- MA
- Bristol County
- 6/18/24
- 06/18/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a virtual meeting held by the Fall River Historical Commission on June 18th, 2024, the most significant topic discussed was the potential rehabilitation of the South End neighborhood, which included exploring the establishment of a national register district. The meeting also covered the review and approval of demolition notices, an application for the replacement of wood shingles, edits to the annual report, and plans for a real estate seminar.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/21/24
- 05/22/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent meeting of the Fall River Historical Commission centered on several issues facing the city’s historic preservation efforts, with the future of a prominent local building and the expansion of the Highlands local historic district taking center stage. The commission deliberated on the involvement of various city stakeholders in a special meeting dedicated to the preservation and public accessibility of a building.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Historical Commission meeting on April 30th, 2024, illuminated the history and potential for preservation in the Steep Brook area. A presentation by Roger Williams University students and faculty revealed multiple properties with eligibility for the National Register and the possibility of establishing a new historic district. This comprehensive survey of Steep Brook not only highlighted historic buildings but also outlined the area’s transformation from a native tribal land to a bustling commercial center, emphasizing its connection with significant events like the Underground Railroad.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/16/24
- 04/17/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The most recent Fall River Historical Commission meeting was marked by discussions on the future of the Bank Street Armory and updates on several historic tax credit applications. The commission addressed the pending transfer of the Bank Street Armory from the park board to the historical commission. Additionally, the meeting involved detailed deliberations over requests for certificates of appropriateness for changes to historically significant properties, and updates on the status of historic tax credit applications for various local projects.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 3/19/24
- 03/20/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable move aimed at preserving the city’s cultural heritage, the Fall River Historical Commission has nominated the historic Night Owl Diner for inclusion on the Fall River register of significant structures. The nomination, which took place during the commission’s meeting on March 19th, 2024, was a focal point of discussions that also encompassed technological advancements in record-keeping, the potential demolition of a building, and the expansion of the Highlands local historic district.