News across Greater Providence
Fall River Veterans Day Parade announced, City looking for participants
FALL RIVER, MA — The City of Fall River Department of Veterans Services is inviting veteran service organizations, local businesses, schools, civic groups, first responders, community organizations, military-affiliated groups, and supporters of veterans to register to participate…
Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Massachusetts, John Deaton holds Ed Markey accountable after law office damaged
A Massachusetts political candidate is blaming his opponent after vandalism that took place at one of his offices. Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Massachusetts, John Deaton has released a statement “following a violent attack Thursday at his East Providence law office;…
Town Newsletter - October
We welcome you to enjoy the October edition of the Town Newsletter. This publication features articles and information from Town departments, Boards, and Committees.
Bristol Property Revaluation Notice
The Town of Bristol has begun its mandated 2027 Property Revaluation Project in partnership with CATALIS. Here is what residents need to know to stay informed:
Fall River man identified as person killed while on the job in Freetown
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III announced that a worker was killed at a recycling yard in Freetown, MA Thursday. Freetown Police and EMS were dispatched to Excel Recycling at 17 Ridge Hill Road at approximately noon after receiving 911 calls reporting that…
Woman sentenced to prison after homeless veteran died from injuries sustained in Providence hit-and-run crash
A woman has been sentenced in a New Year’s Eve hit-and-run that killed a local homeless Marine veteran. According to his brother Michael, 57-year-old Edwin “Eddie” English died Tuesday January 9th, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. after being struck about 7:20 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 2023 at…
Governor Healey announces $330 million for economic development and housing projects across Massachusetts including $6 million for Fall River
BOSTON – Today, Governor Healey announced $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects in 207 communities across Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth. The awards will support more than 27,000 new homes, more than 13,000 permanent jobs,…
Buried oil tank is the last step in Fall River’s $1.4 million police station teardown
FALL RIVER ─ It looks like there is one more step to go to complete the demolition of the old Bedford Street police station that was 30 years in the making at a cost of more than $1.4 million. “It’s been no surprise. There is an oil tank in the ground, in the basement. We …
Fall River EMS, Fire, Police respond to incident that sickened several, including paramedic
Several crews from multiple Fall River agencies responded to an incident that sickened multiple people including a paramedic. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, a call came in for a hazmat type situation at 101 Quarry Street. According to Fall River EMS, Medic 5 was…
Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law
Public records expansion is also in a strong position. Views on other ballot questions are more mixed.
Massachusetts man allegedly used stolen identity to fraudulently obtain thousands in benefits, commit other crimes
BOSTON – As part of the United States Attorney’s ongoing enforcement priority to investigate and prosecute benefit fraud involving federal and state assistance programs, a Massachusetts man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for using the identity of a deceased U.S.…