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Swearing In Ceremony Set For New Fire Chief

Donna Motta November 14, 2016 Comments Off on Swearing In Ceremony Set For New Fire Chief

The City of Fall River has a new fire chief. At a swearing in ceremony scheduled for later today, John Lynch, who had been serving as provisional fire chief since former Chief Robert Viveiros

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Sobriety Checkpoint Planned By State Police

Donna Motta November 10, 2016 Comments Off on Sobriety Checkpoint Planned By State Police

With the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday coming next weekend, Massachusetts State Police are alerting motorists to plan for a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. Fall River residents driving on that day should

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New Ambulances Purchased In Fall River

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on New Ambulances Purchased In Fall River

At a news conference at the Fall River Fire Department at 140 Commerce Way today, Mayor Jasiel Correia II announced the city has purchased two new ambulances. Correia, standing near the newly appointed Fire

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High Voter Turnout In Fall River

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on High Voter Turnout In Fall River

Registered voters in Fall River turned out in droves to vote in Tuesday’s Presidential Election, according to the city’s Board of Elections Chair Liz Camara. FRC Media News asked if she was surprised at

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Voters Say “No” To Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming

Donna Motta November 9, 2016 Comments Off on Voters Say “No” To Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming

Massachusetts voters did not approve Question One in Tuesday’s election – Expanded Slot-Machine Gaming. A “No” vote means the state Gaming Commission will not issue one additional category 2 license, which would have permitted

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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