Fall River Now — Weekly Recap, Week Ending October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026

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Welcome to Fall River Now. This is our weekly recap for the week ending October 2, 2026, where we cover the most significant local government news.

Topping the news this week, the Fall River Fire Department officially placed its new Engine 9 into service on Thursday. The department held a commissioning ceremony at the fire station on Eastern Avenue, where Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon spoke on the one-hundred-twenty-seven-year history of the engine, traditionally known as Pumper 9.

In city development, the Fall River Planning Board met on Wednesday and took action on local housing infrastructure. The board reviewed a request from AIS Real Estate Development Corporation for completion of the Highland Woods subdivision. Following advice from City Engineer Daniel Aguiar, the board denied the completion request.

Also on Wednesday, the Fall River Redevelopment Authority met to advance several local initiatives. The board authorized regular business and moved forward with ongoing redevelopment and infrastructure contracts across the city.

On the education front, the Fall River School Committee Policy Subcommittee convened Wednesday to review district policies. The panel advanced discussions on state-mandated compliance updates, operational guidelines, and the PROTECT Act, following public input from community members.

City finance and licensing boards also met this week. The Board of Assessors approved tax exemptions and an abatement during their Wednesday session, while the Licensing Board met earlier in the week to approve business licenses and one-day alcoholic beverage permits for local events.

In non-emergency city reports this week, residents filed only a couple of requests through three-one-one, noting a pothole on Meridian Street and raising concerns over the overnight brightness of a new electronic billboard near Route 24.

Looking ahead to next week, local government has a busy slate on Tuesday, October sixth. The Tax Increment Financing Board convenes in the morning, followed by evening meetings for the City Council Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, the Sewer Commission, and the Watuppa Water Board. The Board of Park Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, October seventh, followed by the Fall River Housing Authority on Thursday, October eighth.

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In this episode

Fall River Sewer Commission to Meet Oct. 6

Fall River School Committee Evaluation Subcommittee to Meet Oct. 6