Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan yesterday delivered his fifth State of the City Address before a joint meeting of the city council and school committee.
The Mayor noted that the state of Fall River is strong, pointing out that investments, by the public and private sectors, have resulted in the city having a strong financial position.
The mayor said the city is making headway in increasing its housing stock.
The mayor added that city businesses have also made investments, infusing new tax dollars into the city and creating dozens of new jobs.
The city has also benefitted from the infusion of Federal and state money reinvested in many infrastructure projects.
The mayor also used his remarks to provide updates on improvements to public safety.
Mayor Coogan singled out the collaboration between public safety officials and local social service organizations increasing the impact on finding services for the homeless and reducing the instances of overdoses.
He also said since the end of the pandemic, Fall River school enrollment and achievement have improved.
Looking ahead, the mayor is excited about the opportunities coming available when SouthCoast Rail opens this summer and the state completes the reconstruction of Route 79. He is also looking forward to activities on the waterfront for city residents this summer.
The mayor closed his remarks by pointing out the obstacles the city faces.
Video courtesy Fall River Government Television.
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