Politics
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Jasiel Correia’s date to report to prison pushed back again
Former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia II has been granted another extension. According to WPRI 12, Correia will now report…
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Due to rise in Fall River virus cases, City encouraging residents to use other options to pay bills
(FALL RIVER, MA- January 4th, 2022)- As Fall River navigates the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, the Fall River Collector’s…
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Discipline, Incentives Await Unvaccinated Steamship Employees
Michael P. Norton Steamship Authority employees must demonstrate that they have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination by Wednesday in…
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Most Mass. schools reopen amid “wave of infections”
By Katie Lannan State House News Service JAN. 3, 2021….As students returned to classes Monday amid a continued surge in…
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Fall River City Council see new president, vice-president
The Fall River City Council on Monday afternoon elected a new president and vice-president at the Inauguration of Municipal Officers.…
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Cliff Ponte reflects on run for mayor, his time serving on Fall River City Council
This past week, I presided over my last City Council Meeting as Council President, wrapping up what has been a…
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Tax, fee policy changes sought to aid Massachusetts parolees
By Matt Murphy State House News Service Some fees for parolees should be eliminated and the state should offer tax…
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Massachusetts bill would increase punishment against animal cruelty offenders
A bill making its way through Beacon Hill would impose heavier punishment against those who are convicted of animal cruelty.…
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Of 41,000 state workers, nearly 1,000 left over vaccine mandate
By Colin A. Young DEC. 30, 2021…..Just fewer than 1,000 executive branch employees have left their jobs because they did…
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Group of Westport residents looking for bill passage to remove statute of limitations on rape, sexual assault
Some from a Westport sexual abuse group are looking for the passage of a bill making its way through Beacon…
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