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Night Owl diner seeks Community Preservation funds for restoration and code upgrades
Summary
Representatives of the Night Owl diner requested $228,219 (revised request discussed) from Fall River's Community Preservation Act fund to restore exterior historic fabric and complete required mechanical and accessibility upgrades. Committee members pressed for bids, a maintenance plan and clarity on financing and deed restrictions.
Representatives of the Night Owl diner told the Fall River Community Preservation Committee on Jan. 8 that they are seeking Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding to restore the diner's historic stainless-steel cladding, recreate missing neon elements and bring the building's electrical, plumbing and accessibility features up to code.
The committee opened the funding hearing by identifying the Night Owl application as a historic-preservation request for roughly $228,219 in CPA funding. Attorney Joseph Nasirullah, speaking for the applicant, said the primary goal is to prevent demolition and place a preservation restriction on the diner so the structure remains in Fall River even if the property is sold. "We want to make sure that the Night Owl doesn't get demolished," Nasirullah said, adding that his client would prefer to lease and operate the diner but is willing to sell…
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