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9.8.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, September 8, 2026Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Decisions41
Passed30
Referred8
Tabled · Failed2 · 1
Split votesSplit2not unanimous

Where the council split

2 of 41 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 2
Ordinance

Proposed Ordinance – Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste – collection and disposal, generally

A motion that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw failed.

Failed
2–7yeas–nays
Named as voting yesLinda M. PereiraMichael G. Canuel
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays, that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Canuel and Pereira voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.”

Minutes p. 5The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

8–1

Mayor and Appropriation of funds to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund totaling $586,600 ($330,000 for FREDTV Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Salaries & Expenses)

The council voted to table the matter.

Budget · Named no: Joseph D. Camara · Minutes p. 10

Tabled

All 41 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments4
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor and request for confirmation of reappointment of Christopher Antao to the Cultural Council The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor and request for confirmation of reappointment of Vania Marie Noverca-Viveiros to the Cultural Council The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor and request for confirmation of reappointment of Ken Schadegg to the Historical Commission The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor and request for confirmation of reappointment of Richard R. Mancini to the Historical Commission The council voted to confirm the reappointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance2 of 3
  • Referred Budget
    Fiscal Year 2026 Quarterly Budget Report The council voted to refer the report to the Committee on Finance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Budget
    Mayor and loan order of $10,000,000 for the construction and/or improvement of City Streets The council voted that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Ordinances3 of 6
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Ordinance
    Corporation Counsel request to strike out §2-33 in City code, which relates to Authority to retain outside legal counsel The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3
  • Failed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste – collection and disposal, generally A motion that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw failed.
    2–7 2 yeas, 7 nays Official minutes,p. 5
Resolutions1 of 7
  • Passed Resolution
    Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with City officials to develop a comprehensive plan for an accurate financial analysis of the cost and distribution of solid waste and recycling carts The council voted to adopt the resolution.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Other business2 of 16
  • Passed Other
    Mayor and request from Purchasing Agent for City Council approval to conduct a public online auction for surplus property The council voted to approve the request.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Other
    City Council President communication and revised policy to City Council re: outside legal council The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3

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