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May 12, 2026
3 meetings this evening, 60 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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Opening the hearings
Minutes, page 86 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearings
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to open the hearings.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Closing the hearings
Minutes, page 89 · 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 Canuel, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:06 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
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
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Order — Authorizing the award of a two (2) year contract, with a one (1) year .
Minutes, page 94 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be referred to full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the order be referred to full Council for action.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)
3 Order — Appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from FY 25 Surplus Revenue to Employer Health Trust Fund
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be.referred to full Council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the order be.referred to full Council for action.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Raposo)
4 Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 3 Budget Report
Minutes, page 95 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 3 Budget Report
Yes: PereiraNo: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 1 yea, 8 nays, to table the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 3 Budget Report, with Councilor Pereira voting in the affirmative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 98 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:35 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
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., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
54 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Hathaway as the Director of Community Maintenance
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff and Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions
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 Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff and Nicholas Macolini, Director of Human Resources, to answer questions.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
2 which relates to Salary schedules for contract personnel.
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To move the question
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, PereiraNo: Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to move the question, with President Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Pereira)
3b Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of the following to the Board of Park Commissioners: ,: Helen Rego
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the reappointment
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 9 yeas to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
4 Mayor and resolution authorizing submission of the Community Development Agency's Year Two Annual Action Plan
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, RaposoAbstained: Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the resolution, with President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
5 Mayor and proposed ordinance re Reorganization of the City Operations Department into the Department of Community Maintenance and the Department of Facilities Maintenance
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Priority Communications
6 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 Pereira and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Canuel)
Committee Reports
7 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking + Fifth Street, West, 65 feet north of Rodman Street * Barnes Street, North, 395 feet east of County Street * Dwelly Street, North, 38 feet west of Montaup Street .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
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 Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first and second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
8 Proposed Ordinance ~ Traffic, Miscellaneous , Section 1 .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · 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 Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
9 Communication — City resident re parking ticket appeal process
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
10 Proposed Ordinance — Requiring City Council approval of certain employment contract obligations
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
11 Resolution — City Council pursues legal action to get a legal determination from a judge on the City Council's authority to confirm reappointments, the City Council's jurisdiction to investigate City departments and the City Council's authority to hire outside agencies
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To move the question
Yes: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, PereiraNo: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 3 yeas, 6 nays to move the question, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the affirmative and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)
Ordinances
12 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 Parking prohibited during all times (inserts) * Brightman Street, North, 30 feet of Lindsey Street * Pine Street, South, 244 feet west of Robeson Street Section 2 Parking prohibited during all times (strikeout)
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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
13 Proposed Ordinance — Authorize City Council to hire outside legal counsel
Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
That the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
That a Special Meeting of the City Council be held on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, that a Special Meeting of the City Council be held on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with Councilors Camara, Canuel, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
Resolutions
14 City Council send letter to the Administration requesting the amendment of the Capital Improvement Plan to reflect the purchase of 200 sets of PFAS-free turn-out gear and the Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss the harmful effects of turn-out gear
Minutes, page 7 · 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)
Citations
15 Chorbishop James A. Root — Ordination as Chorbishop on May 2, 2026, Saint Anthony of the Desert Maronite Church
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citation be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Camara, it was unanimously voted that the citation be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Joseph D. Camara)
To take items 16 through 22 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items 16 through 22 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Orders: Hearings
22 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Tripp Street — One (1) new jointly owned pole location
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the orders
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Dionne)
Orders: Miscellaneous
23 Police Chief's Report on Licenses Second Hand ecoATM, LLC, 4171 North Main Street (inside Shaws) ecoATM, LLC, 638 Quequechan Street ecoATM, LLC, 866 Pleasant Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)
24 Auto Body Shop License Renewais Antonio F. Pinte d/b/a Pinto's Auto Repair & Sales Inc., 2447 South Main Street Alexander Medeiros d/b/a Al Piva's Auto Repair & Body Shop, 151 Cove Street
Minutes, page 8 · 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.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
25 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals Alexander Medeiros d/b/a Al Piva's Auto Repair & Body Shop, 151 Cove Street Sameh Saleb, Keyrios, Inc. d/b/a South End Benzina, 2322 South Main Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
26 Claims , .
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Hart)
27 Roselli, Clark and Associates invoice for the Audit Engagement Fee per July 31, 2025, Engagement Letter — 2025 Financial Statements
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the payment of the invoice
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the payment of the invoice.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
