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Proposed Water and Sewer Rates to Rise for FY 2026

March 13, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

Preparation for the FY 2026 budget cycle for the City of Fall River is underway, led by the submission this week of the budgets for the city’s water and sewer …

Community / Economic Development / Health / Jobs / Neighborhoods

Fall River’s Unemployment Rate Jumps Dramatically in January

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River for January rose 2.1% to 7.7%, up from 5.6% in December. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reports …

Community / Economic Development / Fall River / Fire / Government / Health / Neighborhoods / Public Safety

(VIDEO) Weekly Update with Mayor Paul Coogan – March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

This week with Mayor Paul Coogan we discuss the future of the Silvia School, the resignation of City Administrator Seth Aitken, and preview next week’s State of the City Address.

Community / Fall River / Government / Health / Neighborhoods

Gates of Hope Food Pantry Finds New Fall River Home

March 3, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

Displaced six months ago following the return of the former Davol School back to the City of Fall River, the Gates of Hope Food Bank has a new home in …

Community / Health / Housing / Neighborhoods

Saint Anne’s, Southcoast Health Seek Input to Improve Community Healthcare

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

This week Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River hosted dozens of community partners seeking input on improving healthcare in the SouthCoast as part of its triennial community health needs assessment.