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Library unveils digitized Herald News archive spanning 1926-1979

Fall River Public Library unveiled online access to the Fall River Herald News spanning 1926 to 1979, a major expansion of its local history and genealogy resources. The library also added two new museum passes, for the Norman Bird Sanctuary and the House of the Seven Gables, expanding …

City posts demolition notice for old police station

City posts formal demolition notice for the old police station as several municipal updates roll out this week. Fall River officials released the notice alongside a draft 2026-2036 Open Space and Recreation Plan and the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Summary, while the Fall River Public L…

Fall River Council Passes $483.6 Million FY2027 Budget, Funds Schools at $17.1 Million

Fall River City Council voted 8-1 Monday to adopt a $483.6 million FY2027 budget that fully funds school transportation at $17.1 million, overriding Mayor Paul Coogan's lower submission.

Davol Street southbound traffic shift begins as corridor work continues

A southbound traffic shift on Davol Street took effect today as part of the city's long-running Route 79 corridor project. The city's official notices confirmed that Davol Street northbound between Turner Street and President Avenue has reopened, while the new southbound traffic configu…

Fall River Board of Health Suspends Durfee Street Store's Tobacco License for Seven Days

Fall River Board of Health suspends a Durfee Street convenience store's tobacco license and clears the way for emergency beaver-control work at two city water sites. The board, with Chair Thomas Cory and member Michael J.

Obituary notices, week of July 20, 2026 through July 26, 2026

This week's column lists 8 Fall River obituaries published or dated between July 20 and July 26, 2026: Rapoza, Moses; Ramunno, Diane Joan (68); Mello, Eugenia Maria (89); Fournier, Normand J. (75); Cruz, Antonio (63); Taylor, Linda Ann (78); Wrenn, Annette M. (86); and Ryan, Jenny L. (9…

Fall River Council Panel Approves One-Year Ad Hoc School Transportation Committee

Fall River council panel votes to create a one-year ad hoc school transportation committee amid a $900,000 budget dispute.

Fall River June Home Sales Split Between Sub-$500,000 Homes and Pricier Deals

Fall River recorded 17 property transfers between June 26 and June 30, 2026, with 11 disclosing a sale price ranging from $315,000 to $800,000 and a median of $445,000. The month's top sale was 544 Plymouth Ave at $800,000, sold by Sheila C. Soares and Marco P. DaSilva Jr. to Trisha N. …

Fall River School Committee Approves MASC Policy Contract, Tables Deputy Superintendent Job Description

Fall River School Committee approves MASC policy contract and navigates 290 Rock, budget disputes.

Obituary notices, week of July 13 through July 19, 2026

Six Fall River obituaries were published this week: Vorce, Deolinda (died July 13); Raposo, Niveria V. (July 14); Megna, Roland J., 84 (July 14); Marsilli, Stephanie A., 79 (July 14); Donald, Gwendolyn G., 90 (July 15); and Vasconcellos, Debra, 68 (July 16). Notices were posted to Echov…

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