The Fall River Conservation Commission held its meeting on July 6, 2026. The commission reviewed several ongoing projects, tabling most of them pending further information or actions from applicants. Updates were provided on Bell Rock Road, where tree replacement is awaiting better weather conditions, and on the development of a new fee structure, which is being drafted by the conservation agent for commission review. The commission also discussed outstanding enforcement orders, noting positive progress on a restoration project on Redwood Lane.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and tabling multiple Notices of Intent and requests for Certificates of Compliance. These included projects from Weaver’s Cove Industrial Park, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, and Mallister Towing, all of which were tabled to allow for further planning, consultant review, or resolution of internal issues. A key discussion arose concerning a marina expansion at 52 Ferry Street. Bob Bogen, president of the neighboring Borden & Remington, presented significant concerns that the expansion would impede navigation for large vessels essential to his business, potentially impacting jobs. The commission acknowledged the concerns, which were also sent to the Army Corps of Engineers, and will investigate aspects under its jurisdiction.
The commission made two formal decisions, issuing negative determinations for vegetation management along the Massachusetts Coastal Railroad right-of-way and for site clearing by TRM Development LLC. The minutes from the May 4th meeting were approved, while the June 1st minutes were tabled due to a lack of quorum from that meeting. The meeting adjourned after confirming there was no further citizen input.
Topics discussed
- 0:52 · Bell Rock Road Update
The commission received an update on the Bell Rock Road project, noting that tree replacement is delayed due to dry conditions. The item was tabled pending completion of the work. - 1:16 · Table the update on Bell Rock Road. — tabled
Table the update on Bell Rock Road. - 1:21 · Fee Structure Development
Conservation Agent Dan Agi is drafting a new fee structure and bylaw framework, with assistance from Serpent, to be reviewed by the commission via email before a formal discussion. - 2:56 · Table the discussion on adopting fee structures. — tabled
Table the discussion on adopting fee structures. - 3:04 · Outstanding Enforcement Orders
An update was provided on enforcement orders, with specific mention of progress on the Redwood Lane case, where a site walk is scheduled to review restoration efforts. - 4:15 · Table the review of outstanding enforcement orders. — tabled
Table the review of outstanding enforcement orders. - 4:22 · Weaver’s Cove Industrial Park Restoration (SE-24-855)
The applicant requested to table the notice of intent until August to finalize a restoration plan for an area cleared of vegetation, following an agreement on resource area boundaries. - 4:36 · Table the minutes from the June 1st meeting. — tabled
Table the minutes from the June 1st meeting. - 5:30 · Table Notice of Intent SE-24-855 for Weaver’s Cove Industrial Park LLC until the August meeting. — tabled
Table Notice of Intent SE-24-855 for Weaver’s Cove Industrial Park LLC until the August meeting. - 5:35 · Liberty Utilities Gas Main Installation (SE-24-857)
The project at 994 Jefferson Street to install a gas main via directional drilling was tabled as the applicant has not submitted revised plans and is working to obtain an easement from the city. - 6:44 · Table Notice of Intent SE-24-857 for Liberty Utilities. — tabled
Table Notice of Intent SE-24-857 for Liberty Utilities. - 6:47 · Table request for certificate of compliance SE-24-762 for 3820 North Main Street. — tabled
Table request for certificate of compliance SE-24-762 for 3820 North Main Street. - 6:51 · National Grid Transmission Line Separation (SE-24-861)
National Grid requested to table their notice of intent for work on transmission lines over the Taunton River while they resolve internal issues with Weaver’s Cove. - 7:53 · Table Notice of Intent SE-24-861 for National Grid. — tabled
Table Notice of Intent SE-24-861 for National Grid. - 7:57 · Certificate of Compliance for 3820 North Main Street (SE-24-762)
The request for a certificate of compliance was tabled pending the submission of a revised as-built plan that responds to the commission’s initial comments. - 8:33 · Certificate of Compliance for 40 Frederick Street (SE-24-756)
The request for a certificate of compliance was tabled as the commission is still awaiting revised as-built plans from the applicant’s engineer. - 9:10 · Table request for certificate of compliance SE-24-756 for 40 Frederick Street. — tabled
Table request for certificate of compliance SE-24-756 for 40 Frederick Street. - 9:14 · Table Notice of Intent SE-24-875 for Mallister Towing and Transportation Company, Inc. — tabled
Table Notice of Intent SE-24-875 for Mallister Towing and Transportation Company, Inc. - 9:23 · Mallister Towing Bulkhead Repair and Dredging (SE-24-875)
The project at Shaw Street, which involves bulkhead repair and dredging, was tabled while the commission awaits additional proposals from peer review consultants. - 11:45 · Certificate of Compliance for 372 Steven Street (SE-24-161)
The request was tabled as the commission awaits an updated as-built plan and photos after the applicant conducted work to uncover and clean drainage structures on the property. - 13:07 · Table request for certificate of compliance SC-24-161 for 372 Steven Street. — tabled
Table request for certificate of compliance SC-24-161 for 372 Steven Street. - 13:19 · Massachusetts Coastal Railroad Vegetation Management (DA-208)
The commission approved a request for determination for routine vegetation management along the railroad right-of-way, issuing a negative determination. - 14:20 · Issue a negative determination for request DA-208 for Massachusetts Coastal Railroad. — passed
Issue a negative determination for request DA-208 for Massachusetts Coastal Railroad. - 14:28 · TRM Development Site Clearing (DA-207)
The commission issued a negative determination for site clearing and erosion control installation after confirming the applicant had properly filed the required legal advertisement. - 15:21 · Motion to adjourn the meeting. — passed
Motion to adjourn the meeting. - 15:31 · Issue a negative determination for request DA-207 for TRM Development LLC. — passed
Issue a negative determination for request DA-207 for TRM Development LLC. - 15:50 · Certificate of Compliance for 4041 North Main Street (SE-24-207)
A request for a certificate of compliance for a project from 1992 was tabled because the original approved plan could not be located by the commission, the applicant’s engineer, or DEP. - 16:56 · Table request for certificate of compliance SE-24-207 for 4041 North Main Street. — tabled
Table request for certificate of compliance SE-24-207 for 4041 North Main Street. - 17:00 · Table the discussion on 52 Ferry Street. — tabled
Table the discussion on 52 Ferry Street. - 17:04 · 52 Ferry Street Marina Expansion Concerns
Bob Bogen of Borden & Remington voiced concerns that the proposed marina expansion at 52 Ferry Street would impede navigation for large commercial vessels, affecting his business and local jobs. - 32:59 · Approval of Minutes
The commission approved the minutes from the May 4th meeting and tabled the minutes from the June 1st meeting. - 33:04 · Approve the minutes from the May 4th meeting. — approved
Approve the minutes from the May 4th meeting.