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June 23, 2026
3 meetings this evening, 86 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 124 · Agenda packet · Video
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to open the hearing.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 125 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:06 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adjourn 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
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
2 Resolution — Convene with the Chair of the Board of Elections, the Administration, and a representative of the Fall River Commission on Disability to discuss election cycle trends within new polling facilities .
Minutes, page 127 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to table the resolution.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 130 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:13 p.m
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:13 p.m.” (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, Paul B. Hart, Christopher M. Peckham, Sr., Linda M. Pereira, Cliff A. Ponte, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Peckham exited the Chamber at 7:16 p.m
- Councilor Peckham returned to the Chamber at 7:18 p.m
- Councilor Pereira exited the Chamber at 8:27 p.m
- Councilor Pereira returned to the Chamber at 8:29 p.m
- Councilor Camara exited the Chamber at 8:45 p.m
- Councilor Camara returned to the Chamber at 8:47 p.m
82 recorded votes, 29 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1 Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of John Sylvia, Chair, Board of Park Commissioners, as the Board of Park Commissioners representative on the Community Preservation Committee
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To confirm the appointment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to confirm the appointment, with Councilor Peckham absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
2 Mayor and communication to City Council for Massachusetts House Bill (H.5482) re: extending operating hours for liquor licenses and public alcohol consumption
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne, Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Canuel and Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
To take item 3b out of order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take item 3b out of order.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
3b Mayor and revised Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget:: Emergency Medical Services Appropriation Order
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To vofe on the appropriation order by line item
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to vofe on the appropriation order by line item.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To approve line item A1, EMS, Salaries
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item A1, EMS, Salaries.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve line item A2, EMS, Expenses
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item A2, EMS, Expenses.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve line item A3, EMS, Capital
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item A3, EMS, Capital.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve line item A4, EMS, Transfers (Indirect Costs)
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item A4, EMS, Transfers (Indirect Costs).” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To reconsider the vote to approve line item A4, EMS, Transfers (Indirect Costs)
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the vote to approve line item A4, EMS, Transfers (Indirect Costs).” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To reduce line item A4, EMS, Transfers (Indirect Costs) by $1,050,001
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 9 yeas to reduce line item A4, EMS, Transfers (Indirect Costs) by $1,050,001.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve line item A5, EMS, Debt
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item A5, EMS, Debt.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve the new appropriation total of $16,894,935, On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve line item Direct, Salaries
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the new appropriation total of $16,894,935, On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to approve line item Direct, Salaries.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Dionne)
To approve line item Direct, Expenses
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item Direct, Expenses.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve line item Direct, Capital
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve line item Direct, Capital.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To approve line item Direct, Debt
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to approve line item Direct, Debt.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Hart)
To approve the Direct, Subtotal of $12,825, 545
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to approve the Direct, Subtotal of $12,825, 545.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To reduce Indirect, Health Insurance, by $100,000
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reduce Indirect, Health Insurance, by $100,000.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To reduce Indirect, Pensions, by $614,000
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to reduce Indirect, Pensions, by $614,000.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To reduce Indirect, Other, by $336,000
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reduce Indirect, Other, by $336,000.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To approve the reduced Indirect, Subtotal of $4,069,390
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to approve the reduced Indirect, Subtotal of $4,069,390.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Dionne)
To adopt the order, as amended
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, as amended, with a new total of $16,894,935.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
3a Mayor and revised Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget:: General Fund Appropriation Order
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To vote on the appropriation order by line item
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to vote on the appropriation order by line item.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To reject line item A1 for Mayor, Salaries
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to reject line item A1 for Mayor, Salaries.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To take line items A2 through A10, Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses; Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take line items A2 through A10, Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses; Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively, together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To reject line items A2 through A10, Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses; Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, PonteNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Raposo
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays to reject line items A2 through A10, Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses; Veterans' Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans' Benefits, Expenses, respectively, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To take line items B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries Administrative Services, Expenses; Judgements and Claims, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to take line items B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries Administrative Services, Expenses; Judgements and Claims, respectively, together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
To reject line items B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries Administrative Services, Expenses; and Judgements and Claims, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nay, to reject line items B1 through B3, Administrative Services, Salaries Administrative Services, Expenses; and Judgements and Claims, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To reject line item C1 for Financial Services, Salaries
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to reject line item C1 for Financial Services, Salaries, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To reject line item C2 For Financial Services, Expenses
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject line item C2 For Financial Services, Expenses, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To take line items D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take line items D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital, respectively, together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Peckham)
