Community Corner
🌱 Why illegal dumping at Watuppa Pond has Fall River police on alert
Also check out Into the Woods on the Fall River Patch calendar
Good morning to you Fall River! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why illegal dumping at Watuppa Pond has Fall River police on alert
- How a former Catholic school could reshape Fall River’s classrooms next year
- How high could your Fall River gas bill go next year?
Also on today's calendar: Bruce Sudano and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Fall Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Colder; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 38 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fall River man accused of illegally dumping at pond (turnto10.com) — Fall River police say a man will face criminal charges after allegedly dumping patio furniture and a pool liner near Watuppa Pond, a key drinking water source for the city and nearby communities. Investigators used surveillance video to identify the suspect vehicle and are urging residents to report any suspicious activity around the BioReserve and Reservation areas. 
2. City Exploring the Purchase of Bishop Connolly Site (frmedia.org) — Fall River officials are negotiating to buy the former Bishop Connolly High School campus on Elsbree Street, aiming to expand classroom space at a fraction of new-construction costs. The school department already leases part of the site for Pre-K and plans to move all Pre-K classes there next fall, freeing up elementary classrooms to reduce class sizes citywide.
3. ‘Rate shock' for Fall River: Healey's affordability push meets a dramatic proposed gas bill hike (newsfromthestates.com) — Gas customers in Fall River could see average bills jump about 55% under a Liberty Utilities rate hike request now before state regulators, potentially raising costs by roughly $80 a month. Local lawmakers, state officials, and Gov. Healey are pushing back, arguing the proposal would hit this already economically stressed city especially hard while spotlighting questions about utility spending and pipeline replacement costs.
4. Group receives $4.9 million in financing from MassHousing to acquire 30-unit St. Mathieu's Apartments in Fall River (fallriverreporter.com) — Affordable housing at St. Mathieu's Apartments on Wellington Street in Fall River is being preserved for nearly three more decades thanks to $4.9 million in MassHousing financing. The 30-unit, Section 8-supported building for seniors and disabled residents will keep long-term affordability protections under a new ownership group, which says it aims to maintain high-quality housing and on-site services.
5. Fall River tragedy: Fire at Gabriel House (wcvb.com) — Ten elderly residents died in a July 13 fire at Gabriel House in Fall River, raising serious questions about recalled sprinklers and oversight at the assisted living facility. Firefighters described chaotic, repeated rescue attempts, while survivors have filed lawsuits against the owner and a fire systems company as investigators probe what went wrong.
📸 Around Fall River
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fall River
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★ Featured events ★
- Into the Woods
B.M.C Durfee High School, 460 Elsbree St, Fall River
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Bruce Sudano
Narrows Center for the Arts , 16 Anawan St , Fall River
7:00 pm - Steel Magnolias
Little Theatre of Fall River , 340 Prospect St , Fall River
7:30 pm - Holiday Pops - Fall River Symphony Orchestra
Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center , H building , Fall River
3:00 pm - Narrow sCenter for The Arts: RENT the Musical
Narrows Center for the Arts , 16 Anawan St , Fall River
8:00 pm - Baby Café Breastfeeding Support Group
Center for Women’s Health , 300B Faunce Corner Road , Dartmouth
5:30 am - General Loss Grief Support Group - Virtual
Charlton Memorial Hospital , 363 Highland Ave , Fall River
12:00 pm - General Loss Grief Support Group
Charlton Memorial Hospital , 363 Highland Avenue , Fall River
5:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
📣 Fall River Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- General Loss Grief Support Group
Fairhaven Council on Aging , 229 Huttleston Avenue , Fairhaven
12:00 pm - 5th Annual Yuletide Garland & Wreath Workshop with Mother Crewe
3GenLove Westport , 645a State Rd , Westport
6:00 pm - Winter Wonderland Showcase (7p-9:30p)
Somerset Berkley Regional High School Somerset, MA 02726
7:00 pm - Winter Wonderland Showcase (4p-6:30p)
Somerset Berkley Regional High School Somerset, MA 02726
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi Everyone!
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Apartment I have section 8 & dogs that are very friendly please in box Thanks (Nextdoor Flint)
- Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Fall River. Apply here.
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Fall River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fall River here.
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