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Five Years Later, THRIVE’s Work with the Homeless Remains Steadfast

Keith Thibault March 6, 2026 Comments Off on Five Years Later, THRIVE’s Work with the Homeless Remains Steadfast

During last week’s storm, city officials and social service organizations remained on task, providing shelter and support for those in the city who remain unhoused

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Dog Licenses Available Beginning Early Next Month

Keith Thibault February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Dog Licenses Available Beginning Early Next Month

The City of Fall River will start issuing dog licenses for 2026 beginning on March

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United Way Recognizes 20 Years of Mass 211 Service

Keith Thibault February 11, 2026 Comments Off on United Way Recognizes 20 Years of Mass 211 Service

United Way organizations across Massachusetts, including in Fall River, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Mass 211 information platform today (February 11 – 2/11)

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Despite New Federal Guidelines, State and Local Health Officials Recommend Full Slate of Childhood Vaccinations

Keith Thibault January 24, 2026 Comments Off on Despite New Federal Guidelines, State and Local Health Officials Recommend Full Slate of Childhood Vaccinations

Late last year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr., changed its recommendations for the administration of vaccines for diseases common or severe

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Healy Focuses of Affordability in State of the Commonwealth Address

Keith Thibault January 23, 2026 Comments Off on Healy Focuses of Affordability in State of the Commonwealth Address

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, seeking re-election later this year, used her third State of the Commonwealth Address to focus on issues of affordability

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