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City’s Cultural District Designation Opens Up Opportunities for Growth (VIDEO)

Keith Thibault June 23, 2020 Comments Off on City’s Cultural District Designation Opens Up Opportunities for Growth (VIDEO)

Last week’s vote by the Massachusetts Cultural Council designating a section of Fall River as it’s 50th cultural district is welcomed news for plans to revitalize the waterfront

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Massachusetts to Hold Sales Tax Holiday at the End of August

Keith Thibault June 23, 2020 Comments Off on Massachusetts to Hold Sales Tax Holiday at the End of August

Governor Charlie Baker today announced that Massachusetts will observe a sales tax holiday on August 29 and August

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Fall River Sees a Drop in its Unemployment Rate

Keith Thibault June 23, 2020 Comments Off on Fall River Sees a Drop in its Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in Fall River fell in May to a rate of 22.7%, down from the April rate of 24.2%

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COVID-19 Delays City Census

Keith Thibault June 22, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Delays City Census

The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the distribution of the annual Fall River city census.  Now that re-opening of businesses has begun, the city has mailed out this year’s forms

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City Reminds Residents of Illegality of Fireworks

Keith Thibault June 22, 2020 Comments Off on City Reminds Residents of Illegality of Fireworks

The City of Fall River has issued another warning to city residents as to the illegality of fireworks in the Commonwealth

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Neighborhoods

Coogan to Address the State of the City on Tuesday

March 8, 2026, Comments Off on Coogan to Address the State of the City on Tuesday

Developer of Snow Plow App

March 7, 2026, Comments Off on Developer of Snow Plow App

Government

Coogan, Ponte Hold Press Conferences Over Police Department Investigation

March 27, 2026, Comments Off on Coogan, Ponte Hold Press Conferences Over Police Department Investigation

In State of the City Address, Mayor Says Fall River Stands Strong

March 11, 2026, Comments Off on In State of the City Address, Mayor Says Fall River Stands Strong

Public Safety

Coogan, Ponte Hold Press Conferences Over Police Department Investigation

March 27, 2026, Comments Off on Coogan, Ponte Hold Press Conferences Over Police Department Investigation

Fire Department Receives Funds to Purchase a New Vehicle

March 26, 2026, Comments Off on Fire Department Receives Funds to Purchase a New Vehicle

Education

In State of the City Address, Mayor Says Fall River Stands Strong

March 11, 2026, Comments Off on In State of the City Address, Mayor Says Fall River Stands Strong

Coogan to Address the State of the City on Tuesday

March 8, 2026, Comments Off on Coogan to Address the State of the City on Tuesday

Culture

Veterans Day in Fall River Features Parade, Event at Bristol

November 8, 2025, Comments Off on Veterans Day in Fall River Features Parade, Event at Bristol

Library to Host Haunted Walk-Through

October 8, 2025, Comments Off on Library to Host Haunted Walk-Through