The Fall River Historical Commission has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the City Council Hearing Room on the first floor of One Government Center.
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On the agenda
- Open Meeting Law Notice — This item notes that there are no issues to discuss regarding the Open Meeting Law.
- Roll Call — This item is for taking attendance of the commission members.
- Approval of Minutes — This item is for the review and approval of the minutes from the June 16th, 2026 meeting.
- Citizens Input — This item is for Jason Caminiti to discuss the use of the property at 158 Bedford Street.
- 15 Roberson Street. Letter of non-applicability for demolition. — This item concerns a letter regarding the non-applicability for demolition of 15 Roberson Street, as it is not on the Significant Structures list.
- Diman Vocational High School. Letter of non-applicability for demolition of buildings. — This item concerns a letter regarding the non-applicability for demolition of buildings at Diman Vocational High School, as the property is not on the Significant Structures list.
- Congratulations to Commissioner Connie Soule and Commissioner Joyce Rodrigues on your reappointments. — This item is a correspondence noting the reappointments of Commissioners Connie Soule and Joyce Rodrigues.
- Makayla Larguinha, class of 2026, wrote an article for the Roger Williams News publication on the interaction of Professor Stiles and students with Fall River and the Historical Commission. — This item is a correspondence about an article written by Makayla Larguinha concerning the interaction of Professor Stiles and students with Fall River and the Historical Commission.
- Mann Murals, email from Commissioner Joyce Rodrigues. Discuss status. — This item is a correspondence from Commissioner Joyce Rodrigues regarding Mann Murals, to discuss their status.
- Mr Edd Hamzanhui of Mass Can Capitol be asking for a letter of support for the Globe Mills Property. — This item concerns Mr. Edd Hamzanhui requesting a letter of support for the Globe Mills Property.
- Mr Don Corriveau is presenting for renovations of a historic property located at 690 County Street. — This item features Mr. Don Corriveau presenting a proposal for renovations to a historic property at 690 County Street, aiming to restore it to its original construction design without a second floor over the front porch roof.
- City Councilor Chris Peckham – Stone marker for the Freeman purchase by 26 colonists — This item is for City Councilor Chris Peckham to discuss a stone marker for the Freeman purchase by 26 colonists.
- Discussion on use of the 158 Bedford St property. Memorial Park. — This item is a discussion regarding the use of the 158 Bedford Street property as a Memorial Park.
- Status of the Historical Commission’s annual report. — This item is an update on the status of the Historical Commission’s annual report.
- Little Theater has put up staging for the slate roof repair. Project on hold. — This item provides an update that the Little Theater project for slate roof repair is on hold despite staging being put up.
- No new information on the Central Fire Station. — This item notes that there is no new information regarding the Central Fire Station.
- The new Exterior windows are being installed for the Anawan #6 Fire Museum. — This item provides an update that new exterior windows are currently being installed at the Anawan #6 Fire Museum.
- The Bank Street Armory is moving along. The additional MPPF grant of $30,000.00 is being finalized. There is a meeting scheduled at the Armory for 3:30 pm on July 22nd with the State Historical Commission. Mr. Ross Deckle. — This item provides an update on the Bank Street Armory project, noting progress, the finalization of a $30,000.00 MPPF grant, and a scheduled meeting with the State Historical Commission on July 22nd.
- The 40C project has received all comments and will be submitted this month for final review by the Preservation Society and the Historical Commission. Any volunteers for this team. — This item provides an update on the 40C project, indicating all comments have been received, and it will be submitted for final review this month, while also seeking volunteers for the team.
- Next meeting is Tuesday, August 18th, 2026. — This item announces that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026.
- Motion to adjourn Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 (time) meeting — This item is a motion to officially end the meeting held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026.