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Highlights of Governor Healey’s State of the Commonwealth Address

Keith Thibault January 17, 2025 Comments Off on Highlights of Governor Healey’s State of the Commonwealth Address

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey used her second State of the Commonwealth Address to out her administration’s accomplishments over the past two years while recognizing the challenges ahead

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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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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