11.20.2025 Redevelopment Authority

Fall River Government TV Nov 21, 2025 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority convened on November 20, 2025. The meeting began with a roll call and the approval of open session minutes from October 22, 2025, which passed unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the November warrant totaling $50,715.35 in disbursements. Project Manager Karen Martin provided updates on the 2024 audit, noting a delay until at least February 2026 due to the PAR Act report, and on the cathodic protection project, which is nearing completion with a final inspection scheduled for the following week. Discussion then moved to the Northfield Point revetment work, which is progressing well and expected to be substantially complete by mid-December. The board voted unanimously to authorize the chair to sign contract documents for a $125,000 earmark from the Executive Office of Economic Development, secured by Representative Fiola, to support the revetment project. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the City Pier event application and a Chapter 91 amendment to allow private events. The board approved an amendment to the Beta Group agreement for $4,500 to facilitate the submission of this license modification, with a unanimous vote. There was extensive discussion regarding potential fees for private events, particularly for setup days, and the desired number of annual private events at the pier, with members suggesting a maximum of 10 per year. Executive Director Sarah Pageige provided updates on the Pleasant Street Urban Renewal Plan, noting state regulatory changes aimed at speeding up housing development, though Fall River's existing plan will still undergo a more complex special review procedure. She also discussed the city's application for the Pleasant Street corridor to become a Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) district, highlighting community partnerships and the commitment of significant staff time to the effort. Finally, Sarah Pageige reported on the successful 'Thanksmiss' event in the North Main Downtown District, new business openings (BunBuds under new ownership, a new cheese/meat store, Viva Shop becoming a vintage clothing store), and upcoming steering committee meetings. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss real estate transactions and approve prior executive session minutes, with no return to open session.

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