Election results pouring in from around Massachusetts Nov 4, 2009
Fall River Landslide , who helped sweep the incumbent out of office in September. Incumbents Familiar faces coming back to. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Environmentalists still trying to stop rail extension through Stoughton Nov 4, 2009
4 billion South Coast rail line to connect Boston with New Bedford and Fall River ... New Bedford and Fall River strongly support the commuter rail as a key to linking those South Coast cities to Boston. (Canton Journal, MA)
I-195 visitors center in Swansea shutting down Nov 1, 2009
for more than 13 years, the Fall River resident has been helping eastbound travelers at the rest stop. But, all that ends today. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Tastes of the Azores Nov 1, 2009
the Portuguese familiar for grandmother, is a word that comes up often in Fall River, where immigrants play more than a usual role ... A newspaper clipping in the restaurant features O Gil Fagundo, the first chef in Fall River to serve bife ... Ron had told some of our friends about our Fall River provisioners. (Boston Globe)
Breast cancer special report Oct 31, 2009
Children s book illustrator Nicole Wong s latest project addresses a subject that has special meaning for the Fall River artist ... sa Benevides of Fall River has no reservations in talking about her experience and encouraging all women that cross her path to educate themselves about the disease, its prevention, detection and treatment. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Local officals plea for chance to detain illegal gun carriers Oct 29, 2009
The South Coast officials, including the mayors of New Bedford, Taunton and Fall River, urged the Legislature s Judiciary Committee to back a proposal (H 1300) to include illegal gun possession on the list of crimes that may subject suspects to dangerousness hearings and pretrial detention ... Fall River Mayor Robert Correia said he couldn t envision any opposition to the proposal. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Stray gator no match for pet store owner Oct 27, 2009
Reptile collared in Fall River. Robert Schenck of Animal Instincts was relaxing when he got a text message about an alligator in Fall River ... He was tangling with the stray 50-pound reptile in a dirty drainage ditch behind a Fall River mall. (Boston Globe)
Harvard investigated coffee that injured 6 Oct 26, 2009
FALL RIVER Man charged with murder in shooting An 18-year-old Fall River man was charged with murder in the shooting early yesterday of two Fall River men, one of whom died, according to the Bristol district attorney s office. Juan Valazquez is to be arraigned today in Fall River District Court on charges of murder, armed assault with intent to murder, and carrying an illegal firearm ... Fall River police responded to East Main Street at 4:08 a.m. and found the two shooting victims outside. (Boston Globe)
Fall River man, 18, charged in murder Oct 26, 2009
Submitted photo Ervin Millsap, 40, of 83 Peckham St., Fall River, was shot to death in the area of 188 East Main St. early Sunday morning, police said ... Juan Valazquez, 18, of 248 Globe St., Fall River, was charged with murder, armed assault with intent to murder, carrying an illegal firearm, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, possession of ammunition without an FID card, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and intimidation of a witness ... District Attorney Sam... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Solution for dropouts Oct 25, 2009
In Massachusetts, the cities and towns with the highest dropout rates are also the cities and towns with the highest teen pregnancy rates: Lawrence, Fall River, Holyoke, Chelsea, Springfield. Obviously, preventing kids from getting pregnant in the first place is the best solution here. (Boston Globe)
Private institutions’ cost concerns ring hollow Oct 25, 2009
Kenneth Fiola Jr. Fall River. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
As breast cancer treatments increase, so does hope Oct 22, 2009
Southcoast has cancer centers in Fall River and North Dartmouth, and soon in Fairhaven ... One is located in the Mitchell Building at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River and provides radiation therapy and medical oncology at Charlton s Jarabek Center. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
School construction project in Braintree may be delayed Oct 21, 2009
Merit Construction Alliance successfully fought PLAs in Brockton in 2002 and 2005 and Fall River in 2005. In the Fall River case, the group was able to demonstrate that costs were almost double under the more restrictive bidding process. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Law urged to make teens stay in school Oct 21, 2009
9 percent of its students; Fall River, 12. 5 percent; Holyoke, 11. (Boston Globe)
Governor lists OpenCape as priority for federal broadband funds Oct 20, 2009
