Fall River is a great place to call home, with diverse neighborhoods, unique recreation areas, and a supportive community. Get connected with resources, events, and programs for residents and find ways to help build a resilient, inclusive community.


Fall River is a great place to call home, with diverse neighborhoods, unique recreation areas, and a supportive community. Get connected with resources, events, and programs for residents and find ways to help build a resilient, inclusive community.
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Community Blogs

Fall River Spring & Summer Clean Ups
April 30th: Arbor Day Fair at North Park Time: 10am - 2pm Details: Join for tree ...
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Free Fun for Everyone! 2nd Annual We HeART Fall River Celebration – Sunday, May 15, 2022
May 15th in Downtown Fall River, join in the fun as the Greater Fall River ...
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FABRIC Arts Festival Announces Third Edition
The third edition of the FABRIC Arts Festival, "Where We Meet", will take place on ...
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Calling All Volunteers … Fall River Earth Day Clean-Ups
Join the City of Fall River, as well as Viva Fall River and Mass in ...
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‘It was meant to be’: Berkley woman’s cake pop business finds new home in Fall River
A new cake shop business just opened in Fall River! ...
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Have a taste for adventure? Take a self-guided meat pie tour of Fall River
Check out the Self-Guided Meat Pie Tour on Viva Fall River's website and social media ...
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News Item: Fall River Arts Academy Students Headed to Graceland
Herald News Article Link: Fall River Arts Academy Students to Perform at Gracelan in April ...
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Scholarships for Youth
Apply to the Horne Fund Scholarship and Lions Club of Fall River Scholarship ...
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Youth of the Year: “‘It means the absolute world to me’: Meet Fall River’s 2022 Youth of the Year”
Fall River's 2022 "Youth of the Year" is B.M.C. Durfee High School student Soleei Guasp ...
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2nd Annual We HeART Fall River – Sunday, May 15, 2022
Fall River Celebrates Arts, Culture, and Community! ...
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Community Resources
Guides & Pamphlets
- Greater Fall River Resource Guide – The comprehensive guide for residents. Everything you need to know is in here! Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Guide to Government Center – a list of where to find services at City Hall.
- Trash/Recycle/Yard Waste Collection Guide – what goes where, and when? Answers here!
- Recycling Brochure – What can you recycle? And how?
- Winter Weather Guide – Important info and emergency contact numbers.
- Fire Safety – Fire station locations and emergency numbers
Important Numbers
- Fall River Government Center: 508-324-2000
- Fall River Mayor’s Office: 508-324-2600
- Fall River 24-Hour Access Number: 877-425-0048
- Child and Family Services: 508-676-5708
- Police Department – Non Emergency – 508-676-8511
- Fire Department Headquarters: 508-324-2743
- MASS RIDES: 888-4-COMMUTE
- Poison Control Information: 800-222-1222
- Samaritans Suicide Hotline: 508-673-3777
- Mass 211 – connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Confidential and free.
Quick Links
- City of Fall River Online Bill Payment
- City of Fall River Public Meeting/Events Calendar
- Fall River Public Transit Schedule
- Apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits
- Child Care Providers – A comprehensive list of licensed childcare providers in Southeastern MA
- Fall River Animal Control 8am-4pm, seven days a week. Closed on most major holidays.
Animal Control Office (508) 324-2037; After Hours Emergencies (508) 676-8511 - Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)
Assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in seven residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities. - Volunteer SouthCoast – a FREE online tool that connects people interested in volunteering with volunteer opportunities in the area. Search by your interests, availability or zip code.
- Fall River Community Groups and Service Organizations
Community Events
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