The Fall River Historical Commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Hearing Room on the first floor of One Government Center.
The meeting is set to run until approximately 10 p.m., though the scheduled end time is subject to change.
On the agenda
- Approval of Minutes — The commission will review and consider approving the meeting minutes from September 15, 2026.
- Correspondence: 344 French Street — The commission noted a letter of non-applicability issued to Hurley Construction for exterior siding repair, scraping, and painting.
- Correspondence: 480 June Street — The commission reported on a proposal to install roof solar panels, noting it meets Secretary of the Interior Standards for a letter of non-applicability.
- New Business: Mr Aaron Bernardo – 403 Anawan Street — The commission will consider accepting 403 Anawan Street onto the significant structures list.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Mr. Darren Medeiros, Director of Parks Department, Kennedy Park concrete walk replacement — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding to replace concrete walks at Kennedy Park.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Mr. Aaron Bernardo, 403 Anawan St., building repairs — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for building repairs at 403 Anawan Street.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: First Congregational Church, 282 Rock St. Building repairs — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for building repairs at First Congregational Church.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Pastor Rob Canavan, Christ the Rock Church, 414 Rock St. Building repairs — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for building repairs at Christ the Rock Church.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Ms Kelly Machodo, Family Services Association, 101 Rock St. Elevator repair — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for elevator repairs at the Family Services Association building.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Rev. Aderonke Lipede, Bethel A.M.C. Church of Fall River, 146 Hanover St. Building repairs — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for building repairs at Bethel A.M.E. Church.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Tammy Montinho, Bristol County, 441 North Main St. Building repairs — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for building repairs at 441 North Main Street.
- Letters of support for CPC Historical funding: Little Theatre, 340 Prospect St. Building repairs — The commission will consider a letter of support for Community Preservation Act funding for building repairs at the Little Theatre.
- Old Business: Update on the 40C expansion — The commission will receive updates on the 40C district expansion involving corporate counsel and the Public Architectural Laboratory (PAL).
- Old Business: The Bank Street Armory update — The commission will receive an update regarding the Bank Street Armory.
- Old Business: Bio-reserve part two: researching historic sites update — The commission will receive an update on research into historic sites within the bio-reserve.
- Old Business: The Central Fire Station update — The commission will receive an update regarding the Central Fire Station.
- Old Business: The Little Theater is progressing along — The commission will receive an update on progress at the Little Theater.
- Old Business: The #6 Fire Station Museum, North Main Street update — The commission will hear an update on roof and rear fascia work at the #6 Fire Station Museum on North Main Street.