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MBTA to Host Community Meeting to Discuss Issues Following the Launch of Southcoast Rail

Keith Thibault May 20, 2025 0

Two months after the launch of Southcoast Rail, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will hold a community meeting in Fall River this week after the service experienced delays and complaints of excessive noise

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Four Months In, Rep. Ouellette Getting Accustomed to State House Role

Keith Thibault May 19, 2025 0

Eighth Bristol District State Representative Steven Ouellette, who serves a small portion of Fall River, is quickly learning that being a lawmaker requires perseverance and patience…traits he learned as an office holder in Westport

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Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Rises in March

Keith Thibault April 18, 2025 Comments Off on Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Rises in March

The unemployment rate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for March was 4.4 percent, up one-tenth of a percent from February

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Fall River’s Unemployment Rate Spikes in February

Keith Thibault April 1, 2025 Comments Off on Fall River’s Unemployment Rate Spikes in February

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River for February rose six-tenths of one percent to 8.3%, up from 7.7% in January

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Council Committee Examines City’s Safety Readiness for South Coast Rail

Keith Thibault March 21, 2025 Comments Off on Council Committee Examines City’s Safety Readiness for South Coast Rail

The Fall River City Council’s committee on public safety held a meeting this week to ascertain the city’s readiness to respond to emergencies when South Coast Rail begins service in Fall River next week

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