Fall River Licensing Board Approves Belmont Club’s Event With Safety Measures

Overview: In a meeting of the Fall River Licensing Board, the Belmont Club received a green light for a one-day entertainment permit, with a condition that set the safety tone for the session. The permit’s approval, crucial for the club’s event planned for August 18th, 2024, came with the stipulation of hiring a firefighter to monitor the building’s capacity.

Fall River Park Board Deliberates Park Improvements and Events

Overview: The Fall River Park Board convened on July 16th, 2024, to discuss a variety of topics concerning the city’s parks, including requests for park use, improvements to facilities, and addressing damage to park property. The board’s deliberation on the organization and impact of a new pickleball league at Kennedy Park stood out as a noteworthy topic, requiring further information before a decision could be made. In addition, improvements to Griffin Park, the approval of Bristol Community College’s request to use Britland Park for soccer games, and concerns about the Vietnam Wall at Bicentennial Park were also points of discussion.

Fall River Council Tackles Waste Management and Recycling Woes

Overview: The Fall River City Council meeting zeroed in on the escalating challenges of waste management and recycling, with substantial discussions around strategies to reduce Solid Waste and Recycling costs, implementation of new software and scanning devices, and the potential for partnerships with companies like Amazon for cardboard collection. Updates on the city’s solid waste management included enforcement of trash collection ordinances, ceasing curbside collection to businesses and non-residential nonprofits, and challenges with mixed-use properties. Additionally, the Water Department’s need for new equipment and facility repairs, as well as updates on the water treatment plant, were also focal points of the council’s agenda.

Fall River Planning Board Approves Draper Street Acceptance

Overview: In a recent session, Fall River Planning Board recommended the acceptance of Draper Street, extending from Globe Mill Avenue to Atlantic Boulevard. The recommendation was made with a detailed memo outlining estimated maintenance costs of $50,000 for existing utilities, despite the street and its infrastructure being in notably good condition.

Fall River Commission Advances Power Line Project, Delays Fee Structure Decision

Overview: The Fall River Conservation Commission has moved forward with significant infrastructure and environmental projects amidst a series of discussions on property developments and restorations. In a recent meeting, the commission granted an order of conditions for the New England Power Company’s new 115 KV overhead electric transmission line, a key step in advancing the project expected to have a reduced impact on wetlands compared to existing lines.