The planned management transition and relocation of WSAR has been halted after the station’s owners, Jim and Bob Karam, and Fall River businessmen Cliff Ponte and Michael Silvia announced that their previously established Joint Venture agreement has been mutually terminated.
The agreement had outlined a collaborative plan to oversee operational changes and a potential move for the long-running radio station, a staple of the local media landscape. With the dissolution of the partnership, the future direction of the station—including any relocation plans—remains uncertain.
Officials described the decision as mutual, indicating that all parties agreed to end the arrangement without dispute. No detailed explanation was provided publicly, though sources suggest differing visions for management strategy and long-term goals may have played a role.
WSAR has served the Fall River community for decades, delivering local news, talk programming, and public affairs coverage. Any significant operational changes to the station carry implications for listeners, advertisers, and employees alike.
It is not yet clear whether a new partnership will be pursued or if the current ownership will retain full control moving forward. Additional updates are expected as stakeholders determine the station’s next steps.
