Fall River Now — Weekly Recap, Week Ending July 10, 2026

Transcript Welcome to Fall River Now. This is our weekly recap for the week ending July 10, 2026, where we cover the most significant local government news. Topping the news, a major downtown redevelopment project received a big boost this week. On Thursday, state officials announced one-point-five million dollars in state housing tax credits for the Durfee Block project at 84 North Main Street. At the event, Mayor Paul Coogan and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll were among the speakers who highlighted the project's goal of creating new housing and commercial space. Also this week, the Braga Bridge is shining a lot brighter. A new LED lighting system on the bridge was officially activated at a ceremony on Tuesday. Though rain moved the event indoors, officials celebrated the modern, energy-efficient system, which can be programmed with different colors for special occasions. The Fall River Planning Board honored longtime member Mario Lucciola for his service at its meeting Wednesday. The board also voted to delay a decision on the Spring Street roadway reconstruction plan until its August meeting. The delay was requested by the applicant to allow more time for soil testing. At the Conservation Commission meeting on Monday, a proposed marina expansion drew some concern. Commissioners heard about potential navigation issues related to the project. Several other ongoing items were tabled pending further information from applicants, including tree replacement work on Bell Rock Road. The School Committee's Grievance Subcommittee met Tuesday. The group held a brief public meeting before going into a private executive session to discuss administrator bargaining. On city streets, residents were active reporting problems this week. The 311 system saw an increase in complaints about potholes, with new reports of road damage coming in for areas near Weetamoe Street, New Boston Road, and North Eastern Avenue. Residents also reported yard waste clogging a drain on Valentine Street and a large depression in the road near Orchard Street that creates puddling and icing hazards. Looking ahead to next week, a number of public meetings are scheduled. The Fall River Housing Authority will meet Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the Library Board of Trustees meets at one p.m., and the City Council holds its regular meeting at 5:55 p.m. at Government Center. Then on Wednesday, the Traffic Board meets at four p.m., followed by the Licensing Board at five p.m. Fall River Now generates content via AI, like this podcast. Check FallRiverNow.com for more information. In this episode Braga Bridge's New LED Lighting System Officially Activated at July 7 Ceremony Resident Reports Yard Waste Clogging Drain Near Valentine Street Fall River Planning Board Honors Longtime Member Mario Lucciola at July 8 Meeting Pothole Reports Increase This Week; New Damage Spotted Near Weetamoe Street State Awards $1.5 Million in Housing Tax Credits to Fall River's Durfee Block Project on July 9 Pothole Reported Near New Boston Road Amid Increase in Complaints School Grievance Subcommittee Holds Executive Session on Administrator Bargaining on July 7, 2026 Fall River Conservation Commission Hears Navigation Concerns Over Proposed Marina Expansion on July 6 Resident Reports Puddling, Icing Hazard Near Orchard Street Resident Reports Severe Road Damage Near North Eastern Avenue