Mayor Paul Coogan delivered his annual State of the City Address on Tuesday evening, describing a city that is gaining momentum in the way of growth and development, despite apparent challenges.

Coogan said, “Fall River as a whole stands just as strong today, if not stronger, than it did last year,” acknowledging the record-setting blizzard most recently weathered by the city. “We are strong enough to handle whatever comes our way,” he said.

Coogan shared the spotlight with resident Matthew Medeiros, who received a citation from local delegates for building a website that helped city officials track the progress of snowplows during the last winter storm.

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