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Community Input Sought on New Family and Medical Leave Law

February 13, 2019March 2, 2020 - by Jayne Darcy

Last year Massachusetts signed into law a statute that creates a paid benefit that will make up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of …

Community / Culture / Health

Fall River Wins Award For Leadership in Walking

February 11, 2019March 2, 2020 - by Jayne Darcy

Fall River has won a 2019 Golden Shoe Award from Walk Boston, a statewide network that works to encourage walking in Massachusetts, for accomplishing “terrific wins for walking.” An announcement …

Community / Health

Suicide Prevention Town Hall Scheduled

January 30, 2019March 3, 2020 - by Jayne Darcy

Bristol County Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCRC-SP) will host a Suicide Prevention Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 16 to discuss how Fall River can become more proactive in …

Community / Culture / Health

Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge Starts This Week

January 15, 2019March 3, 2020 - by Jayne Darcy

The 12th Annual Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge, a 12-week workout and weight loss program for ages 16 and up. kicks off at Kuss Middle School on Wednesday, January 15, …

Community / Health

Blood Pressure Clinics Scheduled at Senior Centers

January 4, 2019March 3, 2020 - by Jayne Darcy

Kindred At Home, a home health care provider, will conduct a series of blood pressure clinics at Fall River’s four senior centers over the next two months. All clinics will …