Opinion
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Letter: Cliff Ponte issues tribute to Leo Pelletier as he steps away after 30+ years on Fall River City Council
“The upcoming City Council meeting scheduled for December 12th carries a bittersweet tune as we bid farewell to a cherished…
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Letter: Fall River area woman completely turned her life around; looking for landlord to give her a chance to reunite family
FALL RIVER, MA – Fall River Reporter asked Casey if we could share her post. Good luck and congratulations on…
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OPINION: Massachusetts legislature must pass bill designed to prevent illegal aliens from getting jobs
Massachusetts Coalition for Immigration Reform submitted the following piece. “Support “An Act protecting Massachusetts workers” H.1866/S.1169 “Legislation that would require…
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