OpenCape is a broadband expansion program that will expand broadband infrastructure across the Cape, out to Martha s Vineyard, and along the south coast serving Fall River, New Bedford and Wareham up to Kingston, Plymouth and Brockton. For more information on the project and its benefits to the Southeastern Massachusetts region and Cape Cod, please visit www. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Acton health leaders organize HOPE forum Oct 19, 2009
At the forum, David Weed, volunteer coordinator of Health City Fall River, will speak about how the southern Massachusetts municipality designed a plan to become healthier and how it is sustaining the initiative several years later. Acton and Lincoln were two Bay State communities that have been recently awarded a Healthy Communities Planning Grant. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Marc Munroe Dion: Why are trash and recycle bins so huge? Oct 15, 2009
Fall River can t provide enough cops, firefighters or schoolteachers, but it can deliver big blue and green bins to my house ... Did the people who decided on this pilot program ever drive around Fall River and notice the numerous tenement houses whose tiny scraps of yard (if any) are barely big enough for the trash cans formerly required by law ... In addition, numerous Fall River three-deckers have a trash shed, a small, low structure in which the residents put their trash cans between pickup... (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Stoughton works with Easton in seeking rail extension money Oct 13, 2009
Rail extension through Stoughton and Easton is one of three alternatives the state is considering to provide public transportation from Boston to New Bedford and Fall River. The other alternatives include rail extension through Attleboro and an express bus route. (Easton Journal, MA)
State Rep. Alice Peisch, Revenue Committee "Listening Tour" visiting Framingham Oct 13, 2009
Fall River, Oct. 28 (Property Tax). Cambridge, Nov. 5 (Working Families). (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
3 hurt in car crash with police cruiser Oct 12, 2009
FALL RIVER Man, 27, killed in motorcycle accident A Fall River man was killed yesterday after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a guardrail, State Police said. Scott S. Copp, 27, was driving a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle onto southbound Route 79 from the Brightman Street onramp about 2:35 p.m. when he lost control of the bike, crossed all three lanes of the highway and hit the median guardrail. (Boston Globe)
Former Acton gymnastics coach gets trial date Oct 12, 2009
Infante s attorney, Kenneth S. Mello of Fall River, has claimed that his client is innocent and said that the evidence doesn t click. According to the indictment, Infante and DiTullio of Littleton were friends who frequently staged meets between gymnasts from Infante s gym in Connecticut and girls who trained at DiTullio s gym, then located in Acton. (Acton Beacon, MA)
T’s board of directors livens up final meeting Oct 11, 2009
When Transportation Secretary James A. Aloisi Jr. said a financing plan for expanding the commuter rail to Fall River and New Bedford would be finished in January, board member Grace Shepard, a stately grandmother from Sherborn, responded with some colorful skepticism. As long as there s not too much LSD or something like that involved, I think it s wonderful, she said. (Boston Globe)
Magnet for hopeful newcomers Oct 10, 2009
So, providing more education and training programs is especially crucial in so-called gateway cities such as Chelsea, Fall River, Lawrence, Lynn, and New Bedford. In recessionary times, these initiatives are harder to put in place. (Boston Globe)
State reduces five-year capital spending plan Oct 10, 2009
5 million for Department of Conservation and Recreation parkways and bridges, and under $16 million for the planning phase of a project extending commuter rail service to Fall River and New Bedford. Gonzalez said the borrowing controls the administration had imposed on itself had helped guide the spending plan through the downward-spiraling economy. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Kingston included in first round of stimulus funding to Massachusetts fire departments Oct 10, 2009
2 million will be used to rehire 136 laid off firefighters in Kingston, Marshfield, Methuen, Walpole, Hull, Quincy, Easton, Lawrence, North Attleboro, Bridgewater, Fall River, Lakeville, Monson, New Bedford and Worcester. We know that our cities and towns have been hit hard by these difficult economic times, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
In nursing home slaying, only questions Oct 9, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Easton receiving funds to hire back firefighters Oct 8, 2009
1 million will be used to rehire 127 laid off firefighters in Bridgewater, Easton, Fall River, Hull, Lakeville, Lawrence, Methuen, Monson, New Bedford, North Attleboro, Quincy, Walpole and Worcester ... I am very pleased that the people of Fall River and New Bedford will be benefiting in a very direct way from this allocation by Governor Patrick of significant funding to put firefighters back on the street in both cities, said Congressman Barney Frank ... But even at this level, the number of... (Easton Journal, MA)
