City councilors at a public hearing questioned how Fall River would foot a $428 million bill for years of building renovations, roadway repairs and infrastructure enhancements, and wondered why these projects were not listed on last year's city budget.

The city issued its comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan in January, available for public view online or at the City Clerk’s Office, covering fiscal years 2027 to 2031. It defines what needs fixing in Fall River, and how the city would commit free cash and state funding, or take on debt, to launch dozens of local infrastructure projects.

Chief Financial Officer Emily Arpke and Department of Community Maintenance Director Al Oliveira discussed — with prompting from councilors and audience input during a March 24 public hearing — the spending plan with the firmest-to-date figures.

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