The Fall River Planning Board meeting on July 8, 2026, began with a roll call and the tabling of an old business item concerning the roadway reconstruction plan for Spring Street. At the applicant’s request, the board voted unanimously to table the matter until the August meeting to allow for soil testing scheduled for July 16th. The primary focus of the meeting then shifted to a ceremony honoring former board member Mario Luciola for his 19 years of service. The mayor presented Mr. Luciola with a citation, and several board members shared fond memories of his tenure. Mr. Luciola gave a heartfelt speech thanking his friends, family, and the city.
Under new business, the board reviewed a Form A application for an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for a property at 200 Highest Road, submitted by Rosendi Residential LLC. The plan proposed subdividing a lot, which staff confirmed met all zoning requirements for frontage and area. After a brief discussion confirming the plan’s compliance, the board voted unanimously to endorse the plan. The meeting concluded with the unanimous approval of the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026, and June 10, 2026, followed by a motion to adjourn.
Topics discussed
- 0:00 · Meeting Opening and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order, standard opening statements were read, and a roll call of board members was conducted. - 0:00 · Approval of Meeting Minutes
The board voted to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2026, and June 10, 2026 meetings. - 1:12 · Roadway Reconstruction Plan for Spring Street
The board discussed and unanimously voted to table the reconstruction plan for Spring Street at the applicant’s request, pending soil testing results. - 1:56 · Motion to adjourn the meeting. — passed
Motion to adjourn the meeting. - 2:03 · Motion to table the roadway reconstruction plan for Spring Street until the August meeting. — passed
Motion to table the roadway reconstruction plan for Spring Street until the August meeting. - 2:21 · Ceremony for Mario Luciola
A citation was presented by the mayor to honor Mario Luciola for 19 years of service on the Planning Board, followed by speeches from Mr. Luciola and board members. - 8:16 · ANR Plan for 200 Highest Road
The board reviewed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for Rosendi Residential LLC to subdivide a lot. The plan was found to be in compliance with zoning and was unanimously endorsed. - 10:03 · Motion to approve the ANR plan for 200 Highest Road. — approved
Motion to approve the ANR plan for 200 Highest Road. - 10:42 · Motion to accept the May 13th, 2026 meeting minutes. — approved
Motion to accept the May 13th, 2026 meeting minutes. - 11:22 · Motion to approve the minutes of the June 10th, 2026 meeting. — approved
Motion to approve the minutes of the June 10th, 2026 meeting.