The Fall River City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:55 P.M. The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber on the second floor of One Government Center, located in Fall River, MA 02722.
The agenda for the meeting is available, and an ADA-compliant agenda has also been provided for the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting. The meeting’s scheduled end time is subject to change.
On the agenda
- Jointly Owned Pole Location — This item is a public hearing for the Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., regarding a new jointly owned pole location on Eastern Avenue.
- Presentation of Citations — This item is for the presentation of citations, but no specific citations are listed.
- Citizen Input — This item allows for citizens to provide input on agenda topics.
- *Resolution – Convene with the Chair of the Board of Elections, the Administration, and a representative of the Fall River Commission on Disability to discuss election cycle trends within new polling facilities (adopted 11-25-2025) — This item is a resolution to discuss election cycle trends within new polling facilities, involving the Board of Elections, Administration, and the Fall River Commission on Disability.
- Transfers and appropriations — This item concerns the approval of transfers and appropriations of funds.
- *Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of John Sylvia, Chair, Board of Park Commissioners, as the Board of Park Commissioners representative on the Community Preservation Committee — This item is a request from the Mayor for confirmation of John Sylvia’s appointment as the Board of Park Commissioners representative on the Community Preservation Committee.
- *Mayor and communication to City Council for Massachusetts House Bill (H.5482) re: extending operating hours for liquor licenses and public alcohol consumption — This item is a communication from the Mayor to the City Council regarding Massachusetts House Bill (H.5482) concerning extended operating hours for liquor licenses and public alcohol consumption.
- *Mayor and revised Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget: a. General Fund Appropriation Order b. Emergency Medical Services Appropriation Order — This item concerns the Mayor’s revised Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget, specifically the General Fund Appropriation Order and the Emergency Medical Services Appropriation Order.
- *Mayor, Planning Board Report and resolution re: proposed amendment to expand the Waterfront/Downtown Housing Development Zone a/k/a Central Market Housing District Zone and Plan Amendment — This item is a report and resolution from the Mayor and Planning Board regarding a proposed amendment to expand the Waterfront/Downtown Housing Development Zone and Plan Amendment.
- *Mayor and the following appropriations: a. $3,670,000 from FY25 Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer, Transfers b. $1,770,000 from FY25 Water Retained Earnings to Water, Transfers — This item details appropriations from the Mayor, including $3,670,000 from FY25 Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Transfers and $1,770,000 from FY25 Water Retained Earnings to Water Transfers.
- *Mayor and order appropriating $1,400,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Fire, Salaries — This item is an order from the Mayor to appropriate $1,400,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue for Fire Department salaries.
- *Mayor and end-of-year appropriations totaling $475,750 from the following accounts: • City Council, Expenses ($2,750) • Reserve for Employee Benefits ($223,000) • Administrative Services, Salaries ($100,000) • Financial Services, Salaries ($50,000) • Facilities, Salaries ($100,000) to: • City Council, Salaries ($2,750) • City Clerk, Salaries ($23,000) • Police, Salaries ($450,000) — This item outlines the Mayor’s end-of-year appropriations totaling $475,750 from various accounts to fund salaries for City Council, City Clerk, and Police, and cover expenses, employee benefits, administrative services, financial services, and facilities.
- *Mayor with resolutions for Tax Increment Exemption Agreements as follows: a. Jefferson Realty LLC at 37 Park Street b. Second Street Trust at 377 Second Street — This item includes resolutions from the Mayor for Tax Increment Exemption Agreements with Jefferson Realty LLC at 37 Park Street and Second Street Trust at 377 Second Street.
- *Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement for Fall River EMS Unit, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1202 — This item concerns a Memorandum of Agreement between the Mayor and the Fall River EMS Unit, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1202.
- *Board of Elections Commissioners and order authorizing polling places for the State Primary Election on September 1, 2026, and the Biennial State Election on November 3, 2026, and designating polling places and changes to polling places for such elections — This item is an order from the Board of Elections Commissioners authorizing and designating polling places and changes for the State Primary Election on September 1, 2026, and the Biennial State Election on November 3, 2026.
- *Administration and School Department convene to finalize indirect cost agreement — This item is about the Administration and School Department convening to finalize an indirect cost agreement.
