9.8.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, September 8, 2026Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 2h 10m

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Decisions39

Passed28

Referred8

Tabled · Failed2 · 1

Split votesSplit2not unanimous

Where the council split

2 of 39 decisions were not unanimous

Split vote · 1 of 2

Ordinance · be granted leave to withdraw

Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - collection and disposal, generally

Failed

2–7yeas–nays

Named as voting yesLinda M. Pereira Michael G. Canuel

“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays, that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Canuel and Pereira voting in the affirmative, 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.

8–1

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

Table the matter · Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara · Minutes p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tabled

All 39 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject

Outcome All 39

Include 8 procedural motions

Appointments4

Passed Appointment
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Antao to the Cultural CouncilConfirm the reappointment
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Appointment
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Vania Marie Noverca-Viveiros to the Cultural CouncilConfirm the reappointment
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Appointment
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Ken Schadegg to the Historical CommissionConfirm the reappointment
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Passed Appointment
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Richard R. Mancini to the Historical CommissionConfirm the reappointment
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Budget & finance2 of 3

Referred Budget
Fiscal Year 2026 Quarterly Budget ReportRefer the report to the Committee on Finance
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Referred Budget
Mayor and loan order of $10,000,000 for the construction and/or improvement of City StreetsAuthorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Ordinances3 of 6

Referred Ordinance
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinancesRefer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Referred Ordinance
Corporation Counsel request to strike out §2-33 in City code, which relates to Authority to retain outside legal counselRefer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Failed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - collection and disposal, generallyBe granted leave to withdraw
2–7 2 yeas, 7 nays Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Resolutions1 of 7

Passed Resolution
Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with city officials to develop a comprehensive plan for an accurate financial analysis of the cost and distribution of solid waste and recycling cartsAdopt the resolution
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Procedure1

Referred Procedure
City Council President communication and revised policy to City Council re: outside legal councilRefer the matter to the Committee on Finance
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Other business1 of 12

Passed Other
Mayor and request from Purchasing Agent for City Council approval to conduct a public online auction for surplus propertyApprove the request
Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)