The online auction for the city's surplus property, including decommissioned vehicles, is live, and registration is free for bidders interested in getting their hands on a few big-ticket items for entry-level prices.

Online municipal marketplace service, GovDeals, is handling the sale and advertising of old property. Using the online platform that services over 15,000 federal, state, local and educational agencies, potential bidders can gain access to view and purchase items up for auction.

GovDeals' membership and bidding process allow interested parties to register online, create an account, and login to view Fall River's lots.

At the March 24 City Council Committee on Finance meeting, Councilor Linda Pereira spearheaded talks revolving around how exactly the city might declutter old junk that costs more to repair than it’s worth.

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