{
 "city": "Fall River",
 "state": "Massachusetts",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-fallriverma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers $6.88 million loan for Third Street Parking Garage repairs",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss several high-value appropriations, including fire department salaries and parking garage maintenance. The meeting also includes public hearings for curb removals and a second-hand store permit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/7-14-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20July%2014,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Special Meeting CANCELLED",
   "headline": "Special City Council meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The City Council's special meeting scheduled for June 30, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda included a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget and citizen input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/6-30-26/6-30-26%20Sp%20Meeting%20Posting%20Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Special Meeting (SECOND POSTING)",
   "headline": "City Council to approve FY2027 $483.3M General Fund budget",
   "summary": "The council will act on the revised Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget, adopting a General Fund appropriation of $483,305,786, a 4.8% increase over FY2026. The meeting also includes a citizen‑input segment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/6-30-26/6-30-26%20Special%20Meeting%20Agenda%20Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/6-30-26%20-%20City%20Council%20Special%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider revised FY2027 budget of $484 million",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a regular meeting following committee sessions. Major actions include considering the revised Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget (General Fund $484,255,787, EMS $17,944,936), approving tax increment exemption agreements for Jefferson Realty and Second Street Trust, and several appropriations including $1,400,000 for Fire Department salaries. The council will also confirm John Sylvia to the Community Preservation Committee and discuss a state law extending liquor hours.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/6-23-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20June%2023,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/6-23-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers $29.8M loan for former Bishop Connolly High School",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a $29,800,000 loan to purchase the former Bishop Connolly High School property at 373 Elsbree Street. The meeting also includes public hearings on auto repair shop licenses, curb removals, and utility pole installations, along with the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 financial audit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/6-9-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20June%209,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/6-9-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on FY2027 budget appropriations",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a Committee on Finance meeting to continue discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget, including the School Department budget. Immediately following, a Special Meeting of the City Council will consider two appropriation orders: the FY2027 Municipal Budget and the FY2027 EMS Enterprise Fund.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/6-3-26%20(Budget)/6-3-26%20Special%20Meeting%20Posting%20Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/6-3-26%20City%20Council%20Special%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Mayor requests $29.8M loan to buy former Bishop Connolly High School site",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a loan order of $29,800,000 to purchase the former Bishop Connolly High School property at 373 Elsbree Street. Council members will also vote on reappointing three members to the Council on Aging and on appointing Ken Schadegg to the Historical Commission and Orlando Rodrigues to the Planning Board. Additional items include approval of three new jointly owned utility poles on King Philip Street, Meridian Street, and New Boston Road, and discussion of the FY2027 municipal budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/5-26-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20May%2026,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/5-26-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider confirming Christopher Hathaway as maintenance director",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on Mayor Paul Coogan's appointment of Christopher Hathaway as Director of Community Maintenance with a $140,000 annual salary, effective June 1, 2026. The council will also consider a resolution to seek a judge's ruling on its authority to confirm reappointments, investigate city departments, and hire outside legal help. Both items were previously objected to on May 12, 2026. The meeting includes a period for citizen input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/5-19-26/5-19-26%20AGENDA%20PACKET%20Special%20Meeting%20of%20the%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/5-19-26%20-%20City%20Council%20Special%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider $3 million health fund transfer and waste collection contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the appropriation of $3 million from FY 25 surplus revenue to the Employer Health Trust Fund and a waste collection contract with Capitol Waste Services, Inc. The meeting includes public hearings on curb removals and utility pole installations, as well as proposed reorganizations of city maintenance departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/5-12-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20May%2012,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/5-12-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Multiple revisions - see \"",
