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Memorandum of Agreement on Outside Legal Counsel
— 7.28.2026 Fall River City Council - Special Meeting
The council approved a formal agreement with the mayor's office to establish clear rules for when the council can hire its own lawyers, changing a key government procedure.
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Allegations of Bullying
— 7.28.2026 Fall River City Council - Special Meeting
A School Committee member publicly accused Mayor Coogan of bullying the superintendent during the budget process, though councilors questioned the claim due to a lack of evidence.
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Tobacco Violation Hearing: Farm Market
— 7.27.2026 Board of Health
A local market was fined $2,000 and had its tobacco license suspended for seven days for a second offense involving the possession of flavored vapes.
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Water Fluoridation Update
— 7.27.2026 Board of Health
Residents may see fluoride return to the city's water supply within a few months after a multi-year pause on the public health program.
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Salary Ordinance for Director of Health and Human Services
— 7.28.2026 Fall River City Council - Special Meeting
The council approved a salary amendment for the Director of Health and Human Services, finalizing a pay adjustment for the department head.
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Policy on Use of Outside Legal Counsel
— 7.28.2026 Fall River City Council - Special Meeting
The council is now developing its own internal policy on hiring outside lawyers, following a new agreement with the mayor.
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ARPA Funds Expenditure Status
— 7.28.2026 Fall River City Council - Special Meeting
The council received an update on the city's spending of federal ARPA funds, confirming that departments are on track to use the money before federal deadlines.
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