Fall River public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider a memorandum of agreement with Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314 and a $2,500,000 transfer from the Stabilization Fund to the Fire Salaries Fund. The agenda also includes an amended loan order for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation project. Additionally, the council will review library board reappointments and upcoming election logistics.
- $2,500,000 transfer from Stabilization Fund to Fire Salaries Fund
- Amended $8,101,636 loan order for school renovation project
- Memorandum of Agreement with Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314
- National Grid pole installation on Penn Street
- Library Board of Trustees reappointments
Multiple Revisions (See "
The City Council will consider a proposal for $172,372.77 in Bristol County ARPA funds to purchase medical equipment for Emergency Medical Services. Additionally, the Council will review a resubmitted proposal regarding the sale of the Bank Street Armory.
- $172,372.77 proposal for EMS stethoscopes, ultrasounds, and ventilators
- Bank Street Armory sale proposal to Main Street Property, LLC for $200,000.00
- National Grid underground conduit installation on Lindsey Street
- Traffic Commission recommendation to amend traffic ordinances
- Fall River Masonic Building Association sign applications on Eastern Avenue and Wilson Road
Revised)
The City Council will meet to discuss several priority items, including a proposal for $172,372.77 in ARPA funds for emergency medical equipment. The agenda also includes federal grant acceptances for police salaries and de-escalation training.
- $172,372.77 in Bristol County ARPA funding for EMS stethoscopes, ultrasounds, and ventilators
- $2,375,000 DOJ COPS grant for police officer salaries and benefits
- $127,555 DOJ COPS grant for virtual reality de-escalation training equipment
- Public hearings for new utility poles on Airport Road and Laurel Street
- Curb removal requests for properties on Alsop Street, Crestwood Street, President Avenue, and Howland Street
City Council
The City Council will review a resubmitted proposal regarding the sale of the Bank Street Armory. The agenda also includes discussions on budget reports, traffic enforcement awards, and various street acceptance and discontinuance matters.
- Review of Bank Street Armory sale proposal to Main Street Property, LLC for $200,000.00
- $60,000.00 Municipal Road Safety Program award for traffic enforcement patrols
- $35,200.00 Bristol County ARPA funding proposal for the Open Space and Recreational Plan
- Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project update
- Appropriation of $308,843.00 from the Tax Levy to the Reserve Fund
City Council
The City Council will discuss amending the Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan to include properties for acquisition and redevelopment. The agenda also includes consideration of a $2,000,000 MassWorks grant for flooding mitigation at Stafford Square. Other items involve traffic ordinance amendments and utility pole relocations on Locust Street.
- $2,000,000 MassWorks Grant for flood mitigation at Stafford Square
- Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan amendment for property acquisition
- New utility poles on Locust Street near Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
- Curb removal at 711 Pleasant Street
- Reappointment of Luis Ferreira to the Conservation Commission
Revised)
The City Council and Finance Committee will consider an $8,101,636 loan order for window and door replacements at Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy. The agenda also includes a request to transfer $49,999 from opioid settlement funds to Health and Human Services. Additionally, the council will review ordinances regarding thin-film plastic bags and the removal of handicapped parking on several streets.
- $8,101,636 loan order for Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovations
- Transfer of $49,999 from Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund to Health and Human Services
- Appropriation of $236,374.29 from CPA funds for Historic Resources Preservation Projects
- Ordinance for removing handicapped parking on streets including Fifth, Alden, and Barnaby
- Proposed ordinance regarding thin-film plastic bags
Revised)
The City Council will discuss strategies to decrease homeless encampments and funding for a mental health clinician. The agenda also includes votes on several appointments to the Historical Commission and Cultural Council. Additionally, the council will consider a $50,000 grant for a trolley bus purchase.
- $2,500,000 HUD CDA Section 108 Loan for fire apparatus and equipment replacement
- $50,000 MOTT Grant for the purchase of a trolley bus
- Proposed ordinance regarding panhandling restrictions
- Discussion on funding and contracting a Mental Health Clinician
- Proposed ordinances for various traffic and handicapped parking changes
City Council
The City Council will review several proposals, including Bristol County ARPA funding for the Route 79 Project and a new veterans' assistance program. The agenda also includes public hearings on curb removals and discussions regarding traffic ordinance amendments.
