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January 13, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 30 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Resolution — Convene with Director of City Operations and a member of the Administration to discuss plans to repair the Central Fire Station Al Oliveira, Director of City Operations, provided a detailed overview of the planned renovations
Minutes, page 41 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Real Estate.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
3c Resolution —- Convene with Corporation Counsel and a member of the Administration to discuss the existing City ordinances related to the Civil Service List and potential hybrid list Alan J. Rumsey, Es: 31," and, following the new state-wide amendment, the use of the hybrid list for hiring is a
Minutes, page 42 · Agenda packet · Video
To recommend that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to recommend that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 42 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:25 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Revised agenda · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Joseph D. Camara, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Hart exited the Council Chamber at 8:23 p.m
27 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Communications
1c Planning Board recommendation to approve the acceptance of the following : streets: Stonybrook Circle extending from Hayfield Lane to Courtney Street
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the Planning Board recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the orders be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the Planning Board recommendation be accepted and placed on file and that the orders be adopted.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
2 Board of Park Commissioners requesting the City Council assist with the creation of a fee schedule related to the placement of broadband infrastructure within the parks
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file and to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file and to refer the communication to the Committee on Ordinances and Legistation.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
3 Director of Human Resources notifying the City Council of the completion of the external investigation related to the employment concerns raised by the Director of Veterans Services during the Committee on Finance meeting on September 9, 2025
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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Ordinances
4 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals « Eastern Avenue, East, 70 feet north of County Street * Maple Street, South, 275 feet east of Linden Street « Montaup Street, West, 119 feet south of Globe Street
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and passed to be enrolled
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and passed to be enrolled.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
That the proposed ordinance be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be ordained.” (Motion: Hart, second: Cadime)
5 Second reading and enrollment, as amended: Proposed Ordinance — Amendments to City Code Sections 2-130, 2-131, 2-132 and 2-134 re: loan order authorizations
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Kenneth Pacheco, Chief Operating Officer, Fall River Public Schools, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Kenneth Pacheco, Chief Operating Officer, Fall River Public Schools, to answer questions.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
To refer the proposed ordinance
Yes: CanuelNo: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays, to refer the proposed ordinance with the following amendments to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation as follows: By striking out Section 2, in its entirety, and inserting in place thereof the following: "Section 2, By striking out in Section 2-131, which relates to Election required for authorization of certain loan orders, the following: "$5,000,000," and inserting in its place "$10,000,000," and by striking out "$20,000,000," and inserting in place thereof, "$30,000,000,"'with Councilor Canuel voting in the affirmative and the motion failed to Carry.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Joseph D. Camara)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and passed to be enrolled, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and passed to be enrolled, as amended, with Councilor Canuel voting in the negative.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilor Canuel opposed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Resolutions
6 Committee on Public Safety convene with the Fire Chief, the Director of Financial Services and the President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1314, to discuss the need for a fire station in, or near, the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
7 Committee on Real Estate meet to discuss all City-owned real estate
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
9 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with the Director of Inspectional Services and members of the Administration to review and discuss current code enforcement practices
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Canuel, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Cadime, Dionne, PereiraAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays, to adopt the resolution, with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Cadime and Pereira voting in the negative and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
10 Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with the Administration and relevant service providers to review and report on the data related to Shelter Demand and Capacity, Estimated Unserved Population and Reporting
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Canuel)
11 Committee on Public Safety convene with the Chief of Police, or a representative of the Fall River Police Department at the Chief's discretion, to review current traffic enforcement practices and discuss strategies to increase police visibility and
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Canuel)
Citations
12 Roger Williams University professor Elaine B. Stiles, Ph.D. and students assisting with Historic Preservation research and documentation of the Fall River Waterfront Cultural District Sarah Baker Sophia Bazzanella Zulange Gonzalez
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citations
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citations, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
13 Michael! Labossiere — Retirement after over 40 years of service to the Fall River community (1985 — 2026)
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
14 Family of the late Kathleen (Beaulieu) Castro — Honoring her commitment to improving the Greater Fall River area
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the citation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the citation, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Orders: Miscellaneous
15 Auto Body Shop License Renewal David Del Rosario d/b/a David Auto Repair, 751 Eastern Avenue
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
16 Auto Repair Shop License Renewais Antonio F. Pinto d/b/a Pinto's Auto Repair & Sales, Inc., .
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
17 Police Chief's Report on Licenses Taxicab Drivers Justin L. Hollis Michael Migliori Jose Vasconcelos
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
19 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 Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
20 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes —- November 20, 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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 3a Resolution — Convene with Director of City Operations and a member of the Administration to discuss plans to repair the Central Fire Station
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the resolution to the Committee on Real Estate
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the resolution to the Committee on Real Estate, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Late 3b Resolution — Convene with Corporation Counsel and a member of the Administration to discuss the existing City ordinances related to the Civil Service List and potential hybrid list
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be granted leave to withdraw, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Resolutions (filed late)
Late 11a Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to establish a proposed ordinance limiting the total authorized borrowing of the City as "not to exceed seventy percent 70%) of the City's applicable statutory debt limit without additional voter approval" and
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)
Late 20a Communication from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Licensing regarding M.G.L. Ch. 147, §47A re: the issuance of a license to Boxing Promoter Nick
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Raposo abstaining and Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:49 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:49 p.m., with Councilor Hart absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
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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