8.17.2026 Community Preservation Committee

Meeting summary The Fall River Community Preservation Committee met to review project extensions, approve annual dues, and set the upcoming funding schedule. The committee approved a two-year extension for Forward Preservation to finish window work and another two-year extension for the Fall River Historical Society's $389,943 roof project, which was delayed to accommodate an HVAC system installation. Requests from the Fall River Arts Association and the Fall River Water Department for its Watuppa Pond seawall and historical documents projects were tabled, with the committee requesting representatives to attend the next meeting to answer questions about project progress. Al Oliveira, Director of City Operations, provided updates on several city projects seeking extensions. The committee granted a two-year extension for the Central Fire Station facade, a 17-month extension for the Fall River Fire Museum's roof and window projects, a one-year extension for work at the Fall River Veterans Center, and a one-year extension for the School Administration Building window installation. The committee also unanimously approved the payment of $4,350 in annual dues to the Community Preservation Coalition. Finally, the committee established the key dates for the FY28 funding cycle, with eligibility applications due September 9th and funding applications due February 4th. Topics discussed Roll CallA roll call of committee members was conducted to establish a quorum. Approval of MinutesThe committee approved the minutes from the June 15th meeting. Approval of the minutes from the June 15th meeting. — approvedApproval of the minutes from the June 15th meeting. Forward Preservation Extension RequestThe committee approved a two-year extension for Forward Preservation to complete window work, after one member recused themselves due to a board affiliation. A 2-year extension for Forward Preservation. — passedA 2-year extension for Forward Preservation. Fall River Arts Association Extension RequestThe committee discussed concerns about a lack of progress on the project and voted to table the extension request, requiring a representative to appear at the next meeting. Table the extension request for the Fall River Arts Association until the next meeting. — tabledTable the extension request for the Fall River Arts Association until the next meeting. Fall River Historical Society Extension RequestA two-year extension was granted for a $389,943 roof project, which was delayed to accommodate the installation of a new HVAC system. A 1-year extension for the School Administration Building window project. — passedA 1-year extension for the School Administration Building window project. A 1-year extension for the Fall River Veterans Center project. — passedA 1-year extension for the Fall River Veterans Center project. A 2-year extension for the Fall River Historical Society. — passedA 2-year extension for the Fall River Historical Society. Fall River Water Department Extension RequestsExtension requests for the Watuppa Pond Seawall historical documents project and the North Watuppa Pond seawalls project were both tabled pending more information and updates. Table the extension request for the Fall River Water Department's Watuppa Pond Seawall historical documents project. — tabledTable the extension request for the Fall River Water Department's Watuppa Pond Seawall historical documents project. Table the extension request for the Fall River Water Department's North Watuppa Pond seawalls project. — tabledTable the extension request for the Fall River Water Department's North Watuppa Pond seawalls project. DCM Facilities - Fall River Fire Museum ExtensionThe committee discussed the progress on the window and roof projects at the Fire Museum, debating the extension length before granting a 17-month extension. A 2-year extension for the Fall River DCM facilities Central Fire Station facade project. — passedA 2-year extension for the Fall River DCM facilities Central Fire Station facade project. DCM Facilities - Central Fire Station ExtensionAl Oliveira provided an update on the Central Fire Station facade project, noting bidding issues but confirming work would proceed. A two-year extension was granted. A 17-month extension, until the end of December 2027, for the Fall River Fire Museum roof and window projects. — passedA 17-month extension, until the end of December 2027, for the Fall River Fire Museum roof and window projects. DCM Facilities - Fall River Veterans Center ExtensionA one-year extension was granted to use remaining funds from a previous roofing project to address asbestos found in the stone caps on the roof. DCM Facilities - School Administration Building ExtensionA one-year extension was approved for the school department to complete the installation of already-purchased windows using in-house staff. Community Preservation Coalition DuesThe committee approved the payment of $4,350 for annual membership dues to the statewide Community Preservation Coalition for technical support and advocacy. Payment of $4,350 for the FY27 annual membership dues to the Community Preservation Coalition. — passedPayment of $4,350 for the FY27 annual membership dues to the Community Preservation Coalition. FY28 Funding ScheduleThe committee established the dates for the upcoming FY28 funding cycle, setting deadlines for eligibility applications (Sept. 9), funding applications (Feb. 4), hearings, and deliberations. Project UpdatesMembers provided updates o...