# 9.21.2026 Community Preservation Committee

The Fall River Community Preservation Committee meeting held on September 21, 2026, focused extensively on reviewing and approving funding requests for various community projects, primarily under historic preservation, recreation, and open space categories. Key procurement discussions included extension requests for ongoing projects such as the Greater Fall River Art Association's porch reconstruction and the Northwood Tupper Pond seawall study, with motions passed to deny further extensions for some projects and approve others with conditions. Several new project eligibility hearings were conducted, including funding requests for roof repairs at the CYO building, masonry restoration at historic churches, elevator modernization at 101 Rock Street, and recreational infrastructure like the Woodland Park BMX pump track and Kennedy Park sidewalk replacement. The committee emphasized adherence to historic preservation standards, timely invoice submissions, and the importance of updated project scopes and budgets reflecting current costs. Motions were passed to move multiple projects forward for funding consideration, with specific dollar amounts noted, such as $78,000 for the Little Theater masonry work and $260,000 for Christ the Rock Church restoration. The meeting also addressed procedural clarifications regarding contractor payments, historic commission approvals, and grant application processes to ensure effective use of community preservation funds.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [9.21.2026 Community Preservation Committee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcPnoGk3Mp4) - Fall River Government TV