- *Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss development, traffic and parking concerns within the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor area — This item is for the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to discuss development, traffic, and parking concerns in the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor area.
- *Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to review City ordinances re: outside billboards and advertising signs — This item is for the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to review City ordinances concerning outside billboards and advertising signs.
- Mary E. Goff, Retired Captain, U.S. Army Nurse Corps. – Dedication and commitment to Fall River veterans — This item is a dedication to Mary E. Goff, Retired Captain, U.S. Army Nurse Corps., recognizing her commitment to Fall River veterans.
- Jointly Owned Pole Location — This item is for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Eastern Avenue – One (1) new jointly owned pole location.
- Police Chief’s Report on Licenses Taxicab Driver Steven B. Rebello — This item is a report from the Police Chief on licenses, specifically for taxicab driver Steven B. Rebello.
- Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Timothy Pinto, SM Automotive, LLC d/b/a E&T Auto Concepts, 196 Oak Grove Avenue — This item is for the renewal of an auto repair shop license for Timothy Pinto, SM Automotive, LLC d/b/a E&T Auto Concepts at 196 Oak Grove Avenue.
- Auto Repair Shop License Transfers License no. 168 located at 697 Pleasant Street from Wilson Frank Elias d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc. to Jefferson Moises d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc. — This item concerns the transfer of Auto Repair Shop License no. 168 from Wilson Frank Elias d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc. to Jefferson Moises d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc. at 697 Pleasant Street.
- License no. 217 located at 400 Stafford Road from Francisley J. Grizotte d/b/a Shea’s Automotive Center to Brandon Rocha d/b/a Shea’s Automotive Center — This item concerns the transfer of License no. 217 from Francisley J. Grizotte d/b/a Shea’s Automotive Center to Brandon Rocha d/b/a Shea’s Automotive Center at 400 Stafford Road.
- *Claims — This item lists claims that will be discussed.
- *Communication from city resident re: traffic and parking conditions on Progress Street — This item is a communication from a city resident regarding traffic and parking conditions on Progress Street.
- Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo – The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, October 22, 2026, at 4500 North Main Street — This item is an application for a license to conduct a one-day bingo for The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River on October 22, 2026, at 4500 North Main Street.
- *Public Hearings – May 26, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the public hearings held on May 26, 2026.
- *Public Hearings – June 2, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the public hearings held on June 2, 2026.
- *Public Hearings – June 9, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the public hearings held on June 9, 2026.
- *Committee on Finance – May 26, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Committee on Finance meeting held on May 26, 2026.
- *Committee on Finance – May 28, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Committee on Finance meeting held on May 28, 2026.
- *Committee on Finance – June 1, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Committee on Finance meeting held on June 1, 2026.
- *Committee on Finance – June 2, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Committee on Finance meeting held on June 2, 2026.
- *Committee on Finance – June 3, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Committee on Finance meeting held on June 3, 2026.
- *Committee on Finance – June 9, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Committee on Finance meeting held on June 9, 2026.
- *Regular Meeting of the City Council – May 26, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on May 26, 2026.
- *Special Meeting of the City Council – June 3, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Special Meeting of the City Council held on June 3, 2026.
- *Regular Meeting of the City Council – June 9, 2026 — This item refers to the minutes from the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 9, 2026.
- *Notice of Casualty and Loss at 183 Winthrop Street — This item is a notice regarding a casualty and loss event at 183 Winthrop Street.
- *Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Handicapped Parking — This item is a proposed ordinance regarding traffic and handicapped parking, including specific street locations for parking restrictions.
- *Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous — This item is a proposed ordinance concerning miscellaneous traffic regulations, including parking prohibitions during certain hours and fifteen-minute parking zones at various locations.
- Handicapped parking removals — This item details proposed removals of handicapped parking spaces at multiple street locations.
- Proposed Ordinance – Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste – Collection and disposal, generally — This item is a proposed ordinance to amend section 62-2(C) concerning general solid waste collection and disposal.
- Proposed Ordinance – Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services — This item is a proposed ordinance for salary amendments specifically for the Director of Health and Human Services.
- Proposed Ordinance – Amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel — This item is a proposed ordinance to amend section 50-301, which outlines the salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel.
- Proposed Ordinance – Amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees — This item is a proposed ordinance to amend section 50-303, which outlines the salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees.