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Fall River City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Meeting night

May 26, 2026

3 meetings this evening, 52 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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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, Michael G. Canuel, Michelle M. Dionne, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo

Absent: Joseph D. Camara

2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Opening the hearings

Minutes, page 103 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present (Joseph D. Camara absent)

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, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 103 (PDF)

Closing the hearings

Minutes, page 104 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present (Joseph D. Camara absent)

To close the hearings at 6:06 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to close the hearings at 6:06 p.m., with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 104 (PDF)

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

During the meeting:

  • Councilor Camara arrived at 6:10 p.m
  • President Ponte returned to the podium at 7:30 p.m

7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

3 Discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget as follows: mo e Municipal Budget Presentation The Council President provided a summary of the Committee's scheduled budget meetings on May 26, May 28, June 1, June 2 and June 3, 2026. President Ponte and Emily Arpke, Director

Minutes, page 115 · Agenda packet · Video

RejectFailed · 2–7

To recommend the City Council reject the proposed FY27 budget and request that the Administration adjust the revenues for the tax levy to 1% instead of 2.5%

Yes: Peckham, PonteNo: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by President Ponte, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays, to recommend the City Council reject the proposed FY27 budget and request that the Administration adjust the revenues for the tax levy to 1% instead of 2.5%, with President Ponte and Councilor Peckham voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 115 (PDF)

RejectFailed · 2–7

To recommend the City Council reject the proposed FY27 budget and request that the Administration adjust the revenues for the tax levy to 2% instead of 2.5%

Yes: Peckham, PonteNo: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by President Ponte, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays, to recommend the City Council reject the proposed FY27 budget and request that the Administration adjust the revenues for the tax levy to 2% instead of 2.5%, with President Ponte and Councilor Peckham voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Ponte)

Read it in the official minutes, page 117 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules and allow the discussion to continue until 10:30 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Péckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules and allow the discussion to continue until 10:30 p.m.” (second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 122 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 5–4

To move the question

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, PereiraNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays to move the question, with President Ponte and Councilors Camara, Hart, and Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 123 (PDF)

ApproveFailed · 4–5

To recommend that the City Council reduce the Law Department, Expenses, from 700,000 to $0

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, PonteNo: Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays, to recommend that the City Council reduce the Law Department, Expenses, from 700,000 to $0, with President Ponte, Vice President Dionne and Councilors Cadime and , Peckham voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 123 (PDF)

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To table the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to table the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 125 (PDF)

Adjournment

Minutes, page 125 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 10:59 p.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:59 p.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 125 (PDF)

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

43 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Before the numbered agenda items

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take item 8a out of order

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take item 8a out of order.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Priority Matters (filed late)

Late 8a Mayor and order appropriating $501,300 from Community Preservation Act, FY27 Funding, Community Housing funds to the Fall River Preservation Society

Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow James Souza, Vice President, Board of Directors, Fall River Preservation Society, and Steven Long, Member, Fall River Preservation Society, to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow James Souza, Vice President, Board of Directors, Fall River Preservation Society, and Steven Long, Member, Fall River Preservation Society, to answer questions.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

To adopt the order

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, RaposoAbstained: Ponte

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 8 yeas to adopt the order, with President Ponte abstaining.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Late 1a Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of the following to the Council on Aging: Barbara Jean

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the reappointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Late 1b Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of the following to the Council on Aging: Susana Ribeiro

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the reappointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Late 1c Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of the following to the Council on Aging: Lorraine Sherry

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the reappointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the reappointment.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Late 2 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Ken Schadegg to the Historical Commission

Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the appointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Hart, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Late 3 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Orlando Rodrigues to the Planning Board

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To confirm the appointment

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Late 4 Mayor and communication to City Council re: POST Commission's Division of Police Standards review of facts and circumstances outlined in documents provided on March 31, 2026 to their Division

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the communication be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Late 5 Mayor and loan order of $29,800,000 for the purchase of the former Bishop Connolly High School property located at 373 Elsbree Street

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · 7–1

That the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, PonteNo: PeckhamAbstained: Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 1 nay, that the loan order be authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance, with Councilor Peckham voting in the negative and Councilor Raposo abstaining.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Late 6 Mayor and veto of the proposed ordinance authorizing the City Council to hire outside legal counsel

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

Table (set aside)Passed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lay the veto on the table in accordance

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to lay the veto on the table in accordance with the City Charter.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Late 7a Mayor and the following appropriations:: $2,000,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Employer Health Care Trust Fund

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · 7–2

To adopt the order

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Dionne, Peckham

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt the order, with Vice President Dionne and Councilor Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Late 7b Mayor and the following appropriations:: $1,700,000 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to Diman Stabilization Fund

Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions

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 Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services, to answer questions.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

