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Fall River Housing Authority Initiates New Trades Program with Local High School
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent meeting, the Fall River Housing Authority announced its participation in a cooperative program with Diamond Regional Vocational Technical High School aimed at providing students with practical experience in trades such as plumbing and electrical work. This is the first time the Housing Authority has engaged in such a program, which they described as a mutually beneficial “win-win” for both the students and the community. The initiative currently includes one student plumber, with plans to onboard additional students, potentially including electricians and clerical staff, after the holidays.
The meeting also covered developments at Watuppa Heights, a site currently embroiled in litigation. Representatives from the Housing Authority, including their attorney, attended a City Council Finance Committee session to provide a timeline of events related to the ongoing legal issues.
Additionally, the board awarded significant contracts for infrastructure improvements. A contract for elevator modernization at Cottell Heights was granted to Keta Contracting Company for $1,434,500, and a contract for boiler and water heater replacement at Riley Plaza was awarded to Gana Pump Plumbing and Heating Incorporated for $586,500. These projects aim to enhance the living conditions in the Authority’s housing developments.
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Meeting Type:
Housing Authority
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/09/2024
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Recording Published:
12/09/2024
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
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