8.25.2026 Tax Increment Finance Board

Meeting summary The Fall River Tax Increment Finance Board held a brief meeting on August 25, 2026. The board began by approving the minutes from their previous meeting on June 12, 2026, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The primary agenda item was an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin R. Dias. The complaint alleged that two board members, Ann O'Neil-Souza and Frank Marchione, had not filed their Open Meeting Law certifications. An unidentified speaker explained that Mr. Marchione, appointed in 2014, had received the required materials but had not signed the certification, which has since been sent to him to rectify. Ms. O'Neil-Souza had recently signed her certification. Following this explanation, the board voted unanimously, 6-0, to refer the matter to the Law Department for a formal response. With no other business, the meeting was promptly adjourned. Topics discussed Call to Order and Roll CallThe meeting was called to order, followed by a roll call of the board members. Approval of MinutesThe board reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 12, 2026 meeting. Motion to adjourn the meeting. — passedMotion to adjourn the meeting. Approval of the minutes of the June 12th, 2026 meeting. — passedApproval of the minutes of the June 12th, 2026 meeting. Open Meeting Law ComplaintA complaint from Collin R. Dias was discussed, alleging that members Ann O'Neil-Souza and Frank Marchione had not signed their Open Meeting Law certifications. The board referred the complaint to the Law Department. Refer the Open Meeting Law complaint from Collin Dias to the Law Department for response. — passedRefer the Open Meeting Law complaint from Collin Dias to the Law Department for response. AdjournmentWith no further business, the board voted to adjourn the meeting. Links Read the meeting summary Watch the full meeting