Fall River Community Media

12/12/2024

In this week's edition of FRCMedia News, we speak with Elise Rapoza from MassINC about its study of affordable housing among Massachusetts' 26 Gateway Cities. How does Fall River stack up?

In this week’s edition of FRCMedia News, we speak with Elise Rapoza from MassINC about its study of affordable housing among Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities. How does Fall River stack …

12/12/2024

This week we speak with Elise Rapoza of MassINC on the organization's Gateway Cities Housing Monitor comparing affordable housing within Massachusetts' 26 Gateway Cities.

12/06/2024

MEDIA RELEASE

City of Fall River Opens Public Review Period for Revised Electricity Aggregation Plan

Fall River, MA – (December 9, 2024) - The City of Fall River is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Fall River Community Electricity Aggregation. Fall River CEA is our City’s official electricity supply program, active since 2016.

The aggregation plan describes how our electricity program is structured and operated. Fall River secured approval for our original aggregation plan from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in 2015. In July 2024, the DPU issued new rules for aggregation plans, called “Guidelines for Municipal Aggregators”. The Guidelines expand local authority for cities and towns concerning the operation of their programs and increase public transparency about program operations. The revisions to our aggregation plan ensure that the plan aligns with the new Guidelines.

The revised plan will not impact Fall River CEA’s current electricity supply options and prices which are fixed until November 2025 through our supply contract with Constellation. No action is required by existing participants to continue receiving the current pricing.

On the program website, MassCEA.com/Fall-River, you can review both the revised plan and the current plan. You can also watch a short video describing the revised plan and read the DPU Guidelines. The program website has a comment form to provide written comments, or you may email “[email protected]” with the subject line “Fall River Plan Comments.” Good Energy is the consultant that developed and manages our program on a day-to-day basis.

The public review period is open until January 13, 2025.

12/06/2024

December 5, 2024

Late Fee Forgiveness on City of Fall River Parking Violations

Fall River, MA – Mayor Paul E. Coogan and the City of Fall River Traffic Department announce that beginning December 5, 2024, through December 30, 2024, city imposed late fees on outstanding parking violations will be forgiven.

The original violation amount and registry fee will still apply on unpaid tickets that were issued more than 60 days ago and have been flagged at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Online payments will not be accepted for these violations. Any violators would need to pay in person by cash, money order/cashier check or debit/credit card at the Traffic Department, One Government Center, Room 234 to have city imposed late fees waivered.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PLATE NUMBER AND/OR PARKING TICKET NUMBER.

12/06/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oak Grove Avenue One Way Traffic Locust Street to New Boston Road

Sections of Oak Grove Ave between Locust Street and New Boston Road including intersecting streets will be closed to through traffic in the coming weeks. This will occur during the daytime working hours of 6:30AM to 5:00PM.

Starting Monday December 9, 2024 a closure of the North bound traffic will stay in place in the overnight hours from 5:00PM till 6:30AM in the area where daytime work is ongoing.

The marked detour route will instruct displaced traffic to head East on Locust Street to Eastern Ave, Left on Eastern Ave northbound. This will take you to New Boston Road, a Left on New Boston Road will return you to Oak Grove Ave.

Please seek an alternate route if possible as road closures and delays will be unavoidable. Please use caution and follow detours as marked.

For further information contact the Sewer Division, 508-324-2320.

12/05/2024

We have a special edition of FRCMedia News this week. We speak with Bristol Community College President Dr. Laura Douglas who is retiring next month. We look back at her time leading Bristol and the future of higher education in the SouthCoast.

We have a special edition of FRCMedia News this week. We speak with Bristol Community College President Dr. Laura Douglas who is retiring next month. We look back at her time leading Bristol and th…

12/05/2024

We sit with Bristol Community College President Dr. Laura Douglas who is retiring next month. We look back at her time at Bristol and the future of higher education in the SouthCoast.

12/04/2024

Members of the Fall River Educators Association (FREA) and the Fall River School Committee met last week to discuss a new three-year contract. However, no agreement was reached, and both sides have staked their cases on social media....

Members of the Fall River Educators Association (FREA) and the Fall River School Committee met last week to discuss a new three-year contract. However, no agreement was reached, and both sides have…

12/02/2024

Call in to talk to Santa

12/02/2024

Less than one hour away from Santa’s annual visit to FRCMedia. Join us for North Pole LIVE! Beginning at 5:30 pm on channel 95 and here on Facebook. Talk to Santa by calling 508-730-3222.

12/02/2024

Fall River is working to remove lead water line service to homes. Replacement is free of charge!

12/02/2024

Road work this week in Fall River associated with Liberty Utilities.

11/29/2024

The United Way of Greater Fall River is seeking winter clothing for those in need as part of its Warm Coats - Warm Hearts donation drive....

The United Way of Greater Fall River is seeking winter clothing for those in need as part of its Warm Coats – Warm Hearts donation drive.

11/26/2024

Santa Claus will visit FRCMedia on Monday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. for North Pole LIVE! Parents, bring your children by our studio at Bristol Community College to meet St. Nick and share their Christmas gift list. Enjoy holiday stories told by members of the Fall River Public Library. Those at home can call Santa at 508-730-3222. Take part in a FRCMedia holiday tradition! Watch live on Channel 95 and here on Facebook!

11/26/2024

The City of Fall River has released the services available to residents through the end of the holiday week....

The City of Fall River has released the services available to residents through the end of the holiday week.

11/25/2024

Meet Eustis, this week's featured dog from the Forever Paws Animal Shelter. Find out more about Eustis and three kittens up for adoption.
https://frmedia.org/services/hot-dogs-cool-cats/

11/25/2024

Here are the latest job opportunities from the Masshire Bristol Career Center. https://frmedia.org/services/fall-river-job-listings/

11/24/2024

The Fall River Department of Community Maintenance (DCM) is seeking snowplow vendors willing to clean city streets this winter.

The Fall River Department of Community Maintenance (DCM) is seeking snowplow vendors willing to clean city streets this winter.