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Subcommittee refers Watson School food pantry lease to full committee with positive recommendation

Fall River City School committee Facilities Subcommittee · January 29, 2026
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The subcommittee reviewed a proposed lease to host a citywide food pantry in Watson School’s remodeled basement; staff said the pantry was approved by a state inspector and that district costs would be limited to security overtime; the subcommittee voted to refer the lease to the full committee with a positive recommendation.

Facilities staff presented a proposed lease permitting a community food pantry to operate from a remodeled basement room at Watson School on Tuesdays. The pantry organizers previously used space at a local church and sought a new home; staff said the site can serve roughly 100 Watson families and up to…

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