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3 meetings this evening, 55 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Public hearings let residents speak for or against petitions such as curb cuts, pole locations and licenses. The full council decides them at its regular meeting.
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
During the meeting:
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Hanover Street and New Boston Road, pole ID: Null, has Hanover Street sign attached with electricity connection Franklin and High Streets, pole ID: NET&T CO. 702 with electricity connection Rodman and Lonsdale Streets, pole ID: 27-84(NG)/27
That the hearing be opened
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To close the hearing
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
19 738 Oak Grove Avenue, Pole #38-84
That the hearing be opened
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To close the hearing
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearing.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To adjourn at 5:58 p.m
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 5:58 p.m.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them)
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
16 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
To waive the rules to allow Brian Pearson to finish his statement
“On a motion made by Councilor Cliff Ponte and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Brian Pearson to finish his statement.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Bruce Souza, 181 South Main Street — Rail Trail Amy M. Blanchette, 724 Second Street - Quequechan Rail Trail
To waive the rules to allow citizen input to exceed 30 minutes and each speaker to exceed 3 minutes, if needed
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow citizen input to exceed 30 minutes and each speaker to exceed 3 minutes, if needed.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Steven A. Camara)
John Gonzalez, 65 Johnny Cake Trail, So
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Steven A. Camara)
Sabrina Davis, 196 Irving Street — Sale of water Erica Scott, 187 Pitman Street —- Water sale and Rail Trail Rhonda Northrup, 85 Summit Dr., Cranston, RI 02920
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to Speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to Speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Thomas LaPointe, 40 Albion Street — Rail Trail Veronica Turner, 912 Pearce Street — Rail Trail Raymond J. Trinque, 300 Centennial Street, Pascoag, RI 02859 — Water sales
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
John Sylvia, 51 Ada Street - Quequechan River Rail Trail
To waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions regarding the Quequechan River Rail Trail
“On a motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Corporation Counsel to answer questions regarding the Quequechan River Rail Trail.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)
To un-waive the rules regarding a 3 minute time limit per speaker
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, MitchellNo: Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
“On a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to un-waive the rules regarding a 3 minute time limit per speaker, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
James Souza, 300 Stetson Street - AJULQRRT Al Lima, 488 Hood Street — Rail Trail Joe Carvalho, 575 Eastern Avenue — Rail Trail Ken Putman, 500 Wallum Lake Road, Pascoag, RI 02859 — Rhode Island concer
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to , speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to , speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Deborah Heagney, 265 Park Street, No. Attleboro, RI 02760 — Water
To waive the rules to allow a non-Falf River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Falf River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
Robert Woods, Woods Lane, Pascoag, RI 02859 — Water Sales
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Laura Young, 87 Lower Gore Road, Webster, MA 01570 — Water Sale
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
2 Resolution — Administration provide details of plan to end PAYT program
To lift the item from the table
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to lift the item from the table.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To table the matter
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Mitchell, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Steven A. Camara, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To recommend the item be granted leave to withdraw
Yes: Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Mitchell
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to recommend the item be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Laliberte)
To adjourn at 11:04 p.m
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:04 p.m.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Pereira)
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · City meeting page
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Richard Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pamela S. Laliberte, Stephen R. Long, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte
Absent: None
34 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
followed by a salute to the flag and announced that the meeting may be recorded with audio or video and transmitted through any medium.
Minutes, page 269 · Agenda packet
To take item #3 out of order
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to take item #3 out of order.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
3 Mayor and Chief of Police Employment Agreement for Albert F. Dupere
Minutes, page 269 · Agenda packet
To table the matter
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Mitchell, Pereira, PonteNo: Laliberte, Long, Steven A. Camara
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to table the matter, with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte- Lebeau and Stephen R. Long voting in the negative.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Cabeceiras)
1 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 269 · Agenda packet
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, - it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
2 Community Preservation Committee re: reappointment of Antone J. Dias and Kenneth C. Pacheco
Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet
To table the appointments
Yes: Cabeceiras, MitchellNo: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
“On a motion made by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays to table the appointments with Councilors Joseph D. Camara, Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Stephen R. Long, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cabeceiras, second: Mitchell)
To adopt the appointments
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the appointments.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
To take item #35 out of order
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted to take item #35 out of order.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Joseph D. Camara)
35 Communication from Antone J. Dias, Chairman, Historical Commission re: King Philip Mill
Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Kenneth Fiola Jr. and Antone Dias to answer questions
“On a motion made by Councilor Linda M. Pereira and seconded by Councilor Pam Laliberte- Lebeau it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Kenneth Fiola Jr. and Antone Dias to answer questions.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Laliberte)
To reconsider the previous vote to waive the rules
Yes: Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Long, Steven A. CamaraNo: Cabeceiras, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte
“On a further motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays to reconsider the previous vote to waive the rules with Councilors Richard Cabeceiras, Pam Laliberte-Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira and Cliff Ponte voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To accept the communication and place it on file
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara it was unanimously voted to accept the communication and place it on file.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To move the question
Yes: Cabeceiras, Joseph D. Camara, LongNo: Cadime, Laliberte, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Joseph D. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to move the question with Councilors Steven A. Camara, Pam Laliberte- Lebeau, Raymond A. Mitchell, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff Ponte and Shawn E. Cadime voting in the negative and the motion failed to carry.”
