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City of Fall River Meetings

3.10.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, March 10, 2026Tue, Mar 10, 2026 · 2h 42m · Broadcast by Fall River Government TV

Decisions46
Passed36
Referred5
Tabled · Failed0 · 3
Split votesSplit3not unanimous

Where the council split

3 of 46 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 3
Resolution

Resolution urging Mayor, Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, and State Legislative Delegation to advance and approve House Bill H.4071 regarding waterfront development

The council voted to adopt the resolution.

Passed
6–3yeas–nays
Named as voting noJoseph D. CamaraMichael G. CanuelMichelle M. Dionne
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to adopt the resolution, with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Camara and Canuel voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 4The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

4–5

Amendment to Resolution regarding Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convening to discuss benefits of creating a separate City Planner position

A motion to amend the resolution by striking out, in the last paragraph, “the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism,” and inserting in its place, “the Committee on Finance,” failed.

Resolution · Named yes: Joseph D. Camara, Linda M. Pereira, Michael G. Canuel, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 8

Failed
3–6

Resolution requesting City Council oppose the termination of the Superintendent of Fall River Public Schools without cause, and encourage the School Committee to allow for her continued tenure

A motion to adopt the resolution failed.

Resolution · Named yes: Joseph D. Camara, Linda M. Pereira, Paul B. Hart · Minutes p. 9

Failed

All 46 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments5
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the reappointment of Ricky P. Sahady to the Zoning Board of Appeals The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of Sharon Jussaume to the Council on Aging The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of James Cusick to the Conservation Commission The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Appointment
    Confirmation of the appointment of John Brandt to the Conservation Commission The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Withdrawn Appointment
    Mayor request for approval of the termination of Kyle Coletti as Constable Granted leave to withdraw.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Budget & finance2 of 3
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and appropriation of $221,413.23 from EMS, Retained Earnings to EMS, Salaries The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Passed Budget
    Administrator of Community Utilities request to postpone the submission date of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund Budgets Accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
Ordinances1 of 6
  • Referred Ordinance
    Proposed ordinance re: Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Other business4 of 15
  • Passed Other
    Mayor request to deliver State of the City address on March 10, 2026 Accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Mayor request for a Joint Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee on April 14, 2026 re: development of FY2027 budget Accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Other
    Mayor and request from Purchasing Agent for City Council approval to conduct a public online auction for surplus property The council voted to refer the request to the Committee on Finance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and grant order from Borderland Partners, LLC, in the amount of $5,910.00 for completion of a community stroke risk factor and symptom awareness project, in collaboration with Brown University Health at Saint Anne's Hospital The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

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