Community Preservation Act - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

The city of Fall River, Massachusetts, has demonstrated its commitment to honoring armed forces members through projects like the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Dedicated in May 2021, this memorial is an 80% scale replica of the original, featuring aluminum panels engraved with the names of over 58,000 heroes killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War. The project, including landscaping, was funded in part by the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and exceeds its recreation and open space requirements.

The Community Preservation Act, which funded upgrades to the veterans memorial at Bicentennial Park, was approved by Fall River voters ten years prior through a 1.5% surcharge on property tax bills. A total of $310,000 was designated from CPA funds to construct this powerful tribute. The resulting park is now fully handicapped accessible and is open to all from dawn to dusk at no cost, serving as a location for reflection and healing. CPA funds have supported thousands of significant projects across Massachusetts.

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