- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the Fall River City Council meeting, discussions focused on unauthorized activities in public parks and the progress of the city’s lead service replacement program. The council also addressed challenges faced by local nonprofits amid organizational relocations and ongoing efforts to manage the city’s water infrastructure and forest health.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/15/24
- 10/18/2024
- 20 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Fall River City Council meeting, a portion of the discussion focused on transitioning the Board of Election Commissioners Chairperson to a contract position, with particular emphasis on salary adjustments amid current budget constraints. The council is considering this change to address the challenges of retaining qualified personnel in the elections department. City Administrator Seth Aken outlined the financial disparity between Fall River and neighboring cities such as New Bedford and Taunton, where similar roles command salaries ranging from $95,000 to $105,000, while Fall River is restricted by a $65,000 cap.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/8/24
- 10/09/2024
- 147 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Fall River City Council meeting, council members expressed significant frustration over the town of Westport’s outstanding water debt of approximately $500,000. The debt, which accumulated from 2016 to 2021, was a primary topic, with council members debating the enforcement of payment and the broader implications for intermunicipal relations. The meeting also addressed proposed charter amendments, teacher compensation concerns, and the future of city properties.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/2/24
- 10/03/2024
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River City Council meeting addressed issues related to the chaotic and unpermitted use of city parks, particularly Lafayette and Pusy Parks, with residents voicing concerns over large gatherings disrupting their neighborhoods. Additionally, the Council discussed the need for improved signage and maintenance on the Mass in Motion Storybook Trail and debated funding strategies for park projects.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 9/24/24
- 09/25/2024
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River City Council meeting focused heavily on a proposed ordinance to address homelessness, sparking debate among council members and public participants. The ordinance, which includes penalties for unauthorized camping on public property, faced criticism for potentially criminalizing homelessness and being ineffective in addressing its root causes.