Fall River Licensing Board Addresses Unlicensed Lodging Concerns

Overview: The Fall River Licensing Board, during a special meeting, focused primarily on the status and licensing of lodging houses operated by Raldi P. Operations LLC, represented by Joseph Raldi and attorney Andrew Beach, with particular emphasis on compliance and safety issues. The properties in question were located on Fourth Street, 197 Rodman Street, and an unspecified address noted in the discussion as 254 Fourth Street, which was not formally before the board for licensing consideration.

Fall River Redevelopment Authority Plans for City Pier and Urban Renewal

Overview: The Fall River Redevelopment Authority (FRRA) meeting on March 27, 2024, featured discussions on urban renewal projects, infrastructure funding, and property transactions. The Authority focused on the future of the City Pier, updates on the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor, as well as the receipt of infrastructure funding for Pleasant Street.

Fall River City Council Addresses Flint Area Revitalization and Housing Concerns

Overview: The Fall River City Council recently convened to discuss vital developments for the city’s future. The meeting’s focal point was the comprehensive revitalization project for the Pleasant Street corridor in the Flint area, an undertaking that promises substantial improvements in urban infrastructure and community engagement. Additionally, the council tackled the repercussions of the Rhode Island bridge collapse, the cost of housing migrant families, and the state of emergency shelters in Massachusetts.

Fall River Council Tackles Water/Sewer Infrastructure Financial Challenges

Overview: In a recent Fall River City Council meeting, discussions focused on the city’s financial position with particular attention to the water and sewer infrastructure’s fiscal health. The council addressed the challenges of balancing the need for rate increases against the impact on consumers. The potential increase in storm water and sewer fees by 23.1% was a point of debate, as council members grappled with the repercussions this would have on lower volume customers and the overall fairness of the fee structure.

Zoning Board Approves Variances for Property Subdivisions in Fall River

Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was marked by the approval of two significant variance requests for property subdivisions. The requests included the subdivision of a parcel into two lots on Mount Hope Avenue and The Plain Street, and the division of a lot into two proposed single-family lots on Anderson Street. Both items prompted discussions and were ultimately approved by the board.