28 Drainlayer Licenses Arniequipment, LLC.
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the drainlayer applications
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer applications.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To lift item 29 from the table
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift item 29 from the table.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Tabled Matters
29 Mayor and order appropriating $4,459,575.32 from Community Preservation Act funds for Fiscal Year 2027 community projects
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the CPA Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriation Order
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the CPA Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriation Order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
To approve the allocation of $100,000 from Annual Revenue to the Fail River Deaconess Home, Exterior Work project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $100,000 from Annual Revenue to the Fail River Deaconess Home, Exterior Work project.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)
To approve the allocation of $1,300 from Annual Revenue to the Previously Approved Deed Restrictions project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $1,300 from Annual Revenue to the Previously Approved Deed Restrictions project.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Hart)
To approve the allocation of $582,735 from Annual Revenue to the Fall River Historical Society — Roof, Rail, Window Work, Etc., project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $582,735 from Annual Revenue to the Fall River Historical Society — Roof, Rail, Window Work, Etc., project.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Peckham)
To approve the allocation of $125,000 from Annual Revenue to the St
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $125,000 from Annual Revenue to the St.” (Motion: Hart, second: Peckham)
To reject the allocation of $28,750 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Waterfront Cultural District Historic Preservation Study project
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Joseph D. Camara, PeckhamNo: Hart, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to reject the allocation of $28,750 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Waterfront Cultural District Historic Preservation Study project, with President Ponte and Councilors Hart, Pereira and Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
To approve the allocation of $88,150 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Eagle Event Center — Windows, project
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to approve the allocation of $88,150 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Eagle Event Center — Windows, project, with Vice President Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
To approve the allocation of $33,000 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Properties Survey for Bioreserve Area, Part Il, project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $33,000 from CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Properties Survey for Bioreserve Area, Part Il, project.” (Motion: Hart, second: Peckham)
To approve the allocation of $250,000 from the Annual Revenue ($190,686), the CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation ($25,201.01) and the CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance ($34,112.99) to the Christ the Rock Tower Repair Phase 3 project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $250,000 from the Annual Revenue ($190,686), the CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation ($25,201.01) and the CPA Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance ($34,112.99) to the Christ the Rock Tower Repair Phase 3 project.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
To approve the allocation of $406,470 from CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation to the Re-Creation — Windows project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $406,470 from CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation to the Re-Creation — Windows project.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
To approve the allocation of $309,150 from CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation to the First Congregational Church — Exterior Work project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $309,150 from CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation to the First Congregational Church — Exterior Work project.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To reject the allocation of $175,650 from CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to the Shane Landing — Windows, project
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, RaposoNo: PonteThe scanned minutes read "7 nay"; the singular "nay" and the one councilor named voting no show the count is 1.
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 8 yeas, 7 nay to reject the allocation of $175,650 from CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to the Shane Landing — Windows, project, with President Ponte voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve the allocation of $220,000 from CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation to the Fall River Fire Museum/Central Fire Station Five Year Bond
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $220,000 from CPA Balance Referred for Historic Preservation to the Fall River Fire Museum/Central Fire Station Five Year Bond.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To approve the allocation of $300,000 from Annual Revenue to the Parklet (Columbia Street), project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $300,000 from Annual Revenue to the Parklet (Columbia Street), project.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To approve the allocation of $6,350 from Annual Revenue to the Previously
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $6,350 from Annual Revenue to the Previously .” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
To approve the allocation of $375,000 from Annual Revenue to the Father Kelly Park Parking project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $375,000 from Annual Revenue to the Father Kelly Park Parking project.” (Motion: Hart, second: Dionne)
To approve the allocation of $200,000 from Annual Revenue ($135,857), CPA Balance Reserved for Open Space ($9,731.88) and CPA ($54,411.12) to the Abbott Court Sensory Playground project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $200,000 from Annual Revenue ($135,857), CPA Balance Reserved for Open Space ($9,731.88) and CPA ($54,411.12) to the Abbott Court Sensory Playground project.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Dionne)
To approve the allocation of $720,000 from CPA Balance Reserved for Open Space to the Sampson Parcel Land Protection project
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted to approve the allocation of $720,000 from CPA Balance Reserved for Open Space to the Sampson Parcel Land Protection project, with Councilor Pereira opposed.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Hart) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To approve the allocation of $250,000 from CPA Undesignated Fund ; ' Balance to the Maplewood, Griffin, Highland, North, Chew, Ruggles, Lafayette Parks — Resurfacing, project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $250,000 from CPA Undesignated Fund ; ' Balance to the Maplewood, Griffin, Highland, North, Chew, Ruggles, Lafayette Parks — Resurfacing, project.” (Motion: Hart, second: Raposo)
To approve the allocation of $25,000 from CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to the Proprietor's Way and Parcel W-15-0073 Land Protection project
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $25,000 from CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to the Proprietor's Way and Parcel W-15-0073 Land Protection project.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To approve the allocation of $123,695.32 from CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to the Bioreserve Conservation Land Acquisition Project #1 10 Year Bond
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve the allocation of $123,695.32 from CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to the Bioreserve Conservation Land Acquisition Project #1 10 Year Bond.” (Motion: Hart, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 11a 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.
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, PereiraNo: Peckham, PonteAbstained: Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the order, with President Ponte and Councilor Peckham voting in the negative and Councilor Raposo voting present.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
Late 11b Order — Appropriation of $3,000,000.00 from FY 25 Surplus Revenue to Employer Health Trust Fund ,
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to adopt the order, with Vice President Dionne voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Late 11c Mayor and proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Finance
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 10:32 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:32 p.m.” (Motion: Pereira, 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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