tuesday’s election – Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming. A “No” vote means the state Gaming Commission will not issue one additional category 2 license, which would have permitted

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Voters Say “Yes” To Question # 3

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on Voters Say “Yes” To Question # 3

Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question Three during Tuesday’s election: Conditions for Farm Animals. The law will no prohibit any farm owner or operator from knowingly confining any breeding pig, calf raised for veal, or

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