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September 9, 2025
3 meetings this evening, 40 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, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Bradford L. Kilby, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 64 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 65 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:18 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:18 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
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 Kilby exited the Council Chamber at 8:24 p.m
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input Talos Farris, 602 Dwelly Street — Veterans ,
Minutes, page 66 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the Committee on Finance send a letter to the Mayor, Interim City Administrator/ Executive Director of the Community Development Agency and the Director of Human Resources requesting an investigation into the matter discussed during Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted that the Committee on Finance send a letter to the Mayor, Interim City Administrator/ Executive Director of the Community Development Agency and the Director of Human Resources requesting an investigation into the matter discussed during Mr.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Kilby)
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 70 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:28 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
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, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo, Ricky T. Tith
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby
34 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 10 and 11 out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items 10 and 11 out of order, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To adopt the resolution and refer it to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution and refer it to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
Resolutions
1 The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance to require City Council approval and authorization for all real estate leases, licenses, or occupancy agreements entered into by the City of Fall River, or any of its departments,
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions regarding the funding sources of the license agreement
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the Administration to answer questions regarding the funding sources of the license agreement, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Pereira)
Priority Matters
1a The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance to require City Council approval and authorization for all real estate leases, licenses, or occupancy agreements enter: Appropriation of $271,667.53 from EMS Enterprise Fund Receipts to
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Cadime, Dionne, Ponte, TithAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 4 yeas, 4 nays to adopt the order, with President Pereira and Councilors Hart and Raposo voting in the affirmative, and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
1b The Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance to require City Council approval and authorization for all real estate leases, licenses, or occupancy agreements enter: Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Fall River and the American
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the order
Yes: Dionne, PonteNo: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Raposo, TithAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 2 yeas, 6 nays to table the order, with Councilors Dionne and Ponte voting in the affirmative, and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Dionne)
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: CadimeAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Cadime opposed and Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Priority Communications
2 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, with , Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
3 Communication from City Treasurer/Collector to City Clerk re OPEB Declaration of - Trust
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication 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 communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithAbsent: Kilby
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 Councilor Kilby 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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Committee Reports
5 Proposed Ordinance — Creation of a new position of Supervisor of School Crossing Guards and adjustments to the current salary of Crossing Guards
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithAbsent: Kilby
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the effective date of "9-10-2025" in both Sections 1 2, and inserting in its' place the following: "8-27-2025,"
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the effective date of "9-10-2025" in both Sections 1 2, and inserting in its' place the following: "8-27-2025," with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Hart)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended
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, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
6 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 4 One-way streets (strike out) « Niagara Street, West, from Foster Street for a distance of 498 feet Section 2 One-way streets (insert) « Niagara Street, West, from Foster Street to Plymouth Avenue
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
7 Proposed Ordinance — Establishment of a Library Programs Revolving Fund
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
8 Proposed Ordinance — Designation of Veterans' Benefit Agent and Director of Veterans' Services/Director of Veterans' Benefits as a contract position
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the effective date of "7-1-2024," and inserting in its' place "7- 1-2025," and also by inserting, at the end of the ordinance, the following: "This ordinance shall take effect upon passage.,"
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the effective date of "7-1-2024," and inserting in its' place "7- 1-2025," and also by inserting, at the end of the ordinance, the following: "This ordinance shall take effect upon passage.," with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped Parking (strike outs) « Baird Street, North, 188 feet east of Jefferson Street * Barnaby Street, West, 315 feet north of Lincoln Avenue * Cambridge Street, South, 135 feet west of Jefferson Street
Minutes, page 6 · 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (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 President Camara, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Citations
12 Liz Jansen — 60" Birthday
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
13 Serena Dupuis — Grand opening of Once Upon a Bookstore
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Orders: Hearings
16 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid — 796 feet of underground conduit, 2 manholes and 1 riser on Currant Road
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 14 through 16 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Ponte and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 14 through 16 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Ponte, second: Raposo)
Orders: Miscellaneous
17 Auto Body Shop License Renewals ‘Manuel Felix d/b/a Felix Auto Collision Center ~ 1201 Slade Street Paulo A. Carvalho d/b/a Carvalho's Tire & Auto Center, Inc. - 410 Second Street .
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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
18 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Daniel J. Mello d/b/a Mello's Diesel Service, Inc. — 185 Williston Street Paulo A. Carvalho d/b/a Carvalho's Tire & Auto Center, Inc. — 410 Second Street Roy Oliveira d/b/a Auto Boutique — 101 Price Place
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
19 Police Chief's report on licenses Taxicab Drivers Joseph D. Beauregard Ronell Clark Freddy Estrella Ronald A. Piccone
Minutes, page 7 · 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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Communications -— Invitations: Petitions
20 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, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
21 Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: July 10, 2025, alleged violation by the City Council
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the response 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 response be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
22 Assistant Corporation Counsel Response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: July 15, 2025, alleged violations by Committee on Real Estate
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the response 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 response be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
23 Drainlayer License Danella Line Services of MA, Inc.
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer license, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
24c Planning Board Minutes: July 9, 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To take items 25 through 27 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 25 through 27 together, with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
27 Regular Meeting of the City Council — August 12, 2025
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:35 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:35 p.m., with Councilor Kilby absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
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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