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  1. Fall River Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 11; groups invited to register

    Wed., Nov. 11 · Staging 11:30 a.m.; step-off 1:30 p.m. · Fall River

    The city's 2026 Veterans Day Parade is Wednesday, Nov. 11 under the theme 'A Legacy of Service: From Generation to Generation.' Veteran, civic, school and business groups can register entries. Staging is 11:30 a.m., the pre-parade ceremony 1 p.m. and step-off 1:30 p.m.; the route and Grand Marshal are still to be announced.

    From the cityMayor's Office press releases

Elections

  1. Fall River early voting Oct. 17 to 30 in the Government Center atrium

    Oct. 17 to 30 · Atrium, One Government Center

    In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 state election runs Saturday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Oct. 30 in the Atrium at One Government Center (reserved parking at the Sullivan Drive entrance). Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    From the city2026 State Election Calendar (PDF)

  2. Fall River voter registration deadline Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.

    Sat., Oct. 24 · 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Elections Department, One Government Center

    The voter registration deadline for the state election is Saturday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. The Elections Department holds special registration hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day.

    From the city

  3. Fall River mail ballot applications due Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.; drop box at Third Street entrance

    Oct. 27 to Nov. 3 · 5 p.m.; 8 p.m. · Third Street entrance, One Government Center

    Applications for an absentee or early voting by mail ballot for the state election are due Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Completed ballots can go in the drop box outside the Third Street entrance of Government Center and must reach the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3; voters cannot hand them in at the polls.

    From the city2026 State Election Calendar (PDF)

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  1. Fall River polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3; sites listed by precinct

    Tue., Nov. 3 · 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. · See city precinct list

    All Fall River polling places are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Sites include Letourneau School, Blessed Trinity Church hall, Candeias-Niagara Fire Station, Good Shepherd Parish hall, Kuss Middle School, the Government Center atrium, St. Anthony of the Desert Church hall, Fonseca Elementary, Durfee High School (old Nagle Building) and Calvary Temple Assembly of God.

    From the city2026 State Election Calendar (PDF)

Notices

  1. Fall River trash: Oct. 12 delayed a day; Veterans Day and Thanksgiving also affect pickup

    Oct. 12 to Nov. 26

    Trash collection is delayed for Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12 (collection shifts to Tuesday through Saturday), for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26. When a holiday falls mid-week, collection pauses that day and resumes the next day through Saturday.

    From the citySolid Waste, City of Fall River

  2. Fall River posts draft Open Space and Recreation Plan 2026-2036 and annual action plan summary

    The city's home page lists a draft Open Space and Recreation Plan for 2026 to 2036, a 2026 paint disposal schedule and a 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan summary among its current news items. The detail pages did not load text.

    From the city

Library

  1. Fall River Public Library current hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon to Thu · Fall River Public Library

    The library's current winter hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    From the library

Council on Aging

  1. Movie matinee at North End Senior Center Monday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m., $2

    Mon., Oct. 26 · 1 p.m. · North End Senior Center

    The last-Monday movie at the North End Senior Center is Monday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The $2 cost includes a drink and popcorn.

    From the city

Schools

  1. Fall River: no school for students Tuesday, Nov. 3; first term ends Nov. 6

    Nov. 3 to 6

    Nov. 3 is a professional development day with no school for students. The first term for middle and high school ends Friday, Nov. 6.

    From the district

  2. Fall River schools closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)

    Wed., Nov. 11

    Fall River Public Schools are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11.

    From the district

  3. Fall River: early release Nov. 25, then Thanksgiving recess Nov. 26 and 27

    Nov. 25 to 27

    Wednesday, Nov. 25 is an early release day for staff and students. Schools are closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.

    From the district

How we read Fall River

Fall River is in Bristol County. Its top elected body is the City Council.

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