7.21.2026 Historical Commission

The Fall River Historical Commission held its regular meeting on July 21st, chaired by Rick Mancini. The commission approved the minutes from their June 16th meeting. During citizen's input, resident Jason Caminiti proposed that the former police station site at 158 Bedford Street, which is being demolished for $1.4 million, be converted into a memorial green for first responders. The commission voted unanimously to send a letter of support for this proposal to the Mayor's office and the City Council. Commissioner Joyce Rodericks provided a comprehensive update on the 11-year effort to preserve the WPA-era Mann Murals in the old Bixby Tech building, noting the school department has committed $7,200 for a test run of high-resolution digital photography to create copies.

Under new business, the commission unanimously approved a letter of support for the Globe Mills redevelopment project, after hearing from consultant Michael LaFlash that construction is slated to begin in the fall. The commission also approved a proposal from homeowner Don Corriveau to restore the porch at his historic granite home at 690 County Street to its original 1897 single-story design, removing a deteriorated second-story addition. The approval was made contingent on the chairman's review of final drawings. City Councilor Christopher M. Peckham, Sr. announced the successful coordination to move a significant 1659 stone marker from the Freeman's Purchase, with plans to relocate it to the Fall River Historical Society for preservation and public display. The meeting concluded with status updates on several ongoing projects, including the Little Theater, Central and Anawan fire stations, the Bank Street Armory, and the expansion of the 40C historic district.

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