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Tonight’s gratitude goes to the people who teach with patience and lead with encouragement.

Teachers, aides, coaches, mentors, and staff can change the direction of a young person’s life one ordinary day at a time.

Who was an educator you will always appreciate?

ONLY IN FALL RIVER! 🔥

Only in Fall River can Border City sound like a separate town even though it is woven into the city's story.

What do you remember most about that part of Fall River?

Kicking off the week, Fall River — we're deep in that early-fall shift settling in. Who's got big plans this weekend? Tag someone you'd bring along.

I’ve driven past this little patch of green on Stafford Road plenty of times, but this sign finally made me stop and ask a question.

Who was Sgt. Albert Bradbury?

The answer turned into one of those Fall River history rabbit holes where one little sign opens up a much bigger story.

Albert Bradbury Green sits around Stafford Road, Coral Street and Cambridge Street. According to the City of Fall River’s own park records, the property was purchased on January 1, 1900. It’s tiny, only about 3,790 square feet, but it has been part of this neighborhood for more than 125 years.

And Albert Bradbury wasn’t even the original name.

The Phillips History of Fall River lists both “Buffinton Park” and “Cambridge Green” as earlier names for what later became Albert Bradbury Green.

That same Fall River history gives us another interesting piece.

After the city created its Park Commission in 1901, the commissioners hired the Olmsted Brothers, the famous landscape architecture firm, to work on several projects around Fall River. The history specifically includes Albert Bradbury Green among the areas developed during that period, along with South Park, Ruggles Park, Durfee Green and parts of Eastern Avenue.

There is one little wrinkle, though.

A more modern City of Fall River parks report lists the designer of Albert Bradbury Green as “unknown,” so I don’t think it would be fair to simply say the green we see today is a confirmed Olmsted design. The historical connection is there, but the records aren’t completely clean on exactly who designed this specific little space.

Then we get to the man on the sign.

The city says the green was dedicated in tribute to Sgt. Albert Bradbury, who lived from 1897 to 1937.

And this is where it gets frustrating.

I went looking for the rest of his story. What branch did he serve in? What unit? Was he a World War I veteran? Why was this particular green named for him?

So far, I haven’t found a reliable archival record that answers those questions well enough for me to tell you they’re fact.

There are Bradbury family records connected to Fall River, including an Albert Bradbury Sr., but I have not found enough evidence to say that man and the Sgt. Albert Bradbury honored here are definitely the same person. I’m not going to connect those dots just because they look like they might fit.

So for now, we actually have a little Fall River mystery sitting right out in the open.

A green purchased in 1900.

At least two earlier names.

A connection to the period when the Olmsted Brothers were working on Fall River’s park system.

And a memorial to Sgt. Albert Bradbury, 1897–1937, whose full story still needs to be found.

How many times have you driven right past this sign without thinking twice about it?

And here’s the bigger question.

Does anyone out there know the Bradbury family, remember hearing this name, or have an old clipping, military document, photograph or family record that might help us finally figure out who Sgt. Albert Bradbury was?

Sometimes Fall River history isn’t sitting in a book.

Sometimes it’s sitting in somebody’s drawer.

🔥 WHAT’S HAPPENING FALL RIVER MA! 🔥

Alright Fall River, we’ve got another FULL week ahead of us!

From live music and local art to books, fitness, family events, a car show, a community day and even Hocus Pocus with snacks timed to the movie… there’s a little bit of everything happening around the city this week.

📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

Save the flyer, send it to somebody looking for something to do, and let’s get out there and support the people and organizations putting these events together!

📍 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

📚 HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB
⏰ 6–7 PM
📌 Fall River Public Library
104 N. Main St.

If historical fiction is your thing, head over to the library for an evening of books, conversation and meeting some fellow readers.

🎶 NICK SANFILIPPO LIVE MUSIC
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📌 The Tipsy Toboggan Tipsy Toboggan
75 Ferry St. #8

Start the week with some live local music and a night out at Tipsy Toboggan.

