Neighborhoods

Council Looks to Legalize Residential Short-Term Rentals

Keith Thibault January 16, 2025 Comments Off on Council Looks to Legalize Residential Short-Term Rentals

This week the Fall River City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance to legalize residential short-term rentals

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SRTA Adds Riders Thanks to Fare-Free Service

Keith Thibault January 16, 2025 Comments Off on SRTA Adds Riders Thanks to Fare-Free Service

It’s been one full year since the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) offered fare-free service on its fixed routes along the South Coast. The response has increased ridership

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Board of Higher Education Approves Harris as Next Bristol President

Keith Thibault January 14, 2025 Comments Off on Board of Higher Education Approves Harris as Next Bristol President

Today, the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education voted to confirm Sedgwick L. Harris, Ed.D. as the fifth president of Bristol Community College

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Mayor Provides Update on MBTA Housing Mandate, Former Police Station

Keith Thibault January 9, 2025 Comments Off on Mayor Provides Update on MBTA Housing Mandate, Former Police Station

With SouthCoast Rail expected to begin service this spring, the city has received notice that it complies with a state regulation mandating housing initiatives near rail stations

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Shelter Stays by City’s Homeless Remain Steady

Keith Thibault January 8, 2025 Comments Off on Shelter Stays by City’s Homeless Remain Steady

As Fall River enters the peak of the winter season, the shelter operation organized by Steppingstone, Inc.’s First Step Inn continues to see steady participation among the city’s homeless

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