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Fall River Historic Commission approves porch alteration and backs three preservation projects
Summary
The commission approved an in-kind porch/deck alteration at 162 French Street and voted letters of support for CPC funding for Saint Luke’s Church tower repointing, 67 windows at the old 2nd District Courthouse, and the Eagles Restaurant restoration; all votes were unanimous among commissioners present.
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Fall River Historic Commission approved four preservation-related actions and agreed to write letters of support for three Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funding applications.
Deck/porch at 162 French Street
The commission reviewed a homeowner application to replace and extend a front porch at 162 French Street. Applicant Manuel Fitaro described the work as an in-kind replacement and an extension of roughly 6 feet to correct a door clearance and add two parking spaces. Commissioners emphasized design-guideline compliance and materials that…
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