To adopt the order

Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Peckham

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 Councilor Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Late 7c Mayor and the following appropriations:: $2,336,175.90 from FY25 Surplus Revenue to General Fund Stabilization

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Late 8 Mayor and Treasurer/Collector communication regarding the acquisition of property under tax possession located at 308 South Main Street, Parcel ID #109-0009

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Priority Communications (filed late)

Late 9 Traffic Commission recommending amendment to the traffic ordinances

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To refer the recommendation 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 recommendation to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ordinances (filed late)

Late 10 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous Section 1 One-hour parking * Pleasant Street, North, 75 feet west of Ninth Street Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video

Ordinance: second readingPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Ordinance: final passagePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Resolutions (filed late)

Late 11 Committee on Public Safety convene to discuss safety concerns at Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) terminal

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Late 12 City Council requests forensic audit of Community Maintenance operations related to buiky item sticker revenues and disposal fees from Fiscal Year 2022 to the present

Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To waive the rules to allow Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff, to answer questions

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff, to answer questions.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

AmendFailed · 2–7

To amend the resolution by striking out the existing three sections that begin

Yes: Canuel, DionneNo: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 2 yeas, 7 nays, to amend the resolution by striking out the existing three sections that begin with "Be it further resolved," and inserting it their place the following, "Be it further resolved that the City Council send a letter to the Massachusetts State Auditor requesting a forensic financial audit of the Department of Community Maintenance," with Vice President Dionne and Councilor Canuel voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

AmendPassed · 5–4

To amend the resolution by striking out, in the second-to-last paragraph, the following: "FY 2026 Operating Budget," and inserting in its place the following, "FY 2027 Operating Budget,"

Yes: Cadime, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to amend the resolution by striking out, in the second-to-last paragraph, the following: "FY 2026 Operating Budget," and inserting in its place the following, "FY 2027 Operating Budget," with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Camara, Canuel, and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adopt resolutionFailed · 4–5

To adopt the resolution, as amended

Yes: Cadime, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays, to adopt the resolution, as amended, with President Ponte and Councilors Cadime, Peckham and Raposo voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Late 13 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to amend ordinance for the naming of City buildings, parks, recreational facilities and other public properties

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt resolutionPassed · 9–0

To adopt the resolution

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 resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Citations (filed late)

Late 14 Police Chief Kelly Furtado — 2026 Spirit of Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement Lifetime Achievement Award

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the citation to be accepted and placed on file

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the citation to be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Late 15 First Responders — Emergency Medical Services Week.

Minutes, page 6 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the citation to 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 citation to be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 16 through 18 together

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take items 16 through 18 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Orders: Hearings (filed late)

Late 18 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., New Boston Road — One (1) new jointly owned pole location

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the orders

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To take items 19 through 22 together

From the minutes

“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to take items 19 through 22 together.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Orders: Miscellaneous (filed late)

Late 22 Auto Repair Shop License Transfer License no. 359 located at 59 North Quarry Street from James Andrews d/b/a 508 Auto Sales & Repair to Pablo Dayvid Rodrigues Silva d/b/a Brothers Auto Sales & Services, Inc.

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adopt the orders

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to adopt the orders.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Communications: Invitations: Petitions (filed late)

Late 23 Claims

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Send to committee or departmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Late 24 Assistant Attorney General response to Open Meeting Law complaints filed by Patrick Higgins and Rene Brown re: April 8, 2025 City Council meeting

Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Late 25 Drainlayer Licenses Daniels Asphalt Services, Inc.

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the drainlayer applications

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve the drainlayer applications.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Hart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Late 26 Planning Board Minutes — April 8, 2026

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Accept and place on filePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

That the minutes 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 minutes be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Late 27 Committee on Finance — April 28, 2026

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Late 28 Regular Meeting of the City Council — April 28, 2026

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To approve the minutes

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To lift item 9a from the table

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to lift item 9a from the table.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Committee Reports (filed late)

Late 19 2026. Vice President Dionne stated that legal opinions have been submitted in an untimely manner limiting the City Council's opportunity to review the document. Councilor Cadime expressed disapproval of the legal interpretations provided by Corporation Counsel regarding

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video

Table (set aside)Failed · 4–5

To table the resolution

Yes: Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, PereiraNo: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, Raposo

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 4 yeas, 5 nays, to table the resolution, with Councilors Camara, Canuel, Hart and Pereira voting in the affirmative, and the motion failed to carry.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Pereira)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adopt resolutionPassed · 5–4

To adopt the resolution

Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, to adopt the resolution, with Councilors Camara, Canuel, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Late 9b Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Violations and penaities

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video

AmendPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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 Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjournment

Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation

Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

To adjourn at 12:09 a.m

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 12:09 a.m.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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