Fall River Posts Paint Disposal Schedule and Housing Opportunity for Residents
A slow news cycle closes out the week in Fall River, with the city's homepage highlighting ongoing public-service notices — including a paint disposal schedule and an affordable housing opportunity — while the public library transitions into its summer schedule.
TOWN HALL
The city has posted its 2026 paint disposal schedule, giving residents a way to responsibly dispose of leftover paint throughout the year. Separately, the city's 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan — the second year of a multi-year community development framework — is available for public review on the city website.
For residents seeking affordable housing options, the city is circulating information about Slade Farm Residences in Somerset, an income-qualifying opportunity for eligible applicants in the region. Details are available through the city's official news page at fallriverma.gov.
The Columbia Street construction project remains active: the stretch from Broadway to Milliken Boulevard has been converted to one-way eastbound traffic since April 6 and that configuration continues.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Fall River Public Library has moved into its summer schedule, now in effect from mid-June through Labor Day. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the library is closed Saturdays during summer.
The library recently added two new museum passes to its lending collection: the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island, and the House of the Seven Gables in Salem. Both are available for booking through the library's Museum Passes page. The library also now offers online access to the Fall River Herald News archive spanning 1926 to 1979, part of a growing local history digital collection that includes historical maps, yearbooks, and city directories.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
No new coverage from Patch, MetroWest Daily News, or The Boston Globe in this cycle.
COMING UP
The Fall River Public Library is open this week Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Saturday). Residents interested in passport or notary services must call ahead for an appointment: (508) 324-2700, ext. 3.