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December 9, 2025
3 meetings this evening, 42 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, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby, Cliff A. Ponte, Ricky T. Tith
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 28 · 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, with Councilors Ponte and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 29 · Agenda packet · Video
To close the hearings at 6:06 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 6:06 p.m., with Councilors Ponte and Tith 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, Joseph D. Camara, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby, Ricky T. Tith
During the meeting:
- Councilor Ponte arrived at 6:25 p.m
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Order — Intermunicipal Agreement for Drinking Water Services with the Town of Westport
Minutes, page 32 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the order, with the recommended agreement changes, be referred to full Council for action, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
3 Loan Orders — Phase 23 Water Systems Improvements in the amount of $4,200,000 and Phase 24 Water Systems Improvements in the amount of $4,700,000 Paul Ferland, Administrator of Community Utilities, provided a brief overview of how the funding
Minutes, page 33 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the loan orders be referred to the City Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the loan orders be referred to the City Council for action, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 33 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:21 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:21 p.m., with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, 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
Absent: Bradford L. Kilby, Ricky T. Tith
37 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 1 from the table
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, RaposoNo: PereiraAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted to lift item 1 from the table, with Vice President Pereira opposed and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Parayno to the position of Director of Community Maintenance
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the request for appointment be rejected
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas that the request for appointment be rejected, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
3 Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Jonathan Lima to the Historical Commission
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Ponte)
Priority Communications
4 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Resolutions
5 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to draft a proposed ordinance requiring City Council approval for any contract renewed, or extended, by the Mayor for contracted employees, Department Heads or Division Managers
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the resolution, with President Camara voting in the negative and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Ponte)
6 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss striking out §2-131 of the City Code re: loan order authorizations
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay to adopt the resolution, with President Camara voting in the negative and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
7 City Council extends congratulations to the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Bengals Football Team for winning the Massachusetts Vocational Large School Super Bowl and declares December 3" as the Diman Regional Vocational
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
8 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss amendments to §2-151 of the City Code re: City Council standing committees
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
9 City Council request for a home rule petition to change to Plan E form of government with a City Manager
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Cadime abstaining and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dionne)
Citations
10 Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Bengals Varsity Football Team — 2025 Massachusetts Vocational Large School Super Bowl Champions ; Players Kyran Aguiar Cayden Amaral Aguiar Quincy Badger Julian Baillie Henry Bettencourt Ryan Botelho
Minutes, page 3 · 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, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
11 Citizens for Citizens — 60" Anniversary of Service (1965 — 2025)
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, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
Orders: Hearings
12 Jessica Ortega Urgiles, 53 Adams Street, Newark, NJ, 07105 — Removal of 19 feet for a total opening of 31 feet at 34-36 California Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Ponte)
13 Michael and Elizabeth Lamothe, 202 Cambridge Street —- Removal of 14 feet for a total opening of 32 feet at 202 Cambridge Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, RaposoNo: PereiraAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted to adopt the order, with Vice President Pereira opposed and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
14 Auto Body Shop License Renewal David Saber, Eleventh St. Assoc, Inc. d/b/a Saber Auto Body, Inc.,231 Bedford 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
15 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Adam Genuario, AMG Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Midas of Fall River, 1439 Plymouth Avenue Jacinto Silva d/b/a Tech Service Center, Inc., 70 William Street Joseph M. Zaccheo d/b/a Sullivan Tire Co., Inc., 456 Rodman 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
16 Police Chief's Report on Licenses 2026 Taxicab Drivers Joseph A. Gonsalves Louis Levesque .
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 Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
17 City Engineer — Street opening less than 5 years at 917 Dwelly Street
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the street opening request
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the street opening request, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
18 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — October 16, 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 Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
19 Committee on Finance — November 25, 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 Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
20 Regular Meeting of the City Council - November 25, 2025
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To lift item 21 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift item 21 from the table, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
21 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped parking : + Lindsey Street, West, 123 feet north of President Avenue ae Stipulation MassDOT perform necessary modifications at the Brightman Street and Lindsey Street intersection prior to the proposed ordinance going into effect
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the stipulation, in its entirety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the stipulation, in its entirety, with Councilors Kilby and Tith 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, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, 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 Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To lift item 22 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to lift item 22 from the table, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
22 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 Loading zones * Lindsey Street, West, 38 feet north of President Avenue, 8:00 A.M. — 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday Section 2 Handicapped parking removals * Lindsey Street, West, 20 feet north of President Avenue
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the stipulation, in its entirety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Ponte, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the stipulation, in its entirety, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Ponte)
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt an emergency preamble, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
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 Cadime, 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 Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To lift item 23 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to lift item 23 from the table, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
23 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, One-way streets * Lindsey Street, Northerly, from President Avenue to Brownell Street Stipulations 1. MassDOT perform necessary modifications at the Brightman Street and Lindsey Street intersection prior to the proposed ordinance going into effect
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the stipulations, in their . entirety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to amend the proposed ordinance by striking out the stipulations, in their . entirety, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Dionne, PonteAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 5 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt an emergency preamble, with Councilors Dionne and Ponte voting in the negative and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Dionne, PonteAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilors Dionne and Ponte opposed and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 4a Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 4 Stop signs (insert) - Brightman Street, Westerly, at the intersection of Lindsey Street Section 2 One way streets (strike-out) - Brightman Street, Easterly, from Lindsey Street to McDonald Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: PonteAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 6 yeas, 1 nay, to adopt an emergency preamble with Councilor Ponte voting in the negative and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: PonteAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Ponte opposed and Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Late 4b Order — Intermunicipal Agreement for Drinking Water Services with the Town of Westport
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the order, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Hart)
To take items 4c(i) and 4c(ii) together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to take items 4c(i) and 4c(ii) together, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Late 4i Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, One-way streets * Lindsey Street, Northerly, from President Avenue to Brownell Street Stipulations 1. MassDOT perform necessary modifications at the Brightman Street and : Phase 23 Water Systems Improvements in the amount of $4,200,000
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the loan orders
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Kilby, Tith
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the loan orders, with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by President Camara, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:06 p.m., with Councilors Kilby and Tith absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
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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