Somerville Police: Arrests Oct 8, 2009
DeWayne Pires, 26, of 38 Tremont St., Fall River, Oct. 2, 9:03 p.m., on a warrant for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Eric Jackson, 44, of 420 Medford St., Oct. 2, 9:03 p.m., for possession to distribute a class B drug, conspiracy to violate a drug law and drug violation near a school or park. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Obama kowtows to labor unions Oct 7, 2009
The City of Fall River had to cancel its plans to build schools under a PLA when the result was to attract only a few bidders and when the bids submitted were way over budget. Obama s kowtow to the construction unions is the same politics-as-usual against which he campaigned last year. (Boston Globe)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Oct 6, 2009
Fall River Mayor Robert Correia speaking at the Statehouse with a group of mayors urging the Legislature to take action to help struggling cities. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
4 UMass players suspended from team after arrests Oct 3, 2009
Mike Mele, a junior linebacker from Sea Girt, N.J.; and Shane Viveiros, a sophomore defensive back from Fall River, Mass. Amherst Police Detective Richard MacLean says the four men were arrested around midnight Friday and charged with possession of a Class B drug. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
State lags badly onstimulus spending Oct 3, 2009
In addition to the work in Somerville, only one other proposal has been funded, a $70 million interchange for Route 24 that will help a business park in Fall River expand. Aloisi said the state expects to announce funding for similar projects in the next few months, but is still assessing which are ready to begin. (Boston Globe)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Barriers to breast health Oct 1, 2009
Tracy Ibbotson, director of women s health services at St. Anne s Hospital in Fall River, said the hospital works with an organization that provides outreach to women with substance abuse problems. The hospital also holds a regular Chocolate and Roses event, where women can receive chair massages, listen to live harp music and get their mammograms. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Seeing and being seen Oct 1, 2009
For rail The state will use $100 million in transportation bonds to move ahead with a South Coast commuter line by gaining a fork from Taunton to New Bedford and Fall River and bolster service frequency between Worcester and Boston, purchasing tracks and a rail yard from CSX, the international railroad firm. The deal left taxpayers exposed to liability payments in case of freight train crashes, but officials called the final package, with payments of $500,000 per year and a $7. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Mayors beg Beacon Hill for tax breaks to lift urban economies Oct 1, 2009
Mayors and city managers from Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Springfield and Worcester took their case first to the Legislature s Revenue Committee and then to the steps of the State House, where they described cities where many more people once traveled to work and live ... In light of the fiscal crisis we re all facing, we are hanging on by the proverbial skin of our teeth, said Fall River Mayor Robert Correia, who told lawmakers... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Joseph R. Carter II, at 90; headed Wyman-Gordon Sep 26, 2009
He told a friend he memorized Navy color charts so he could pass the eye exam, and eventually served as a lieutenant aboard the USS Fall River. Mr. Carter met his future wife, Polly (Carroll), in a Presbyterian Sunday school in Youngstown. (Boston Globe)
Tales set for Sept. 25 Sep 25, 2009
Fall River children s librarian, artist and storyteller David Mello will tell stories of mythology and fable and have a shadow booth, as well. Cost is $5 for all children. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Deal expected to boost commuter rail service Sep 24, 2009
Massachusetts reached a final agreement on a $100 million deal with railroad giant CSX that is expected to improve service between Worcester and Boston and lay the groundwork for a long-planned line to Fall River and New Bedford, Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray said yesterday ... The deal also gives the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority control of the right of way needed to build the New Bedford-Fall River line and several properties around Boston that could improve service in and... (Boston Globe)
Teen pleads guilty to stabbing classmate Sep 23, 2009
Fall River, New Bedford, Worcester, Lynn, and the Massachusetts state program will receive the most aid. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced its first round of grants in July. (Boston Globe)
Election fights on every corner Sep 20, 2009
