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July 15, 2025
3 meetings this evening, 41 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:55 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, Joseph D. Camara, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Michelle M. Dionne
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 88 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
2 Jason Duarte, 329 Draper Street, for the removal of curbing as follows: , Existing Curbing Curbing Combined Opening Opening to be to be Proposed After Removed Added Alteration 420-122 Stowe Street 0' 14' & 14' 0' 28 The existing parcel is currently vacant. The applicant proposes to construct a duplex
Minutes, page 89 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 3 through 7 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to take items 3 through 7 together, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
7 Gifford Street Beginning at Locust Street and ending at Walnut Street.
Minutes, page 90 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 8 through 17 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 8 through 17 together, with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 94 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:05 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:05 p.m., with Councilor Dionne absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
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, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Dionne arrived at 6:27 p.m
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input Chris Peckham, 29 Beacon Street — Public Safety
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules and allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Mr.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
2 Resolution — Committee on Finance Convene to discuss the anticipated timeline of the .
Minutes, page 97 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 99 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:13 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:13 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
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, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
34 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Beth Faunce to the position of Chief of Emergency Medical Services
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
2 Mayor and resolution for approval of a TIE Agreement for Cook Pond Realty Trust at 2492 South Main Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Hart, second: Raposo)
3 Mayor and gift order for a donation of a Pelican style case along with K-9 specific first aid supplies from Firehouse Dogs
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor and order for the sale of the site of the former Silvia School and Silvia Annex, located at 138 Hartwell Street to Thomas Alva Edison Building, LLC, for $205,000
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules and allow Matthew Thomas, Esq., 261 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to provide information regarding this matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow Matthew Thomas, Esq., 261 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 to provide information regarding this matter.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
To refer the order to the Committee on Real Estate
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 9 yeas to refer the order to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
5 Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 4 Budget Report
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the report to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the report to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
6 Mayor and order to transfer $1,500,000 from the General Fund Stabilization to Solid Waste, Expenses
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Kilby, Pereira, Raposo, TithNo: Dionne, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the order, with Councilors Dionne and Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
Priority Communications
7 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
8 Development Proposal bid from Thomas Alva Edison Building, LLC for the purchase of the site of the former Silvia School and Annex located at 138 Hartwell Street
Recommended by the Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the Development Proposal bid be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the Development Proposal bid be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 14 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)
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That.the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that.the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
That the proposed ordinance be 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 to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Amendment regarding salary of Animal Control Officer
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Resolutions
12 City Council to support and endorse correspondence from Councilor Ponte to the Fall River Legislative Delegation urging the Massachusetts Legislature to allocate a portion of the Millionaire's Tax surplus revenue to the City of Fall River and aiso request that
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Joseph D. Camara)
13 Committee on Finance convene with the Administration and the Director of City Operations to present a definitive action plan for the repair of the Pearl Street and Third Street parking garages
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
14 City Council requests that the Administration submit an appropriation order to fund repairs of the Central Fire Station and that the Committee on Finance convene with a representative of the Administration and the Director of City Operations to present a
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
15 City Council requests that the Administration, in collaboration with the Board of Park Commissioners and the Parks Division, conduct an assessment to identify the current amount, locations, and needs for all- weather Automated External
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Citations
16 Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Baseball Team — 2025 Champions of the Vocational State Baseball Tournament: Cory Almeida Matthew Almeida Jacob Costa lan Morales-Campbell Owen Dorego Cameron Falcon Gabriel Frost Robert Leach
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
17c Members of the Fall River Fire Department who showed exceptional teamwork, bravery and compassion during an emergency in Portsmouth, RI, on June 7, 2025: Captain Francis O'Reagan
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
19 Jason Duarte, 329 Draper Street —- Removal of 28 feet for a total opening of 28 feet at 110-118 Stowe Street
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
20 Jason Duarte, 329 Draper Street - Removal of 28 feet for a total opening of 28 feet at 120-122 Stowe Street
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To take items 21 through 25 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to take items 21 through 25 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
25 Gifford Street, from Locust Street to Walnut Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take items 26 through 35 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 35 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
35 North Main Street, from Cherry Street to Locust Street
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Miscellaneous
36 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Driver Edise Parson
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
37 Auto Body Shop License Transfer Auto Body Shop License No. 46, located at 5 Laurel Street, from Marco Moniz and Laudalino Viveiros d/b/a Platinum Collision, LLC, to Brian Vieira and Liseta Vieira, Aime's Auto. ‘
Minutes, page 6 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
38 Claims
Minutes, page 7 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
39 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — May 15, 2025
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To take items 40 through 44 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 40 through 44 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
44 Regular Meeting of the City Council — June 24, 2025
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:07 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:07 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
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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