The Fall River Park Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a request from American Legion members to install a memorial bench for Herman Baumbach at Bicentennial Park.

Speakers from American Legion Post 464 said the bench was requested by Baumbach’s wife and that the post would cover the cost of the bench and plaque. Parks staff said the department would handle pouring the concrete pad and installation; the board confirmed benches of a type held in park inventory would be used if available.

Commissioners approved the request on a voice vote. Parks staff noted shipping and current bench prices discussed at the meeting (bench cost estimated in discussion at roughly $2,200 with plaques around $125–$150) and said the department would issue an invoice and coordinate installation.