- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/24/24
- 05/24/2024
- 17 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Licensing Board, in a recent meeting, voted unanimously to approve the liquor license for the new business, Cornerstone Lounge, and to waive its parking requirements. This decision followed a discussion that considered the history of the parking requirement, the business owner’s investment and efforts to comply with regulations, and the impact of parking availability on the establishment’s future success.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/22/24
- 05/23/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Redevelopment Authority’s recent meeting unveiled plans for significant shoreline repairs and an urban renewal project. The discussions centered on repairing the rock face of the Shoreline with an agreement approved for Beta at the cost of $267,900, funded partly by a larger grant. Additionally, the authority is moving forward with a $150,000 OneStop Grant application for the master plan on Pleasant Street, with a commitment of $15,000 from the city if the grant is received. These projects are part of a broader initiative to revitalize key areas in Fall River, focusing on long-term sustainability and community engagement.
- 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
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Fall River Community Preservation Committee, a significant focal point was the status of unspent funds from previous projects. The committee is set to reclaim over $700,000, directing attention to projects with expired funds and emphasizing the necessity of recouping this money for future grant cycles and potential emergencies. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on the creation of a standard deed restriction and the impact of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on project planning, including adherence to ADA compliance.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 149 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Fall River School Committee meeting, a range of topics were discussed, including the challenges in special education and teacher support, financial issues affecting educators, and the upcoming superintendent transition.