11.9.2026 Housing Authority

The Fall River Housing Authority held a regular meeting chaired by Vice Chairman David Underhill, with Commissioners Jason Burns and John Medeiros in attendance. Following roll call and standard procedural reading, the board accepted the minutes from the postponed October 8, 2026 meeting, approved the accounts payable vouchers, and accepted the management and monthly financial statements for September 2026 as well as the quarterly modernization report ending September 30, 2026. In his director's update, Executive Director Spadella reported on elderly site vaccine clinics, recent NSPIRE facility inspection scores—including an 87 for Oak Village, O'Brien, and Holmes—and a HUD assessment score of 88 for public housing alongside a perfect score of 100 on the Section 8 SEMAP assessment.

Under modernization, the board approved Change Order No. 1 totaling an increase of $7,800 for tree removal and site improvements at Corky Row, contingent on final approval from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). The board also approved the certificate of final completion for site improvements at Stanley/Ray Streets by Chestnut Tree with a final contract value of $56,900, also subject to EOHLC approval.

In procurement matters, the board awarded an 18-month maintenance service contract for AERCO boilers to GT Wilkinson for an amount not to exceed $39,136, and a two-year website maintenance contract to RSG Marketing Group not to exceed $20,000. Additionally, following discussion on resident safety and positive management feedback, the commissioners voted unanimously to authorize advertising a two-year contract for security guard services covering both Doolan Apartments and Cor Bishop Apartments.

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