9.14.2026 Housing Authority

The Fall River Housing Authority held a meeting on September 14, 2026, during which several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board awarded a modernization contract to American Electrical Construction Inc. for $460,000. They also approved the certificate of completion for a smoke detector replacement project at Fatherio Village, completed by MV Electrical Contractors Inc. for $218,865. Additionally, the board awarded six-month supply contracts for electrical inventory to Electrical Wholesalers Inc. (not to exceed $50,000) and for plumbing supplies to multiple vendors including Wind Supply of Fall River and Republic Plumbing Supply, each not to exceed $50,000. Motions for these awards were made, seconded, and approved with some opposition noted. Other discussions included resident concerns about air conditioner policies and noise ordinance enforcement, as well as updates on staffing and upcoming flu and COVID clinics at elderly sites.