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June 24, 2025
3 meetings this evening, 36 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:30 p.m. · Public Hearings
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
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.
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 111 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
4 Mark Pavao, 166 Wilson Road, for the removal of curbing as follows Existing Curbing Curbing Combined Opening Opening to be to be Proposed After , Removed Added Alteration 166 Wilson Road 17' 16' 0 33) The existing parcel is currently serviced by a 17-foot curb opening. The applicant proposes
Minutes, page 111 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 2 through 27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 2 through 27 together, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 123 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 5:36 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 5:36 p.m., with President Camara absent and not ‘voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
6:00 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
1 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Adjournment
Minutes, page 135 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:42 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:42 p.m., with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
32 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 10 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take item 10 out of order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Jason Bouchard-Nawrocki to the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
2 Mayor and confirmation of the reappointment of Richard Mancini to the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
3 Mayor and order declaring property from the Fire Department as surplus property
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
4 Mayor and request from Interim Purchasing Agent for review of Request for Proposals 25-11 related to sale of the site of the former Silvia School and Annex
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Real Estate, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To waive the rules to allow the Interim Director of Financial Services to answer questions regarding item 5
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Interim Director of Financial Services to answer questions regarding item 5, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
5 Mayor and order accepting a donation in the amount of $3,418 from the Fall River Eiks Lodge #118 to the Fire Department for the purchase of an underwater drone to be used by the Fire Department Dive Team
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
6 Mayor and order establishing spending limits of Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2026
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
7a Mayor and the following transfers:: $1,100,000.00 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to Community Maintenance, Expenses
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Hart, Kilby, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, Raposo, TithAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays, to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilors Hart and Kilby voting in the affirmative, and with President Camara absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Hart)
7b Mayor and the following transfers:: $3,000,000.00 from FY24 Surplus Revenue to General Fund, Stabilization Fund
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)
8a Mayor and the following transfers:: $5,000 from City Council, Expenses to City Council, Salaries
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
8b Mayor and the following transfers:: $10,000 from Administrative Services, Expenses to Administrative Services, Salaries
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
8c Mayor and the following transfers:: $200,000 from Facilities, Expenses to Community Maintenance, Expenses
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To reject the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Hart, KilbyAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to reject the order, with Councilors Hart and Kilby voting in the negative and with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
8d Mayor and the following transfers:: $200,000 from Community Maintenance, Salaries to Community Maintenance, Expenses
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Hart, Kilby, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, Raposo, TithAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was voted 3 yeas, 5 nays to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira and Councilors Hart and Kilby voting in the affirmative and with President Camara absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Hart, second: Kilby)
Resolutions
9 Administration pursue a traffic and parking study specific to the downtown South Main Street area
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Hearings
12 Mark Pavao, 166 Wilson Road — Removal of 16 feet for a total opening of 33 feet at 166 Wilson Road
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To take items 13 through 38 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take items 13 through 38 together, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
38 Winter Street, beginning at Locust Street and ending at Franklin Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
39 BIF IV Intrepid Opco LLC d/b/a Intrepid Fiber Networks - Pine Street, beginning at Robeson Street and ending at Seabury Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
40 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Jamil Boutros Ronald A. Piccone Private Livery Drivers Carlos M. Alvarez Jeremy R. Hair
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
41 Claims
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To take items 42 through 47 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 42 through 47 together, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
47 Regular Meeting of the City Council — June 10, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 8e Proposed Ordinance -— Traffic, Handicapped parking - Cambridge Street, South, 129 feet east of Coral Street - Dover Street, South, 37 feet west of Blackstone Street - Locust Street, North, 55 feet west of June Street Raymond Street, West, 29 feet south of Harriman Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Late 8f Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 Thirty minute parking (strike-out) - Sixth Street, East, 172 feet south of Bedford Street, from 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Monday through Friday Section 2 Handicapped Parking (strike outs)
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Late 8g Proposed Ordinance — Amendment re salary of Animal Control Officer .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Late 8h Proposed Ordinance — Fall River Public Library new position of Museum Security Officer of Public Library Services
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 9a City Council notify the Mayor of the City's current noncompliance with sections of the City Charter, including Section 9-15, which relates to Periodic review of the need for multiple member bodies, and Section 2-10, which relates to City Council
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:30 p.m., with President Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
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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