Health

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Donna Motta April 26, 2017 Comments Off on Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Fall River residents who have prescription drugs, or over the counter medication that need to be thrown away, can dispose of them safely this Saturday, April 29th. That day has been deemed Prescription Drug

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Fall River Businesses In Violation Of Tobacco Laws

Donna Motta December 1, 2016 Comments Off on Fall River Businesses In Violation Of Tobacco Laws

Two Fall River convenience store owners had to answer to charges of selling tobacco products to minors at a Board of Public Health hearing this week. Here’s more from FRC Media Managing Editor Donna

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City Council Subcommittee Heeds Residents Concerns

Donna Motta September 26, 2016 Comments Off on City Council Subcommittee Heeds Residents Concerns

The City Council Committee on Public Works and Transportation voted recently to table a request from Mobilitie, a California-based technology company to install 14 poles, some as tall as 120 feet, amid public concern

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West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes In State Samples

Donna Motta July 11, 2016 Comments Off on West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes In State Samples

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed by

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Sign Up For The Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge

Donna Motta January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Sign Up For The Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge

It’s time for the Annual Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge. Here are some event details from Anne Marie Holly, Fitness Challenge Coordinator for Partners for a Healthier Community: The Fitness Challenge starts this Saturday,

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