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Council adopts resolution for post‑storm debrief on January snow event

Fall River City Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Council passed a resolution directing a Public Works and Transportation committee debrief of the January 2026 snow event to review equipment deployment, street accessibility, emergency access, and funding needs and invited police, fire, EMS and school representatives to participate.

On Feb. 10 the city council adopted a resolution requesting the Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene a full debrief of the January 2026 snow event. The resolution asks for an operational review — number of pieces of equipment deployed, comparisons to prior storms, impacts on street access and businesses, emergency access issues, and any recommended funding or staffing changes.

Councilor Cantuolo, a co‑sponsor, said he found the city's response underwhelming and wants all relevant departments — community maintenance, traffic and parking, police, fire, EMS and the school department — to participate and provide data and recommendations. Council Vice President Dion moved to refer the matter to the committee; the council approved the resolution and referred it to Public Works and Transportation for a scheduled debrief.