The Fall River City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, starting 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. The session is scheduled to run until approximately 9:55 p.m., though the end time is subject to change.
Agendas for the session include a standard meeting agenda and an ADA agenda.
On the agenda
- Public Hearing: Pawnbroker and Second Hand Article Store Application — A public hearing will be held regarding a request by Pawtucket Pawnbrokers Too, Inc. to operate and maintain a pawnbroker and second hand article store at 255 South Main Street.
- Committee on Finance: Presentation of Citations — Citations will be presented to the Fall River Police Department and Massachusetts State Police recognizing their commitment to public safety through Operation: Restore the Row.
- Committee on Finance: Citizen Input — Members of the public are provided an opportunity to offer comments and input to the Committee on Finance.
- Committee on Finance: Presentation regarding the Pearl Street Parking Garage — The administration will deliver a presentation regarding the Pearl Street parking garage as requested by the Mayor.
- Committee on Finance: Discussion on Harm Reduction Bags and Substance Use Services — The committee will convene to discuss harm reduction bags supplied by SSTAR and Seven Hills Foundation, along with other substance use treatment and recovery services.
- Committee on Finance: Transfer and Appropriation — The Committee on Finance will consider proposed financial transfers and appropriations.
- Grant Orders: Infrastructure, Public Safety, Water Lines, and Urban Development — The Mayor submitted four grant orders, including $5,000,000 for Alden Street reconstruction, $4,500 for EMS comfort dog training, $1,092,000 for lead service line replacement, and $1,300,000 for street, sidewalk, and parklet rehabilitation.
- Joint Meeting Request for ‘State of the Schools’ Address — The Mayor requested a joint meeting between the City Council and School Committee on December 8, 2026, for the Superintendent to deliver the first ‘State of the Schools’ address.
- Memorandum of Agreement with Fall River Teamsters Local 251 — The Mayor submitted a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and Fall River Teamsters Local 251.
- Appropriation for Snow Removal Expenses Deficit — The Mayor requested an order appropriating $3,107,675.80 from the General Stabilization Fund to cover the snow removal expenses deficit.
- Communication on Action Needed on Resolutions — The City Council President requests that a communication be sent to the Mayor regarding required actions on council resolutions.
- Proposed Ordinance: Relocation of Chief of Staff Mayor’s Office Position — A proposed ordinance would move the Chief of Staff position from the contract personnel salary code to the salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees.
- Resolution: Oversight of Senior Grocery Ride Program — The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation is asked to convene to discuss departmental oversight of the grocery ride program and vehicles used for senior residents.
- Resolution: SRTA Bus Terminal Cleanliness, Sanitation, and Public Safety — The Committee on Public Safety is requested to meet to discuss cleanliness, sanitation, and safety at the Southcoast Regional Transit Authority bus terminal.
- Citations: Fall River Police Department and Massachusetts State Police — Citations recognize the Fall River Police Department and Massachusetts State Police for their public safety efforts during Operation: Restore the Row on August 12, 2026.
- Order: Pawnbroker and Second Hand Article Store — The City Council will consider an order granting permission to Pawtucket Pawnbrokers Too, Inc. to operate at 255 South Main Street.
- Communications – Claims — The City Council will receive and review claims filed against the city.
- Application for One-Day Bingo License: PVT Joseph Francis VFW Post 486 Inc. — An application has been filed for a one-day bingo license to be held at 486 Bedford Street on February 15, 2027.
- Drainlayer License: ELJ Inc. — The council will consider an application for a drainlayer license submitted by ELJ Inc.
- Planning Board Minutes — Meeting minutes from the Planning Board’s September 9, 2026 meeting are submitted for review.
- Community Preservation Committee Minutes — Meeting minutes from the Community Preservation Committee for several 2026 meetings are submitted to the council.