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The Fall River Educator’s Association (FREA) and the school department remain at odds over the details of a new teacher’s contract. Although both sides met yesterday, no agreement was reached.
FREA, City Still Deadlocked Over Terms of a New Teachers’ Contract Read More
The Fall River School Committee held a special meeting last night for an update on the remediation of mold found in two city schools.
Schools With Mold Issues Cleared to Open Read More
Late last month Fall River School Superintendent Maria Pontes alerted the school committee of her intention to retire on June 30th, capping a nearly 40-year educational career in Fall River.
Superintendent Pontes Reflects on Her Career as a City Educator Read More
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey this week unveiled her first state budget. The spending plan is tabbed at $55.5 billion and comes at a time when the Commonwealth is in sound …
(VIDEO) Mayor Coogan Fears Increased School Funding Could Negatively Impact City Budget Read More
The new B.M.C. Durfee High School has been open for a week but traffic congestion along Elsbree Street and President Avenue has had a negative impact on local businesses and …
(VIDEO) Traffic Around Durfee Causing Concern Among Residents and Businesses Read More