Politics
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Increase in no cost calls running up sheriff budgets in Massachusetts, costing taxpayers millions
BY ELLA ADAMS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 28, 2025……Spending by county sheriffs, who run the state’s jails and houses of…
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Christopher Silvia drops out of Fall River mayoral race; here is what he had to say
A Fall River resident and business owner has dropped out of the mayoral race. On the Bobby Couto podcast on…
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Latest bi-weekly report on Massachusetts emergency shelter program lists average weekly cost per family at $3,359; other details released
The latest bi-weekly report on the Massachusetts Emergency Assistance shelter program was released on August 25th, with data current as…
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Opinion letter to the editor: Fall River mayoral candidates should show up, not duck debates, attack press
This is a letter to the editor that was submitted to Fall River Reporter and was not written by us.…
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey takes shots at Trump Administration over South Station takeover, CDC shakeup
BOSTON – The Massachusetts governor is once again voicing her displeasure with the president’s current administration. Maura Healey issued the following…
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Audit conducted by Massachusetts Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office highlights needed improvements at Massachusetts Gaming Commission
BOSTON —Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, reviewing the period from July…
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Boston Mayor Wu Prepares for Possible National Guard Deployment as Trump Targets Democratic Cities
BY SAM DRYSDALE Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is preparing for the president to possibly deploy the National Guard to Boston,…
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Fall River Mayoral Debate Reversals: Carlos Cesar Bows Out as Christopher Silvia Joins In
FALL RIVER ─ The same day mayoral candidate Christopher Silvia reversed his refusal to participate in Fall River’s lone preliminary…
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Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals grants zoning variances and special permits for several projects that would generate new housing units
The City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00…
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Massachusetts State Auditor reveals DESE issues concerning reports of child abuse involving licensed educators, special education complaints
BOSTON —Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, reviewing the…
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