- $3,000,000.00 in Bristol County ARPA funding for Route 79 Project drainage improvements
- $250,000.00 in Bristol County ARPA funding for a veterans' assistance program
- Sale of Bank Street Armory to Main Street Property, LLC for $200,000.00
- $135,000.00 appropriation from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Capital
- Proposed ordinance amendments regarding traffic and handicapped parking
City Council
The City Council will consider two Bristol County ARPA funding proposals totaling $3,450,000 for Stafford Square and Route 79 improvements. The agenda also includes a recommendation to sell the Bank Street Armory to Main Street Projects, LLC for $200,000. Additionally, the council will review street acceptance requests and police recruitment discussions.
- $450,000 ARPA funding proposal for Stafford Square design efforts
- $3,000,000 ARPA funding proposal for Route 79 Project drainage improvements
- Sale of Bank Street Armory to Main Street Projects, LLC for $200,000
- Five-year contract approval for school bus transportation with Whaling City Transit
- Public hearing for curb removal at 4 Judsen Street
City Council
The City Council will review grant acceptances for tree planting and fire station safety upgrades. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Bank Street Armory and appointments to the Commission on Disability. The council will also consider transferring $1,906,110.20 to the Stabilization Fund.
- Acceptance of $99,650 grant for tree planting in local parks
- Acceptance of $147,727.27 FEMA grant for fire station alarm systems
- Transfer of $1,906,110.20 to the Stabilization Fund from surplus revenue
- Confirmation of appointments to the Commission on Disability
- Proposed ordinance for traffic and handicapped parking removals
City Council
The City Council will consider establishing spending limits for various revolving funds for Fiscal Year 2024. The agenda also includes a request to transfer $16,000 from Library Salaries to the Operating Reserve Fund. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding traffic and pollution concerns near 999 William S. Canning Blvd.
- Establishing FY2024 spending limits for revolving funds, including $20,000 for Fire Department Hazardous Material Recovery
- Transfer of $16,000 from Library Salaries to the Operating Reserve Fund
- Resolution regarding traffic, noise, and air pollution at 999 William S. Canning Blvd
- Auto repair shop license renewal for Mello Services Station, Inc. at 801 Bay Street
- Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 161 from Henry’s Tire Service, Inc. to Henry’s Tire Enterprises, Inc.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on pole relocations at President Avenue and North Main Street. The Finance Committee is scheduled to discuss park revenue, the Bank Street Armory, and Route 79 corridor improvements. The Council will also consider proposed ordinances regarding traffic parking, zoning fees, and official salaries.
- Public hearing on joint pole relocations at President Avenue and North Main Street
- Proposed ordinance amending Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board fee schedules
- Proposed ordinance for School Committee member salary increases
- Proposed ordinance regarding property owner duties to prevent litter and weeds
- Acceptance of a donation of paintings for the Fall River Public Library
City Council
The City Council will consider a request to transfer $561,075.00 from the Operating Reserve Fund to cover various department salaries and contract obligations. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding curb removal and an auto repair shop license. Additionally, the council will review appointments to the Conservation Commission and Board of Park Commissioners.
- Transfer of $561,075.00 from Operating Reserve Fund for salaries and buyouts
- Public hearing for curb removal at 236 Fieldstone Lane
- Auto repair shop license application for Integrity Auto at 851 Globe Street
- Confirmation of Nikita Lynn Viera to the Conservation Commission
- Planning Board recommendation for street acceptances including Hayfield Lane
Revised)
The Fall River City Council will meet to discuss several priority matters, including large federal grants for school buses and substance misuse prevention. The Finance Committee will also review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Medical Services budget and the Community Development Agency's annual action plan.
- Acceptance of $3,860,000 EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program grant
- Appropriation of $1,771,608 from Community Preservation Act funds for FY 2024 projects
- Proposal for $50,000 ARPA funding for the Veterans’ Kitchen of Fall River, Inc.
- Acceptance of $875,000 MassCALL3 Substance Misuse Prevention Grant
- Review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Medical Services Budget
Joint Meeting (Revised)
The City Council and School Committee will meet to discuss several priority items, including emergency medical services budgets and committee reappointments. Public hearings are scheduled regarding curb removal on Elizabeth Street and a new auto repair shop license. The council will also consider proposed changes to traffic regulations and water and sewer rates.
