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City of Fall River Meetings

1.27.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, January 27, 2026Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 1h 51m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions19
Passed13
Referred5
Tabled · Failed0 · 1
Split votesSplit1not unanimous

Where the council split

1 of 19 decisions was not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 1
Resolution · adopt the resolution

Resolution requesting the Administration prepare a full cost analysis of providing residential solid waste and recycling collection in-house and present this analysis to the Committee on Finance

Failed
1–7yeas–nays
Named as absentLinda M. Pereira
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 1 yea, 7 nays, to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Canuel voting in the affirmative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.”

Minutes p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

All 19 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance1
Ordinances1 of 2
Resolutions2 of 3
  • Failed Resolution
    Resolution requesting the Administration prepare a full cost analysis of providing residential solid waste and recycling collection in-house and present this analysis to the Committee on FinanceAdopt the resolution
    1–7 1 yeas, 7 nays Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution requesting City Council send letter to Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, requesting guidance in obtaining additional funding to assist with sustainment of the Fall River Addiction Support and Treatment (FAST) Team following recent federal grant funding cutsAdopt the resolution
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Other business8 of 10
  • Passed Other
    City Council President's letter to Corporation Counsel and the Director of Human Resources re: entering the executive summary of a recent internal personnel investigation into the public record and related reply from Corporation CounselThat the communication be accepted and placed on file
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Other
    City Council President's letter to Mayor in support of proposed renovations to the City Clerk and City Council offices and City Council Chamber lobbyThat the communication be accepted and placed on file
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Other
    Director of Engineering and Planning re: current reconstruction projects under contractThat the communication be accepted and placed on file
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Referred Other
    Director of City Operations re: inspection of Central Fire StationRefer the communication to the Committee on Real Estate
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Other
    Order - Sale of the former Davol School located at 112 Flint Street to Contractor's Landing, LLC, for $150,000Adopt the order
    8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Other
    Citation for 911 Emergency Dispatchers, AFSCME Council 93, Local 3177 - Service to the City of Fall River on the night of July 13, 2025, during the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence fireAdopt the citation
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Other
    Pole location order for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid - One (1) new pole location on Miller StreetAdopt the order
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
  • Passed Other
    Underground conduit order for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid - Install underground facilities on Pleasant StreetAdopt the order
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)