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Furtado would be the least qualified, yet highest paid police chief in Fall River’s history
I heard a rumor that interim Fall River Police Department (FRPD) Chief Kelly Furtado applied to be the police Chief…
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Economy
Fall River Housing Authority asks landlords to defer Section 8 rent increases until further notice
In a letter to Fall River landlords that accept Section 8 vouchers, the Fall River Housing Authority asked landlords to…
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Mayor Coogan reduces Fall River Police Chief Furtado’s proposed contract from three years to one
In a move that is not fully public yet, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan has reduced interim Fall River Police…
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Fall River Police Chief Furtado contract vote set for Tuesday – what are the possible outcomes?
Interim Fall River Police Chief Kelly Furtado is expected to get another City Council vote next Tuesday, May 13th. The…
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Crime
Fugitive Brazilian Rapist Andre Tiago Lucas Arrested, Prompts Daycare Closure in Cape Cod
In a shocking revelation that has sparked widespread concern, Andre Tiago Lucas, a Brazilian national convicted of raping a 13-year-old…
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No record exists of former Councilor Laura Sampson getting approval to vote on Fall River Police Chief Furtado’s contract
Over two weeks ago, Laura Sampson resigned from the Fall River City Council, publicly blaming my article recommending she recuse…
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Emmanuel College Assistant Admissions Director Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting a College Applicant to Engage in Commercial Sex
An Assistant Admissions Director for Emmanuel College in Boston was arrested this evening and charged with soliciting an underage college…
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Economy
Massachusetts Emergency Housing Program spending $2,932 per family per week
Massachusetts’ Emergency Housing Assistance (EA) Program, designed to provide shelter and support for families facing homelessness, including a significant number…
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Economy
250 years ago we fought the British over a 2% tax – today Massachusetts residents pay a 31% tax
This past weekend marked 250 years since the start of the American Revolution with the battle at Lexington and Concord.…
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Fall River City Councilor Laura Sampson should recuse herself in Police Chief Furtado vote
Interim Fall River Police Department (FRPD) Chief Kelly Furtado contract to officially become Chief is scheduled to go before the…
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