Fall River CivicMeeting.net Weekly

The commission is moving forward with a major waterfront project involving bulkhead repair and dredging on Charles Street. They selected an engineering firm for a peer review, costing the applicant around $13,000, to ensure the large-scale project meets environmental standards before approval.

The commission is developing a new fee structure for applications, which could change the cost for residents and developers to bring projects forward for review. This potential policy change was tabled to allow for more research on what other communities charge.

A hearing for an after-the-fact restoration plan at the industrial park was postponed at the applicant's request. This topic is significant as it addresses unpermitted work in a sensitive area and will determine how the site is environmentally restored.