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No simple answers: a community response to substance abuse
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140308/OPINION/140307012/0/SEARCH By Carole Fiola Posted Mar. 8, 2014 @ 12:01 am Substance abuse is just not a Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, or Boston problem. Substance abuse knows no property boundaries and is present throughout all our cities and suburbs. It is a problem for rich and poor alike, professional and blue collar workers, homeless…
Continue readingHow badly is the Fall River landfill contaminated? "First step" to finding out starts Monday
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140304/NEWS/140308699 How badly is the Fall River landfill contaminated? “First step” to finding out starts Monday FALL RIVER — State Rep. Carole Fiola is calling for a public meeting on Monday to get some answers regarding contamination at the Fall River landfill. The meeting is at 1 p.m. at Bristol Community College in Building G…
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March 2014 Office Hours
State Representative Carole Fiola announces district office hours for March 2014 Fall River hours are located in the district office in the Bristol County Registry of Deeds building, 441 North Main Street, second floor, and will be held on the following Fridays: March 7, 14, and 21 from 9am-12pm. Office hours will also be held…
Continue readingBoston Globe article on MBTA pension fund hearing
MBTA pension fund may release more data Officials defend fund’s privacy but say concerns will be addressed ‘down the line’ By Beth Healy | Globe Staff February 26, 2014 MBTA pension officials and advisers on Tuesday defended their right to run the fund as a private trust but also signaled a willingness to disclose…
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Continue readingHerald News opinion: An illuminated Braga Bridge could light the way to a brighter day
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140203/OPINION/140209234/0/SEARCH/?tag=2&refresh=true Posted Feb. 3, 2014 @ 6:00 pm Feb 4, 2014 at 3:48 PM Since its construction in the 1960s, the Braga Bridge has become a symbol for Fall River and the landmark motorists most associate with the city. Therefore, the appearance of the bridge influences the image that both area residents and those passing…
Continue readingWill illuminating the Braga at night shed light on the city's positives?
“Working together with our delegation, much is possible.” http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140202/NEWS/140209562 By Will Richmond News Editor Posted Feb. 2, 2014 @ 6:09 pm Feb 2, 2014 at 6:32 PM FALL RIVER — For city residents traveling along Interstate 195 eastbound, the Braga Bridge has long been a symbol marking their return home. But for others, it’s just part…
Continue readingCharlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River awarded $398K grant
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20140130/NEWS/140139360/?tag=1 -image courtesy southcoast.org Deborah Allard Herald News Staff Reporter Posted Jan. 30, 2014 @ 9:46 pm Updated at 10:50 PM FALL RIVER — Charlton Memorial Hospital has been awarded a $397,862 grant from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission to more effectively manage the care of high-risk patients. “We really are truly grateful,” said Stephen…
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