Fall River CPC advances dozens of project eligibility requests; council to receive several emergency appropriations

The Fall River Community Preservation Committee on Monday advanced eligibility for a broad slate of historic‑preservation, open‑space and recreation projects and approved a handful of emergency requests to address immediate building and infrastructure needs.

The committee heard more than two dozen applications — from window restorations at former mills to land‑protection purchases and playground improvements — and voted on eligibility for each. The meeting included extended discussion and roll calls on several large requests; a small number of items were tabled for further review.

Votes at a glance (eligibility/outcome, amount requested as listed in applications): - 418 Quaker Street (window restoration) — Eligible under historic preservation; applicant presented lead time and historic status. - Waterfront Cultural District (historic study) — Eligible under historic preservation; requested $25,000 (one abstention recorded). - Bio Reserve / eastern Fall River historic property survey (Phase 2) — Eligible under historic preservation; $80,000 requested. - Eagle Event Center (window restoration) — Eligible under historic preservation; request $143,205. - Fall River Deaconess Home (exterior restoration; housing component) — Eligible under historic preservation and community housing; $100,000 requested. - First Congregational Church (bell tower and exterior work) — Eligible under historic preservation; requested $308,500 (applicants said project is largely self‑funded to date). - Shane Landing / 104 Anawan Street (windows) — Eligible under historic preservation; $350,000 requested. -…