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🌱 Who really controls Fall River’s police chief contract — council or mayor?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Who really controls Fall River’s police chief contract — council or mayor?
  • See how much Blizzard of 2026 relief Fall River is getting
  • Could Mayor Coogan really face another costly Fall River recall election?

Also on today's calendar: Jon Butcher & Johnny A. in a Guitar Monsters Benefit Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police chief renewal sparks Fall River debate on contract approvals (heraldnews.com) — Fall River officials are clashing over who should control contract renewals for top city employees, a dispute sharpened by Mayor Paul Coogan’s plan to extend Police Chief Kelly Furtado’s contract into 2026. City councilors argue renewals should return to them for approval, while the city’s legal counsel calls it an executive function. The tension ties into broader concerns about mayoral authority, police leadership, and recent recall talk.
   

2. Fall River area communities receiving help after Blizzard of 2026 damaged roads, led to high snow removal costs (fallriverreporter.com) — Fall River is set to receive more than $600,000 in state winter relief to repair storm-damaged roads and help close snow removal budget gaps after the Blizzard of 2026. Senator Michael Rodrigues detailed how over $2 million will be split among Fall River and neighboring SouthCoast towns, following National Guard assistance during the storm. Local officials can now start planning repairs and budget fixes.
   

3. Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan fires back as group begins recall effort (turnto10.com) — A grassroots group has formally launched a bid to recall Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, saying they’ve secured the signatures needed to start the process and will soon begin gathering voter support. The effort stems from controversy over a police search warrant that identified an anonymous online critic, along with broader concerns about crime, fire stations, and the city’s blizzard response. Coogan insists his administration acted properly and doubts the recall will succeed.
   

4. Free Fall River lectures at Bristol Community College this spring (heraldnews.com) — Free public lectures are coming up at Bristol Community College in Fall River, giving residents a no-cost way to explore rose gardening history and American history through medals. Hosted with support from the Fall River Historical Society, both evening talks are open to anyone interested in learning something new close to home.
   

5. How the Northern Scenic Greenway plans will move forward after a decade (heraldnews.com) — A long-planned Northern Scenic Greenway would extend nearly 10 miles and plug directly into Fall River’s Quequechan River Rail Trail, improving safe biking and walking options out toward New Bedford. Backed by a new MassTrails grant, planners are moving into design and environmental review, with public meetings coming so residents can help shape the route and amenities.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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