Opinion

Opinion: Bristol County Sheriff Heroux: Biden and Trump should both step aside

This is an opinion piece written by current Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux. “I think it is time for Biden to step aside. “In this election,...

latest5 months ago

$25 million Braga Bridge lights could Have funded the Fall River’s Timao homeless shelter for 100 years

Earlier this year, Fall River’s homeless drop in center the Timao Center closed its doors due to the lack of contiued funding. The center not only...

Editorial5 months ago

Submitted letter: “The MBTA Communities Law: A well-intentioned but flawed solution to Massachusetts’ housing crisis”

This is a letter that was submitted to Fall River Reporter. “As the Commonwealth grapples with the escalating housing crisis, the MBTA Communities Law, enacted in...

latest7 months ago

All Four Fall River, Somerset State Reps Vote Against Giving Homeless Veterans Preference For Housing in Massachusetts

All four Somerset and Fall River State Reps, Alan Silvia, Carole Fiala, Patricia Haddad, and Paul Schmid, voted against an amendment that would give homeless veterans...

Editorial7 months ago

Opinion letter: With Fall River water/sewer bill hike, don’t allow new Diman funding issue on ballot

In the interest of plain common sense… PLEASE do not allow the mayor to put the Diman funding issue on the upcoming ballot,though I’m confident that...

Community9 months ago

Editorial: Inside look into life of a Correction Officer at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office

The morning routine may look similar to that of many people, but for Lieutenant Krystal Bradham of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, what follows is anything...

Community9 months ago

OPINION: Remembering the Swansea Mall in photos, video, and text

Many of us have fond memories of the Swansea Mall. When the mall closed on March 31st of 2019, a fan of the mall, Michelle Masse,...

Editorial11 months ago

Opinion: We must stop wrong way drivers now with Somerset crash as reminder

This is an opinion piece submitted by a reader after learning of the recent tragedy in Somerset involving a wrong way driver. We hear all the...

Editorial12 months ago

Opinion: Massachusetts Postpartum Depression Screenings Act considered as statewide way of identifying cases, providing early intervention

Opinion: Bill H.2163: An Act Relative to Postpartum Depression Screenings is being considered as a statewide way of identifying cases and providing early intervention. The recent...