The Fall River Traffic Board met on September 16, 2026, to review citizen input, curb cut applications, traffic safety evaluations, business signage requests, and residential handicap parking spaces. The Board approved curb cut applications for 44 Fenmore Street and the Massachusetts Army National Guard at 1089 Dwelly Street, noting favorable recommendations from the City Engineer. A resident from 3960 North Main Street addressed visibility issues when exiting her driveway; the board and the Fall River Police Department confirmed increased traffic enforcement would continue.
City Councilor Andrew J. Raposo appeared on behalf of resident Marissa Riley of 945 Wilson Road to address severe congestion and blocked driveways caused by patrons of Gina’s Restaurant. The Board approved establishing a ‘No Parking Between Signs’ restriction from 923 to 987 Wilson Road. Additionally, the Board approved a 15-minute timed parking space for Jax’s Market at 362 Fifth Street (operating 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) but voted to deny a loading zone request from St. Anthony of Padua Federal Credit Union at 806 Bedford Street due to existing off-street parking and neighborhood congestion.
The Board addressed several handicap parking requests, approving spaces for residents at 462 North Underwood Street, 2086 North Main Street, 261 Lindsey Street, 1808 Pleasant Street, and 56 St. Mary Street. Handicap applications for 54 Kellogg Street, 661 Dwelly Street (deceased applicant), and 255 Elm Street (moved applicant) were denied. Finally, the Board voted to rescind multiple unused handicap spaces across the city before adjourning.
Topics discussed
- 0:40 · Citizen Input
No members of the public registered for citizen input. - 0:53 · Meeting Minutes Approval
The board approved the previous meeting minutes from August 19, 2026. - 0:53 · Approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2026 — approved
Approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2026 - 1:17 · Curb Cut at 44 Fenmore Street
Approved curb cut removal for Linda Cart following an Engineering Department review showing no issues. - 1:50 · Approval of curb cut application for 44 Fenmore Street — approved
Approval of curb cut application for 44 Fenmore Street - 2:07 · Curb Cut at 1089 Dwelly Street
Approved curb cut for the Massachusetts Military Division National Guard facility at 1089 Dwelly Street. - 2:37 · Approval of curb cut application for 1089 Dwelly Street — approved
Approval of curb cut application for 1089 Dwelly Street - 3:00 · Traffic Safety and Visibility at 3960 North Main Street
Resident Christine raised visibility concerns leaving her driveway; Police Department and Parking Control committed to regular speeding and parking enforcement. - 15:19 · Prohibited Parking Zone on Wilson Road
Councilor Andrew J. Raposo presented resident complaints about patron parking from Gina’s Restaurant blocking driveways; board approved No Parking between 923 and 987 Wilson Road. - 15:19 · Adoption of ‘No Parking Between Signs’ restriction from 923 to 987 Wilson Road — approved
Adoption of ‘No Parking Between Signs’ restriction from 923 to 987 Wilson Road - 17:54 · Approval of one 15-minute parking space for Jax’s Market at 362 Fifth Street from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — approved
Approval of one 15-minute parking space for Jax’s Market at 362 Fifth Street from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - 18:05 · 15-Minute Timed Parking at Jax’s Market
Approved one 15-minute parking space on Fifth Street for Jax’s Market operating from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - 20:17 · Denial of loading zone request for St. Anthony of Padua Federal Credit Union at 806 Bedford Street — denied
Denial of loading zone request for St. Anthony of Padua Federal Credit Union at 806 Bedford Street - 20:23 · Loading Zone Signage at 806 Bedford Street
Denied loading zone request for armored car deliveries at St. Anthony of Padua Federal Credit Union due to existing parking facilities and street congestion. - 27:08 · Handicap Parking Applications
Considered residential handicap placard parking applications across various city addresses, approving five and denying three. - 27:12 · Approval of handicap parking space across the street from 261 Lindsey Street — approved
Approval of handicap parking space across the street from 261 Lindsey Street - 27:12 · Approval of handicap parking space near gate entrance for 1808 Pleasant Street — approved
Approval of handicap parking space near gate entrance for 1808 Pleasant Street - 27:12 · Denial of handicap parking request for 661 Dwelly Street due to applicant passing away — denied
Denial of handicap parking request for 661 Dwelly Street due to applicant passing away - 27:12 · Denial of handicap parking request for 255 Elm Street due to applicant moving — denied
Denial of handicap parking request for 255 Elm Street due to applicant moving - 27:12 · Approval of handicap parking space for 56 St. Mary Street — approved
Approval of handicap parking space for 56 St. Mary Street - 27:36 · Denial of handicap parking request for 54 Kellogg Street — denied
Denial of handicap parking request for 54 Kellogg Street - 27:56 · Approval of handicap parking space for 462 North Underwood Street (to be placed on the fence) — approved
Approval of handicap parking space for 462 North Underwood Street (to be placed on the fence) - 30:22 · Approval of handicap parking space for 2086 North Main Street — approved
Approval of handicap parking space for 2086 North Main Street - 46:11 · Rescission of Inactive Handicap Spaces
Rescinded inactive handicap spaces on Pine, County, Fifth, Hamlet, Pokross, Holden, South Main, McGowan, and Cambridge Streets. - 46:38 · Approval to rescind unused handicap spaces on Pine St, County St, Fifth St, Hamlet St, Pokross St, Holden St, South Main St, McGowan St, and Cambridge St — approved
Approval to rescind unused handicap spaces on Pine St, County St, Fifth St, Hamlet St, Pokross St, Holden St, South Main St, McGowan St, and Cambridge St