In preliminary elections last Tuesday, voters ousted Mayor Robert Correia of Fall River, while mayors Mary Clare Higgins of Northampton and Edward J. Clancy Jr. of Lynn each finished second in their races. That tells you something about the frustrations of the electorate, said Robert J. Haynes, president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. If I were Mayor [Thomas M.] Menino and I saw what happened in Lynn and Northampton and Fall River, that would give me a little pause. (Boston Globe)
Lawmakers hope new laws will curb injuries among student athletes Sep 19, 2009
Steven D Amico (D-Seekonk) told members of the Public Health Committee that a female student from Fall River had suffered four sports-related concussions and had to drop out of school and undergo home schooling. D Amico said that sometimes doctors and school personnel don t recognize symptoms of concussions and called it fair and reasonable to require training. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
POLICE LOG: Aug. 31- Sept. 13 Sep 18, 2009
2:38 a.m. - Officer reported motor vehicle stop on Depot Street and arresting a 39-year-old Fall River man and charging him with operating under the influence. 9:05 a.m. - Received report of a cell phone stolen at Southeastern Regional High School, Foundry Street. (Easton Journal, MA)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Enjoy the Raspberries with new OCallahan book Sep 17, 2009
Gustafson, in the role of Phillips, and the cast of Eleven-Zulu won the prelims at Bourne High School and advanced to the semifinals at Durfee High in Fall River. Bolstered by award-winning performances at Durfee, the players impressed the judges and won a spot in the finals of the 2009 Boston Globe State Drama Festival at the Prudential Center in Boston. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
MD Tight End Drawing Major Interest Sep 17, 2009
He had an interesting summer job that took him from Maryland to Fall River Massachusetts. My dad runs a fishing company in Fall River. (EagleInsider.com)
Dianne R. Woodland Sep 16, 2009
She was the loving mother of Wendy Woodland of Chelmsford, Kenneth Woodland of Fall River, Patricia Woodland of Florida; stepmother of Karla Baker and her husband John of New York and the late Karlene Davis. She was the sister of Barbara Callahan of Oregon, Wayne Callahan of Woburn, Michael Callahan of Acton and David Aiken of Colorado. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
GateHouse plans temporary salary reductions in Massachusetts Sep 16, 2009
GateHouse will need to negotiate with unions who represent workers at The Patriot Ledger, The Enterprise of Brockton and The Herald News of Fall River to persuade them to agree to a pay cut. Daniels said it s too early to know when employees pay levels could be restored. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Easton police want drunk drivers car Sep 13, 2009
Police will use a provision of Melanies Law to seize the automobile of a Fall River man arrested in Easton last week on a fifth drunken driving charge. Police Chief Allen R. Krajcik said police will work with the Bristol County District Attorneys Office to obtain a search warrant and seize the 2001 Ford Focus owned by Ronald Marovelli, 30, of 239 Garden St.. (Easton Journal, MA)
Cusick, Santos, Laquidara to be among 12 inducted into Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame Sep 13, 2009
After working at WNBH Radio in New Bedford and WSAR and WALE in Fall River, he became the morning sportscaster for WBZ (1030). He retired from his morning sports job at WBZ in January, and continues to announce Patriots games - something he s been doing for a total of more than 30 years. (Boston Globe)
Charges against Holbrook man sought in traffic crash Sep 9, 2009
The driver of this vehicle, a 48-year-old Fall River man, was traveling with three children on the afternoon of Sept. 3 and unable to avoid the collision ... The Fall River man and his three passengers suffered minor injuries and did not require medical treatment at the scene. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
YMCAs form partnership: 'My Y is Every Y' Sep 9, 2009
Staff writer Michael Holtzman of The Herald News of Fall River also contributed to this report. Loading commenting interface. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Fall River man arrested for DUI in Easton Sep 5, 2009
A Fall River man may be facing his fifth driving under the influence charge after being arrested in Easton Friday, Sept. 4. At about 2:35 a.m., Easton police officer Jason Wheeler arrested Ronald Marovelli, 30, of Fall River for operating under the influence of alcohol, fourth offense. (Easton Journal, MA)
boil all water before drinking Sep 1, 2009
Since Friday s Code Red call, he has ordered truckloads of ice from Eastern Ice Co., in Fall River, and Laconia Ice Co., in New Hampshire. He then sells bags at his normal price to residents and local restaurants. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Caritas on track to be in the black Aug 31, 2009
