The Fall River City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at 5:55 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber on the second floor of Government Center, located at One Government Center in Fall River. The session is scheduled to run until 9:55 p.m., though the concluding time is subject to change.
Agendas for the meeting include regular and ADA-compliant versions for public review.
On the agenda
- Jointly Owned Pole Location: Ellis Street — Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England are requesting permission to install one new 45-foot jointly owned pole on Ellis Street between Essex Street and existing Pole 3.
- Jointly Owned Pole Location: Weetamoe Street — Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England are requesting permission to install one new 45-foot jointly owned pole on Weetamoe Street east of North High Street.
- Auto Repair Shop License: 1904 Bay Street — John Manelas, doing business as Auto Care Plus, LLC, is petitioning for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 1904 Bay Street.
- Auto Repair Shop License: 5 Laurel Street — Brian S. Vieira, doing business as Aime’s Auto Repair, Inc., is petitioning for a license to operate an auto repair shop at 5 Laurel Street.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 1012 Bedford Street — A public hearing to consider revoking an underground gasoline storage permit for A Smit, LLC at 1012 Bedford Street.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 510 Brayton Avenue — A public hearing to consider revoking an underground gasoline and vehicle storage permit for S & H Supreme Realty, LLC at 510 Brayton Avenue.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 178 Robeson Street — A public hearing to consider revoking an underground petroleum, fuel oil, and gasoline storage permit for RBAZ Realty, LLC at 178 Robeson Street.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 300 Riggenbach Road (Industrial Alcohol) — A public hearing to consider revoking an aboveground industrial alcohol storage permit for 300 Riggenbach Road LLC.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 300 Riggenbach Road (Gases) — A public hearing to consider revoking a storage permit for tanks containing difluoroethane, isobutane, and propane for 300 Riggenbach Road LLC.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 537 Quequechan Street — A public hearing to consider revoking an aboveground storage permit for beef tallow, palm oil, and sodium hydroxide for Clean Holdings, LLC.
- Revocation of Permit for the Storage of Inflammables: 825 Eastern Avenue — A public hearing to consider revoking an underground gasoline and diesel storage permit for S & H Supreme Eastern Avenue Realty, LLC.
- Curb Removal: 11 Dyer Street — Hyde Development LLC is requesting permission to remove 72 feet of curbing to create an opening and driveway at a vacant parcel on 11 Dyer Street.
- Tax Classification: Fiscal Year 2027 — The council will hold a public hearing on adopting the percentage of the local tax levy to be borne by each class of property for Fiscal Year 2027.
- Presentation of Citations: Committee on Finance — Citations will be presented to Veterans Association of Bristol County volunteers Cindy Rodrigues and Leo Zarlenga, and to Robert ‘Bob’ Albin for the 35th anniversary of Straight Shooters Family Billiards.
- Citizen Input — Members of the public are invited to address the Committee on Finance.
- Resolution: Public Portal for City Financial Systems and Data — A discussion to convene regarding the development of a public portal to provide access to the City’s financial systems and data.
- Appointment of Grace Charron to Library Board of Trustees — The mayor requests council confirmation for the appointment of Grace Charron to the Library Board of Trustees.
- Grant and Appropriation Orders: Mae’s Playground — The mayor requests approval for a $425,000 state PARC grant and the appropriation of $1,010,000 from various sources to construct Mae’s Playground.
- Loan Order: Phase 25 Water Systems Improvements — The mayor requests approval of a $2,500,000 loan order for Phase 25 Water Systems Improvements.
- Police Cruiser Revolving Fund Spending Limit — The mayor requests to increase the Fiscal Year 2027 spending limit for the Police Cruiser Revolving Fund from $80,000 to $110,000.
- Surplus Property Declaration: 1 Pearl Street — The mayor requests that the Pearl Street Parking Garage at 1 Pearl Street be declared surplus property.
- Communication: Third Street Parking Garage Renovation — The mayor submitted a communication regarding a future presentation on renovation updates for the Third Street Parking Garage.
- Fiscal Year 2027 Quarter 1 Budget Report — Submission and review of the first-quarter budget report for Fiscal Year 2027.
- Traffic Commission Recommendation: Traffic Ordinances — A communication from the Traffic Commission recommending various amendments to municipal traffic ordinances.
