FALL RIVER If there’s one word that could sum up the past year in Fall River area schools, it’s unprecedented.
Last March, schools in districts throughout Greater Fall River went remote in accordance with Gov. Charlie Baker’s shutdown orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and teachers tackled new challenges as remote learning came into play for the remainder of the school year. Proms were canceled, graduations were postponed until mid summer and the community came together to celebrate graduates by posting signs on their lawns and donating to collections for special presents for the graduates of the Class of 2020.
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan
“Probably lay low. Definitely a lot less visiting.”
Attorney Christopher Carreiro
Carreiro, a Swansea selectman, will be staying home.
“I’ve never had Christmas at my house before. It will probably be my twin brother, my nephew and my girlfriend. I usually go to my aunt’s house in Little Compton. I’ve been doing that for decades.”
Bob Bogan, president, Borden & Remington Corp.
“On a large scale, Christmas 2020 will be like nothing any of us has ever experienced before. However, at its core the Christmas holiday is about being with our families and friends and connecting with each other in a more spiritual sense. It’s the bond that brings us together for a reason that’s bigger than ourselves. My wife and I are fortunate that we have so many family members close by and we can be together with them this time of year. Our concern this year is not whether it’s practical to shop in person or online but to keep our Christmas tradition