To reject line items D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses and Facilities, Capital, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject line items D1 through D3, Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses and Facilities, Capital, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To take line items E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take line items E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively, together.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To reject line items E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject line items E1 through E3, Community Maintenance, Salaries Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To take line items F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted to take line items F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively, together.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)
To reject line items F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject line items F1 through F3, Community Services, Salaries Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To take line items G1 through G3, School Appropriation, School Transportation, and Education Assessments, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted to take line items G1 through G3, School Appropriation, School Transportation, and Education Assessments, respectively, together.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To reject line items G1 through G3, School Appropriation; School Transportation; and Education Assessments, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject line items G1 through G3, School Appropriation; School Transportation; and Education Assessments, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
To take items H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to take items H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively, together.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Dionne)
To reject items H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject items H1 through H8, Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
To take items !1 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions Reserve Fund, respectively, together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Periera, it was unanimously voted to take items !1 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions Reserve Fund, respectively, together.” (Motion: Dionne)
To reject items !1 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions; Reserve Fund, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject items !1 through 14, Debt — Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions; Reserve Fund, respectively, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To reject the following funding sources: $4,000,000 from Stabilization Fund 150,000 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash); $1,547,435 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance; $2,306,975 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $1,264,980 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $618,839 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $1,195,932 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension; $813,438 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $154,615 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $292,624 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $500,761 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Other Indirect, respectively
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reject the following funding sources: $4,000,000 from Stabilization Fund 150,000 from Surplus Revenue (Free Cash); $1,547,435 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance; $2,306,975 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $1,264,980 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $618,839 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $1,195,932 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension; $813,438 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $154,615 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $292,624 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $500,761 from the Sewer Rate Revenu.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To reduce the appropriation order total to $0
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to reduce the appropriation order total to $0, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Peckham)
To adopt the appropriation order, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Hart, Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays to adopt the appropriation order, as amended, with Councilors Camara and Hart voting in the negative.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Canuel)
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 Canuel and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow Ann O'Neil-Souza, Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff, to answer questions.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Raposo)
To move the question regarding the scheduling of a Special Meeting of the City Council on June 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, PonteNo: Raposo
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, to move the question regarding the scheduling of a Special Meeting of the City Council on June 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with Councilor Raposo voting in the negative.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Dionne)
4 Mayor, Planning Board Report and resolution re: proposed amendment to expand the Waterfront/Downtown Housing Development Zone a/k/a Central Market Housing Development District Zone and Plan Amendment
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be adopted and that the Planning Board report be accepted and placed on file
Yes: Canuel, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Cadime, Dionne, Peckham
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the resolution be adopted and that the Planning Board report be accepted and placed on file, with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Cadime and Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
5a Mayor and the following appropriations:: $3,670,000 from FY25 Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer, Transfers
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Peckham, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, that the order be adopted, with President Ponte and Councilor Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
5b Mayor and the following appropriations:: $1,770,000 from FY25 Water Retained Earnings to Water, Transfers
Minutes, page 7 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Peckham, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, that the order be adopted, with President Ponte and Councilor Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Raposo)
7 Mayor and end-of-year appropriations totaling $475,750 from the following accounts: * City Council, Expenses ($2,750) « Reserve for Employee Benefits ($223,000) ¢ Administrative Services, Salaries ($100,000) * Financial Services, Salaries ($50,000)
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, RaposoNo: PeckhamAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted that the order be adopted, with Councilor Peckham opposed and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
8a Mayor with resolutions for Tax Increment Exemption Agreements as follows:: Jefferson Realty LLC at 37 Park Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne, PeckhamAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays, that the resolution be adopted, with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Canuel and Peckham voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
8b Mayor with resolutions for Tax Increment Exemption Agreements as follows:: Second Street Trust at 377 Second Street
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne, PeckhamAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 5 yeas, 3 nays, that the resolution be adopted, with Vice President Dionne and Councilors Canuel and Peckham voting in the negative and Councilor Pereira absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
9 Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement for Fall River EMS Unit, AFSCME Council 93, Local 1202
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Vice President Dionne and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Pereira)
Priority Communications
10 Board of Election Commissioners and order authorizing polling places for the State Primary Election on September 1, 2026, and the Biennial State Election on November 3, 2026, and designating polling places and changes to polling places for such
Minutes, page 8 · Agenda packet · Video
That the orders be adopted
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, that the orders be adopted, with Vice President Dionne and Councilor Canuel voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Cadime)
That the resolution be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
12 Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene to discuss development, traffic and parking concerns within the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor area
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the resolution be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the resolution be adopted.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
Citations
14 Mary E. Goff, Retired Captain, U.S. Army Nurse Corps. ~ Dedication and commitment to Fall River veterans
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the citation be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the citation be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Orders: Hearings
15 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., Eastern Avenue — One (1) new jointly owned pole location .
