Healey Wants to Permanently Change Mass. Bar Hours to Fix ‘Boring’ Reputation
Governor Maura Healey aims to make extended 3 a.m. Massachusetts bar hours permanent and bring back happy hour drink specials to boost state nightlife vibrancy.
Carole Fiola
Fall River Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 A.M.
Fall River bars get a 3 a.m. closing time extension. Licensing Board adopts House Bill 5482 to boost small business economic opportunities during summer festivities.
Massachusetts Bars Can Stay Open Until 3 A.M., But New Bedford Is Saying No
Massachusetts bars can open until 3 AM, but New Bedford rejects extended alcohol sales hours, choosing instead to focus on downtown public consumption spaces for summer concerts.
The Braga Bridge Is Lighting Up Once Again
Braga Bridge lighting returns as MassDOT begins testing new aesthetic lights in Fall River after years of delays and rising costs.
The Color LED Lights on the Braga Bridge in Fall River Are Coming Down
State Rep. Carole Fiola announces that temporary lights on the Braga Bridge have been removed for with the permanent lighting expected to be installed by 2026.
Why Fall River’s Braga Bridge Was Lit up Orange Instead of Blue This Week
The Braga Bridge changed its lights from blue to orange on Tuesday and the reason has something to do with Work Zone Safety Week.
Bristol County Activist Group Endorses Heroux for Sheriff
Local community volunteer organization Bristol County for Correctional Justice has announced its endorsement of Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux for Bristol County Sheriff.
Gazelle Sentenced to One Hour of Jail Time
Gazelle is expected to be arrested Wednesday evening and will be sentenced to serve one hour in jail.
New Legislation Would Provide Death Benefit to Firefighter’s Widow
FALL RIVER - The widow of a Fall River firefighter who died of brain cancer may receive an accidental death benefit under newly filed legislation.
The State House News Service says Fall River State Representative Carole Fiola and Westport State Senator Michael Rodrigues have jointly filed a bill that would grant Angela Franco about $29,000 a year for the death of Adam Franco in 2015...
Are You Offended Yet?
Over the weekend, State Representative Carole Fiola, had some choice words about this leggy 195 billboard in Fall River.