📍 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

💪 TONE-UP TUESDAYS WITH SALTA STUDIO
⏰ 6:30–7:20 PM
📌 Battleship Cove
5 Water St.

A 45-minute full-body workout right down on the waterfront. Definitely a different way to spend a Tuesday night!

🎻 FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET
🚪 Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM
📌 Narrows Center for the Arts
16 Anawan St.

Five for Fighting comes to the Narrows with a string quartet for what should be a pretty special night of music. Lace & Lee opens the show.

📍 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

🎤 THE FEMINIST AFFAIR SALON: FALL RIVER
⏰ 6–8 PM
📌 /
21 Lindsey St.

An evening bringing together local speakers, activists and performers for conversation and community.

📚 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS WITH ELDA OTHELLO-WRIGHTINGTON
⏰ 6:30–8 PM
📌 SoCo Art Labs / Once Upon a Bookstore
418 Quequechan St.

A night built around books, recommendations and conversation with Elda Othello-Wrightington.

📍 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

🎸 THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📌 Canned Heat Craft B**r
52 Ferry St.

Grab a drink, hear some live music and enjoy a Thursday night down by the waterfront.

📍 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

🎹 JAMFEST AT BATTLESHIP COVE
⏰ 6–8 PM
📌 Cove
5 Water St.

JamFest brings rising young performers together for an evening of music at Battleship Cove.

🎸 MAGGIE ROSE — HALF MOON TOUR
🚪 Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM
📌 Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree St.

Maggie Rose brings the Half Moon Tour to Fall River, and this one has an added local connection: the event benefits Fall River’s Children’s Christmas Parade.

📍 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

🎬 SCREEN, SCENE & SNACK: HOCUS POCUS
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
📌 Greater Fall River RE-CREATION
45 Rock St.

This one sounds FUN. Watch Hocus Pocus while themed snacks are served at moments that line up with scenes from the movie. A great Saturday option for families.

🐐 DT EMPIRE FALL RIVER COMMUNITY DAY
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📌 DT Empire A Family Farm
1630 Meridian St.

A community day with farm animals, activities, food and more. Another good one if you’re looking for something to do with the family.

🚗 NESOG CAR SHOW 2026 — RALLY FOR MARIAH
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📌 Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree St.

Cars for a cause. NESOG’s Rally for Mariah brings the car community together for a benefit show supporting Mariah and her family.

🎨 CREATIVE CATALYSTS: THE LENS OF LITERATURE
⏰ Opening Reception: 4–6 PM
📌 SoCo Art Labs
418 Quequechan St.

An exhibition opening bringing local art and literature together. If you’ve been meaning to see more of what’s happening inside Fall River’s growing arts community, here’s another chance.

📍 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

👟 XTREME HIP HOP SUNDAY FUNDAY
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📌 Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove
5 Water St.

A two-hour movement event to get Sunday started with some ENERGY.

🎨 FLINT ARTS FESTIVAL
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📌 SoCo Art Labs
418 Quequechan St.

Art, music and culture come together for the Flint Arts Festival, celebrating creativity and the Flint neighborhood right here in Fall River.

🔥 And there you have it… 15 things happening around Fall River from Monday through Sunday!

Music. Art. Books. Fitness. Cars. Family activities. Community events. There’s plenty happening if you know where to look.

That’s exactly why we put these together every week.

❤️ Save the flyer.
📲 Share it with somebody who’s always asking what there is to do.
🏪 Support the local businesses, artists and organizations making things happen.
📍 And most importantly… get out and enjoy Fall River!

Event details, registration requirements, ticket availability, age restrictions, schedules and cancellations can change. Please confirm directly with the event organizer or venue before heading out.

FALL RIVER: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED 🔥

MISSION #22: THE STORM-DRAIN CHECK

Clear loose leaves or harmless surface debris from one storm drain near your property.

Finish line: Stay out of traffic, never remove a grate, and stop if anything looks unsafe.

ONLY IN FALL RIVER! 🔥

Only in Fall River can Mechanicsville live on through family stories, mill work and the people who still claim it proudly.

What family or place do you connect with Mechanicsville?