Coogan Declares State of Emergency, Government Center Closed for Two Weeks

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan has declared a State of Emergency with Government Center closed to the public through March 27.

Among the other announcement made by the mayor today:

• Parks and open spaces will be open but all playgrounds will be closed until April 6.
• All Libraries and senior centers closed until April 6.
• All public safety officers will continue to work without interruption.
• City departments will be out enforcing Governor Baker’s prohibition on gatherings over 25 people.
• Restaurants, bars or clubs in violation of the governor’s prohibition will have their licenses suspended immediately.
• All city council meetings canceled for the next two weeks.
• Only essential board meetings will be held until further notice
• Despite Government Center being closed, City employees will report to work as scheduled.
• City inspectors will only be conducting inspections in private homes in emergency situations.

Here is the mayor’s press conference announcing the State of Emergency.