- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/15/24
- 10/16/2024
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River School Committee meeting on October 15 focused on critical health and safety issues, ongoing maintenance delays, and the need for clear communication protocols to address these challenges. The discussions revealed concerns about air quality, mold, and outdated infrastructure in several district schools, with an urgent call for improved transparency and responsiveness from the administration.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/15/24
- 10/16/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent meeting of the Fall River Historical Commission on October 15, 2024, discussions centered on preservation efforts for the Night Owl Diner and the Fall River Maritime Museum. The commission approved letters of support for grants aimed at restoring these historic structures, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the city’s historical character.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/9/24
- 10/10/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Planning Board’s latest meeting focused on significant zoning changes aimed at addressing the city’s housing shortage. A proposal to expand the Housing Development Zone (HD1) overlay district was discussed in detail, with the potential to repurpose existing mills for residential use. This expansion, covering approximately 70 acres, is intended to facilitate the creation of more than 300 housing units, leveraging federal and state tax credits to offset rehabilitation costs.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/9/24
- 10/10/2024
- 96 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River School Committee convened to address issues affecting the district, including significant staffing shortages in special education and ongoing delays with kitchen facilities. The meeting also highlighted innovative educational programs and partnerships aimed at enhancing student support and engagement.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/8/24
- 10/09/2024
- 147 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Fall River City Council meeting, council members expressed significant frustration over the town of Westport’s outstanding water debt of approximately $500,000. The debt, which accumulated from 2016 to 2021, was a primary topic, with council members debating the enforcement of payment and the broader implications for intermunicipal relations. The meeting also addressed proposed charter amendments, teacher compensation concerns, and the future of city properties.