8.11.2026 Fall River City Council

The Fall River City Council held a meeting on August 11, 2026, which included a public hearing and a Committee on Finance session focusing on various municipal matters. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of licenses for auto body and repair shops, and the adoption of orders for jointly owned utility pole locations by National Grid and Verizon. The council also reviewed a loan order for repairs and renovations of the Third Street parking garage, referring it to the full council for action. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on the Route 79 Deval Street corridor redevelopment project, including the bidding process for a mixed-use development on state-owned land, with an invitation for bids requiring developers to propose phased construction of residential and commercial spaces. The council expressed concerns about having city representation in the developer selection process and discussed maintenance responsibilities for landscaping and infrastructure post-construction. Additional agenda items included zoning amendments, traffic ordinances, noise pollution regulations, and various administrative appointments and reports. Motions to approve, refer, or place items on file were routinely passed, reflecting ongoing municipal governance and procurement activities.