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Following a marathon session last night, the Fall River City Council voted 5-4 to reject Mayor Paul Coogan’s FY 2021 budget, citing the need for more time to seek alternatives …
(VIDEO) Council Rejects FY 2021 Budget, Passes Another One-Month Appropriation Read More
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan today said he has worked with his financial team to make changes to the city’s FY 2021 budget to allay concerns by city council members …
(VIDEO) Mayor Sends Amended Budget Back to Council, Some Public Safety Positions Restored Read More
The Fall River School Committee last night unanimously voted to approve the FY 2021 budget totaling $169.9 million.
(VIDEO) School Committee Approves $169.9 Million Budget Read More The Fall River City Council, during the first night of hearings on Mayor Paul Coogan’s FY 2021 budget, ended the proceedings early, sending the spending plan back to the mayor …
(VIDEO) City Council Sends Budget Back to Mayor Seeking Increase in Public Safety Read More
The unemployment rate in Fall River fell in July to a rate of 20.7%, down from the June rate of 23.2%.
Fall River Jobless Rate Drops in July Read More