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The Fall River Traffic Board met on October 21, 2026, to address a variety of traffic, parking, and school safety matters across the city. The board approved a 72-foot curb cut for a vacant parcel at 11 Dyer Street following confirmation from the engineering department that there were no objections. They also approved the installation of a four-way stop at Ray Street and Weetamoe Street near B.M.C. Durfee High School following a resident’s petition citing high traffic volume and recent accidents.
A significant portion of the meeting addressed traffic and parking coordination with Fall River Public Schools, attended by Chief Operating Officer Ken Pacheco and Deputy Superintendent Elizabeth Legault. In response to a petition from resident Caitlin Perry regarding Dwelly Street behind the Viveiros Elementary School, the board voted to rescind all-day parking prohibitions and enact a restricted parking window solely between 3:15 PM and 4:15 PM on the north side, opening up residential parking while accommodating afternoon school vans. The board also discussed student drop-off issues on London Street near the school and tabled a proposal to convert London Street to a one-way heading east so that abutters could be properly notified.
In other business, the board approved one-hour timed parking for a business at 1749 North Main Street and voted to table a request regarding Carver Street due to the applicant’s absence. The board denied a request for a four-way stop at Robeson and Maple streets based on police crash data showing only two crashes in five years, opting instead to install solar flashing warning signage. A resident request to return Eddy Street to two-way traffic was denied to preserve safety and emergency vehicle access. Finally, the board approved handicap parking spaces on Hartwell Street (for 303 Rodman Street) and 75 Boutwell Street, denied an unneeded application for 1852 South Main Street, and voted to rescind a list of obsolete handicap parking spaces across the city.
Topics discussed
- 0:49 · Meeting Minutes Approval
The board voted to approve the minutes from the September 16 meeting. - 0:58 · Approve the minutes from the September 16th meeting — approved
Approve the minutes from the September 16th meeting - 1:11 · Curb Cut at 11 Dyer Street
Consideration of a 72-foot curb cut on a vacant parcel with site plan approval and city engineering sign-off. - 1:51 · Approve a 72-foot curb cut at 11 Dyer Street — approved
Approve a 72-foot curb cut at 11 Dyer Street - 1:52 · Eddy Street Traffic Direction
Resident Ann Cabral requested returning Eddy Street to a two-way street, which was opposed by another resident and denied by the board. - 2:03 · 4-Way Stop at Ray and Weetamoe Streets
Discussion and vote on establishing a four-way stop near Durfee High School due to heavy traffic and school-related congestion. - 7:24 · Carver Street Traffic Restrictions
The board tabled a resident request concerning parking and one-way traffic on Carver Street due to the applicant’s absence. - 7:36 · Dwelly Street School Parking Restrictions
Resident Caitlin Perry and school department officials discussed revising obsolete bus parking restrictions behind the Viveiros School to restore neighborhood parking. - 21:09 · Rescind prohibited parking on Dwelly Street from Scott Street to Lewis Street — approved
Rescind prohibited parking on Dwelly Street from Scott Street to Lewis Street - 22:04 · Insert prohibited parking on the north side of Dwelly Street between Scott and Lewis streets from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM — approved
Insert prohibited parking on the north side of Dwelly Street between Scott and Lewis streets from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM - 32:24 · Table London Street proposed one-way conversion to notify abutters — tabled
Table London Street proposed one-way conversion to notify abutters - 33:51 · Table Carver Street parking and traffic pattern request — tabled
Table Carver Street parking and traffic pattern request - 33:56 · Timed Parking at 1749 North Main Street
Proposal for one-hour parking signs in front of Nails and Beauty on the east side of North Main Street. - 37:14 · Approve 1-hour timed parking Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on the east side of North Main Street at 1749 North Main Street — approved
Approve 1-hour timed parking Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on the east side of North Main Street at 1749 North Main Street - 37:34 · Deny request for a 4-way stop at Robeson Street and Maple Street — denied
Deny request for a 4-way stop at Robeson Street and Maple Street - 38:26 · Approve installation of a 4-way stop at Ray Street and Weetamoe Street — approved
Approve installation of a 4-way stop at Ray Street and Weetamoe Street - 38:44 · London Street School Traffic Flow
Discussion with school officials regarding converting London Street into a one-way heading east to manage school bus traffic. - 39:44 · Intersection Safety at Robeson and Maple Streets
Presentation by Ken Kavett requesting a four-way stop, countered by police department crash data and an offer to install solar blinking stop signs instead. - 53:18 · Deny request to convert Eddy Street to a two-way street — denied
Deny request to convert Eddy Street to a two-way street - 54:14 · Deny handicap parking space application for 1852 South Main Street (withdrawn by applicant) — denied
Deny handicap parking space application for 1852 South Main Street (withdrawn by applicant) - 54:15 · Approve handicap parking space at 75 Boutwell Street — approved
Approve handicap parking space at 75 Boutwell Street - 55:31 · Approve handicap parking space on Hartwell Street for resident of 303 Rodman Street — approved
Approve handicap parking space on Hartwell Street for resident of 303 Rodman Street - 56:45 · Handicap Parking Applications and Rescissions
Review of individual handicap space requests on South Main, Rodman/Hartwell, and Boutwell streets, along with citywide rescissions of obsolete spaces. - 57:45 · Rescind inactive handicap parking spaces at specified addresses across the city — approved
Rescind inactive handicap parking spaces at specified addresses across the city