Fall River Redevelopment Authority Evaluates Event Limits and Urban Renewal Plans

Overview: The Fall River Redevelopment Authority meeting on November 20, 2025, focused on topics including the regulation of events at North City Pier, the implications of new urban renewal regulations, and updates on local development initiatives. The board deliberated on potential event limitations, the complexities of new regulations, and the city’s pursuit of a Transformative Development Initiative designation.

Fall River Traffic Board Approves Multiple Curb Cuts and Discusses Handicap Parking Requests

Overview: The Fall River Traffic Board meeting on November 19, 2025, focused on the approval of curb cuts and several handicap parking requests. The board approved curb cut requests for properties on Cambridge and California Streets and deliberated on various handicap parking applications.

Fall River City Council Grapples with Special Education Staffing Crisis and HR Challenges

Overview: The recent Fall River City Council meeting centered on the need to address staffing shortages in special education services and broader recruitment challenges within the Human Resources (HR) department. The council deliberated on adding staff in response to growing demands for special education services, acknowledged inefficiencies in recruitment, and evaluated the findings of a special education services report.

Fall River Historical Commission Explores Preservation Amid New Developments and Historical Documentation

Overview: The recent meeting of the Fall River Historical Commission focused on the documentation and preservation of historical resources in the city, emphasizing the survey of 19th-century properties and the potential listing of significant sites on historical registers. Discussions also covered the balance between historical preservation and new developments, with particular attention to the implications for local conservation and water supply.

Fall River Planning Board Delays Street Acceptance Amid Documentation Concerns

Overview: In a meeting held on November 7, 2025, the Fall River Planning Board faced several critical decisions, most notably tabling the acceptance of streets in the Highland Farms phase 2 subdivision due to incomplete documentation. The board also tackled multiple property division applications, endorsing plans contingent on variances and zoning regulations.