9.22.2026 Fall River City Council

The Fall River City Council met on September 22, 2026, beginning with a Committee on Finance meeting followed by a regular City Council session. During the Finance meeting, the council heard citizens' input on solid waste fees and parking citation appeals before reviewing a proposed $10 million loan order for city street and sidewalk repairs. Director of Engineering and Planning Daniel Aguiar explained that the funds would support road repaving and sidewalk improvements not eligible under Chapter 90 guidelines. The council also extensively debated solid waste management and cart distribution policies, exploring potential cart audit costs with Rehrig Pacific ($202,500), the elimination of municipal trash pickup for 5- and 6-family residences, and the possibility of implementing a citywide flat trash fee before voting to table the resolution. Additionally, CFO Emily Arpke reviewed the FY2026 fourth-quarter budget report, answering questions about employer trust fund timing deficits, snow removal reimbursements, and healthcare claims, and the council amended and approved a simplified outside legal counsel policy requiring a majority vote of the full council.

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