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February 10, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 25 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., Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input Time .
Minutes, page 98 · 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 Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow a non-Fall River resident to speak, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 104 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:38 p.m., with Councilor Pereira 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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Linda M. Pereira
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
4a Mayor and requests for confirmation of reappointments to the Commission on Disability: ‘: Ann O'Neil-Souza i
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment with a February 10, 2026, effective date, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
4b Mayor and requests for confirmation of reappointments to the Commission on Disability: ‘: Dennis Polselli - .
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment with a February 10, 2026, effective date, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
4c Mayor and requests for confirmation of reappointments to the Commission on Disability: ‘: Daniel Robillard
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment with a February 10, 2026, effective date, with Councilor i Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Hart)
2 Mayor and Five Year Financial Forecast
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
3 Mayor and proposed ordinance re: salary amendments for the Director of Municipal Buildings and Code Enforcement/inspector of Buildings
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Canuel)
5 Mayor and order appropriating $750,000.00 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund to the Opioid Settlement Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Joseph D. CamaraAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Camara opposed and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Hart) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
6a Mayor and the following transfers and appropriations:: $1,230,000.00 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Fire and Emergency Services, Capital
Minutes, page 2 · 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, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
6b Mayor and the following transfers and appropriations:: $656,000.00 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Police, Capital
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
6c Mayor and the following transfers and appropriations:: $350,000.00 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Administrative Services, Expenses
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
Priority Communications
7 City Council President's letter re: status of Central Fire Station and asbestos testing report and related responses from Director of City Operations and Fire Chief
Minutes, page 2 · 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 Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
8 Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
Ordinances
9 Proposed Ordinance — Amendments to the titles of the Committee on Real Estate and the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth, Elder and Veterans' Affairs
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 Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Resolutions ,
10 Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene with representatives of the Department of Community Maintenance, the Division of Traffic and Parking, the Public Safety Chiefs and the Chief Operating Officer of the Fall River Public Schools to
Minutes, page 3 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
11 Street Acceptances — Hearings to be scheduled for February 24, 2026 for: * Brookfield Terrace extending from the southerly side of Fieldstone Lane westerly to terminus * Fieldstone Lane extending from the southerly terminus of Hayfield Lane to Courtney
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Joseph D. Camara)
Orders: Miscellaneous
12 Auto Body Shop License Renewals Thomas Santos d/b/a Santos Custom Coatings, LLC, 753 Pleasant Street Paul Medeiros d/b/a Paul's Auto Body and Sales, 325 Oman Street
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
13 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal S M Automotive, LLC d/b/a S M Automotive Repair, 193 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
14 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
15 Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins re: January 27, 2026, alleged violation by City Council
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)
To take items 16 through 18 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 16 through 18 together, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
18 Regular Meeting of the City Council — January 27, 2026
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:56 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:56 p.m., with Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
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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