What you should know ahead of Fall River's primary election: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
Local book lovers not having to wait much longer for Buster's Bookhouse to hit the road. A labor of love that's been over a year in the making, the Reilly family is ready to get their mobile bookshop rolling. Here's what you need to know about the debut.
The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a contemporary colonial in Swansea that sold for $930,000. The Winslow Way home was custom built in 2017, and features a gourmet kitchen, a fireplaced family room, an expansive mudroom, and a main suite with two dressing rooms. Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Fall River election: What to know before the primary about the mayoral and City Council races
With the primary election coming up on Sept. 19, let's go over what you need to know before heading to the polls.
The School Committee race will be decided in the general election on Nov. 7, as there are not enough candidates to garner a preliminary.
In the mayoral race, three candidates are vying for the seat: incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan, former mayor and Bristol County district attorney Sam Sutter, and second-time mayoral candidate Michael Vandal. As part of The Herald News' election coverage, we asked each of the candidates to submit their candidate platforms. Here they are, in their own words.
Fall River election: Fall River's mayoral candidates state their platforms
In the race for City Council, the top 18 candidates from the preliminary election will move on to the ballot for the city election in November. Here are the platforms of the City Council hopefuls, in their own words.
Fall River election: Candidates for City Council state their platforms
What big-name stores should move to Swansea? The town has vacant retail space to fill.
The Swansea Mall might be gone, but the site is undergoing some big redevelopment, and the area nearby is still a shopping hub, with room to grow.
There's an abundance of retail space for lease.
Take a look at what's there now, and what could go there.
Shopping in Swansea: What big-name stores should move to Swansea? The town has vacant retail space to fill.
'Spider-verse' Miles Morales actor will honor a Black 'superhero' buried in Fall River
Lewis Latimer, a Black "superhero" scientist who is buried in Fall River, will soon be receiving a long-overdue honor.
Latimer was a 19th-century innovator who helped Thomas Edison invent the light bulb, and created several inventions, including an early form of air conditioning.
He's buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, and until now, has had no headstone.
Frank Bonafilia and Jon Cropper, of the nationally renowned Edison Awards and its Latimer Fellowship program, spearheaded a project to correct that, and a headstone will be installed on Sept. 23.
Lewis Latimer honored: 'Spider-verse' Miles Morales actor will honor a Black 'superhero' buried in Fall River
Genealogy, free yoga, antiques, books and baked goods: Things To Do in the Fall River area
If you want to make plans, but aren't sure what to do, we've got you covered.
Each week, we're putting together a list of Things To Do around the Greater Fall River area.
This week, we took a look at some special farmers markets, creative workshops, and much more, plus, a look ahead at a special event coming soon to Westport: the South Coast Harvest Festival.
Visit HeraldNews.com each week for the latest Things To Do.
Things To Do in the Fall River area: Genealogy, free yoga, antiques, books and baked goods
Herald News/Taunton Daily Gazette copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
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