Fall River public meetings in 2021
25 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider a $20,000 transfer from Financial Services salaries to expenses. The agenda includes public hearings for an auto repair shop license and several underground conduit projects by National Grid. Additionally, the council will review proposed amendments to traffic ordinances regarding new handicapped parking locations.
- $20,000 appropriation from Financial Services salaries to expenses
- Auto repair shop license for R & C Auto Sales at 2291 South Main Street
- National Grid underground conduit installations on Bradford Avenue, Morgan Street, and Plymouth Avenue
- Traffic ordinance amendments for new handicapped parking locations on Belmont, Cash, and Montaup Streets
Revised)
The City Council will review Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements for a $19 million development at 140 Ace Street and an assignment of a TIF agreement for Millstone Medical Outsourcing, LLC. The agenda also includes public hearings for curb removals and proposed ordinances regarding city personnel positions.
- $19,000,000 investment for The Residences at North River, LLC at 140 Ace Street
- Assignment of Millstone Medical Outsourcing, LLC TIF agreement to Arlington Capital Partners
- Public hearings for curb removals on Tremont Street, Eastern Avenue, and Locust Street
- Proposed ordinances regarding the Director of Human Resources and Deputy Police Chief
- Amendments to traffic ordinances and the updated Redistricting Map
City Council
The City Council will consider appropriating $190,000 from the General Fund to Insurance and discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 Durfee High School Debt Exclusion. The agenda includes public hearings for new business licenses and the certification of November 2, 2021, election results. Additionally, the Finance Committee will discuss a proposal for a trash collection Cart Program.
- Appropriation of $190,000 from General Fund Free Cash to Insurance
- Public hearing for a second-hand article store at 1649 South Main Street
- Public hearing for an auto repair shop at 192 Eighteenth Street
- Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Durfee High School Debt Exclusion
- Certification of November 2, 2021, election results by the Board of Election Commissioners
City Council
The City Council will review several grant acceptances, including a $2.5 million Mass Works Infrastructure Program grant. The meeting also includes discussions on tax levy classifications for Fiscal Year 2022 and various fund transfers for education, claims, and employee benefits. Additionally, the council will hear public requests regarding curb removals at several residential and business locations.
- Acceptance of $2,500,000 Mass Works Infrastructure Program grant
- Appropriation of $1,167,613 from General Fund Free Cash to School Appropriation
- Proposed ordinance to increase cemetery fees
- Public hearings for curb removals on Charlotte, King, Newhall, and Kilburn Streets
- Reappointment of Debbie Pacheco to the Commission on Disability
Revised)
The City Council will vote on large appropriations using ARPA funds and the General Fund Stabilization Fund to cover budget deficits and school expenses. A public hearing is scheduled regarding new utility pole locations on Martine Street and Father DeValles Boulevard. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Kennedy Park renovations and traffic ordinance amendments.
- $1,299,433 appropriation for FY21 budget and snow/ice deficits
- $1,965,338 appropriation from ARPA funds for schools and financial services
- Kennedy Park renovation project including tennis and pickleball courts
- New utility pole locations on Martine Street and Father DeValles Boulevard
- Amendments to traffic ordinances and curb removal orders
City Council
The Fall River City Council is holding a special meeting to address citizen input. The council will also review the city's current finances and a five-year budget forecast.
- Citizen Input
- Five year budget forecast and City’s current finances
City Council
The City Council will discuss several grant requests, including $563,130 for COVID-19 response and $400,000 for Kennedy Park tennis court improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a joint pole relocation on Martine Street.
- $563,130 grant for COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing
- $400,000 grant for Kennedy Park tennis court improvements
- $664,064 loan order for City Parks Capital Repairs
- Public hearing for a joint pole relocation on Martine Street
- Appointments to the Community Preservation Committee and Cultural Council
City Council
The City Council will consider appropriating $1,677,400 from the General Fund Stabilization Fund for capital improvements in police, fire, and maintenance departments. The meeting also includes discussions on federal court orders regarding sewer overflows and the acceptance of several grants.