- $50,000 ARPA funding proposal for The Veterans’ Kitchen of Fall River, Inc.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
- Public hearing for an auto repair shop license at 1262 Brayton Avenue
- Proposed parking changes on Benton Street and McDonald Street
- Reappointments to the Election Commission and Licensing Board
City Council
The City Council will discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets and rate adjustments for the Water and Sewer Divisions. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a new joint pole location on River Street to support MBTA service. Additionally, the council will review a $3,900 grant for fire education programs.
- Proposed FY24 sewer rate of $6.06 per ccf and stormwater fee of $50.00 per quarter
- Public hearing for a new joint pole location on River Street to feed MBTA service
- $3,900 grant from MA EOPSS for fire education programs
- Amendments to traffic ordinances regarding parking and one-way streets
- Resolution to include 'Veterans' in the Committee on Human Services
Joint Meeting
The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint meeting featuring the Mayor’s State of the City Address. The agenda includes proposed transfers totaling over $1.3 million to cover EMS costs and various department salaries. The Council will also consider FY2024 Water and Sewer budgets and several curb removal requests.
- $1,144,000 transfer from the EMS Stabilization Account for salaries and expenses
- $183,000 transfer from the Operating Reserve Fund for various department salaries
- Proposed FY2024 budgets and rate ordinances for Water and Sewer Divisions
- Request for $6,004.56 in ARPA funding for pothole repair asphalt arrays
- Public hearings regarding multiple curb removal requests
City Council
The City Council will discuss transferring surplus revenue to school funds and accepting a grant for South Watuppa Pond remediation. The agenda also includes proposed changes to traffic loading zones and the removal of several handicapped parking spaces.
- Transfer of $1,071,959 to the School Appropriation from FY22 Surplus Revenue
- $71,000 grant for South Watuppa Pond sediment remediation
- Proposed removal of handicapped parking on multiple streets including Second, Third, and Albion Streets
- New loading zone for vehicles on Nashua Street
- AT&T telecommunications pole installation at 583 Bedford Street
City Council
The Council will review several appointments and the acceptance of state grants for police and fire services. The agenda also includes public hearings for utility pole installations and various ordinance changes.
- Acceptance of $539,865 grant for police overtime costs
- Transfer of $1,300,000.00 to the Stabilization Fund
- Public hearing for Massachusetts Electric Company pole locations
- Appropriation of $55,000 for Maplewood Park ball park lights
- Proposed ordinance changes for traffic and handicapped parking
City Council
The Fall River City Council will hold a special meeting on January 31, 2023. The agenda includes a period for citizen input and an Open Meeting Law complaint regarding the council's January 24, 2023 meeting.
- Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins
- Citizen input
Revised)
The Fall River City Council will consider proposals for $5 million in ARPA funding for a storm water corridor project and lead service line removal. The agenda also includes creating an opioid settlement stabilization fund using $931,039.86 from the General Fund. Additionally, the council will review several mayoral appointments to local boards.
- $2,000,000 ARPA funding proposal for Waterfront Storm Water Corridor Project on Route 79
- $3,000,000 ARPA funding proposal for removing 450 lead service lines
- Creation of Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund and transfer of $931,039.86 from General Fund
- Public hearing for a new Massachusetts Electric Company pole at 143 Guild Street
- Transfer of auto repair license No. 263 on Globe Street
City Council
The City Council will review a $2,700,000 loan order to amend funding for the construction and renovation of buildings for the Emergency Medical Services Department. The agenda also includes authorizing upcoming municipal election dates and polling locations. Additionally, the council will address committee reports and business license renewals.
- $2,700,000 loan order for EMS building construction and renovation
- Authorization of September 19 and November 7 municipal election dates and polling places
- Auto repair shop license renewal for Boston Auto Fair, LLC at 2147 Pleasant Street
- Appointment of Richard Mancini as Historical Commission representative to the CPC
- Resolution for Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to meet with community organizations
City Council
The Fall River City Council is holding a special meeting to elect its President and Vice President for the year 2023. The agenda also includes an opportunity for citizen input.
- Election of Council President for 2023
- Election of Council Vice President for 2023