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Fall River, MA — Aug 20 – Aug 27

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Discussion of MGL Chapter 40A Amendments
8.20.2026 Zoning Board of Appeals

A major change to state zoning law will make it significantly harder for the city to deny housing-related projects. This new "practical difficulty" standard, replacing the stricter "hardship" rule, is designed to spur housing development and will impact future construction across Fall River.

Fire Department Turnout Gear
8.25.2026 Fall River City Council - Committee on Public Safety

The city has committed to funding the purchase of new, PFAS-free turnout gear to protect firefighters from cancer-causing chemicals. The Fire Department is currently trialing equipment from different manufacturers before making a significant, multi-year investment in firefighter safety.

Downtown Lighting Improvements
8.25.2026 Fall River City Council - Committee on Public Safety

The city has allocated $200,000 from free cash to replace 58 lights on South Main Street as part of its capital improvement plan. This project directly addresses public safety concerns by improving visibility in the downtown area for residents and businesses.

Also This Week

Attendance Policy and D4 Buyback Program — 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
The School Committee is moving to eliminate the controversial "D4 buyback" program, which automatically reduced a student's passing grade after four unexcused absences.
Letourneau School Traffic & Parking Plan — 8.25.2026 Fall River City Council - Committee on Public Safety
In response to numerous resident complaints, officials are implementing a new traffic flow plan and increasing police presence around the Letourneau Elementary School.
Drug, Alcohol, and Vaping Policies — 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
Following public complaints about staff behavior, the school administration will reinforce existing rules against smoking, vaping, and littering on or near school grounds.
Open Meeting Law Complaint — 8.25.2026 Tax Increment Finance Board
The Tax Increment Finance Board has referred a complaint to the Law Department alleging that two of its members failed to file their required Open Meeting Law certifications.
Destruction of Property Policy — 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
A new school policy will require tracking vandalism incidents that cost more than $500 to repair, providing better data on the taxpayer costs of property damage.
Expense Reimbursement Policy — 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
The school district is updating its travel policy to use standardized federal per diem rates for reimbursements, simplifying the process for staff.
MASC Policy Services Contract — 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
The School Committee is moving forward with its contract with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to assist in reviewing and updating district policies.

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