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Fall River council confirms Kelly Furtado as police chief under one‑year contract amid ordinance, home‑rule debate
Summary
The council confirmed Kelly Furtado as Fall River police chief and approved a one‑year contract after debate over a pending home‑rule petition and a city ordinance that conflicted with state law. Councilors questioned timing, process and temporary pay arrangements for the interim chief.
The Fall River City Council confirmed Kelly Furtado as chief of police and approved a one‑year employment contract after extended debate about process, timing and an ongoing home‑rule petition to change how future chiefs are appointed.
Councilors raised procedural and policy concerns. Several members said they want a formal, transparent screening process for the next permanent chief and noted the home‑rule petition filed to allow a different appointment mechanism could take six months to a year before the…
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