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.

Fall River Traffic Board Tackles School Safety and Parking Issues

Overview: The most recent Fall River Traffic Board meeting addressed community concerns centered around traffic safety near Durfee High School and multiple requests regarding parking accommodations and restrictions. The board engaged with citizen input on the issue of student safety in school zones, with specific emphasis on the challenges of enforcing speed limits and the effectiveness of additional signage. The meeting also saw the board deliberate over requests for additional parking on South Main Street, no parking signs on Grenell Street, and multiple handicap parking spaces across the city.