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Fall River officials seek appraisal and phased repairs for Pearl Street and 3rd Street garages

Fall River City Council · January 28, 2026
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City officials presented design documents and preliminary cost estimates for phased repairs to the Pearl Street and 3rd Street parking garages and said an appraisal and a structural re‑inspection will be finished within two weeks to guide whether to repair, sell or bond for work.

City officials told the City Council and the Committee on Finance that both the Pearl Street and 3rd Street parking garages need multi‑phase repairs and that the city will have an appraisal and a structural re‑inspection within two weeks to inform next steps.

The administration’s point person, Al Olivera, director of city operations, said designers and structural engineers are preparing specifications and that "this appraisal will assist the city with the potential repairs" and with assessing options that include repair, procurement, and potential future sale of real property. Olivera said the appraisal will cover the Pearl Street garage, the 3rd Street garage and the adjacent lots so…

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