Education
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Fall River School Committee member files resolution to censure Mayor Paul Coogan, School Committee member Thomas Khoury
In the wake of a resignation and the announcement of an investigation, the Fall River School Committee will be discussing…
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UMass Dartmouth to award honorary degrees to Richard Lafrance, Jacqueline Somerville, Nishita Roy-Pope
UMass Dartmouth will award honorary degrees to Richard Lafrance, Jacqueline G. Somerville, PhD, RN, and Nishita Roy-Pope during the University’s…
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Fall River man who was an educator at B.M.C. Durfee High School, Bridgewater State University and Morton has died
A lifelong Fall River resident known for decades as an educator, and for his community work, has died. 91-year-old William…
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Fall River Superintendent of Schools submits resignation, mutually parts ways; active Superintendent announced
Fall River Public Schools will soon have a new leader. After executive session at Wednesday’s special meeting, the Fall River…
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Fall River School Committee under investigation by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, initiated by Mayor Coogan
There was an interesting development at Wednesday’s special Fall River School Committee meeting. After citizens input, Mayor Paul Coogan announced…
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Former long-time teacher in Fall River Public Schools passes away
A long-time teacher in Fall River Public Schools died this week. 90-year-old Aldam T. Tessier, Jr. of Somerset passed away…
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Former Fall River/Newport/Lowell teacher, Magoni’s hostess, talk show co-host, passes away
A local woman who had an impact on the community for decades in multiple capacities has died. Lorraine Y. (Née…
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After 3+ hour executive session, Fall River School Committee has not yet decided fate of Superintendent of Schools Curley
After a marathon executive session at Wednesday’s meeting, the Fall River School Committee has not yet decided what will happen…
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Westport man killed in Tiverton motorcycle crash being honored with scholarship in his memory
A Westport man killed in a motorcycle crash is being remembered in a scholarship that will bear his name. According…
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Fall River Educators’ Association opposes termination of the superintendent’s contract without cause
Fall River, MA — The Fall River Educators’ Association has announced in a release that they have voted to publicly…
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