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October 14, 2025
3 meetings this evening, 43 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
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 34 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
2 Ryan Wordell, 312 Mohawk Drive, Westport, MA, 02790, for the removal of curbing as follows Existing Curbing Curbing Combined Opening Opening tobe to be Proposed After Removed Added Alteration 312 Mohawk Drive 24' 34 0' 58'
Minutes, page 35 · Agenda packet · Video
To take items 3 through 11 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to take items 3 through 11 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 38 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:14 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:14 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
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
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input
Minutes, page 39 · Agenda packet · Video
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 Ponte, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
To allow Ms
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to allow Ms.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Hart)
To send a letter to the Administration requesting an explanation regarding the City's response to the public records request made by Jessica Machado, a copy of which is attached and hereto made a part of these minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to send a letter to the Administration requesting an explanation regarding the City's response to the public records request made by Jessica Machado, a copy of which is attached and hereto made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
To allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to allow Mr.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
To lift item 2 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to lift item 2 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
2 Resolution — Administration prepare presentation to address the needs of City Parks and leagues, including football and baseball fields Michael P. Dion, Interim City Administrator/Executive Director of the Community Development
Minutes, page 43 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 43 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:13 p.m
From the minutes
“On a 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
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Bruce Oliveira to the position of Harbormaster
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
2a Mayor and request for confirmation of the following appointments to the Historical Commission: Caroline H. Aubin
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
2b Mayor and request for confirmation of the following appointments to the Historical Commission: Ryan Andrew Klein
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pone, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo)
3 Mayor and gift order for donation of a limited edition print of the original painting of Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr., by Brian Fox, to Government Center, donated by Paul and Dona Burke, BayCoast Bank, St. Anne's Credit Union, Joseph and Joanne
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
4 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: salary amendments for the Director of Fall River Emergency Management Agency, Veterans' Grave Officer and Senior Aide
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance 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 proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
5 Mayor and order establishing spending fimits of Library Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Fellisha Desmarais, Library Administrator, to answer questions
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 Fellisha Desmarais, Library Administrator, to answer questions.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
That the City Council send a letter to the Administration regarding these matters, a copy of which is attached and hereto made a part of these minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the City Council send a letter to the Administration regarding these matters, a copy of which is attached and hereto made a part of these minutes.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Priority Communications
6 Communication from the Director of Human Resources re: investigation into concerns raised by the Veterans' Benefit Agent
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
7 Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for Municipal Election scheduled for November 4, 2025
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the warrant
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the warrant.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
8 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)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals * County Street, West, 22 feet north of Barnes Street * Fielden Street, East, 44 feet south of Pleasant Street « Slade Street, North, 119 feet west of Church Street
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 Hart, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
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)
Resolutions
10 Committee on Finance convene with the Administration, the City Engineer/Planner and Corporation Counsel to discuss potential restrictions being placed on housing developments and the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the
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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Citations
11 Lori Ann Rita — 43 years of dedicated service to the Fall River Police Department
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
12 Ana Riley — 2026 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Hearings
14 Ryan Wordell, 312 Mohawk Drive, Westport, MA, 02790 — Removal of 34 feet for a total opening of 58 feet at 312 Mohawk Drive
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To take item 14 out of order, and to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take item 14 out of order, and to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Hart)
To take items 13, 15, 16 and 17 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 13, 15, 16 and 17 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
17b Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid for the following: ;: Currant Road (Petition E) — Two (2) new pole locations
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 Auto Body Shop License Renewal Gabrielle Cabral d/b/a Competitive Auto Body & Sales, 1021 Locust 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
19 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Wayne Senechal d/b/a Wayne's Auto and Performance, 122 Lowell 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
20 Police Chief's Report on Licenses Taxicab Drivers Domingos Almeida, Jr. Melissa Carvalho Justin Schultz
Minutes, page 4 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
21 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
22 Fall River Public Library Annual Report — Fiscal Year 2025 .
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the report 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 report be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
23 Letter from City resident regarding enforcement of City ordinances
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and that copies of the communication be forwarded to the Police Chief, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Inspector of Buildings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and that copies of the communication be forwarded to the Police Chief, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Inspector of Buildings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
24 Zoning Board of Appeals. Minutes — August 21, 2025 ,
Minutes, page 5 · 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)
25 Drainlayer Licenses' Daniels Asphalt Services, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer licenses, On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 30 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer licenses, On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 26 through 30 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
30 Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 23, 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 Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Bulletins —- Newsletters: Notices
31 Department of Public Utilities, Notice of public hearing and request for comments re Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid for authorization to issue long-term debt securities in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1.4
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice 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 notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
32 Department of Public Utilities, Notice of filing and rescheduled public hearing (Fail River) re: Petition of Liberty Utilities (New England Natural Gas Company) Corp.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice 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 notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To enter Executive Session
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Kilby, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo, TithNo: Dionne, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to enter Executive Session, with President Camara and Councilor Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 9:08 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:08 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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