Jo C. Goode
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Fall River, MA, United States
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All Fall River police officers will wear body cameras by summer, with new contracts OK'd
Fall River police department is set to roll out a $1.52 million body-worn camera program now that police officer contracts are finalized. → Read More
Former Fall River police officer now accused of domestic abuse against 2 different people
Ex-police officer Bryan Custadio, awaiting trial on domestic abuse charges, is being held without bail for domestic abuse against a second person. → Read More
The Academica building has new owners with plans for housing, and they want city funding
The former Academica Club has new owners and they are hoping to redevelop the South Main Street building into a mixed-use property with housing. → Read More
Fall River needs more information before granting building permit to apartment developer
The redevelopment of the old police station on Bedford Street hits a glitch in building permit process. → Read More
A committee is reviewing Fall River's city charter; Jasiel Correia's recall is on the list
The Special Charter Review Committee has convened with a June 30 deadline. → Read More
Fall River councilor Laliberte wants all charges dropped in love triangle harassment case
The attorney for City Councilor Pam Laliberte filed another motion to have all criminal charges dropped in her case of harassment and obstruction. → Read More
BankFive's Fall River headquarters to undergo $12 million upgrade
BankFive which established itself in Fall River 168-years ago plans to stay headquartered in the city with a $12 million expansion in the works. → Read More
Kevin Aguiar wants Fall River's school board to get a 123% raise. Not everyone agrees.
School Committee member Kevin Aguiar says its not fair he makes less than half the salary of a city councilor. He's suggesting a 123% pay raise. → Read More
Fall River to honor the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
A survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima will be the guest speaker at an event at Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park on Sunday. → Read More
Burns Power Tools reopens new shop in Tiverton after devastating fire
Burns Power Tool was destroyed by a devastating fire right before the Christmas rush, but the decades-old family company is back in business. → Read More
Fall River apartments are planned at this former school. City will make a profit, too.
Plans to develop the former Lincoln Elementary School on Pine Street appear to be moving forward with Hyde Development. → Read More
Criminal child abuse charge dropped against former Republican candidate Angel Pantoja Jr.
The charges were dismissed in the child abuse case against former state Rep. candidate Angel Pantoja Jr. → Read More
Fall River homeowners get property tax sticker shock, but tax rates are down. Here's why.
In Fall River, residential property owners are in shock after opening their tax bills, even though the rate is lower. Several factors are the cause. → Read More
Should the Fall River School Committee get a pay raise? Kevin Aguiar thinks so.
School Committee member Kevin Aguiar makes a case for his board to get paid the same as city councilors. → Read More
Fall River police sued again: Man says he was hurt when cops barged into wrong apartment
A Fall River man alleges police assaulted him when they mistakenly entered his apartment over a report of kidnapping at gunpoint. → Read More
Fall River settles another police civil rights lawsuit. Here's how much it cost.
A Fall River man who suffered severe injuries during an arrest outside The Cove Restaurant in 2017 settled a lawsuit. → Read More
Fall River has spent millions in ARPA funds. And the city still has $49M left to spend.
The windfall ARPA money has been spent on dozens of projects so far, but there's still $49 million left to spend. → Read More
Former Fall River cop Michael Pessoa will face three trials for using excessive force
A judge has granted former Fall River police officer Michael Pessoa separate trials for allegedly assaulting and violating the civil rights of 3 men. → Read More
City Councilor Pam Laliberte faces serious felony charges. Her lawyer wants them dropped.
More than four months after Westport Police filed harassment and obstruction charges against City Councilor Pam Laliberte, she was arraigned in court. → Read More
With staffing shortages at FRPD, efforts for recruitment stepped up
Like other police departments, the FRPD is dealing with a staffing shortage. → Read More