Politics
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Fall River Reporter report on former DCM head leads to audit resolution by two city councilors
As a result of a recent Fall River Reporter article, two Fall River city councilors are filing a motion to…
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How the Braga bridge light project went from $8 million to $19.85 million
The Braga Bridge lighting project was expected to cost $8 million, but ended up costing taxpayers nearly $20 million. Based…
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A review of former Fall River DCM Chief John Perry’s 35 Page Misconduct Report
A 2022 investigation into the Department of Community Maintenance (DCM) in Fall River, conducted by private investigator Daniel Lowney at…
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Fall River’s Police Chief and Deputy Chief a no show at City Council police budget hearing
Fall River Police Chief Kelly Furatado and Deputy Police Chief J.T. Hoar were notably absent at tonight’s City Council meeting…
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Fall River Firefighter Union expresses concern over department’s proposed budget
Fall River firefighters are expressing budget concerns ahead of an upcoming budget hearing. According to the Firefighter Union, on Monday,…
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Head of Fall River’s largest division puts in for two-year paid leave, patrol officer resigns over morale issues
Note: Due to my recent reporting on Police Chief Kelly Furtado, the Fall River Police Department’s (FRPD) public information officers…
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Healey Administration cutting or amending quarter of all regulations to make it easier to do business in Massachusetts
Sam Drysdale STATE HOUSE, BOSTON…..The Healey Administration is cutting or amending a quarter of all regulations under the oversight of…
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expresses concerns after arrests in ICE operation
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expressed strong concerns about the lack of communication and transparency from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Massachusetts Lottery sales dip again, change to game expected to lead to increased sales, profits
Colin A. Young MAY 27, 2025…..All but one Massachusetts Lottery offering saw its sales dip in April, though agency overseers…
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Governor Healey, Senator Warren, Senator Markey say they are fighting back against Trump, Congressional Republicans’ $1.75 billion Massachusetts Medicaid cuts
REVERE – Today, Governor Maura Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Ed Markey joined together in what Healey’s Office called…
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