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Canuel and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Canuel, second: Peckham)
Orders: Miscellaneous
16 Police Chief's Report on Licenses ; Taxicab Driver Steven B. Rebello
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
17 Auto Repair Shop License Renewal Timothy Pinto, SM Automotive, LLC d/b/a E&T Auto Concepts, 196 Oak Grove Avenue
Minutes, page 9 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Dionne)
18 License no. 168 located at 697 Pleasant Street from Wilson Frank Elias d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc. to Jefferson Moises d/b/a One Stop Auto Center, Inc.
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)
19 License no. 217 located at 400 Stafford Road from Francisley J. Grizotte d/b/a Shea's Automotive Center to Brandon Rocha d/b/a Shea's Automotive Center
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the order be adopted
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the order be adopted.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Canuel)
20 Claims
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the claims be referred to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted that the claims be referred to Corporation Counsel.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Cadime)
21 Communication from city resident re: traffic and parking conditions on Progress Street
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be referred to the Committee on Public Safety
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was unanimously voted that the communication be referred to the Committee on Public Safety.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
22 Application for a License to Conduct One-Day Bingo ~ The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River, October 22, 2026, at 4500 North Main Street
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the application be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Canuel, it was unanimously voted that the application be approved.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
To take items 23 through 34 together
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items 23 through 34 together.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
34 Regular Meeting of the City Council — June 9, 2026
Minutes, page 10 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be approved
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Camara and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be approved.” (Motion: Joseph D. Camara, second: Hart)
Bulletins: Newsletters: Notices
35 Notice of Casualty and Loss at 183 Winthrop Street
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
That the notice be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Peckham and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted that the notice be accepted and placed on file.” (Motion: Peckham, second: Raposo)
Priority Matters (filed late)
Late 9a Mayor and proposed Home Rule Petition re the use of the Gold Room at the Liberal Club to serve as a polling location for the 2026 State Elections
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt an emergency preamble
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt an emergency preamble, with Vice President Dionne and Councilor Canuel voting in the negative.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
To adopt the order
Yes: Cadime, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte, RaposoNo: Canuel, Dionne
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Peckham, it was voted 7 yeas, 2 nays, to adopt the order, with Vice President Dionne and Councilor Canuel voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Peckham)
Committee Reports (filed late)
Late 10a All readings with emergency preamble: Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking * Pitman Street, East, 110 feet south of Webster Street .
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 11 · 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 Hart, it was voted 9 yeas to adopt the emergency preamble.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Hart)
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 Peckham, 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: Peckham)
Late 10b Proposed Ordinance ~ Traffic, Miscellaneous Parking prohibited during certain hours « Hyacinth Street, East, 763 feet north Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., from September 1 to June 30 « Hyacinth Street, West, 763 feet north
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 11 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended
Yes: Cadime, Canuel, Dionne, Hart, Peckham, PereiraNo: Ponte, RaposoAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 2 nays to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, as amended, with President Ponte and Councilor Raposo voting in the negative and Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
Late 10c Proposed Ordinance ~ Traffic, Miscellaneous Fifteen-minute parking * South Main Street, East, 76 feet north of Slade Street Monday through Saturday, 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 12 · 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 Pereira, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Late 10d Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous ; Handicapped parking removals * Albion Street, West, 30 feet south of Downing Street * Bowen Street, West, 160 feet south of Charles Street * Brow Street, North, 143 feet east of Fifth Street
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 12 · 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.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel)
Late 10e Proposed Ordinance — Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste — Collection and disposal, generally
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
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 Cadime, it was voted 8 yeas, 1 nay, that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Cadime)
Late 10f Proposed Ordinance — Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 12 · 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 Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, as amended.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
Late 10g Proposed Ordinance — Amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, ' department heads, and non-union personnel
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 12 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, RaposoNo: Canuel, Peckham, Pereira, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 5 yeas, 4 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with President Ponte and Councilors Canuel, Peckham and Pereira voting in the negative.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
Late 10h Proposed Ordinance — Amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
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 Canuel, it was voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with Councilor Peckham opposed.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Canuel) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
To reconsider the vote taken for item 10g
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Hart, it was unanimously voted to reconsider the vote taken for item 10g.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
Late 10g Proposed Ordinance — Amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Hart, Joseph D. Camara, Pereira, RaposoNo: Canuel, Peckham, Ponte
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, with President Ponte and Councilors Canuel and Peckham voting in the negative.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Adjournment
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 13 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 8:51 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Hart and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:51 p.m.” (Motion: Hart, second: Dionne)
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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