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9.22.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, September 22, 2026Tue, Sep 22, 2026 · 3h 10m

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Decisions18
Passed17
Referred1
Tabled · Failed0 · 0
Split votesSplit3not unanimous

Where the council split

3 of 18 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 3
Budget

Mayor and the Appropriation of funds to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund totaling $586,600 ($330,000 for FREDTV Operating Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Operating Salaries & Expenses)

The council voted to adopt the order.

Passed
Tally not recorded
Named as voting noChristopher M. Peckham, Sr.
Named as absentLinda M. Pereira
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Peckham opposed and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.”

Minutes p. 3The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

8–1

Loan order – $10,000,000 for the construction and/or improvement of City Streets

The council voted to adopt the loan order.

Budget · Named no: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr. · Minutes p. 5

Passed
No tally

Order re Revised policy to City Council re: outside legal counsel

The council voted to adopt the order, as amended.

Other · Named no: Andrew J. Raposo · Minutes p. 5

Passed

All 18 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Budget & finance2 of 3
  • Passed Budget
    Roselli, Clark and Associates invoice for the Completion of 2025 audit per agreement with City of Fall River – City FY 2026 The council voted to approve the payment of the invoice.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and the Appropriation of funds to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund totaling $586,600 ($330,000 for FREDTV Operating Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Operating Salaries & Expenses) The council voted to adopt the order.
    Not recorded Official minutes,p. 3
Ordinances1 of 5
  • Passed Ordinance
    Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Handicapped Parking The council voted to adopt the emergency preamble.
    9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Resolutions1
  • Passed Resolution
    Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss potential amendments to the nuisance properties ordinance The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Licenses2
  • Passed License
    Police Chief's Report on Licenses: Private Livery Vehicle license for Danilson Claudio Tavares (One vehicle) The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed License
    Application for structures on or over a public way for Elections Department to hang Election Day/VOTE banners at Bedford Street, Downtown (South Main Street), and Pleasant Street The council voted to approve the application.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Other business6 of 7
  • Passed Other
    Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for the State Election to be held on November 3, 2026 The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Other
    Citations for Vanson Leathers, Inc., Gregory Molinar, and Brigadier General Lisa Ahaesy The council voted that the citations be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Other
    Claims The council voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Communication from MassDOT re: Route 79/Davol Street Procurement The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Documents from Ryan Duarte re: Traffic and Parking Department The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Planning Board Minutes – August 12, 2026 The council voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

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