- Board of Assessors Orders: FY 2027 Tax Factor and Levy — Orders and communications from the Board of Assessors regarding establishing the Fiscal Year 2027 tax factor and tax levy.
- Citation: Cindy Rodrigues — Formal citation recognizing Cindy Rodrigues as a volunteer for the Veterans Association of Bristol County.
- Citation: Leo Zarlenga — Formal citation recognizing Leo Zarlenga as a volunteer for the Veterans Association of Bristol County.
- Citation: Robert ‘Bob’ Albin — Formal citation celebrating Robert ‘Bob’ Albin on the 35th anniversary of Straight Shooters Family Billiards.
- Order: Jointly Owned Pole on Ellis Street — An order authorizing Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England to install a jointly owned pole on Ellis Street.
- Order: Jointly Owned Pole on Weetamoe Street — An order authorizing Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England to install a jointly owned pole on Weetamoe Street.
- Order: Auto Repair Shop License for 1904 Bay Street — An order granting John Manelas (Auto Care Plus, LLC) an auto repair shop license for 1904 Bay Street.
- Order: Auto Repair Shop License for 5 Laurel Street — An order granting Brian S. Vieira (Aime’s Auto Repair, Inc.) an auto repair shop license for 5 Laurel Street.
- Order: Revocation of Inflammable Storage Permits for Lack of Payment — An order revoking inflammable storage permits at multiple properties across the city due to non-payment of fees.
- Order: Curb Removal at 11 Dyer Street — An order approving the removal of 72 feet of curbing for an opening at 11 Dyer Street.
- Police Chief’s Report on 2027 Private Livery Vehicle Licenses — Review of the Police Chief’s report regarding the licensing of eleven private livery vehicles for Princess Limousine LLC.
- Light Order: 123 Touhey Street, Pole #4 — An order regarding lighting at Pole #4 on 123 Touhey Street.
- Claims — Receipt and consideration of various claims filed against the city.
- Communication: Pawnbroker Licensing Compliance — A communication received from an Everett, Massachusetts resident regarding compliance with pawnbroker licensing.
- Application for Banners: Children’s Holiday Parade — An application by Greater Fall River Re-Creation to hang two promotional banners across Bedford Street and South Main Street for the Annual Children’s Holiday Parade.
- Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes: September 17, 2026 — Official minutes from the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on September 17, 2026.
- City Council Minutes: October 13 and October 27, 2026 — Approval of minutes for Public Hearings, Committee on Finance meetings, and Regular City Council meetings held on October 13 and October 27, 2026.
- Notice of Casualty and Loss: 69 Hill Street — A bulletin reporting a notice of casualty and loss at 69 Hill Street.
- Notice of Casualty and Loss: 26 Rodman Street — A bulletin reporting a notice of casualty and loss at 26 Rodman Street.
- Proposed Ordinances: Handicapped Parking Designations (Emergency Preamble) — Ordinances recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to establish handicapped parking spaces on Lindsey, North Main, North Underwood, Pleasant, and St. Mary’s streets.
- Proposed Ordinance: Parking Prohibited at All Times on Wilson Road — A first reading of an ordinance to prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Wilson Road west of Meridian Street.
- Proposed Ordinance: Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours on King Street — A first reading of an ordinance to prohibit parking between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, on King Street south of Globe Street.
- Proposed Ordinance: Fifteen-Minute Parking on Fifth Street — A first reading of an ordinance to establish fifteen-minute parking from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday, on Fifth Street south of Branch Street.
- Proposed Ordinance: Loading Zones on Tenth Street — A first reading of an ordinance to designate a loading zone active from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday through Saturday, on Tenth Street south of Bedford Street.
- Proposed Ordinances: Handicapped Parking Removals — A first reading of ordinances to remove designated handicapped parking spaces from several locations across the city.
- Proposed Ordinance: Relocation of Mayor’s Chief of Staff Position in City Code — An ordinance relocating the Chief of Staff position from the salary schedule for contract personnel to the schedule for political appointments and boards.
- Proposed Ordinance: Striking Corporation Counsel Authority to Retain Outside Legal Counsel — A proposal requested by Corporation Counsel to strike Section 2-33 of the City Code regarding the authority to retain outside legal counsel.