- Appropriation of $1,677,400 for capital maintenance, police, and fire services
- Acceptance of grants including $563,130 for COVID-19 investigations and $400,000 for Kennedy Park tennis courts
- Discussion regarding amendments to the Combined Sewer Overflow Federal Court Order
- Confirmation of Sharon L. Quinn to the Board of Library Trustees
- Public hearing for a new pole location on Martine Street
Multiple Revisions (See "
The Fall River City Council will hold public hearings on curb removals and business licenses. The Committee on Finance will discuss accepting several grants, including $1,056,000 for sewer expansion. The full council will also consider CPA fund appropriations and committee appointments.
- $1,056,000 grant for Mothers Brook and Innovation Way sewer expansion
- $250,000 MassCALL3 grant for youth substance misuse prevention
- Curb removal requests at 471 Center Street and 53 California Street
- New utility pole installation on West Street
- Appointment of Richard Calderon to the Community Preservation Committee
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several large-scale funding requests, including over $1.6 million for capital maintenance and police/fire services. The agenda also includes public hearings on curb removals and joint pole installations, as well as the acceptance of various state grants.
- Appropriation of $1,677,400 from General Fund Stabilization for capital projects
- Appropriation of $360,000 from ARPA funds to Financial Services
- Appointment of Micaila R. Britto as Veterans’ Agent
- Acceptance of grants including MassCALL3 ($250,000) and Public Works & Economic Adjustment Assistance ($1,056,000)
- Public hearings for curb removals on Hancock Street and Walter Street
Revised)
The meeting includes several appropriations, including over $1.6 million for capital improvements and $360,000 from ARPA funds. The Council will also discuss a plan for allocating $70 million in federal stimulus money and review curb removal requests.
- Appropriation of $1,288,887 for FY 2021 expenses including snow removal and fire/emergency salaries
- Appropriation of $1,677,400 from the General Fund Stabilization Fund for police, fire, and maintenance capital
- Presentation of a plan for using $70 million from the federal stimulus plan
- Curb removal requests for properties on Adams Street, Herman Street, Pelham Street, and North Main Street
- Confirmation of appointments to the Port Authority
Special Meeting (Revised)
The Committee on Finance and City Council will continue discussions regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Budget. This includes the General Fund, Emergency Medical Services Enterprise Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Water Enterprise Fund. The agenda also includes an order to establish spending limits for Fiscal Year 2021 Revolving Funds.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Budget (General, EMS, Sewer, and Water funds)
- Order establishing spending limits for FY 2021 Revolving Funds
Revised)
The City Council will review a request to move $100,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund to the Water Stabilization Fund. The agenda also includes confirming Joseph Pereira to the Board of Appeals and discussing traffic safety near Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.
- $100,000 appropriation to the Water Stabilization Fund
- Confirmation of Joseph Pereira to the Board of Appeals
- Easement request for 81 Greenleaf Street
- Second reading of ordinances regarding traffic and floodplains
- Street acceptances for Bell, Granite, and Small Streets
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022 municipal and school budgets. The agenda also includes requests to confirm two appointments to the Port Authority and the acceptance of various state and federal grants.
- Acceptance of $34,799,571 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
- Appropriation of $1,809,616 from Community Preservation Act funds for community projects
- Confirmation of Dawn Saurette and Patrick Norton to the Port Authority
- Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- Public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022 municipal budget
Revised)
The Fall River City Council will meet to discuss proposed FY22 budgets for the Water and Sewer Divisions. The agenda also includes a memorandum of agreement with building custodians and an audit report for the Police Department. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Conservation Commission and Licensing Board.
- Proposed FY22 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
- Memorandum of Agreement with Labor Advantage for Workers Local 124
- Police Department Audit Report from The Edward Davis Co.
- Public hearing for a joint pole location on Stafford Road
- Proposed ordinance for a Compost Recycling Program
Revised)
The City Council will vote on a $1,809,616 appropriation from Community Preservation Act funds for various community projects. The agenda also includes confirming appointments to the Conservation Commission and Commission on Disability. Additionally, committees will discuss improvements to city parks and baseball fields.
- $1,809,616 appropriation for FY22 Community Preservation Act projects
- Confirmation of James Cusick to the Conservation Commission
- Reappointment of Lisa Silva to the Commission on Disability
- Public hearings regarding curb removals at 37 Chicago Street and 539 President Avenue
- Discussion of trash collection and a proposed Cart Program
Revised)
The Fall River City Council will consider several large loan orders, including $4,875,000 for water system improvements and nearly $5 million for Samuel Watson Elementary School repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on the fiscal year 2021 budget report and various curb removal requests.
