Fall River
Coverage of Fall River in the Nexus archive.
- Fall River waterfront makeover shouldn’t leave out affordable housing
Fall River plans to transform 20 acres of waterfront with up to 1,500 homes and commercial development. Despite a local affordable housing shortage, the current plan mandates market-rate housing only, calling for strategies that capture market-rate demand. This massive redevelopment is projected to generate approximately $1 billion in private sector investment, utilizing taxpayer resources from MassDOT and Fall River’s ARPA funds.
- Gateway City leaders celebrate one year of South Coast Rail, but final phase remains in limbo
Gateway City leaders celebrated the one-year anniversary of the South Coast Rail service, which connects Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Brockton to Boston. However, the project's second phase remains delayed due to lack of funding and planning, despite its promise of faster, electrified service. State officials prioritize maintaining the existing system over advancing the full build.
- Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App
A Fall River, Mass. man was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for drug distribution that caused a minor's death, along with charges for selling drugs, machineguns, and firearm parts via the Telegram app. The sentencing occurred in federal court in Boston.