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- Bristol County
- 7/17/25
- 07/18/2025
- 203 Minutes
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Overview: The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on July 17, 2025, was dominated by discussions over a proposal by Rock View LLC to convert a historic convent and carriage house into residential apartments. Despite modifications to reduce the number of units and alter parking configurations, the proposal faced significant opposition from residents concerned about its impact on the historic district and neighborhood character.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/15/25
- 07/16/2025
- 220 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Fall River City Council meeting was characterized by discussions on public safety, infrastructure development, and financial management. Key topics included concerns over staffing shortages in the police and fire departments, potential urban development projects along the waterfront, and the financial challenges of waste management services. The council grappled with how to balance immediate safety needs with long-term infrastructure investments.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/14/25
- 07/15/2025
- 17 Minutes
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Overview: The Fall River Housing Authority meeting focused on awarding contracts for cleaning and plumbing services, while also celebrating high performance ratings from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The authority scored a 97% in the Section 8 department, maintaining its status as a high performer.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/9/25
- 07/10/2025
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: The Fall River Planning Board greenlit several land subdivision plans, paving the way for new residential developments and infrastructure improvements. Among the notable decisions were the approvals for converting a church rectory into apartments and the clarification of land use rights for a religious congregation, alongside necessary endorsements for other property subdivisions across the city.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/8/25
- 07/08/2025
- 20 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Fall River City Council meeting, the primary focus was on the redevelopment proposal for the former Sylvia School site. The proposal aims to transform the area with new housing units and commercial space, following a single bid submission by Thomas Alva Edison Building LLC.