   "headline": "Fall River City Council to consider $4.46 million in CPA funding and surplus appropriations",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several mayoral requests for funding, including Community Preservation Act projects and surplus revenue allocations. The body will also consider a contract for curbside waste collection and various traffic and parking ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/4-28-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20April%2028,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/4-28-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to appropriate $4.46M from CPA and $5.7M from surplus",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on six new jointly owned utility poles (National Grid/Verizon). At the regular meeting, it will vote on a $4.46 million Community Preservation Act appropriation for FY26 projects, $5.7 million in surplus revenue transfers (including $1.6M for demolition and $3M for the health trust fund), and a proposed 25 mph speed limit ordinance for thickly settled or business districts. The council will also discuss FY27 Water/Sewer budgets (no rate increase) and a gift of a comfort/search-and-rescue dog for EMS.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/4-14-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20April%2014,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/4-14-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Joint Meeting",
   "headline": "Council and School Committee to review FY2027 budget outlook",
   "summary": "The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint meeting to review Fall River's fiscal condition, revenue and expense forecasts, and other data in preparation for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Citizens input will be taken at the start of the meeting. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/4-14-26/AGENDA%20-%20Joint%20Budget%20Meeting%20Notice%204-14-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/4-14-26%20-%20City%20Council%20Joint%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Fall River City Council to review FY2027 Enterprise Fund budgets",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss proposed FY2027 Enterprise Fund budgets for the Water and Sewer Divisions. The meeting includes public hearings on utility pole installations and curb removals, as well as a vote on the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/3-24-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20March%2024,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/3-24-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to appropriate $750,000 from Opioid Fund and consider key appointments",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee for Mayor Paul Coogan’s State of the City address, followed by a Finance Committee meeting to review the five‑year financial forecast and an order to move $750,000.00 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund to the Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund. The regular council session will consider several mayor‑requested confirmations, including reappointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Council on Aging, as well as a salary amendment for the Director of Health and Human Services. Additional items include a grant award for a community stroke‑risk project and a request to hold an online auction of surplus property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/3-10-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20March%2010,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/3-10-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Joint Meeting",
   "headline": "Mayor to deliver State of the City Address",
   "summary": "The City Council and School Committee are holding a joint meeting. The purpose of the session is for the Mayor to deliver the State of the City Address.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/3-10-26/Joint%20Meeting%20of%20the%20City%20Council%20and%20School%20Committee%203-10-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/3-10-26%20-%20City%20Council%20Joint%20Meeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "CANCELLED",
   "headline": "Fall River City Council meeting cancelled for February 24, 2026",
   "summary": "The meeting scheduled for February 24, 2026, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on a five-year financial forecast, a capital improvement plan, and various city appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/2-24-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20February%2024,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider 5-year financial forecast and $750K opioid appropriation",
   "summary": "The City Council will first meet as the Committee on Finance to discuss the Q2 budget report and transfers. At the regular meeting, priority matters include a 5-year financial forecast, an ordinance to amend salaries for the Director of Municipal Buildings, a request to deficit spend the snow and ice account, and an appropriation of $750,000 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund. Also on the agenda are reappointments to the Commission on Disability, a letter on Central Fire Station asbestos testing, and a resolution on snow removal protocols.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/2-10-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20Feburary%2010,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/2-10-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider sale of former Davol School for $150,000",
   "summary": "The City Council will review the sale of the former Davol School and discuss budget reports and infrastructure funding. The meeting includes public hearings on National Grid utility installations and a review of an internal personnel investigation summary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/1-27-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20January%2027,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/1-27-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss fire station repairs and broadband fees in parks",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting and a regular session to address infrastructure and administrative matters. Key discussions include the restoration of the Central Fire Station and the creation of a fee schedule for broadband infrastructure in city parks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/1-13-26/Agenda%20Packet%20-%20January%2013,%202026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/1-13-26%20-%20City%20Council.pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Organization of Government",
   "headline": "Fall River City Council to elect president and vice president for 2026",
   "summary": "The Fall River City Council will hold an organization of government meeting on January 5, 2026, to elect a City Council President and Vice President for the year. The meeting also includes the inauguration of municipal officers. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/2026/1-5-26/NOTICE%20-%20Meeting%20of%20the%20City%20Council%20and%20Organization%20of%20Government%201-5-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://fallriverma.gov/City%20Council%20Agendas/Minutes/2026/1-5-26%20-%20City%20Council%20(Inauguration).pdf",
   "source": "https://fallriverma.gov/government/city_council/city_council_agendas.php"
  }
 ]
}