The former president of Caritas-owned St. Anne s Hospital in Fall River filed a lawsuit accusing the system of retaliating against him after he voiced support for a colleague s discrimination complaint. And a senior vice president hired by de la Torre stepped down after Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge complained about a threatening voice mail message the Caritas official had left for a Mount Auburn recruiter. (Boston Globe)
234 sex offenders eligible for GPS monitor review Aug 29, 2009
Riordan, who is working with Fall River attorney Rene Brown on Cory s case, said justice requires it. It could lead to his release, Riordan said. (Boston Globe)
St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, to ally with Dana-Farber Aug 28, 2009
St. Anne s Hospital, Fall River, to ally with Dana-Farber - The Boston Globe ... St. Anne s Hospital, Fall River, to ally with Dana-Farber ... Saint Anne s Hospital in Fall River is set to disclose today that it has struck an agreement to allow Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston to provide oncology care at Saint Anne s.. (Boston Globe)
Many feel a personal loss Aug 27, 2009
At Battleship Cove in Fall River, flags aboard the retired Navy destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy - named after the senator s eldest brother who was killed during World War II - were lowered to half-mast. When visitors asked why, staff member John Dewhurst, 41, wasted no words. (Boston Globe)
Stoughton looks to Hingham for tips on getting a rail tunnel Aug 27, 2009
The town of Stoughton, whose center could be seriously affected by the state s plan to expand its public transportation network south to Fall River and New Bedford, is looking to take a page from Hingham s playbook should the expansion channel more track and trains through town. Stoughton officials say they will demand a depressed track bed downtown, similar to the hard-won tunnel Hingham eventually secured during construction of the Greenbush commuter rail line several years ago. (Boston Globe)
Soundoff:Spektor sparkles, others shine Aug 23, 2009
After making stops in Fall River, Mass. (Aug. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Finally, a rail plan for New England Aug 23, 2009
New Inland Route high speed service from Boston to New York City via Worcester, Springfield, Hartford, and New Haven, which will link and revitalize some of the region s oldest cities and most affordable and promising economic enterprise zones - as will proposed new rail service to Fall River and New Bedford. The Inland Route will also provide connecting service along a new Knowledge Corridor from Springfield north to Montpelier, Burlington, and Montreal, connecting the five-college area in and... (Boston Globe)
‘Nantucket Reader’ and ‘Place Apart’ dip into New England’s ample literary heritage Aug 23, 2009
Eliza Spencer Brock writes of the loss of a Fall River vessel in Arctic waters in her journal of a three-year voyage with her husband aboard the whaling ship Lexington in the 1850s: Why [the crew] did not hear the Howl of the Seal in time to keep off Shore is quite a matter of wonder to all; they are distinctly heard one mile, or more. They howl and bark just like a Dog. (Boston Globe)
Local police departments shut out for COPS grants Aug 22, 2009
Of the 210 police departments in Massachusetts that applied for the federal grant, only 13 were awarded funds: Boston, Brockton, Chelsea, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, North Adams and Webster. Boston got funding for 50 officers. (Easton Journal, MA)
Canton to challenge EPA sewer complaint Aug 20, 2009
They include Peabody, Eastham, and Plaistow, N.H. for $40,000; Canton, Concord and Dennis for $50,000; Gardner for $60,000; Winthrop for $70,000; and Fall River for $177,500 (which did not initially respond so was given the maximum penalty, which will be adjusted). The penalties are based on the size of the community and the seriousness of the violations. (Canton Journal, MA)
Joseph Theodore; worked to honor veterans; at 92 Aug 20, 2009
Mr. Theodore s son, Jerry W. of Fall River, has a photocopy of a letter his father wrote to Nixon around January 1970 and also a copy of the president s reply on Feb. 6, 1970, thanking him for the letter through an aide. No mention was made of New Bedford or Mr. Theodore when Congress passed its proclamation, his son said. (Boston Globe)
Somerville boy becomes world champion dancer Aug 19, 2009
Following a first-place win during the preliminaries of the U.S.A. Dance Championship, crew member Kyle Brooks, 13, of Fall River, was rushed to the hospital. Brooks had an appendectomy while his crew continued to advance in two more rounds of competition. (Somerville Journal, MA)
On the slow train to financial reality Aug 16, 2009
Other projects once listed as high priorities for the region include expansion of the Green Line to Medford, the Blue Line to Lynn, and the commuter rail system to Fall River and New Bedford. This page has supported virtually all of these projects. (Boston Globe)
