Fall River Hosts Launch of Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail, Honoring Over 1,300 War Memorials

Overview: The Fall River City Council meeting featured the launch of the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail at Battleship Cove. This new initiative aims to highlight and catalog over 1,300 war memorials across the Commonwealth, providing a comprehensive resource to honor veterans’ sacrifices.

Fall River City Council Scrutinizes EMS Funding and Addresses Veteran Affairs and Illegal Dumping

Overview: The recent Fall River City Council meeting focused on issues surrounding the city’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) financial structure, the role and treatment of veterans within the community, and the growing concern over illegal dumping. Key discussions included the potential elimination of the EMS enterprise fund, calls for increased involvement with local veterans, and proposals to amend fines for illegal dumping.

Fall River City Council Faces Staffing Challenges and Budget Scrutiny Amidst Public Safety Concerns

Overview: In a discussion during the recent Fall River City Council meeting, attention was given to the staffing and operational challenges faced by the city’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and police department, alongside financial scrutiny related to salary appropriations and public safety measures.

Fall River City Council Considers Salary Cap Adjustment for Veterans Service Officer

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Fall River City Council addressed topics including a proposed salary cap adjustment for the Veterans Service Officer (VSO) position, revisions to traffic and parking ordinances, and the establishment of a revolving fund for library programming. The council deliberated on transitioning the VSO position from a contract role to an ordinance-defined role with a “not to exceed” salary, while also discussing the need for competitive compensation. Additionally, the council reviewed changes to traffic regulations and a new library fund aimed at improving community services.

Fall River Tackles Inactive Voter Challenge as Municipal Elections Approach

Overview: The recent Fall River Board of Election Commissioners meeting focused on the challenge of inactive voters, with 26,000 out of 59,642 registered voters in the city currently listed as inactive due to non-response to the annual municipal census. This issue not only plagues Fall River but also neighboring communities like New Bedford. To address this, the city has initiated confirmation mailings, yet only about 5,000 responses have been received. The inactive voters are required to present valid identification and complete an affirmation of residency to vote in the upcoming elections.