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
“On yet a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Joseph D. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file. ,.”
4 Communication — City resident re: intersection of Meridian and Watkins Streets
Recommended by the Committee on Public Safety
Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
5 Proposed Ordinance — Definition and fee schedule for dog kennels
Minutes, page 270 · Agenda packet
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
6 Committee on Finance consider utilizing drop boxes as a convenience for residents to conduct city business without visiting Government Center
Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
7 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs meet with various parties to discuss the proposed road that would cut through the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail
Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A, Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Orders: Hearings
Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet
To take items #8 through #14 together
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items #8 through #14 together.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
14 Orange and Cherry Streets, pole ID: FREL-NET 8500-1 with electricity connection
Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet
To refer items #8 through #14 to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer items #8 through #14 to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To take items #15 through #26 together
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell, it was unanimously voted to take items #15 through #26 together.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Mitchell)
26 738 Oak Grove Avenue, Pole #38-84
Minutes, page 271 · Agenda packet
To table the orders
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the orders.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Pereira)
27 Light order for Columbus Drive — Pole #3
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
28 Cease and desist order be issued for any road, roadway or construction on the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order. *Approved, November 6, 2017, Mayor Jasiel F. Correia If * have signed the within order despite the fact that it clearly exceeds the City Council's power and authority.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
29 Police Chief's report on licenses: Taxicab Drivers
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To adopt the order
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
30 Claims
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
31 Communication from Partners for a Healthier Community re: naming of nature trail at Cook Pond in honor of Dr. David S. Weed
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To refer the communication to the Planning Board
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to refer the communication to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
32 Structures over public ways — Banners on Bedford Street at Central Fire Station and South _ Main Street at Center Place
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To approve the structure over a public way
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to approve the structure over a public way.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
33 Structure over a public way — Yard sign on William S. Canning Boulevard median
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To refer the application to the Board of Park Commissioners
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the application to the Board of Park Commissioners.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
34 Committee on Public Works and Transportation — May 24, 2017
Minutes, page 272 · Agenda packet
To approve the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To adopt the order
The minutes record 5 yeas and 0 nays but do not say how each councilor voted.
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Cliff Ponte, it was voted, 5 yeas to adopt the order.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Ponte)
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Pereira, Ponte, Steven A. Camara
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Steven A. Camara, it was voted 9 yeas, to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
“On a further motion made by - Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Long)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Yes: Cabeceiras, Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Laliberte, Long, Mitchell, Ponte, Steven A. CamaraNo: Pereira
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Stephen R. Long, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading with Councilor Linda M. Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Long)
City Council Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs meet with various parties to discuss contract for the sale of water to a Burrillville, Ri energy company
Minutes, page 273 · Agenda packet
To adopt the resolution
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Counceifor Steven A. Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Steven A. Camara)
Proposed Ordinance — Definition and fee schedule for dog kennels
Minutes, page 273 · Agenda packet
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
“On a motion made by Councilor Raymond A. Mitchell and seconded by Councilor Linda M. Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pereira)
Minutes, page 273 · Agenda packet
To adjourn at 12:42 a.m. on October 25, 2017
“On a motion made by Councilor Steven A. Camara and seconded by Councilor Richard Cabeceiras, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 12:42 a.m. on October 25, 2017.” (Motion: Steven A. Camara, second: Cabeceiras)
From the official minutes kept by the Fall River City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition, check every vote count against the councilors named, and quote the exact sentence for each vote. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: the nine 2026–2027 councilors from the City of Fall River's official councilor photos (Contact the Council page, fallriverma.gov); earlier councilors cropped from the 2024–2025 council group photo and the 2022–2023 council group photo (as published by Fall River Reporter, September 2022). Trott Lee: from his campaign Facebook page (facebook.com/trottlee4cc). Ricky Tith: from Fall River Reporter (April 2025). 2018–2019 councilors (Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Derek R. Viveiros) and the 2018–2019 group photo: from the City of Fall River’s FY2019 budget book. Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and the 2016–2017 group photo: Herald News photo by Jack Foley (January 2016), provided by the Fall River City Clerk. The 2020–2021 and 2022–2023 group photos: provided by the Fall River City Clerk.
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