- $4,875,000 loan order for Phase 21 Water System Improvements Project
- $4,911,047 loan order for Phase II repairs to Samuel Watson Elementary School
- $2,400,000 loan order for a synthetic turf baseball field at B.M.C. Durfee High School
- Permission for Rack 'Em Up Billiards to maintain 19 tables at 129 Griffin Street
- Curb removal requests for Alden Street, Mott Street, and Durfee Street
City Council
The Fall River City Council is reviewing a request for a $4,875,000 loan order for Phase 21 Water Main Improvements. The council will also consider appropriations totaling $1,738,680 to the School Appropriation from health insurance and state/county assessments. Additional items include discussions on water quality grants and proposed FY2022 budgets for water and sewer divisions.
- $4,875,000 loan order for Phase 21 Water Main Improvements Project
- $1,738,680 appropriation to the School Appropriation from health insurance and state/county assessments
- $100,000 grant communication from BayCoast Bank regarding water quality data collection
- Memorandum of Agreement between Local 1314 International Association of Firefighters and City
- Proposed FY2022 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
City Council
The City Council will review several large loan orders for improvements to city buildings, fire headquarters construction, and departmental equipment. The agenda also includes a proposal to appropriate $1,738,680 to the school appropriation from various funds. Additionally, the council will consider street acceptances and utility pole locations.
- $2,100,000 loan order for improvements to city buildings including police station, library, and fire departments
- $2,700,000 loan order for constructing a building at Fire Headquarters
- $390,000 loan order for an excavator and a police department bucket truck
- Appropriation of $1,738,680 to the school appropriation from the Employer Trust Fund and State/County Assessments
- Street acceptance for Lynwood Street and Way Street
Joint Meeting
The City Council and School Committee will meet for the Mayor to deliver the State of the City Address. Due to COVID-19 Essential Services Advisories, this meeting is closed to the public.
- State of the City Address by the Mayor
City Council
The meeting includes Mayor Paul E. Coogan’s State of the City Address and several proposed loan orders for city infrastructure. The council will review funding requests for elementary school repairs, a high school baseball field, and fire headquarters construction. The agenda also covers budget transfers to school funds and municipal appointments.
- $4,911,047 loan order for Phase II repairs to Samuel Watson Elementary School
- $1,800,000 loan order for a synthetic turf baseball field at B.M.C. Durfee High School
- $2,100,000 loan order for improvements to several City buildings
- $2,700,000 loan order for a building at Fire Headquarters
- $390,000 loan order for an excavator and a police bucket truck
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan and review financial forecasts. The agenda includes major loan orders for elementary school repairs and a new high school baseball field. The council also faces a resolution for a vote of no confidence against the Superintendent of Schools.
- $4,911,047 loan order for Samuel Watson Elementary School repairs
- $1,800,000 loan order for B.M.C. Durfee High School baseball field
- Vote of no confidence against Superintendent Matthew H. Malone
- Public hearing on the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Proposed ordinances regarding traffic and EMS staff
Revised)
The Fall River City Council will meet to discuss legal counsel selection and several financial appropriations. This includes transferring surplus revenue to stabilization funds and funding the OPEB Trust Fund. The agenda also features zoning changes for 629 Eastern Avenue and school transportation agreements.
- Appropriation of $226,737.00 for the OPEB Trust Fund
- Transfer of $1,731,352.00 to the General Fund Stabilization Fund
- Rezoning 629 Eastern Avenue into the Central HD Zone
- Review of legal service proposals from Arthur D. Frank, Jr. and KP Law
- Proposed ordinance for the Abutters Lots Program
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider an order authorizing the dismissal of a lawsuit against Jasiel F. Correia, II. The agenda also includes reviews of the Mayor's five-year Capital Improvement Plan and the Fiscal Year 2021 second-quarter budget report. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding curb removals for commercial developments.
- Order authorizing dismissal of Fall River City Council v. Jasiel F. Correia, II
- Review of the Mayor's Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2021 — Quarter 2 Budget Report
- TIF amendments for Hutchens Holding III, LLC and Seafox Holdings LLC
- Public hearings for curb removals at 165 Flanders Road and 465 Rock Street
City Council
This special meeting of the City Council is held to elect the council's President and Vice President for the year 2021. The agenda also includes a process for citizen input submitted via email.
- Election of President for 2021
- Election of Vice President for 2021