Unemployment in Fall River Surges Higher in January

Coogan, Ponte Hold Press Conferences Over Police Department Investigation

Fire Department Receives Funds to Purchase a New Vehicle

Unemployment in Fall River Surges Higher in January

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River in January rose 1.6% percent to...

Coogan, Ponte Hold Press Conferences Over Police Department Investigation

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan and City Council President Cliff Ponte held back-to-back press conferences...

Fire Department Receives Funds to Purchase a New Vehicle

The Fall River Fire Department showed off its newest vehicle yesterday, thanks in part to...

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Movie Nights

Donna Motta July 31, 2015 Comments Off

Looking for something to do during the hazy, lazy days of summer? Thanks to the efforts of Mayor Sam Sutter and the Fall River Neighborhood Associations, the Summer Movie Nights in the Parks program

Hydrant Flushing Program Full Force Ahead

Donna Motta July 31, 2015 Comments Off

Fall River residents have no need to be alarmed if they see fire hydrants open and spewing water onto certain city streets over the next couple of weeks…as FRCConnect.org Donna Motta reports: The city’s

Safer Grant Approved

Donna Motta July 30, 2015 Comments Off

It’s official! After months of waiting, Fall River Mayor Sam Sutter has announced the city has been awarded a $2 million dollar safer grant which will allow the hiring of 10 additional firefighters. Mayor

Free Health Screenings

Donna Motta July 30, 2015 Comments Off

Health screenings will be available for Fall River Area residents interested in pursuing more healthy life styles this summer…and beyond. The focus of the Southcoast Wellness Van is to target people who may not

Boating at the Battleship

Donna Motta July 30, 2015 Comments Off

Families and members of local youth organizations, including local boy and girl scout troops, are invited to take advantage of an overnight stay on the Battleship Massachusetts. Held every weekend year round, the “Nautical