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April 28, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 51 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, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Paul B. Hart, Linda M. Pereira
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
1 Citizen Input Time ; James Smith, 451 Rock Street - Community Preservation Funds for Fall River Historical Society
Minutes, page 54 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Peckham)
To waive the rules to allow Mr
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Mr.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
2 Resolution — Convene with Director of Engineering and Planning and Administration to develop a comprehensive funding strategy to match or supplement the City's annual Chapter 90 allocation to increase investment in roadway improvements oo ,
Minutes, page 56 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 58 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:38 p.m., with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
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, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Paul B. Hart, Linda M. Pereira
47 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Press release on the Police Department investigation, placed on councilors' desks at the meeting
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the press release to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the press release to the Committee on Public Safety, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To lift item 1 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift item 1 from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and order to accept M.G.L. Ch. 90, Sec. 17C, which relates to Establishment of 25-miles-per-hour speed limit in thickly settled or business district in city or town; violation
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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To lift item 2 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift item 2 from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
2 Mayor and gift order to accept a donation for services of a professionally trained comfort and search-and-rescue dog for use by the Emergency Medical Services Division
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
3 Mayor and Community Development Agency Year Two Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
That the item 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 item be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To lift item 4 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift item 4 from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
4 Mayor and order appropriating $4,459,575.32 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2027 community projects
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
To table item 4
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: CanuelAbsent: Hart, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted to table item 4, with Councilor Canuel opposed and Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To lift item 5a from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift item 5a from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
5 Mayor and the following appropriations: . a. $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To lift item 5b from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift item 5b from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not , voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
5b Mayor and the following appropriations: . a. $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital: $250,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Police, Capital
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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
To lift item 5c from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to lift item 5c from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
5c Mayor and the following appropriations: . a. $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital: $397,500 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Fire and Emergency Services .
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To lift items 5d, 5e and 5f from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to lift items 5d, 5e and 5f from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Joseph D. Camara)
5d Mayor and the following appropriations: . a. $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital: $245,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Community Maintenance, Capital
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
5e Mayor and the following appropriations: . a. $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital: $1,600,000.00 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Demolition Revolving Fund
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
5f Mayor and the following appropriations: . a. $225,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Facilities, Capital: $3,000,000.00 from FY 25 Surplus Revenue to Employer Health Trust Fund
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the order to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the order to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
To lift item 6 from the table
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift item 6 from the table, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
6 Mayor and communication to City Council regarding a resolution adopted at the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on March 24, 2026
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 Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
7 Mayor and request to initiate City Council action on a proposed expansion and amendment of the City of Fall River Waterfront/Downtown Housing Development (HD) Zone
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the request be referred to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the request be referred to the Planning Board, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
8 Mayor and order authorizing the award of a two (2) year contract, with a one (1) year option, for Municipal Solid Waste and Single Stream Recyclable Curbside Collection and Disposal Services to Capitol Waste Services, Inc.
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
9 Mayor and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit prepared by Roselli, Clark & Associates
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
10 Fiscal Year 2026 Quarterly Budget Report
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the item to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Finance, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To refer the item to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to refer the item to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Priority Communications
12 Letter from City Council President re: appointment of Vice President Michelle M. Dionne . as designee to serve on the Solid Waste Request for Proposal 26-10 Selection Committee ,
Minutes, page 5 · 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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
Committee Reports
13 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped parking .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Hart, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first and second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first and second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
14 First Reading Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 Parking prohibited during ail times (inserts) * Brightman Street, North, 30 feet of Lindsey Street * Pine Street, South, 244 feet west of Robeson Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 6 · 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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Ordinances
15 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 Parking prohibited during certain hours (inserts) * Progress Street, North, Starting at Stafford Road for a distance of 282 feet westerly, Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Resolutions
16 Administration include clear outline of resources dedicated to cleanliness and maintenance throughout the City in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget presentation and the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs hold semi-annual meetings to discuss
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Citations
17 Commission on Disability Scholarship Recipients Haziel Abreu - Julian Almeida Matthew Beaudry Gabriel Booth Lillian DaPonte Olivia Michelle Dos Reis Juleigha Dos Santos Madyson Rodrigues Amiah Rondon
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citations 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 citations be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Orders: Miscellaneous
18 Police Chiefs Report on.Licenses 2026 License Renewais: Pawnbrokers .
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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
19 Auto Body Shop License Renewals Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center, Inc., 170 Jefferson Street William Sanchez d/b/a Lambert Auto Body and Auto Sales, 103 Chavenson Street Eddie Feliciano d/b/a Eddie & Sons Auto Body and Marine Repair, 115 Maple Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To reconsider the previous motion to adopt
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the previous motion to adopt, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting. a On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to place the license renewal for the denied application onto a separate order and to adopt the order containing the license renewals for Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center, Inc., 170 Jefferson Street, and William Sanchez d/b/a Lambert Auto Body and Auto Sales, 103 Chavenson Street, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
To refer the order containing the license renewal for Eddie Feliciano d/b/a Eddie & Sons Auto Body and Marine Repair, 115 Maple Street, to the Committee on Regulations
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted to refer the order containing the license renewal for Eddie Feliciano d/b/a Eddie & Sons Auto Body and Marine Repair, 115 Maple Street, to the Committee on Regulations, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Joseph D. Camara)
20 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Rabih Khoury d/b/a Warren Auto Repair, 857 Warren Street Joseph Silva d/b/a Joe's Collision Center, Inc., 170 Jefferson Street William Sanchez d/b/a Lambert Auto Body and Auto Sales, 103 Chavenson Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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 Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
21 Claims .
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
22 Drainlayer Licenses Danella Line Services of MA, Inc. Khoury Excavating, Inc.
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer applications, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Peckham)
23 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — March 19, 2026
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
To take items 24 through 27 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 24 through 27 together, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Raposo)
27 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 14, 2026
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the minutes
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 14a Proposed Ordinance — Authorize City Council to hire outside legal counsel
Minutes, page 9 · 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 Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended, with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:38 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:38 p.m., with Councilors Hart and Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
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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