Politics

Representative Schmid Will Not Seek Re-Election, Will Retire at the End of the Year

Keith Thibault February 23, 2024 Comments Off on Representative Schmid Will Not Seek Re-Election, Will Retire at the End of the Year

State Representative Paul Schmid, whose district includes a small sliver of the southeast section of the city, has announced that he will not seek election and retire at the end of the year after

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City Council Rejects Sale of Bank Street Armory

Keith Thibault January 24, 2024 Comments Off on City Council Rejects Sale of Bank Street Armory

The Fall River City Council last night voted not to sell the Bank Street Armory to a local developer seeking to convert the historic structure into market rate and affordable housing

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Senator Rodrigues Keeping Tabs on State Finances and Potential Impact to Greater Fall River

Keith Thibault January 12, 2024 Comments Off on Senator Rodrigues Keeping Tabs on State Finances and Potential Impact to Greater Fall River

Fall River State Senator Michael Rodrigues is one of the most powerful politicians on Beacon Hill through his role as chair of the budget-writing Senate Committee on Ways and Means. His priority remains using

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(VIDEO) Healey Touts Partnerships with Cities and Towns, First-Year Accomplishments

Keith Thibault January 4, 2024 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Healey Touts Partnerships with Cities and Towns, First-Year Accomplishments

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was a guest this week at the inauguration of Fall River’s municipal officers. This was the governor’s third official visit to the city since taking office a year ago

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(VIDEO) Inauguration 2024 Recap: Mayor, Council and School Committee Begin New Terms

Keith Thibault January 3, 2024 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Inauguration 2024 Recap: Mayor, Council and School Committee Begin New Terms

Municipal Officers of the City of Fall River were officially inaugurated at a ceremony held yesterday at B.M.C. Durfee High School

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