Homelessness

Administration Updates Council on Progress Combatting Homelessness

Keith Thibault October 25, 2024 Comments Off on Administration Updates Council on Progress Combatting Homelessness

This week the city council received an update from the Coogan Administration on its efforts to combat homelessness in Fall River

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City Council Closer to Regulating Homeless Encampments

Keith Thibault August 28, 2024 1

The Fall River City Council will discuss an ordinance at its next meeting to curb illegal encampments throughout the city

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Get Steppin’ 5k Walk Supports Steppingstone’s First Step Inn Homeless Shelter

Keith Thibault July 30, 2024 Comments Off on Get Steppin’ 5k Walk Supports Steppingstone’s First Step Inn Homeless Shelter

Fall River’s primary homeless shelter, Steppingstone Inc.’s First Step Inn, has served the community since 2003, meeting the needs of the unhoused

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(VIDEO) Weekly Update with Mayor Paul Coogan – January 10, 2024

Keith Thibault January 10, 2024 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Weekly Update with Mayor Paul Coogan – January 10, 2024

After taking a break during last year’s municipal election and the holidays, we have resumed our weekly interviews with Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan. Check back here every Wednesday

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City Council Recap- Concerns over Homeless Encampments, Sale of Amory

Keith Thibault September 27, 2023 Comments Off on City Council Recap- Concerns over Homeless Encampments, Sale of Amory

UPDATE: This story has been updated with reports that six votes are needed to approve the sale of city property. Only four (4) councilors voted in favor on Tuesday. The city’s handling of homeless

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